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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1946
Page
4
Winchester Evening Star notes an advertising listing for DeLisser Inc a national representative located at 11 East 44th Street New York. It highlights the agency's role in distributing goods and services to markets.
The article argues Russia’s repeated use of the Security Council veto to block minor procedural actions damages trust in the veto. It notes Spain debates as a threefold use in one day, provoking despair among other members and pushing calls to limit or abolish the veto to prevent UN breakdown.
The Civilian Production Administration cites a new scrap shortage endangering critical wartime industries. A nationwide scrap drive is planned and price ceilings may rise to address the deficit. Irony remains as billions in war material overseas could have been salvaged and returned to peacetime stockpiles.
The article analyzes shifts in female employment in the United States from 1943 to 1945. It notes 13 million working women rising to about 19 million in 1944, then dropping to 15 million as men returned. By May, over 16 million women held jobs again amid ongoing shortages and war plant reopens.
The article notes a large number of women who first entered industrial jobs during the war are ready to rejoin such work when opportunities arise, though how quickly this will happen remains uncertain.
Governor Tuck endorses the Richmond Marketing Authority created to balance agriculture and industry in the Richmond area. The five member Public Authority will establish a wholesale produce market, choose a site and manager, and supervise operations as city leaders applaud the act.
The piece urges motorists to adopt safer driving and strict enforcement of laws against reckless or drunken driving. Governor Tuck leads a statewide safety campaign with local safety committees to educate drivers and deter violations.
The Baltimore Evening Sun notes Senator Harry F. Byrd of Virginia speaks plainly and directly, maintaining the same blunt style whether in campaign settings or off-year contexts. His rhetoric is consistent and unambiguous, avoiding equivocation.
One year ago in 1945 Bing Crosby was honored with a Treasury Department distinguished service citation for his extensive wartime singing to aid war bond sales. Fred G. Lindy of Berryville and Ford Motor Co. Martinsburg WV died in local hospital. Landlords secured rent control hearing. Lions Club installed new officers: Herman Barr President Chester Hobart First VP Marvin Weaver Second VP William Wheatley Third VP Ben Cather Lion Tanner and Warren Eddy Tail Twister. The President expressed hope the United States would stay out of the war.
A note on correct usage contrasts numerous with many. It explains that numerous modifies nouns as a large number of items, while many describes a sizeable count without stressing individuality.
Fragmentary excerpt discusses using a word daily to grow vocabulary. It defines intimidate as to affect with fear and deter by threats. Contains mispronunciation notes and example lines with garbled names and phrases.
RAF bombardier Donald Corbett returns to Brooklyn from Europe and shares a compartment with Nina Gilmore on a 21 day journey. Kalchis lurks nearby as Corbett observes a theft and navigates crowded railcar scenes while awaiting his porter and destination.
The article notes the dedication of the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia is scheduled for tomorrow. It highlights the park’s popularity and the effort by supporters, plus plans for a permanent airport and state highway aid. It also mentions a 1921 retrospective, and a poem by Dr. John R. Stratton on summer fashion and sanitation.
In 1901 Bertha Carper hosts a supper at her home as residents note continuing council and board of supervisors disputes over Plaza situ ation. Warren Ginns entertain friends on the Fourth of July with a social gathering.
The author argues for fixed standards in time and morality. He compares clock accuracy with universal truths from astronomy and scripture, warning against shifting moral standards while noting the Bible and the Constitution as enduring authorities.
The prompt lists seven quiz questions about a U. S. Senator Carter Glass, pencil lead, Ernie Pyle books, air density, burn severity, a left wing writer named British Minister of Food, and heir apparent.
King Ananda Mahidol served as monarch of Thailand. Obvious references tie him to the Siamese royal line and Bangkok's historic throne during his era.
The Jeweler's Circular Key stone indicates Kendrick and Davis Company in Lebanon New Hampshire established the ring size standard many years ago likely in the late 1870s or early 1880s.
Community fundraiser listed for July 4 at Greenway and Double Tollgate with rain date July 5. Event offers sandwiches cakes pies soft drinks and ice cream hosted by U. B. Church Aid.
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