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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1945
Page
4
The Evening Star, Winchester Va, reminds subscribers to report any delays or irregularities to help maintain a perfect delivery system. The notice includes a quote about attempts to save the world by force or philosophy, citing Acts 4:12.
Harvard president Dr. James B. Conant urged citizens to replace military bravery with civil courage in peacetime. He warned against civic indifference and political mass hysteria, stressing personal responsibility, truthful education discussions, and keeping the road to freedom open through steadfast public spirit.
Reprinted editorial urges Americans to begin reconversion from a mood of fast and free government spending to win lasting tax reductions. It argues that unless costs are counted and cuts made, hopes for meaningful tax relief will fail.
The Committee on Postwar Tax Policy led by Roswell Magill promotes a Tax Program for a Solvent America endorsing repeal of excess profits tax and the normal 3 percent income tax. It urges reducing corporate taxes, simplifying rates, and a gradual postwar tax cut while warning against excessive spending and debt growth.
The Boston Herald notes rising prepaid medical service plans and private insurance like group and Blue Cross as growing alternatives to a government sickness insurance system. County and state plans, started in 1917, now serve 2.24 million members with low monthly fees, expanding access and reducing need for tax-supported programs.
A reader voices frustration with Congress ending drafts for 18 year olds and war workers. The letter argues for a 2.5 million man peacetime Army and urges replacement of veterans in service. Signed by Cpl. C 1 Senikinei A. P.O. 7% who served in ETO and Pacific.
A list of trivia prompts asks about a Japanese troop surrender site in China, Bulgaria’s political parties, the U S North Pacific fleet commander, Grace Line’s role, a baptismal robe, dollar yen exchange under occupation, a Shakespeare play line, first atomic bomb test state, handling of enemy aliens in VA, and the meaning of SPC A initials.
Aulick Gibens of Yellow Taxi Service dies suddenly. Winchester Junior Board of Trade to hold public Football Dance honoring Handley. Winchester Park wins 1944 baseball title by defeating Front Royal All-Stars 5 to 4.
Five years ago the radio star Bing Crosby left for White Sulphur Springs after two days as guest of Raymond Guest near White Post. The new armory is about 75 percent complete and expected to be turned over to the city about November 1, according to the inquiry revealed today.
The Sea of Nations council remains hopeful of preventing war between Italy and Ethiopia. General Gardner Waller informs City Manager Arthur Field that the WPA has set aside 50000 dollars for constructing an armory in this area. Eleven French fruit growers lead a large delegation visiting to tour local apple orchards and the Research Laboratory.
Fifteen years ago James N. Frye a well known Hayfield resident is fatally injured in an auto collision. Picketing by striking cotton mill workers is not allowed in the junction dispute where mills refuse to recognize unions. The Philadelphia Athletics defeat St. Louis for the second straight World Series game as sports writers favor the American League champions.
At a citizens meeting the majority approve the city manager form yet call on the city council to decide the ultimate action. In separate items, German forces briefly halt an Allied push on the Western front but lose ground after a short success. John W. Rice is elected president of the Shenandoah Valley Bank.
Forty five years ago Joe Denny wins a tournament at Staunton and gains right to pick queen. William Eddy reports to the sheriff after a wagon load of wheat is stolen and city police pursue the culprit in the act of sale.
Earl L. Douglas argues that truthfulness and fair dealing should govern nations as in personal life. He cites diplomat ideals, questions perpetual double dealing, and calls for sincerity as essential to better international understanding beyond guarded public discussions.
By Pau Mallon and Teich in Washington analysts question US leadership after victory. They argue America dominates seas and ships but resists using commercial strength, suggesting scrapping fleets or aiding rivals to appease Britain, Russia, and Stalin. The piece critiques isolationist momentum and warns of risky restraint.
Beginning in 1941 railroads officially grant a special coach rate of 1 and 14 cents per mile for all servicemen and women traveling in uniform. The reduced fare applies in coaches only and remains valid after discharge from service from the discharge point to any U.S. destination at the traveler's expense.
A King Features Syndicate health column notes that a Indian and British researchers studied 50 anemic patients from 17 000 meat eaters and 1 188 vegetarians. The vegetarian group showed a higher anemia rate and macrocytic type, suggesting meat and iron rich foods help prevent anemia.
A reader Q A column on GI Bill subsistence rules says subsistence is paid for months the student attends school not during a post secondary three month vacation, and holidays and leave up to 30 days per year. Also notes on overseas transfer standards for disqualified soldiers and amphibious tractors, plus discharge age rules for Enlisted Reserve Corps and a list of nicknames for a Texas leaguer.
In a May gathering at Mrs. Azubah Fitch's home rumors circulate about a hidden door and a padlocked room at the Wolffe place linked to short waving and possible police watch on the Jones family. Major Tyrell and Spellunk Adams move through town as cave plans and family news unfold.
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