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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1946
Page
4
The page lists The Evening Star Winchester Virginia publication details, editor, and postal notices. It includes subscription prices by mail and carrier, regional notes, and a Bible verse from Luke.
The dispute centers on Truman's plan to add a 13 000 square foot wing, funded by a 1 650 000 appropriation. Critics fear it would mar the historic White House while supporters argue more space is needed for efficient operation.
The U S Joint Chiefs of Staff prepare for airborne atomic bomb tests against 100 ships at Bikini Atoll in the Marshal Islands with a 20 000 man force led by Vice Admiral W H P Brandy. First test uses a B 29 bomber dropping a bomb above targets. second test detonates near the water creating 100 foot waves.
With the draft law unsettled the Army aims to preserve a 1.5 million force for occupation and war. The drive focuses on making re enlistments more attractive to ensure steady manpower levels.
The campaign for volunteers aims to speed release of men in service and may influence Congress on compulsory peacetime training. Re enlistment offers returning soldiers ninety days before July 1 to decide on re enlistment with retained grade and pay. Deadline moved from February 1 and thousands have enrolled, with targets set for July 1.
Current Opinion reviews wartime demobilization write ups from Washington to the Daily Pacifician. It notes shifting point scores for redeployment, delayed homeward sailings, and slowed returns under War Secretary Patterson, raising questions about liaison and replacement training as Truman is urged for clarity.
Telegram from Clarke County confirms Pfc. Henry Roller Hurd was killed in action in Belgium on January 4. The report also notes the loss of two large British refrigerated motor ships in 1940 and 1942 and lists Louis M. Luttrell, 17, son of H. D. Luttrell, reporting for boat training January 25 at Bainbridge Naval Training Center in Maryland.
Elinor Mae Haldeman aged five died at Evendale the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Paul Haldeman east of Winchester at 9 45 p m Saturday The death notice names the child and location with no cause given The piece also notes a Senate unanimous vote sending air defense legislation to the White House and a January 30 Apple Blossom Festival executive meeting at the Washington Hotel.
Ten years ago agriculture leaders released a revised farm bill to replace the AAA program. House leaders quickly overrode President Roosevelt's veto of the soldier's bonus bill. Mail carriers reach county outpost after a week as high drifts are cleared from the roads.
Twenty years ago the aurora caused havoc among telegraph companies triggering calls for associations and radio support. An annual Handley Library report lists 17 000 volumes. Russian radio fans heard Americar Radio last night for the first time.
Thirty years ago General Leonard Wood discusses the need for preparedness and the draft act faces opposition. Despite tensions in Denmark and England the nations delay entry into war and await further actions shaping the outcome.
Handley Judges beat Martinsburg High 31 25 to secure four wins against three losses. Garber led with six field goals and one free throw while Miller scored 11 points. Martinsburg's Laidlaw and Rind tallied 8 and 4 respectively. Next Tuesday Handley hosts Warren County at Front Royal.
Maryland Terrapins upset Duke University 43 38 in a league battle at College Park. Virginia Tech defeated Woodrow Wilson General Hospital 43 26. North Carolina whip High Point 57 16. Camp Pickett beat Washington and Lee 57 45. ETSU edged Emory and Henry 58 30. Richmond area unions beat Bridgewater 40 38 in OT. Quantico defeated Hampden Sydney.
The Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Auxiliary observes the Week of Prayer and Self Denial for Foreign Missions January 27 to February 3 with daily prayer sessions. Miss Elsie Rosenberger outlines a program featuring speakers Mrs Creswell Hesterene anne en, Mrs Al son Hott, Dr Ronald Wilson, and Mrs C Irvine Cather.
Farm Security Administration families from Clarke Frederick Shenandoah and Warren counties gathered January 21 1946 in the Strasburg Presbyterian social hall. The program covered homemaking farm programs AAA outlook soil conservation and a Bankhead Jones Tenant Purchase Act note presentation to Mr. and Mrs Hepner of Shenandoah.
William I Gordon dies in Baltimore on January 24. Graveside rites to be held noon Monday officiated by Rev R B Wilson at Mt Hebron Cemetery. Funeral services earlier Sunday at Tickner and Sons in Baltimore. Survived by widow Maggie Blankner and two daughters Virginia Hurley and Margaret Gorsuch and two granddaughters.
City Manager S. Lee Grant said residents reported a smell from the Virginia Feed Mill site burned in the fire. Officials found the odor came from fermentation of feeds in the basement. Damaged feed is being moved by trucks and the issue should be fixed in a few days.
Leslie MacMitchell, the former NYU standout, won the Philadelphia Inquirer mile in 4 minutes 14.1 seconds to solidify his grip on the Wanamaker mile at the Millrose A A Meet in Madison Square Garden next Saturday. Ed Dugger was upset by Lieut Bob Wright who clocked 6.2 seconds in the 50-yard hurdles, edging Dugger and matching Wright’s near indoor record.
The First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue hosts medical missionary Dr Floyd Taber next week. He will speak Monday and Wednesday at 7 30 p m about his Africa work during his furlough. Rev Paul E Dick leads services and invites all to attend.
Wade M. Scott of Boyce, 45, appeared this morning before Judge John Rice for speeding. A fine of $10 plus costs was imposed.
A dated note states I will not be responsible for debts other than those I personally incur. Signed by Leonard Goode on January 26, 1921.
In remembrance of my mother Rose Jane Ewing who departed 18 years ago today January 28 1928. A heartfelt token of affection with memories and enduring love from her son Frank E Ewing.
A quiz page lists ten questions on wind instruments grammar Gloucester industry Batavia island armistice 1940 French leader Ulithi use 1945 meat supply longest House service and notes Joseph Cannon as the longest serving US House member with 46 years in multiple periods.
A group of soldiers return from India as their plane nears Bethlehem. The article argues modern thought, from imperial Rome to the atomic era, shapes how we read Jesus gospel and calls for a new interpretation aligned with scientific thinking.
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