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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1946
Page
4
Publisher asks subscribers to report any delay or irregularity to improve delivery. The notice includes a Psalm 15:4 quote and mentions The Star as the Winchester Va daily newspaper with national reps in New York.
The article critiques political morality amid growing concerns over government leaders actions. It cites two telephone conversations between union leaders Whitney and Johnston and the President with Dr Steelman discussing avoiding the Smith Connally Act. It notes alleged efforts to coerce railroads and to obscure legal enforcement, with counsel Miller warning of possible prosecution.
President Truman approves a union dictated statement after assurance the Attorney General will act. Whitney urges immediate public announcement to end the strike, while Steelman and union leaders seek swift resolution. The scene ends with a sharp departure from formal procedure.
An Opinion piece explains that government funding comes from taxes paid by individuals and businesses. It estimates that at least 28 percent of the national income goes to government taxes, highlighting how everyday purchases fund public spending.
The piece argues that monetary purchasing power has faltered amid shortages and notes that scarcity is temporary as production resumes. It warns the public that while money may regain value, broad affordability for homes cars and food will take years, underscoring the link between production and wealth.
Mt Vernon Place Methodist pastor Dr John W Austin spoke at Handley High School last night urging graduates to adopt a proper philosophy of life. The piece notes the event and its message for the class.
Miss Betty Hall Shryock returned to her parents home after receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University.
A storm caused hail and wind damage to orchards and crops in Frederick and Clarke counties. Dennis Hayley Leslie Polhamus Jr. and Cecil McVay are among local graduates affected by the bad weather.
Funds have been started to erect a bronze drinking fountain on Main street as a memorial to Dr. Godfrey Miller. Dr and Mrs Hunter McGuire will depart Winchester tomorrow for Boston and other Massachusetts destinations for a two week visit.
Forty five years ago The Star questioned why the large shade trees in front of City Hall on Market Street were removed. Blondel Brill, Star carrier boy, wins the George Bushnell Drug Co. graphophone contest and receives a music box prize.
Virginia Woolen led a 10 to 6 victory over Capitol Restaurant in a free hitting contest. Royal Crown sits at 4, Capitol Restaurant at 2 in league standings as O’Sullivan hosts Royal Crown and Capitol Restaurant on back-to-back nights to finish the week.
Captain Walter S. Nicklin Jr a native of Winchester and son of a longtime local pharmacist received the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service as commanding officer of the 837th Medical Dispensary in Shanghai China during 1945 46. His wife lives in Warrenton and he had earlier served as resident physician at Alexandria Hospital.
Spokane story notes City Purchasing Agent I. Fet terman in Shrine initiation with a chain and lock around his neck. He is escorted to the airport and hopes to have his bonds released before boarding but no one has the key. He reaches Minneapolis airport before a mechanic snips the chain.
In Seattle on June 4 Mrs. Anna Lobl a former inmate of a Czechoslovak concentration camp arrives in the United States and recalls learning to say I am from Europe concentration camp no stockings. By the time she reaches Seattle she has seven pairs of stockings and a pound of butter with unclear origin for the butter.
Greenland covers about 136 518 square miles with roughly 31 000 square miles of land free from ice. This exposed terrain marks the ice free areas amid the vast icy expanse.
A concise exhortation on shared happiness and giving. It argues that joy grows when shared, using nature analogies and a Christic parable of feeding the five thousand to illustrate life meant for generosity and communal abundance.
The term Conficious or Confucius is the Latinized form of K'ung Fu-tze meaning the philosopher or master. The name reflects his status as a learned teacher and moral guide in Chinese tradition.
A reader quiz lists ten questions on history food and language with multiple choice style prompts. Topics include French ruler Card game bee pastry coin fur composer and public buildings in Washington with true false iodine content in shellfish.
The common snapping turtle can snap with enough force to bite off a finger. The larger alligator snapping turtle can snap off a foot.
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