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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1946
Page
4
Notice to subscribers requesting alerting the office to any delivery delays. The Star emphasizes prompt action to maintain a perfect delivery system and includes a John 15 5 scripture quote.
The House Committee favors draping terminal pay benefits from both officers and enlisted personnel to remove an unequal advantage. The editorial questions why officers would receive terminal pay while enlisted men cannot and argues for equal treatment despite higher costs to the budget.
The Richmond News Leader argues the Corporation Commission measures are prudent and necessary amid a volatile coal dispute. It warns that union leadership has pushed the nation toward crisis and urges Virginians to conserve power, prioritizing essential needs like transit, bakeries, and dairies while relying on hydro power from Vepco.
Virginia faces heavy power shortages as coal strike measures reduce weekly work to 24 hours. The Norfolk Virginian Pilot notes widespread reductions across Norfolk Portsmouth and other industries. Newport News Shipbuilding employs about 11,000 people while retail and theatre activity shrinks. Other towns report factory shutdowns at American Viscose and Hopewell plants, plus curated power use and possible layoffs.
The Navy reports its massive postwar search across the Pacific has ended. Adm. John H. Towers says 1,666 men remain missing including 1,478 Navy, 105 Marines, and 83 Coast Guardsmen after air and shore party efforts across land masses and atolls. The effort underscores the service’s commitment to recover every possible casualty.
Miss Helen Elizabeth Williams became the bride of Raleigh Dayton Easter at Fairfax Va Methodist Church with Rev Floyd M Lucas presiding. Five Winchester Lodge Elks were honored with life membership cards at a special meeting. Winchester Kiwanis Directors voted to sponsor a local college scholarship for a worthy boy. About 35 Winchester Star newsboys attended the Lawrence Greater Shows spring festival hosted by the American Legion at the old Pair Grounds.
Miss Brenda Carter of Handley High School captured the state Class B girls public speaking championship at the University of Virginia. Sgt. Frank Liker reports 17 enlistments at the local Recruiting Station in ten days. Carpers Valley School students hosted yesterday the Frederick County Student Cooperative Council's final meeting.
Ten years ago the Philadelphia mayor denied a parade permit to Italians for a victory celebration over Ethiopia. Robert B. Nelson of the University of Virginia Raven Society is honored. The historic Somerville estate in Clarke County, now owned by Mrs. Richard E. Doyle, burns near Millwood.
The Woman's Civic Club of Winchester led by president Mrs. Herbert S. Larrick attended the Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs annual convention held last week in Newport News with clubwomen from across the state. The South End Hose Company met last night to hear reports from members raising funds to purchase a motor chemical and hose truck, a long sought acquisition for the company.
Rival 3 RMA defeats 8VA in season opener at baseball as Prof Nelson at shortstop shines. Miss Sallie Frye and Isaac Moore of Mt. Falls pass through town to be married.
Brig. Gen. J. Fulmer Bright warns Virginia farmers that farm land is not subject to price control. He notes a 13 percent rise in farm land values over the past year, mainly in the last four months, and compares the surge to postwar inflation that led to widespread foreclosures in the early 1920s.
A religious reflection explains that man is made in God’s image yet has a wicked heart. It contrasts views of human nature and argues religion refines personality through divine likeness and moral choice.
Quiz prompts readers to turn to Page 2 for correct answers. Questions cover export licenses for nylon hosiery, tax refunds, decorations for Davies and Winant, Damaskinos resignation, diamond color impurity, Navy demobilization dates, Harvard Law dean as Civil Aeronautics Board chair, servicemen vs students height results, Federal Reserve Board salaries and terms, and Federal Wage and Hour Law coverage.
The report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 7 am none and May to date 0.98 inches, year to date 7.02 inches, and compares to a 33 year average annual rainfall of 36.49 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1945 include 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 3.37, October 3.37, November 2.45, with December figures omitted. Provided courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
Washington report notes Truman balked at appointing a new Chief Justice after Stones death. Jackson Patterson and others figure in a proposed solution while the eight-justice bench remains split. Commentary warns any appointment may deepen instability and split.
Answer states commissions in the Regular Army closed March 1 1946 for men who served in the Army of the United States during World War I.
Former teacher Mr. Simon Cook and wife visited Douglas School in Winchester after his Navy discharge. The issue lists pupils with average B or above for the fifth Advisory across First to Tenth Grades, naming specific students and the reporter Sue Catlett. Rhubarb origin note states it came to America from Siberia in the late 1700s and was used in pie as a substitute for apples.
The color of butterfly blood is usually pale amber but can vary among species.
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