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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1946
Page
4
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Americans question if Russia pushes toward new war, but the likely answer is no. Britain and the United States won t fight over Iran, Iraq, Turkey, or Manchuria. Peace depends on understanding and goodwill among the Big Three, which seem in short supply.
The House passed a bill authorizing 100 warships for atomic bomb tests planned by the Navy by 314 to 25. Opponents urged delaying until world peace is more secure, fearing misreading by other nations. Proponents warned that military weakness offers worse consequences.
In view of unsettled world affairs General Spaatz says the Army Air Forces will be restored to combat efficiency soon. Americans hope fighting action is unnecessary, yet readiness must remain high until peace is secure and crises pass. The forces have planes and crews but lack trained mechanics and ground crews to maintain them.
The general notes that postwar efficiency hinges on Congress and public backing. He expresses confidence in General Spaatz's competence but stresses that manpower and resources must come from legislative and popular support to restore planes to full operation by year end.
The piece cites St. Louis collector Jas P Finnegan criticizing the so called simplified federal income tax form as overly complex and error prone. It notes more refunds from miscalculations on simplified forms and longer audit times, arguing the reform failed to simplify the tax process.
A recent immigrant farmer kept advertising a horse team for sale in a weekly paper for seven weeks. When asked if he sold the team he replied no, and encouraged more ads. He enjoys horses and the conversations they spark, and the ads have connected him with dozens of local horsemen.
During a severe afternoon thunderstorm Mrs J C McCormack of 679 National Avenue was injured crossing a street near her home. William Addison Boyd of Clarke county died at 10:30 last night at 947 Franklin Avenue Winchester. Edward Mc C Williams, chairman of the Clarke County Red Cross War Fund Drive, announced receipt of a registered yearling Hereford bull donated by Olivemoy Stock Farms.
Miss Jonedith Henry, Handley's representative in the court of Queen Shenandoah XVIII, named schools most beautiful girl. Leslie D. Kline was re-elected Frederick County division superintendent for four years starting July 1. Louis Townsend Moreland of Clarke and Loudoun counties remained in serious condition at Memorial Hospital after an abdominal bullet wound described as accidentally self-inflicted by authorities.
Ten years ago Col. B M Roszel resigns after nearly 30 years leading Shenandoah Valley Academy. The League of Nations Council agrees to equality for Hitler but refuses to discuss Rhineland soldiers peace terms. Dorothy Bean and David Petrie wed at Kernstown Methodist Church.
Twenty five years ago flurries of snow fell this morning with a cold wind. Mr Paul C Gaylord and his bride Miss Isabel E Baker daughter of Col and Mrs Harry H Baker have returned from their wedding trip through the north.
Forty five years ago the Eddy Press published Things and Thoughts edited by R Gray Williams appears in Winchester. Benjamin Harrison, 23rd president, dies of pneumonia. A careless sportsman kills Floyd Eaton who was shot in the back while he played as a stray dog in West Frederick County.
Washington dispatch critiques a wave of foreign and domestic commentary on the atom bomb and UNO. It argues against sensationalism and censorship, urging the public to grasp facts amid claims that Russia seeks to undermine freedom and unity.
A reader quiz lists seven questions on Indian passive resistance Gandhi cryptic. It asks who led nonviolent resistance in India and the governor Roosevelt succeeded in New York. It seeks Caribbean pronunciation, the longest human bone, Senator Pepper’s state, the American ambassador to Prague, the river between Bessarabia and Ukraine, the Maharajah’s wife title, the country with an atomic bomb inquiry return, and the slang for an unexploded shell.
A reader guide outlines responses on topics from wild eagles in Washington DC to water purity and veterans readjustment allowances. It states distilled water is not absolutely pure, explains veteran self employment eligibility for readjustment payments, and notes West Point will switch to a four year course next academic year with wartime exceptions for some cadets.
A moral meditation on global balance, imperialism, and the drift toward economic war. It warns that nations risk dictatorship as material gains eclipse spiritual values and questions America’s responsibility. The piece ends with a Red Cross Q and A about securing a serviceman's discharge for dependents.
Former members of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps receive mustering-out pay only if they were honorably discharged due to a physical disability.
Jane Applebee hosts a weekend at Elmpoint estate where Neal Tarrant arrives with her entourage including Mrs Brenda Knight and Dr. Hunt Berwick. A late night creak reveals a hidden intrigue as Brenda’s odd behavior and a missing bath spark questions about motives and possible danger.
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