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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1946
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star issue lists delivery notices and subscription rates with reader guidance for timely receipt. It also notes editorial staff, national representation, and a daily publication pattern, including a biblical verse quot ed for the date.
Forty two persons from nineteen states have served as Speaker of the U S House. Five were from Massachusetts four from Virginia and four from Kentucky. The last Virginian was John W Jones 1843 1845. Henry Clay of Kentucky was elected at 34 and served ten years. Champe Clark of Missouri and Joe Cannon of Illinois each served eight consecutive years. James K Polk of Tennessee was elected president.
Ten out of twelve veterans discharged by June found jobs or returned to school according to USES. The article notes the large demobilization amid reconversion, strikes, and industry shutdowns, with ongoing efforts by veterans groups to create more opportunities as some unemployed remain and others leave service. Jet propulsion timelines are debated by Air Commodore Whittle, predicting gradual engine replacements over five to ten years.
A time lag limits immediate installation of a new motor that revolutionizes flying. Jet propulsion offers speed but may not suit economical planes. A new era is dawning, yet it will take years to reveal its direction amid forthcoming developments.
Current Opinion argues the state may intervene in dangerous snake handling to protect the public while recognizing roots in ignorance. It urges improving schooling in poverty areas to curb gullibility, citing 1946 NT revision debates and the need for better Christian church education.
In Washington July 8 the author argues President Truman faced a forced choice after strong opposition to continuing the OPA regime. Bowles and Rayburn misgivings frame the veto as a risky political move, with CIO influence suggested as a hidden factor guiding the decision amid broader concerns over inflation, shortages, and electoral calculations.
Troop 34 of the Boy Scouts will host a street social at 432 South Braddock Street this evening. Capt. Richard D. Kerns among recent graduates of the 10th Personal Affairs course at the school for Personnel Services in Lexington Virginia. Harry C. Light, Stonewall District supervisor, boasted of his swatter skills and Lee Whitacre’s fly swatter. George Pansler, a Capon River angler, caught a bass over 17 inches long likely over 3 pounds.
A Midwest boy rises from an unlikely salesman to success after selling securities to difficult prospects. His humble start, rapid rise to the New York office, and the lesson that appearances mislead in judging worth are shared as a moral. The piece urges steady effort and faith in gifts beyond looks.
A reader quiz asks true false on Scorpions, identifies Spoon River Anthology author, and recalls U S presidents and history. It includes questions about Calhoun, Zola, and meat searing, plus a note to turn to page 2 for answers.
The 24 hour rainfall ending 7 a m shows none. July to date 0.38 inches. year to date 14.02 inches. Average annual rainfall over 33 years is 36.49 inches, with monthly averages from 1913 to 1945 including January 2.49, February 1.97, March 2.97, April 3.14, May 3.63, and June continuing.
Statistics show monthly figures from July to December with values 3.85 3.82 3.76 2.58 3.37 2.46, credited to the Winchester Research Laboratory.
Brig. Gen. J Palmer Bright announced that manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers must preserve price control records until July 1, 1947 under an Executive Order by President Truman dated June 30. The order allows continued actions for violations before June 30, 1946 and covers all books, invoices, receipts and other OPA required papers.
Washington July 12 Poor attendance by House members in the $3,750,000 British Loan debate worried administration leaders as a showdown vote was set for Saturday on the international issue.
T. J. Cooper and son received advices from New York that some sugar refiners had advanced loose granulated sugar to a five dollar six cent base, making loose sugar cost six cents per pound delivered. A group of 12 boys and 18 girls gathered at the Chamber of Commerce to meet Mr Hess, the advance representative of the Chautauqua.
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