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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1945
Page
4
Outlaw Mob Action and Picket Violence Debate
An opinion warns Congress to curb mass picketing tied to strikes amid reports of beatings near Hollywood studios. It argues authorities should protect individuals from organized mobs and urges reaffirming individual rights against collective coercion by unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Lesson of History on Atom Bomb Sharing Arguments
Two arguments for sharing the atomic bomb secret with all nations are shown to be fallacious. Proponents claim it would ease suspicions of American aims and deter an arms race, but the text argues this ignores human nature.
Atomic secret and arms race impact on world peace
The author argues that revealing atomic knowledge would not restore peace. History shows gunpowder and other weapons did not prevent wars. as secrets spread, arms races quickened. Nations will apply the atomic process to defense and offense, and while American control is safest, other powers will still gain the capability in years, delaying lasting peace.
MacArthur Praises Occupation Force After Japan Demobilization
General Douglas MacArthur spoke from Tokyo on a nationwide hook up praising the American army of occupation for its conduct. He called the troops a model for all time and stressed unity of command as essential to future victory, likening it to a football team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
Tokyo
MacArthur
Jaen
Literacy Alone Does Not Ensure Enlightened Citizenship
The piece argues that general education and literacy do not guarantee independent thinking. It notes Japan as a literate society where schooling exists but implies a lack of access to diverse literature and critical thought. It concludes that literacy alone does not create an enlightened citizenry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Truman reads and plays piano in a Missouri scene
The piece notes Missourians can read and write and cipher and mentions Truman playing Beethoven’s Minuet in G on a piano at the request of Churchill and Stalin. It highlights Missouri as the Ozarks region and pokes fun at rural backwoodsmen’s literacy and musical renderings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Seaboard
Churchill
Stalin
Middle Town Stephens City Fair Competition Winners
Handley F F A judging team took first place at the fair with seven other local teams. In Leyte the Yanks advance inland on all sectors as the Philippine invasion progresses on schedule. W W Glass presents an interesting paper at the October Fort Loudoun Chapter D A R meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley F. F. A
Middletown-Stephens
Leyte
W. W. Glass
Fort Loudoun
Winchester Trustees Elect Mrs D W Ritenour Christmas Seal Drive Chair
Mrs D W Ritenour again accepts the post as chairman of the 1940 Christmas Seal Drive sponsored by the District Nurse Association which promotes tuberculosis work in the city. Citizens name Fort Loudoun as Winchester's most historic shrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Ritenour
District Nurse Association
Winchester
Fort Loudoun
George Washington
William Green Reelected AF of L President at Atlantic City
Ruth Nichols of the Ace Air Women of the Nation is critically injured in a crash at Troy New York airport after the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Atlantic City
Ruth Nichols
Ace Airwomen of
Troy
N. Y
Smallpox Cases Found in Jefferson County
Health officer reports several mild smallpox cases in Jefferson County West Virginia. The B&O Railroad ends five Valley run local trains. Samuel F. Arthur relocates to Columbia South Carolina to continue in bond insurance business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
W. Vva
Samuel F. Arthur
Columbia
S. C
Winchester native becomes moderator of Virginia Presbyterian
Thirty years ago the Rev. J. R. Graham of Winchester succeeds the Rev. F. T. McFaden as moderator of Virginia Presbyterian Church. In wartime notes, Germany warns England and France to prepare for real war as Berlin reports say they are just beginning to fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Graham
Winchester
F. T. McFaden
Virginia Presbyterian Church
Germany
England
France
Berlin
Jousting Tournament Champion Named at Richmond Event
Forty five years ago Ernest Kitchen wins the jousting tournament in Richmond defeating top regional riders. Miss Nannie Hottle hosts a notable ta ff pull party at her home. A sleeping man escapes being struck by a passenger train near Clearbrook as it stops over his body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Kitchen
