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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1946
Page
4
Notice outlines publication information for The Evening Star Winchester with editor H F Byrd Jr. and national reps DelLisser Inc. It asks subscribers to report delays to maintain delivery, lists advertising and subscription rates, and closes with a Psalm verse.
The piece argues that the Soviet Union restricts press access while Western nations grant free travel to their reporters. It suggests a strategy of calculated toughness, citing General Hodges denying Soviet reporters entry to the Korean port while American journalists are barred from the Russian zone, to push for broader access.
The impending resignation of Herbert Brownell Jr. as chairman of the Republican National Committee challenges the party in an election year. Brownell’s decision will shape leadership at the national level, influencing the struggle between traditional Republicans and liberals and affecting the party’s direction and the upcoming presidential contest.
Chester Bowles argues price lines will hold with no further inflation. He notes bulges from overrun wage lines and suggests a higher price line may form as production expands. Bowles challenges belief full industrial output is impossible under price control, claiming current output is peacetime highs amid shortages in many goods.
The text argues government controls and strikes hinder production and distribution, noting free enterprise would have eased the course of production. It claims criticism of OPA reduced its length of controls, with OPA planning to relinquish all controls except rent by next year.
The Baltimore Sun notes sound objections to the Case labor bill in the Senate but attacks CIO lawyer Lee Pressman’s claim that expanded injunction powers threaten labor. It cites Supreme Court resistance and past labor-related rulings to argue no law will unduly threaten labor while the current court sits.
The emperor wrote a poem for the imperial poetry party urging endurance and steadfastness, comparing a loyal pine to withstand snow and hinting at resistance to cowardly or disruptive behavior.
The item notes Senator Harry F. Byrd's support for the 1945 Red Cross Drive starting this week. It also records J. W. Arthur's reelection as secretary of the Winchester Electoral Board and a fire at Rustic Tavern adjacent building caused damage from defective wiring.
Twenty years ago the council renamed Main Market and Water streets to Loudoun Cameron and Boscawen. Mayor Ward expressed approval as firemen began work on an alarm system.
Thirty years ago high naval officials press for an expanded naval force to counter Germany. William F. Rinker, a noted county resident, shoots a fine red fox. Winchester attorney Herbert Larrick addresses a Brotherhood talk at the U. B. Church.
Forty five years ago Charles L. Dawson died after slipping from a train platform just as B. and O. passenger train wheels passed. A quartet of men dubbed high reachers were arrested by Chief Seabright for chicken thefts and wanted by Clarke and Frederick counties authorities.
Pep, a 126 pounder from New York and Pennsylvania, knocked out Flashy Jimmy McAllister of Baltimore in 2 44 of the second heat at Madison Square Garden. The bout followed a postponed meeting with Bartolo and marked Pep’s second win in 94 starts with a decisive right cross and body shot.
New York March 2 A team trophy unused in 25 years may settle its fate tonight at the IC4A Track and Field Championships at Madison Square Garden as NYU and Manhattan College chase the cup by unseating defending champions Army. Navy also contends after recent outdoor title wins and a mixed indoor showing.
An appeal promoting a children's book filled with stories riddles and activities for children. Readers are invited to send ten cents to The Washington Evening Star address in Washington DC with wrap sent in coin for a copy.
In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court for the City of Winchester Virginia on March 1 The Commercial and Savings Bank executor of Steward G Fawcett deceased Laura Fawcett et al sue to construe the will of Steward G Fawcett and to sell and convert into cash a house and lot described in June 10 1936 from Horace C Zacharias Trustee to Steward G Fawcett and to distribute the proceeds as directed by the Court with admin J docket numbers 3 2 9 16 23 41
USDA-10 a m quotations show cattle mostly steady to lower with cows 25 to 50 cents down and bulls scarce. Vealers active 16.50 to 17.50, hogs steady at 15.00 for good barrows and gilts, sows 14.40, lambs steady to 16.50-16.50 for best weights, lightweights 7.00. Receipts light and market conditions mixed.
Chicago March 2 hog receipts about 500 with weights steady vs week ago. Cattle receipts 500 with fed steers and yearlings up to 40 cents higher. best yearlings around 17.90. fat steers 15.75 to 17.40. heifers 15.00 to 16.25. stockers and feeders stronger. Slaughter lambs and feeders seen solid demand. wool sheep at 14.25 to 15.00 for fed lots. overall market shows selective gains with several weight categories firming.
The Veterans Administration outlines National Service Insurance advantages including its value as a life asset, especially for those who may be physically impaired and unable to obtain other life coverage. It notes waivers of premiums for total disability lasting more than six months and benefits even for single persons with no current dependents.
Stocks opened with some strength in steels after price boosts but soon slipped as labor rifts, price control confusion, and unclear foreign affairs weighed on trading. General Motors strike stalemate boosted liquidation while bonds remained easy.
Chicago March 2 grain futures opened steady to weak with May and July wheat at 1.80 1/2, corn at 1.18 1/2, oats around 81, rye 2.19 1/4 to 1.44 1/2, and barley 1.22 1/2 across May July and Sept contracts.
Wake Forest upset top seed North Carolina 31 29 to reach the finals. Duke edged Virginia Tech 44 38 to advance, marking Duke's seventh consecutive title bout and Wake Forest's first semi final victory in the Southern Conference tournament in Raleigh.
A garbled quiz page asks seven items including deaths of former special assistants to President, Decalcomania as disease name, a tax or naval issue, a Soviet ambassador, raisins without seeds, service time in Nations Service Tire Insurance, and a Virginia/American quotation.
The Clarke County news is highlighted every day in Clare's The Stare, a local feature that curates regional stories. Readers gain quick access to developments across communities and updates on notable events highlighted by Clare.
The piece argues daily divine fellowship with God removes troubles temptations and anxieties. It asserts God’s abiding presence is the most meaningful blessing in life and questions why some desig nate Christians seem to gain little from their faith.
The text argues that many shirk duties of church life and miss joy because they fail to prepare their hearts to receive God. People defer comforts and conveniences for small demands, but true trust calms storms, surrounds with providence, and renews through grace.
Chungking March 2 report says continuing student demonstrations demanding Russia withdraw from Manchuria drew a protest from the Soviet government. The Chinese press said Chiang Kai-Shek’s government had replied to the protest, but the report was not confirmed by the Chinese foreign office.
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