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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1946
Page
4
Notice to subscribers to The Star asking readers to report delays or irregularities in delivery. Calls for prompt action to maintain a perfect delivery system. Includes editor and publishing staff details and a biblical quote.
The Labor Party leader argues Britain is rapidly forming an overall planning body akin to an economic general staff directing all life. Critics warn it risks super-bureaucracy and centralized thinking superseding free enterprise and individual independence.
Dr. Ben H. Cherrington warned at the National Congress of Parents and Teachers that three quarters of the world remain illiterate, hindering peace. He urged rapid foreign cultural development and widespread education in all nations, arguing local U S education should empower citizens and that ignorance worsens intolerance and war.
In a Pacific Bikini Atoll nuclear test preview, Purdue University President Fred L. Hovde speaks to seniors urging confidence in science. He argues that nuclear energy holds future potential and should be approached without panic.
The speaker argues that atomic bomb energy could be repurposed for peaceful ends and help end economic insecurity. He contends such potential may surpass peace organizations in preventing war and produce a future where fear of want drives no conflict.
Senator Harry F. Byrd rejects any support from Gerald L. Smith calling him a rabble rouser and anti-American. He states Virginians should not follow Smith’s gospel of hate and warns that votes aligning with Smith would be a mistake. Byrd emphasizes he does not seek endorsements from groups advocating distasteful ideologies.
The Roanoke Times highlights Bob Feller as delivering a practical life lesson in his simple message just aim to win game by game. The star pitcher notes his focus on daily goals rather than chasing records, a sentiment deemed valuable for graduates and youth nationwide.
Mrs Leslie O Shirley wife of the Reverend Leslie O Shirley obtains county permission from Judge Philip Williams to perform marriage rites in Frederick County. Miss Virginia Steck and fiance Harry R Kern Jr were honored guests at a buffet hosted by Robert Riley. W R Legge, Handley voc agriculture teacher, wins State Farmer degree at Blacksburg. Mrs Mamie H Childs Mrs Grace Clevenger and Ada Woore sail for England and Norway. A lightning strike hits Martinsburg Hospital operating room as a doctor makes an incision but no one is hurt.
The funeral for John C. Lee a well known Clarke county farmer and stockman who was killed this morning by a Norfolk and Western passenger train at Kennerlyn Crossing will be held at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Harry Greene son of H R Greene of this city who has been visiting his father here left for Norfolk Virginia yesterday likely to be assigned to duty in the United States Navy.
A European speaker urged Christians to fund relief across Europe and Asia. A couple offered their $150 engagement fund to feed the starving, prompting a call for Americans to write the President and Congress to prioritize food for a hungry world.
Washington June 17. An outburst by Justice Jackson against Justice Black signals deeper turmoil in the supreme court. A Black led clique allegedly dominates the court with Roosevelt appointees split, prompting Jackson to view Vinson’s appointment as a chance to purge the internal chaos and restore stability.
In a quiet but pointed critique, the piece discusses court partisanship and the influence of Justice Black and Roosevelt appointees, portraying a Left liberal rift and moves to challenge radical leadership within the court. It notes leaders' private counsel and shifts in opinions tied to past Congress actions. It also includes a Q A about Lake Baikal as the deepest freshwater lake.
Forty five years ago in 1901 Winchester held its first Charity Ball raising forty dollars for a proposed hospital. Miss Agnes M Bennett wed Mr Ernest C Shade in Winchester. Dr John P Hyde announced retirement after twenty two years as head of Valley Female College.
A compact notice from the Winchester Evening Star promoting the 48 page Handy Letter Writer booklet. It promises thorough guidance on business social invitations salutations and closings and offers the book for fifteen cents post paid with an enclosed coin. City in the postal notice.
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