Richmond
Nannie Hottle
Clearbrook
Beachheads of Faith in a War Prisoner Camp
A World War II army chaplain ministered to Japanese POWs in their camp. After a sermon to convert shintoists, nine privates and four officers requested baptism, showing the universal reach of the gospel and the potential for peaceful relations through small beachheads of Christian consecration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Japan
America
How's Your I. Q. Quiz on Page 2 Answers
A quiz page asks seven questions about labor unions geography Hanoi vacuum action Halsey awards Notre Dame vs Illinois, Portugal peninsula western, Manchuria withdrawal, Earl Harrison immigration report, and Senator Aiken’s state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO Oil Workers Union
Chesapeake Bay
Hanoi
William Halsey
Whcch
Portugal
Manchuria
Earl G. Harrison
Law School
The
University of Pennsylvania
Immigration
Truman
Aiken
U. S. Senate
MacArthur Urges Integrated Armed Forces Plan
General MacArthur calls for a single department uniting army navy and air force citing wartime lessons and urging public acceptance. He notes opposition from Admiral King and questions feasibility while praising the strategic aim and warning delay hurts national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Army
Navy
Billy Mitchell
Mitchell
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Admiral King
Col. Benchoff Delivers Harbaugh Memorial Address in Pennsylvania
Colonel H J Benchoff, Massanutten Academy headmaster and Dr Harbaugh’s great nephew, gave the dedicatory speech at the Harbaugh homestead near Waynesboro on October 19 1945. Other speakers at the Harbaugh Reformed Church ceremony included Dr H M J Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Benchoff
Massanutten Academy
Henry Harbaugh
Harbaugh
Causes of Protein Deficiency in Diet and Treatment
The article explains protein importance for tissue repair and growth, lists rich sources, and notes deficiency risks. It cites Doctor Frederick J. Stare on recovery via nutritious foods and possible injections during hepatitis or cirrhosis, plus vitamin and choline support and a sample high protein daily plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Stare
Harvard Medical School
Doctor State
Harbaugh Honored For Hymns And Scholarship
Theological leader Dr. Harbaugh receives praise from the Toy Department Franklin and Marshall College and Mercersburg Academy officials. Colonel Benchoff highlights his religious influence, scholarly work, and maternal recollections from years in his home. He authored hymns including Jesus I Live to Thee used in churches and adopted as Mercersburg Academy’s hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin and Marshall College
Charles Tippetts
Mercersburg Academy
Colonel Benchoff
Dr. Harbaugh
Jesus
Mercersburg
Are Any Colors Visible in the Darkness
In absolute darkness no color is visible according to M O H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.O.H
New Speed Record For Flattop
The U S aircraft carrier Lake Champlain docked in Southampton after a record run of four days 11 hours 26 minutes covering 3135 miles from Norfolk Virginia. Captain Logan C Ramsey said it may set a transatlantic speed record. The 27000 ton Essex class ship averaged 29.18 knots on the voyage. The Queen Mary holds the previous record for a transatlantic run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
England
United States
Lake Champlain
Logan C. Ramsey
Norfolk
Ramsey
Europe
Bishop’s Rock
Eng
Lish Channel
Southampton Harbor
Ambrose Lighthouse
New York
Bishop's Rock
Food production split for 1944 by sector
In 1944 total food production, armed forces received 14 percent, civilians 77 percent, lend-lease exports accounted for 4 percent, and commercial exports for the remaining 1 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unite States Armed Forces
United States Civilia
War refugee Spenser clashes with Sandra Edwards
Sandra Edwards the red headed dress designer shelters 11 year old Spenser Withington during the war. Spenser pridefully asserts he will ring a silver bell for Sandra if he needs anything. Dramatized by tensions between Sandra Wakeman Cap itola and Spenser as Sandra falls ill and doctors decide she must travel west for rest and recovery while Spenser worries over being separated from her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Edwards
Spenser Withington
Sandra
Spenser
Wakeman-Benet
Bob Wakeman
Wakeman
Capitola
Glory
Sonny
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