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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1946

Page

4

Daily publication note from The Evening Star Publishing Co

Publication credit states The Evening Star Publishing Co of Winchester Virginia prints daily except Sunday and includes a Bible verse Micah 6 8 about doing justice loving mercy and walking humbly with God

The Evening Star Publishing Co Winchester, Va

War department says B-29s may replace B-17s in Europe

The War Department announces B-29 Superfortresses could replace aging B-17 Flying Fortresses for European occupation work. It notes potential for atomic bomb capability, reinforces plans to make ground forces airborne, and emphasizes deterrence to protect US interests amid Trieste and Dardanelles concerns.

Secretary of the Navy Forrestals Mediterranean War Department Europe Army Navy State Department

Railroads and the West A Century of Public Subsidies

The passage discusses land grant railroads funding western development, their subsidies, and the shift after World War II. It notes government use during wars, benefits to the Army, and the eventual end of the railroads' cut-rate obligation after five decades of subsidies and conflicts over public land grants.

Congress

Timely Warning on Halloween Vandalism Issued by Police

Police issue timely warnings amid Halloween vandalism concerns as property repair materials remain scarce. Officials urge calming community actions and remind parents of their responsibility to deter property damage during the holiday period.

Halloween safety urged to curb property damage

Officials urge youngsters to distinguish lawful merriment from vandalism to help the community. By reducing police time on minor Halloween mischief, the force can focus on keeping the city safe from criminals.

Federal funds for education may carry strings of control

Current Opinion notes the clash over federal aid for public schools and the future of state versus federal oversight. The debate highlights the public employment service handover on November 16 and the broader question of conditions attached to federal allocations and bureaucratic control.

Washington Department of Labor Congress

Orioles Fans Hear A Bow To Umpires In Japan

Baltimore readers learn that in Japan there is no umpire booing. Players enter the batter's box and bow respectfully toward the umpire, whose title implies supreme authority.

The Baltimore Sun Baltimore Japan

Strength For The Day: A varied, balanced religious experience

Earl L. Douglas argues that true religion blends drums horns and strings, avoiding overreliance on any one instrument. A balanced faith includes stern calls to action, eloquent preaching, and gospel persuasion to create a full spiritual life.

Britain Offers Meat Aid to U S Army on Repayment Guarantee

British Food Minister John Strachey said Britain would lend a large meat supply to the United States Army if quick repayment in kind is guaranteed. He noted reports that 20,000,000 pounds had already been sent and warned the loan would be on demand only if the British ration remains unaffected.

London John Strachey Britain United States Army Strachey

How's Your I Q Quiz Questions On Page 2

Seven quiz items ask whether the thumb counts as a finger who was the bachelor US president what to do with the U S S LaFayette poker values which is higher Flush or Straight whether a republic exists in Soviet Georgia who won the title of champion arcing of the yacht Williamsburg and what is the term for dice helter term appears in a playful puzzle style.

U. S U. S. S. LaFayette Normandie Soviet Russia Georgia Williamsburg

Touch football opens Boys' Club season with junior and senior games

In 1945 the Boys' Club launched its touch football series with games in both the Junior and Senior divisions on Sunday afternoon. Also announced are plans for the Northern Virginia Feeder Calf Sale at the Virginia Livestock Auction Market in Winchester this Friday. Thelma M Jenkins and Willard Walters wed in Frederick Maryland Saturday October 6.

Northern Virginia Virginia Winchester Ernest A. Jenkins Thelma M. Jenkins Willard Walters Frederick

Winchester and Frederick County fund drive opens Monday

The Chil dren's Home Society of Virginia fund campaign in Winchester and Frederick County will start Monday afternoon. Melvin Bayliss 12 year old son of Mr and Mrs R E Bayliss who was injured has undergone a major operation. Courtfield Avenue residents welcome the city's new water main from the reservoir to their section.

Winchester Frederick County Children’s Home Society of Virginia Melvin Bayliss R. E. Bayliss Courtfield Avenue

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