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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1946
Page
4
The National Association of Bedding Manufacturers pushes to extend the standard bed length from 74 to 78 inches. They argue postwar growth in height warrants longer sleep surfaces and hope for federal latitude to advance the measure.
Doctors at an Indianapolis brucellosis conference warn that undulant fever may affect 10 to 30 percent of people, causing tiredness and listlessness. Dr Thurman B. Rice cautions against overlooking a patient who feels worn out with no obvious illness.
A narrator criticizes a political figure for attempting to regulate women's skirt length through CPR rules. The piece argues that a woman's sense of beauty and practicality will resist such meddling, noting that fashion choices vary and cannot be controlled by edict.
The dispute centers on who selects ship officers. Unions seek preferential hiring by seniority, risking fit and efficiency. Operators on the West Coast resist, arguing owners’ trust and skill define captains and chief engineers. The Maritime Commission weighs in for the unions, stressing influence over government vessels.
Tokyo police react to a political speaker calling the Mikado that guy. The Tokyo court is puzzled by the remark as debates on democracy in Japan are framed against historic epithets used by U S leaders.
The Washington Evening Star notes Chicago recorded 700 homicides in a recent year while only two executions occurred, challenging the notion that Americans are inherently hard or criminal and highlighting debates on crime and punishment.
W H Lawrence Jr chairman of the camping and activities committee announced the Scout O Rees postponement from tomorrow to October 26 at the Armory. Winchester Police Training School ended with a Photography lecture and exam. certificates will be awarded Friday by Police Commissioner Dr C R Anderson. George Lum Rosier Jr of Rt 3 Winchester enlisted in the Navy through the local recruiting office.
Chief of Police C. W. Hollis has requested a 10 percent salary increase for police department members in the 1942 budget. Garret Adams of the O'Sullivan Rubber Company suffered a severe injury early this morning resulting in the loss of his left hand.
Milton Garfield Martin and Paul Harding Ensogna have completed recruit training and will enter the Aviation Machinists School at Norfolk. The Navy operates more than 20 schools for enlisted personnel training.
The Aborn-Operatic Sextette will headline the fall program at Winchester City Hall Auditorium on Friday evening October 14 under the Winchester High School auspices. Local growth is noted as builders report more construction in Winchester than in most areas within 150 miles. A window display shows a large penny pile with 3,983 coins counted.
Dr. Bundesen outlines asthma as largely an allergy driven condition with triggers from air changes infections or stress. Treatments include avoiding allergens using injections small drug regimens such as epinephrine ephedrine and aminophylline and potassium iodide for bronchial secretions under physician supervision.
Washington argues the Steelman quarterly report shows profits at an all time high and national income up, yet the stock market declines. Steelman cites rising farm income and peacetime production, while critics note inflation and price hikes distort profit comparisons and warn business and investors under pressure from unions and government policy.
AFL President William Green, aligning with Senator Byrd, presses for dropping price ceilings except rents and a few items. He argues inflation would boost profits and wage funds shrink unless OPA restraints ease before the election, after previously leading the campaign to retain controls.
The article argues against strict non-resistance in Christianity, contrasting Tolstoy’s view with a portrayal of Jesus driving money-changers from the temple. It cites the Sermon on the Mount and warns believers to recognize wolves in swine and avoid entrusting holy things to those who will misuse them.
The Children’s Animal Picture Book features animals from woods fields and zoos with illustrations by photographs from the American Museum of Natural History. Order a copy for fifteen cents postpaid using the coupon and send to Information Bureau 316 Eye St. N. E. Washington DC.
Questions cover who was sworn in by his father and other trivia about sea food muscles vegetables soil growing and famous performers. It asks figures like Woodrow Wilson Harding Coolidge and Diogenes plus costs to educate a West Point cadet.
Abby Wallace, daughter of Norman Wallace, navigates a restrictive home and a romance with Barry Lambert while fearing her father's disapproval. Emerson confesses love, but Abby faces the prospect of parental wrath as plans for a social visit unfold and a pivotal visit to New York looms.
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