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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1946
Page
9
The Marine Corps releases a revised demobilization plan affecting about 40 000 personnel with key changes to the point system and service length. Discharge eligibility moves to 30 months of active service from July 1, and later steps trim retirement to 24 months by August 1 and 18 months by September 1 with dependent-children criteria for discharges.
President John Lewis of the United Mine Workers urged operators to fund union health and welfare activities. Senator Byrd pushes for a strong amendment to a mild labor disputes bill, claiming a majority supports it, while Senator Morse notes mixed support. Byrd voices frustration over extended debate as Murray denies a filibuster charge amid floor contention.
Lt Col Burton Ellis told a war crimes court that Adolf Hitler ordered no humane treatment and that 71 Americans were found slain at Malmedy while 43 escaped and others were missing. He alleged 175 to 311 prisoners died at La Greze during the Belgian offensive.
The House approved 240 to 81 to grant the American Activities committee 75000 dollars to continue its work. Supporters say the funding is essential to uncover subversive elements they allege operate in the country.
In Richmond the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers filed unfair labor practice charges against Virginia Electric and Power Co. In Richmond Col Mills F. Neal received the Distinguished Service Medal and Col Asher W. Harman won the Legion of Merit. Norfolk physician Dr Spencer Glass Gill, 58, dies. The 34th Maury Regatta at Norfolk Yacht and County Club set for May 25–26. The Virginia Federation of Labor opens a three day meeting in Norfolk celebrating its 50th anniversary. Cape Henry Weather Bureau closes after 73 years of service by order of the Commerce Department.
Question answers the awards tally for the 33rd Fighter Group up to March 15, 1945. It lists Battle Stars for Tunisia, French Morocco, Sicily, Naples Foggia, Rome Arno and unit citations, detailing campaign dates and locations. It also notes a widow’s eligibility for a $500 annual Army Air Corps bonus with directions to apply.
Army nurses may apply to their commanding officer for discharge from active duty due to marriage, even if the marriage occurred after a duty extension was signed to last until December 31, 1946. The policy confirms release on marriage upon application.
The article notes no single shoe fits all feet and lists essentials for a good shoe. It recommends a stout yet flexible sole, waterproof yet breathable materials, and a secure instep. A moderate heel around ½ inch is preferred, with metatarsal support and a snug fit to prevent deformities.
The Southern Baptist Convention in Miami urged the recall of Myron G. Taylor as the Vatican representative. Dr. Louis D. Newton led the renewed demand with 8,000 delegates voting for action. The body also named St. Louis as next year’s meeting site May 14-18 with Dr. W. A. Criswell as preacher.
Residents within roughly 20 miles of Winchester shop center face a slow thirty minute driving time to reach Northwest Virginia retail hub.
The United States plans a final return of WWI dead to national or private cemeteries at home or abroad as families decide. The first arrivals are expected near Christmas with about 1,200 deaths returned monthly.
The Waree outlines a program to begin with modest outreach and gradually scale to 18 900 canvassing contacts to gather news of kin in the coming days.
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