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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1946
Page
4
National representatives DeLisser Inc of New York advertise 1.50 60 pricing at 11 E 44th St with Winchester Evening Star listings.
Washington commentators warn Admiral Ernest J. King being considered for Under Secretary of the Navy could lead to a military headed Department. The piece argues civilian supremacy, noting 157 years of precedent that a military man should not head War or Navy, and urges adherence to the principle.
The Richmond News Leader warns that Henry Wallace's push to purge anti supporting senators and congressmen could trigger a purge by the South or a new regional secession. It argues Southern voters will not be ordered about and urges Wallace to start reform in his own state Iowa where Democrats have limited presidential success.
Ready To Compete from Chicago announces six cooperating railroads will offer through coast to coast sleeping car service starting March 31. Passengers can board in New York City and ride to San Francisco without changing trains or buying two tickets, boosting convenience and competition for travelers.
The War Department invites veterans to reenlist in the regular Army by allowing specialists in about 400 classifications to return to service at their former ranks. Classifications span ground, air and service forces, opening reenlistment opportunities to numerous skilled personnel.
The Army moves to rely on volunteer technicians for future forces. Specialists who left the Army since May 12, 1945 may avoid reenlistment to retain their prior grades and pay, signaling a move toward a smaller, more efficient force with specialists rather than a large, uniform army.
Dr. Luther Porter Jackson’s study shows Negroes held seats in Virginia General Assemblies from 1869 to 1890 and in city and county offices across multiple counties. It notes a congressman from Virginia during 1889 1891 and details posts in Alexandria Richmond Petersburg Norfolk Portsmouth Hampton and Danville along with local offices in Warwick Elizabeth City James City counties.
A March 25, 1946 letter argues the Shade ’arm tragedy shows the inadequacy of Winchester’s volunteer fire system. It urges the City Council to create a paid, full-time department with a fire prevention bureau, outside contracts, and modern equipment to ensure reliable protection and lower insurance rates. The piece highlights training, instant response, and municipal accountability.
Funeral services were held this afternoon for Robert Wors ley former Police Chief Judge and court stenographer. Jacquelyn English daughter of Mrs Terry Wilson English received her Navy Nurse Corps commission as Ensign today. Major General William H Rupertus commander of the first Marine Division in the Solomons campaign died unexpectedly last night at the Washington Navy Yard.
Miss Brenda Carter and Miss Betty Edmonds named junior maids of honor for the 18th Apple Blossom Festival. Carter is from Winchester England. Haldeman's Evandale DeKol Segis Kerndge 2nd Is top Holstein in Clarke Frederick Dairy Herd Improvement for March. Carter also won Handley High School girls public speaking contest in the assembly yesterday.
Health warnings issued as traces of pollution are found in drinking water. Dr L M Allen, health officer, urges boiling all water. Germany urged to withdraw troops on Rhine to ease tension, with England warning of no peace in Europe if not.
Twenty five years ago Sir Paul Dukes attended a reception in Washington hosted by the Polish minister in honor of Mr. Paderewski. Audley near Berryville sold by A Cummins to Bernard B. Jones. The first Winchester and Western Railroad passenger train reached Wardensville yesterday.
Forty five years ago J. H. Suddith suffers injuries after being thrown from his bicycle while returning home to Stephens City from Winchester. The building commission seeks to beautify Frederick Plaza once Rouss City Hall is finished. The county favors keeping the area paved. Plans announce major improvements for the W. C. Gratchen Glove factory with FP. Jackson hired as architect.
Earl L. Douglas explores the soul as life rather than a physical part. He explains the Hebrew Greek terms, distinguishes spirit from body, and states God created the soul in man's image. Life on earth trains the soul through will and faith toward eternal fellowship with God and Christ as the path to everlasting life.
A reader can obtain answers from The Wincester Even in Star Information Bureau by sending three cents for return postage. Q A 1814 question on saving the Declaration and Constitution reports three State Department employees saved documents under Monroe orders. The documents were moved from Washington to Virginia and then to Leeturk. Q Can a marine request return to active duty from Fleet Reserve Is possible per Marine Corps Headquarters. Q Difference between white and blue drivers licenses in ETO Blue licenses were issued first in the US, sent overseas, printed on white stock when stock ran out. both remain valid.
Questions cover mailing engraved invitations, proximity of the Philippines, hair growth after death, a White House air raid shelter, Longfellow characters, sun heat for earth, Perovskite, a U.S. president’s grandson, a proverb, and France’s borders plus women smoking statistics.
In New York and Elmpoint estate, novelist Margot Ingalls, her sister Jane, and model Neal clash over fame money and control. Neal courts Deane Kennard while Margot fears losing her reputation and seeks a costly revenge through marriage or scandal.
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