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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1946
Page
4
A compact note from The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia lists national representatives DeLisser Inc New York and adds a biblical verse Psalm 103 14 about human frailty.
Opinion that Fred M. Vinson will bring honesty and administrative skill to the role. His background spans the House of Representatives, the Court of Appeals for the D C, and executive posts. He lacks a deep law background but is expected to steer a politically palatable court with moderate influence.
Major General E. W. Opie addressed Augusta Military Academy graduates warning that Russian policy could turn UN into a self defensing weapon for the U S if defenses lag. He urged heavy military and naval strength to back diplomacy and oppose aggressors, including Hitler era threats, stressing responsibility of his generation. The UN merits world support, but not reliance alone on diplomacy.
President Truman selects Warren R. Austin of Vermont to replace Edward Stettinius Jr. as the American representative on the United Nations Security Council. Austin is praised as an able, bipartisan foe of isolationism and a strong proponent of a robust internationalist stance for world peace.
Nearly a quarter of a million soldiers are to be brought home for final burial. The piece argues the earth is the eternal cradle for ashes and that grave plots should not be disturbed or moved by sentiment or ceremony.
The Richmond News Leader reports a deadly La Salle Hotel fire in Chicago last night with at least 53 dead and possibly more. It attributes the high toll to panic as smoke poured up elevator shafts, causing a stampede and trapping guests inside the 20 story building while firefighters struggled to reach them.
Police Chief C W Hollis announced that Richard Campbell of Strasburg has resumed duties as a member of the Winchester Police Force. Officers Thompson and Wisecarver were ordered to dispose of a dog said to have bitten a child and placed in Dr Charles Milton’s care for observation. Blond Hayes DeHaven, 13, defeated Jack Lewis to win the Northern Va Marble Tournament. Winchester delegates to the Lions International convention at Virginia Beach returned with honors.
Ten years ago Captain Philip M. Walker a noted race horse breeder trainer and owner of Page Brook in Clarke County died of pneumonia. The Rev Herman McKay is appointed to succeed Rev W M Brashears as pastor of Market Street Church. Friends of Governor Alf Landon claim the Republican nomination is sewn up for him at the Cleveland convention.
Twenty five years ago Mr Stewart Shiner played the drum in the Sixth of June Parade yesterday marking his 47th year of participation. A historic tablet at the Centenary Reformed Church main entrance was unveiled with exercises on Sunday. The will of Miss Ann Key Thompson who died in New York and was interred in Mt Hebron Cemetery in Winchester is said to include a $5,000 bequest to Winchester Memorial Hospital.
The Winchester ball team battles ongoing public support issues as attendance and enthusiasm wane, impacting morale and potential funding. Community engagement remains the key challenge for the squad this season.
Paul Matton argues that Bevin Byrnes and Molotov reveal conflicting hopes and fears about Soviet aims. He warns the West to adopt a firm stance now to prevent a Communist empire, fearing appeasement will delay peace and invite Russian gains.
Affected means influenced or touched, as in The event did not affect his decision. Effect as a verb means to bring about or accomplish, as in She is trying to effect a reconciliation. Use affect for influence and effect for result or to cause something to happen.
The Louvre was first mentioned as its present name in 1204 under Philip Augustus, later a royal palace. Napoleon I ordered its restoration in 1803, adding paintings and art objects from conquered lands and converting it into a national museum.
The article recounts Leo Tolstoy's early debauchery and loss of faith, his 50 year transformation through study of the Gospels, and his later pacifism and unwavering commitment to Christ's teachings, showing religion as a path to renewed life and power.
A set of trivia questions touching on politics history and language. Items cover IQ tests wartime dating sports and notable figures including Pass in reg, Gaelic Ireland and the Queen Elizabeth sistership withdrawn for U S Army.
The Greenhalgh team presents a horse show at Grafton Farms one mile east of Upperville on Friday and Saturday June 14 and 16. Portmak property of Mrs. Alvin Kay listed among participants and owners.
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