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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1946
Page
4
National Representative Delisser Inc announces an 11 EB till St in New York as part of a pending stock listing and agency appointment. The notice cites its address at 11 EB and outlines initial recruitment or distributive responsibilities in the regional market.
A dated religious verse from March 1, 1945 quotes Isaiah offering moral guidance on honesty and integrity. The text condemns deceitful gain and the act of taking brides, promising high standing for the righteous. The excerpt reflects the period’s emphasis on virtue and moral conduct.
A newspaper column argues against U S involvement in overthrowing foreign governments, noting non intervention has long been U S policy. It cites Franco Spain and compares it to Argentina case, warning of dangerous precedents and urging frank public discussion.
President Truman invited former President Hoover to survey food needs in devastated European countries. Hoover, a former Federal Food Administrator in World War I, remains a leading expert on edible commodities production and consumption.
The House of Delegates approved a bill imposing a six cent per gallon tax on gasoline and other motor fuels used by air carriers operating in state airspace or in interstate commerce over the state. The tax applies to intrastate and interstate flight and aims to levy revenue on carrier operations within the state.
Discussion of House Bill No. 270 proposing a tax by Virginia on gasoline used in flights over the state. It notes no other state taxes fuel bought elsewhere for overflights and compares to fuel taxes for ships and motorists. The bill’s merit is debated, with calls for serious examination by the Senate Finance Committee.
In current opinion, the half billion needed to rebury war dead on American soil is challenged. The argument urges spending to relieve suffering for those who gave their lives. It praises overseas graves as reminders that justice and peace remain unfinished and notes the powerful wish of families to leave some ashes with friends abroad.
Senator Harry Flood Byrd of Winchester is named a trustee of the newly formed Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation Inc. E. E. Brengle Jr. resigns from the B F Goodrich Store to enter military service in March. H J Hardesty becomes first president of the Frederick Clarke Dairy Herd Improvement Association. Miss Jean Moling of Winchester attends the Mississippi International Relations Conference at the University of Mississippi.
The Commonwealth highlights H. B. McCormac among prominent Virginians in its career feature. In Richmond a motion to appoint a committee to consider the sales tax is defeated.
The former Miss Mattie Kerr of Winchester and her infant child perished in a Chicago apartment fire last week. Veteran printer Charles W. Brown suffers a rare thyroid rupture.
Following a confidence vote in President Wilson on Germany the serial war with England is intensified by Zeppelins. The Sarah Zane Fire Co raises 1000 dollars toward a new fire truck fund at a bazaar. Mapp Prohibition Bill passes the House of Delegates by an 885 vote.
Bill Miller captures the $15 top award in a contest conducted by Horsey and Atwell's Store. A memorial service for Reverend B. E. Anderson is noted, following his death from pneumonia.
A Charleston observer urges removing OPA and price controls to revive production and curb black markets. He argues for a measured compromise between government policy and business needs, noting varied conditions across industries and the risk of relying on war powers.
Earl L. Douglas discusses how sorrow teaches life lessons. He cites Luke 24 where two disciples travel to Emmaus and find joy after meeting Christ. Faith in a higher power steadies us and transforms grief into hopeful purpose.
A World War II veteran on strike may not draw the readjustment allowance under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act. The Army notes government coverage of transporting servicemen dependents regardless of rank. A World War I widow with non service linked death may get pension if income is below set thresholds and certain items aren’t counted as income. The Weather Bureau cites authentic cases where large forest fires create cumulus clouds with rainfall, including the 1913 Sister Elsie Peak fire in California.
Audrey recalls how Nevile Strange plotted to murder for wealth while Superintendent Battle explains the alibis and clues. The plan involved a bell, a moonlit climb, and a staged murder inside the manor, leading to Nevile’s near clearance and Audrey’s uneasy fear.
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