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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1946
Page
4
The page shows publication data for Winchester Evening Star with postal status and subscription rates. A Bible verse from Exodus 15 26 quotes I will put none of these diseases upon thee.
The Washington Post questions A F Whitney and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trashmen on Congress taking over railroads. It argues government operation would invite both shippers and labor to exploit taxpayers with subsidies as losses mount.
Benjamin M. Steigman argues in the American Mercury that 80 percent of high school students do not strive for college yet face college driven curricula. He calls for a sensibly planned, broader education incorporating economics sociology psychology government and law to prepare all graduates for future challenges.
The article links improved United States Mexico relations to baseball growth with the Yangqui league rising in prominence. It notes offers to American stars, mentions Babe Ruth visiting the Pasquel brothers, and hints at possible executive roles amid broader Latin American baseball enthusiasm.
The piece describes a two week truce resuming digging under an agreement that does not settle the dispute. It notes federal and state agencies may offer limited relief while current orders to conserve coal stay in effect. President Truman seeks a final agreement by Wednesday, with ongoing transport and business restrictions until then.
John Locke Green, Arlington County GOP leader, claimed inferior fertilizer causes blue mold while discussing farm problems and a fertilizer bill. Experts and farmers dismissed the claim, noting no known connection between fertilizer and blue mold. Green wilted under scrutiny.
Word reached Berryville residents that Sec ond Lieutenant Cecil R. Clem was killed in action in Germany on April 22. Also noted, Edward Bartlett won a $25 bond at the Lawrence Greater Shows on the old Fairgrounds. J A Clark and wife to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary tomorrow.
Maurice M. Lynch dean of the Winchester Bar celebrated his 87th birthday at his residence 814 South Washington Street. Carl Campbell was honored at a stag party last night by Winchester Post Office staff ahead of his marriage to Marguerite Wohlford of Bartonsville. L. C. Morris, formerly of Pocomoke City, Md., is named assistant manager at Winchester Montgomery Ward Store.
Charles Cain dies and a second youth is injured when a car crashes into a heavily loaded truck. Details of the accident are reported as a fatality with injuries to a local resident.
Twenty five years ago a prominent Winchester resident Captain R Edward Trenary died last night at his son's Sharp Street home. The Sarah Fire Company truck committee plans a trip to Reading, Pennsylvania tomorrow to inspect a White Fire Truck owned by a large firm.
Lewis G. Miller earns a U S Naval Academy plebe appointment after winning a competitive examination at Roanoke. The Virginia Woolen Company readies its new WW plant and plans to hire substantial local labor.
Washington column outlines communist tactics emphasizing demonstrations and union influence. It claims the CP aims for Russia first, favors interunion conflict, and shapes labor actions to gain political goals while urging police and organizations to study these methods for objective judgment.
The value of money rests on assets that support it and the same holds for character. We assess a person by what is behind the face value of personality, questioning honesty, patience, tolerance, and self control. True worth is measured by inner wealth that stands in crisis and endures beyond life.
A Frederick County news outfit reports it operates with 30 correspondents covering all sections. The string suggests a local newsroom emphasis on broad geographic reporting across the county.
A veteran writes from Wa ter about postwar life and concerns over domestic unrest. He recalls Handley classmates now grown men with families and argues veterans should speak up. He warns of strikes led by John L. Lewis and foreign threats, urging unity and active patriotism. He notes the war's end does not settle all issues and asks other veterans to share their views.
The page lists ten trivia questions covering geography science history and policy. Questions ask the location of the Dnieper and Harbin, the UNRRA Director General, a shrimp like seafood, Alsace Lorraine’s return country, Wright brothers first flights, flour and wheat cuts for relief, ASNE meeting city, England's national flower, and a state landlord lease law about families.
Thirty-two Conway Pennsylvania Junior High School seniors toured Endless Caverns near New Market Virginia on a chartered Greyhound bus trip that also visited Gettysburg Baltimore and Washington. Supervising Principal C A Lasher Mrs Bertha Snyder treasurer Miss Ada Proudly and teachers Eugene Steiner led the group.
Brucetown residents share visits and travels with friends in Baltimore Philadelphia and Berryville. Miss Ross Suter returns home to Baltimore after visiting Mr and Mrs Ray mon Boden Mr and Mrs J B Snapp and Mrs Herbert Fisher. Mrs O M Swimley attends Ft Loudoun chapter DAR meeting in Berryville. Mrs Herbert Fisher goes to Pimlico races. Julian Snapp returns to Jessup after visiting home and Apple Blossom Festival.
Internal Revenue Bureau officials estimate about three of five filers of 1945 income will receive refunds averaging over 40 dollars. Payments likely completed by July 4. About 30 million of 50 million filers will get roughly 1.25 billion dollars. Last year 21 million received 1.1 billion for 1944 refunds after seven and a half months and 17 million dollars in interest.
Fairfield officials moved the courthouse clock to daylight time while Wayne county chose standard time. The clock now marks a split time between city and county offices in Fairfield.
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