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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1946
Page
4
The Evening Star lists DeLisser Inc as national representatives with subscription options by mail or motor route. Rates shown include one year for 5.00, six months for 2.75, three months, and one month with outside zones priced at 1.00 extra.
United Press reports that 1 650 000 workers across four large strikes steel auto packing and electrical losses at least 100 000 000 with steel workers losing 6 540 000 daily electrical 2 000 000 and General Motors strikers 62 to 72 million in nine weeks packing house workers 12 900 000 to date.
The piece argues the Fed's 100 percent margin requirement tightens credit flow and halts broker loans, forcing full cash purchases. It stresses the move signals government concern over stock prices while warning the broader inflationary risks from deficit financing and the need to avoid a sharp market collapse without margin support.
The Federal Communications Commission holds hearings to assess the need for telephone conversations. Mr McHugh appears unsettled but the panel aims to determine whether devices should become common and recorded for future reference as people may rely more on phone communication.
Industry officials propose equipped phones with a special switchboard so the Operator can inform both parties, pending FCC approval. Providers may install if demand exists and a charge is feasible, but widespread use would be slow. Large organizations could save time, but many might not pay for the service.
Current Opinion criticizes President Truman's proposed budget totaling 35.8 billion for 1946 47, projecting revenues at 31.5 billion and keeping taxes high. The piece argues for deflating the budget and deferring many expenditures to avoid tax burden on postwar Americans.
A clipping discusses possible guidance for President Truman on naming a naval oil reserves successor. It warns that choices favoring oil interests or state rights could invite suspicion of bias or motives. The piece argues avoiding appearances of evil in decisions and urges prudent selection of a candidate to maintain public trust.
The Frederick County School Trustee Electoral Board met at 10 o'clock and elected Paul Haldeman as Shawnee District school trustee. Sallie Moore of Hayfield was notified her son, Pfc. Isaac A. Moore, is a prisoner of the Germans. Staff Sgt. Leslie A. Carper appeared on Breakfast At Sardi's this morning.
Five years ago Handley High School students paid tribute to Judge John Handley whose endowment funded the school and library bearing his name. The War department named new army posts for Paul Revere and a Confederate cavalry general. President Roosevelt announced a successor for Justice Mc Reynolds who retires February 1, with the name to be announced in weeks.
Ten years ago a temperature of seven degrees below zero is logged at the research lab as a sixty mile gale sweeps Winchester and Valley from the north. J Sloan Kuykendall, a young Winchester attorney, joins R Gray Williams' office. The Apple Blossom Festival headquarters open a month earlier than last year despite the cold.
Twenty years ago the head of Anna Mae Dietrich was found under a railroad bridge over Naylor's Creek near Bywood after her dismembered body was located in a woods near Media Pennsylvania. Edward Yeamans, 23, was found in a gully near Mills Elkton after being reported missing by three schoolboys.
Fragmented text reports a huge ship shot down near London. It mentions Miss Mary Bruce Baker, a performer from this city, appearing in a minstrel show in Lands peg tha dayne. A sale of $16,000 worth of goods is announced at C. A. Heller Co. on Main Street.
News analysis argues Truman bundled the state of the union with a vast peacetime budget to press Congress. He seeks about 31.5 billion in taxes next year and 35.1 billion in outlays for 1947, with defense and debt interest driving the plan. The piece notes historic contrasts with Roosevelt and hints at forthcoming scrutiny.
Question list asks seven items including the number of taxpayers helped by 1946 tax cuts and the commander of American forces in China. It begins a fourth item about General Motors and the UAW strike and ends with “General George Marshall did,” inviting completion.
An article explains that many causes besides pale skin can mimic anemia and describes three main anemia groups: iron deficiency hypochromic anemia, mild normochromic anemia from chronic infections, and severe normochromic anemia from infection, kidney disease, or bone marrow disorders. Treatments include identifying and stopping bleeding, diet improvements, iron therapies, infection removal, liver extract for pernicious anemia, and limited options for aplastic cases.
The passage contrasts primary gospel truths such as the Fatherhood of God the preserver and the Holy Spirit with secondary traits like tolerance and optimism. It laments churches preaching only secondary truths and emphasizes spiritual forces and the need to know God, Jesus, and salvation.
A religious column surveys core biblical truths and how they echo through faith practice. It contrasts grand doctrinal themes with everyday spiritual applications, urging readers to seek meaning in both the vast and the intimate aspects of belief.
Thomas Royde and Nevile Strange host a quiet gathering. Kay Strange and friends discuss a planned reunion with Lady Tressilian. Ted Latimer and Mr. Treves depart, while Royde walks the moonlit street, hinting at hidden tensions in a mansion on the river.
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