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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1946

Page

4

Beane Sie Friday Armor Message

A short religious exhortation quotes Eph 6 13 urging believers to take the whole armor of God and stand prepared for spiritual challenges on Friday October 18 1946.

Public Record of A Splendid Virginian

The Star defends Howard W. Smith, Virginia congressman, praising his public service and labor reform stance. Born in Fauquier County, he rose from Alexandria lawyer to judge and eight-term U S representative. He faced labor union attacks yet advocated reforms for union accountability and financial transparency.

Howard W. Smith Star Fauquier County Alexandria Commonwealth Virginia Corporation Court of 16Th Judicial Circuit Congress Eighth Congressional District John L. Lewis James Caesar Petrillo Judge Smith Smith Howard Smith

Judge Smith Faces Likely Re-Election With Strong Majorities

The piece lauds Judge Smith noting strong support and repeated re election by increasing majorities. It predicts continued success in the upcoming general election, reflecting confidence from those who know him best and supported him in the August primary.

Smith

Virginia hotels urged to attract tourists and boost hospitality

The Richmond News Leader and Roanoke World News advocate more and better Virginia hotels, restaurants, and tourist facilities to sustain tourism. They call for distinctive Virginian hotels with quality rooms and service, expansion in Roanoke, Norfolk, and Richmond, plus state and city health inspections to improve cleanliness and food. They warn that private investment is needed to raise standards.

Roanoke World News Richmond News Leader Virginia Williamsburg News Leader World News News United States Roanoke Miami New York Richmond Norfolk

Kelly vs McCormick in Illinois political clash

The piece frames a duel between Chicago boss Kelly and Republican leader McCormick amid Wisconsin 1944 headlines. It hints at partisan friction and questions whether readers should root for Kelly or McCormick, ending with a flippant call to “Go it Kelly, Go it Mac.”

Cock Robin Willkie Wisconsin Illinois Boss Kelly Chicago Kelly McCormick Mac

Teachers of Winchester visit Palace Theatre preview

Teachers from Winchester and Frederick county attended a Palace Theatre preview of House on Ninety Second Street this week hosted by Herman Hable. A frame garage at 400 Highland Avenue owned by Maynard Larrick burned in a fire around 3 PM yesterday. Mrs. Bur Baker Mrs. Virginia Anderson and Mr Stover Clark left Tuesday for San Antonio to visit their brother Walter H Clark a patient in the W O W Hospital.

Winchester Frederick County Herman Hable Palace Theatre Ninety-Second Street Highland Avenue Maynard Larrick Bur Baker Virginia Anderson Stover Clark San Antonio Texas Walter H. Clark W. O. W. Hospital

Rosenberger Named Lay Leader in Virginia Conference

John H. Rosenberger of this city was elected lay leader of the Virginia Conference yesterday. At Front Royal preparations are underway for formal dedication of bridges over the Shenandoah North and South forks and Crooked Run. About 15 representatives from Winchester Frederick County Chapter will attend the Red Cross regional conference in Charlottesville on Tuesday October 21.

John H. Rosenberger Virginia Front Royal Shenandoah Crooked Run Winchester-Prederick County Red Cross Charlottesville

Marriage License Issued For Walter Sloat And Meta Sartelle

A marriage license was issued this morning at the Clerk of Court's office to Walter A. Sloat and Meta M. Sartelle, both from prominent Winchester families. Dr. and Mrs. Hunter McGuire headed to Philadelphia for the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. Winchester Cold Storage buys about 50 carloads of Far Western Boxed apples from Oregon.

Walter A. Sloat Meta M. Sartelle Winchester Hunter McGuire Philadelphia McGuire American Academy of Opthalmology Winchester Cold Storage Company Oregon

News behind the News on Communist threats and policy

Louis Budenz accuses the Soviet program of seeking world conquest and a proletarian dictatorship while Averell Harriman distances quotes. The piece critiques U S policy, Pearl Harbor lessons, and calls for firm anti communism and strict foreign policy with Baruch urging liberty above peace.

United States Russia Louis Budenz Averell Harriman Moscow Stalin Pearl Harbor U. S Bernard Baruch Messrs. Wallace and Pepper Mr. Wallace New York Roosevelt Baruch City College of New York

Preventing Pulmonary Embolism After Surgery

Medical note from Drs. Conrad R. Lam and Donald H. Hooker reviews risk factors for pulmonary embolism after surgery. It covers which operations pose risk, age groups most affected, early signs, diagnostic use of chest X ray, and preventive measures such as early mobilization and use of heparin or dicoumarin in select cases.

Conrad R. Lam Donald H. Hooker Detroit

Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas

A reflection on religious pretense and humility. The author argues that even the virtuous struggle with self deception and fall short of divine standards, likening human effort to a painting of green on canvas compared to living truth. He urges daily striving toward moral betterment.

Quiz questions and trivia from Page 2 prompt

A set of questions asks who warned of war if Republicans win, Kalgen’s Chinese province, Edgar A Guest’s writing, marriage license health tests, Hiawatha’s bride, Cape Cod’s state, energy creation, cost of living movement, and a National Guard meeting city. Ends with lyric reference Dream of Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair.

Lonefellow Hiawatha Cape Cod U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics New York National Guard Association Jeanie

Christmas Mail for Armed Forces Emphasized by City Postmaster

City postmaster urges Christmas parcels to overseas Armed Forces be mailed Oct 15 to Nov 15. Address through A P O or fleet post office via New York San Francisco Miami New Orleans Seattle. Parcels up to 70 pounds and 100 inches length girth, with return address and legible ink.

Christeas Fleet Post Office New York N. Y San Francisco Calif A. P Miami Fla New Orleans Seattle Wash

Rainfall totals and monthly averages from Winchester Lab data

Present and past rainfall figures note none in the last 24 hours ending 7 a m. October to date totals 1.50 inches. Average annual rainfall over 33 years is 36.49 inches. Monthly averages from 1913-45 show January 2.49, February 1.97, March 2.97, April 3.14, May 3.63, June 3.85, July 3.82, August 3.76, September 2.58, October 3.37, November 2.45, December not listed. Data courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.

Postal parcel instructions to service members detailed

The text outlines required parcel labeling for Navy Army Air Force Marine and Guard personnel. It specifies sender and recipient names with ranks or ratings and the naval unit or organization to route the parcel, including the post office through which routing occurs.

Navy Ae Marine Corps Guard

Air Mail Weight Limit Raised for Overseas Troop Mail

The air weight limit for letters and parcels to armed forces overseas rises from two to eight ounces. Rates per ounce apply to the heavier limit.

Conflict and Choice in Abby and Barry’s Wedding

Abby faces pressure from Wallace about marriage to Barry or Craig while worrying over possible inherited insanity. Wallace urges caution, citing medical risks and family history as Abby weighs her future. The scene ends with Abby deciding to tell Barry she will marry him, leaving her future uncertain.

Allace Abby Craig Barry Mr. Lambert Lambert Wallace HTS

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