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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1946
Page
4
An advertisement from National Representatives Inc. appears in the Winchester Evening Star listing contact at 44th Street New York. The brief notice notes the agency’s address and presence in the newspaper.
Former Governor Darden told the Virginia Bankers Association closing session to back student loans. He urged banks to fund capable youths who cannot afford college, suggesting a state loan fund could yield long term returns and produce better citizens through lent education.
Virginians applaud Governor Tuck's reappointment of General James A. Anderson to lead the State Highway Commission. Anderson's five year record mirrors Henry G. Shirley's devotion and engineering skill, inspiring confidence that the highway system will expand and improve under his leadership.
Wisconsin senator Wiley charges the War Assets Administration with flagrant law violations in surplus property priorities for veterans and educational institutions. He accuses a commercial group of controlling the electronics program and undermining national defense, while Major Edgerton promises answers in days.
The piece argues for full public disclosure of War Assets Administration methods amid concerns over screening of school materials and stewardship of wartime investments. It stresses that Americans deserve the complete story of surplus property handling and urges transparency to avert scandal.
The Roanoke World News rebuts Senator Guffey over Virginia state economy and agency consolidation. It cites state stores, road maintenance under Byrd, and hospital staffing to argue Virginia compares well, urging critics to review actual conditions in hospitals, roads, and institutions before judging.
The Rev. Henery G. Jane rector of St. Marks Church Richmond has accepted a call to Grace Episcopal Church Berryville. Seventy students enroll in the Handley summer school with E P Browning as principal for an eight week session. Forty three 4 H Club members from Warren Page Clarke counties toured Washington hosted by Safeway Grocery Company.
A slim attendance marks the opening in Philadelphia as Roosevelt support grows. Citizens urge council to allow a vote on Cedar Creek as Winchester water supply, while Virginia reports drought relief with rain and cooler mountain temperatures.
Brief notices report funeral services at the late home in Berryville for Joseph R. Hardesty. Scott Grant, a wealthy Frederick county farmer and Stonewall district supervisor, was badly injured when a horse reared and fell on him at his farm and was taken to Memorial Hospital. Frances R. Watson became the bride of Robert E. Beck this morning.
Plans progress for a Horse Show at the Pair Grounds to raise funds for the hospital. Winchester population shown as 5,412 in latest census, up from 5,300 last year. Charley Rouss Fire Co presents members with new red parade shirts for summer usage.
The article reflects on Rip Van Winkle’s long sleep during revolutions and compares it to modern world events. It urges vigilance among youth about opportunities for service and the challenges of the current era. It cites George Washington and Louis XVI to illustrate wakefulness amid change.
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending June date at 7 am with 4.23 inches. Year to date rainfall stands at 13.90 inches and the 33 year average is 36.49 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1945 list January 2.49 February 1.97 March 2.97 April 3.14 May 3.63 June 3.85 July 3.82 August 3.76 September 2.58 October 3.37 November 2.45 December 2.46. Statistics courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
A set of seven quiz items asks about Edward R. Stettinius prior roles, grammar correction, Leipzig’s country, pronunciation of Fascism, and recent tragedies on war bride ships, with a prompt to turn to Page 2 for answers.
Washington columnist Paul Mallon of the Winchester Star and 300 other papers will receive the honorary Doctor of Letters from the College of the Holy Cross Worcester Mass at June 26 commencement. This is his second honor in the season after a prior Doctor of Letters from Marquette University.
The text discusses whether Naval Academy graduates receive a college degree, the duration of active service, and retirement options. It addresses GI Bill schooling for a Navy enlistee lacking two years of high school, advising inquiries to the preferred school and regional Veterans Administration office.
The University of Notre Dame will honor Mallon, whose column is distributed nationwide by King Features Syndicate.
The 3rd Army was activated by General Douglas MacArthur in September 1932 under War Department orders. General Edwin B. Winans commanded until 1938. It was formed from National Guard units, Regular Army troops, and elements of the 4th and 8th Corps.
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