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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1946
Page
4
The July mid month survey shows a corn crop of 3.487 trillion bushels and a wheat crop of 1.132 billion, suggesting the United States may harvest the richest crop in history. If borne out, export restrictions could ease without slowing shipments abroad.
Scientists warned the first underwater atomic blast would not quake the sea but Bikini tests damaged vessels and proved the weapon’s power. A two mile high water plume formed while radiation fears appeared unfounded as neutrons interacted with seawater. The tests show experts can estimate weapon power closely and boost hopeful constructive use of atomic energy.
The United States may withhold reparations shipments to the Soviet in the American zone in Germany. Ambassador Pauley tallies the bill at two billion dollars. The Soviet's Manchurian plunder cripples Far East industry, depriving 90 million people of modern livelihoods and delaying prosperity for a generation.
The subject claims the concept of rights she possesses drives her actions as she follows the same path in European states that have fallen under her influence. Her approach mirrors strategies seen in regions already under her sway.
The Clarke Courier rebuts attacks on Senator Byrd over funding for Virginia schools. It notes Byrd helped initiate the first large public school appropriation in 1928 and points to steady increases since, with current biennial sums rising toward 20 million dollars, crediting governors and Byrd alike for progress.
The British sailor favors wearing his hat at the back of the head a practice the Admiralty dislikes. An oval hat is said to make this style nearly impossible, and the piece argues that the holiday mood and nautical tradition clash with shipshape appearance as the hat either sits balanced or lists to port or starboard.
The Frederick county annual 4 H home and achievement day program is scheduled for October 25 and 26. Residents endured another hot day with temperatures near 91 degrees as they cooled with ice water and fans. Schecter’s studios announces the F. and S. Shop opening at 39 West Boscawen Street, offering photographic materials and equipment.
A 1941 item notes a 7:30 am motorcade of Winchester and Frederick county citizens leaving City Hall for Fort Meade Maryland to observe Winchester Day in honor of Company I and Headquarters Detachment comprised mainly of local youths. A 1921 note mentions Rev. Robert B Nelson expected to become rector of Christ Episcopal Church next Sunday.
In 1896 the Union Band accepts invitation to attend the Turner Ashby camp bivouac. C F Grove keeper of a grocery reports a four pound eleven ounce mammoth radish. Yesterday tied as hottest day of the season with a 102 degree high. Millwood and Winchester baseball teams clash at Reservoir Park this afternoon.
A 1946 King Features Syndicate piece discusses ice cream as a rich source of carotene riboflavin and ascorbic acid noting higher carotene content than whole milk. It explains vitamin roles, health benefits, protein calcium and phosphorus contributions, and the impact of air on ice cream volume.
Roanoke VA regional office says disability claim backlog in Virginia down about 61 percent since March from 11 000 to about 2 000 cases awaiting adjudication. About 53 000 claims filed by Virginia WWII veterans. 33 000+ awards, 28 000 disallowed, rest awaiting adjudication. Maximum pensions up to 300 a month for total disability. one year filing window from discharge.
Since 1940, six nations have granted women voting rights and eligibility for public office equal to men. The examples listed include the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, France, Japan, and Yugoslavia.
Public notice advertises a 36 page booklet Common Household Pests detailing ants mollies cockroaches mosquitoes bedbugs carpet moths and a four page section on DDT. It urges prompt action and offers the booklet for ten cents postpaid from The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Washington DC.
In Gainesboro and nearby towns, Nathaniel Smith, a Merchant Marine, visits his parents Mr and Mrs Leon Smith. Families from Gainesboro, Hayfield, Baltimore and Berkeley Springs gathered for weddings and weekend visits with DeHaven, Cooper, Fout, Flowers and Nail families.
Earl L. Douglas argues moral reform must separate manners from morals. Since 1931 the jazz age faded, Depression and Hitler sharpened concerns, yet many vicious aspects hardened while reformers faded. He urges reformers to oppose moral questions not changing customs.
A list style quiz prompts seven questions asking about facts in history science and language. It covers WWII ships railroad nationalization 1918 wartime operations religious figures and linguistic roots.
The Universal Jewish Encyclopedia notes Hebrew is often used as a synonym for Jew but cautions that Hebrew properly refers to the language while Jew designates the descendants of the Jewish people or adherents of Judaism.
In CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR Nina and Don Cosbett discuss identity and war echoing through Nina’s questions about his Air Force service. He recalls pilots, fear, and a brutal convoy attack, while she probes what postwar life might hold for a young officer. The scene shifts between intimate talk and haunting memories as the train car hums.
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