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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1945
Page
4
The 1945 issue notes post office filing in Winchester Virginia, delivery notices, and subscription rates. It reports on postwar controls after Japan and predicts a potential boom economy driven by supply and demand once hostilities end. It quotes Eph 4 32 and credits Associated Press.
After eight weeks of brutal fighting on Okinawa, American forces push through cave defenses as the Seventh Division breaks the eastern anchor of Japanese lines. The campaign, costly and grueling, nears a decisive stage toward securing victory in the Pacific.
A War Production Board survey shows civilians ready to buy millions of washing machines irons radios and vacuum cleaners. High wartime wages and savings enable spending, but reconversion delays will keep demand above supply, raising inflation risks. Officials caution prices may rise as money grows and goods remain scarce.
Reprinted editorials note Senator Byrd has pressed for federal government reorganization since the Roosevelt era. With President Truman now favoring cooperation, Byrd seeks authority to prune wartime agencies, restore prewar offices, and empower Congress to disapprove executive orders via a concurrent resolution. The joint economy committee will report on personnel cuts and structure.
The article argues against Rankin pressing to jail a newspaper writer for contempt of Congress over VA hospital abuse coverage. Edith Nourse Rogers leads a revolt, urging the committee to pursue truth and protect sources. It cautions Congress not to misuse power and to defend the public’s right to informed criticism.
Mussorgsky wrote the orchestral suite to honor his friend Victor Hartmann whose paintings were displayed in St Petersburg. The work recalls the Hartmann show and its aftermath in 19th century Russia.
A saintly turnaround tale shows Augustine renouncing former sins after conversion. A former acquaintance confronts him, but he flees, declaring the old self is dead. The piece echoes Paul on dying to sin and choosing one master, not two.
The list asks seven quiz questions on topics from dates of acts to geography and art. Questions cover the Alien Registration Act year, Dachau meaning, chrysanthemum type, continental US area in 1880, meaning of Llewellyn, Philippine independence timing, Boston Public Library Holy Grail painters, War Department demobilization, 1889 Richbourg prize fight opponents, and a geographic term for a land strip bordered by water.
Washington discusses how American war production costs remain high to fund Europe and Asia campaigns. It notes eight percent output cuts, notes textile expansion needs, and argues Churchill’s political strategy and De Gaulle’s White House visit signal broader postwar alignments and France’s rehabilitation needs.
Expeditionary Force Messages sent by servicemen to families are never dated in most cases. Some full rate cablegrams may carry a date, but the majority arrive without one.
Young Gail Benton, Beauchamp’s sole woman doctor, clashes with Dr. Cassius McCormick and faces censure from his son Stephen. A reception, a late drive, and growing tension reveal Gail’s struggle for professional respect and personal love as Burke’s jealousy erupts.
Coleman Dunn offers auctioneering service for the event. Memorial Day will be observed quietly with a parade by the local American Legion post. Handley loses to Stonewall 6 to 4 in county baseball. a return game is scheduled tomorrow.
The Grand Master presides at the Grand Lodge of I. O. O. F. 98th annual session in Roanoke. The Roosevelt administration faces a Supreme Court challenged NRA ruling with no clear remedy yet.
Workmen digging for the Northern Virginia Power Company office on North Cameron street uncover human bones, possibly a child. City strawberries debut at 20 cents per quart basket. Clarke County School Board to be replaced with new members effective July 1.
Miss Margaret Grim receives the American Legion medal for being the best all around eighth grade student at Stephens City High. Claude B. Stickley is elected.
Mrs. John C. Cather leaves for the San Francisco Exposition. Capt. G. W. Kurtz shows improvement after illness. Company I, 2nd Virginia Regiment, heads to Richmond for a parade at the Confederate Veterans Reunion. Miss Emma Cougill and Mr. George Cadwallader wed in the county. Loudoun Street name plates painted over on Main Street.
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