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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1946
Page
9
Senator Byrd praised the American press as a voice of democracy while noting flaws and unscrupulous publishers. He contrasted U S press freedom with Russia where government control limits public influence on policy and highlighted recent events forcing presidential accountability.
Senator Byrd argues the press should be free but warns about who decides what the people may read or say. He cites Benjamin Franklin on abuse of expression and questions who bears the responsibility for censorship.
The speaker denounces the growth of Communism in the United States, warning of its alleged internal infiltration, media penetration, and labor union manipulation. He urges vigilance, calls for loyalty, and condemns the Communist Party as anti patriotic and anti democratic.
A speech urges Americans to oppose Communism and Fascism as threats to liberty. It lauds the American Legion as the backbone of a national crusade to defend constitutional rights and the American way of life against perceived internal subversion and crime.
The Rev. James B. Roe of Christ Episcopal Church will begin a sermon series on The Ten Commandments starting next Sunday. He argues a definite standard of conduct is needed amid changing values and aims to apply each Commandment to modern living.
The meeting will dispose of only the bond issue matter. After final passage, a date for the election will be set by the corporation court judge. City Solicitor James P. Reardon said it is too late to schedule the matter for the November regular election.
Mrs A C Halvosa defended keeping the current zoning, while Mrs H Clay deGrange read a Garden Club resolution. The higher zoning change was approved by all those present except W W Dellinger. Absent councilmen were A Lee Coble and Sebert J Smith.
The War Department outlined a revised universal military training plan. It would require most male citizens aged 17 to 19 to register, begin training by 18, and complete one year of service. About 726,000 would train for Army units and the remainder for the Navy.
A 1946 Ford driven by William Warren Stultz of Hagerstown and a 1942 Cadillac driven by Henry Renefort Jr of Galveston Texas collided yesterday about 4 p.m. on Route 11 near the West Virginia line. Mrs Renefert suffered forehead lacerations and a sprained back while Mr Renefert sustained concussions. State Trooper J S Fant and E B Mitchell investigated.
A 30 year old woman Ethel Carthwright was trapped on a railroad trestle as a train approached in Houston. She and escort Lee Moses 55 both tried to flee but she was pinned by a cross tie and could not escape while the engine halted just inches away. She was bound for Oakland California.
Under the new ordinance, applicants no longer need council approval for installing fuel oil tanks. Installations will be inspected for fire hazards instead.
Commissioner of Revenue Co. P. McVicar could not recall the penalty for building without permits. He noted the council has passed many ordinances and he cannot keep them all in mind. Councilman A. T. Hawthorne suggested passing fewer ordinances and enforcing more.
Approval granted to draw 251 from unexp balances to fund extending the sewer line on E Cork Street opposite Purcell Avenue where two new houses are under construction by Lee Whitacre.
The new fiscal year will run from July 1 to June 30 to conform with state and federal government. The ordinance changing the dates was approved last night.
C. P. McVicar told the council that with the co operation of the police department more city auto tags have been sold this year than ever before. He estimated the number at approximately 2700.
J. M. Steck Jr. faced his first council duty reading a five page single spaced ordinance establishing the city auditor's office. Bert Smith, chairman of the ordinance committee, was in Cleveland and could not perform his role. Previously L. B. Sirbaugh read ordinances.
Council held a second reading of a zoning ordinance presented by Dr. Hawthorne chair of the public improvements committee He noted multiple changes do not abandon zoning and urged housing needs two families were kept from Winchester due to lack of housing while conditions change.
Mr. John Scully offered to withdraw his zoning amendment motion when no action seemed likely. He warned that withdrawal would lead to property being put up for sale to the city.
An application by M. K. Shirkey owner of the Golden Glow to build a storm vestibule in front of his business was referred to the street committee.
Mrs. Robert Barton appeared before the council to urge action on trucks parked on Wolfe Street that keep neighborhood residents awake at night.
Roy Spangler of Roanoke testified in police court that he was drugged on a bus after having several beers and a wine drink before leaving Alexandria. Judge John Rice fined him $10 and costs for drunkenness as police described the incident with officers delivering him from the bus. An empty wine bottle was admitted in evidence.
James R. Blevin of Chelwowe Virginia was found stag gering on Winchester streets while consuming medicine from a doctor s prescription. Officers testified he took four capsules within four hours. Charges were dismissed in police court and Judge Rice warned him not to appear again.
A list of new members named to the board includes Marshall Kremer Richard K Eddy L E Hill James Keffer Jr Landon Whitacre E Earl Shade R E Ayler and Hugh Solenberger. Also named were Edwards Mrs Harry and others including Byrd Mrs B Dutton and numerous associates. The record notes condition Bt in Fltt 964ca.
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