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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1945
Page
4
The item shows a 1945 newspaper notice from The Evening Star warning subscribers about delivery irregularities and asking readers to report delays. It lists J F Byrd Jr and DeLisser Inc with address in New York and mentions a Bible verse and date October 31 1945.
A plea argues that 2,225,000 World War I veterans with partial disabilities deserve special help finding work. It notes many tasks suit handicapped workers as well as able-bodied ones, and employment is cheaper than pensions, with veterans capable of becoming valuable productivity contributors.
The article notes discomfort with a Navy plan that reduces large aircraft carriers to under one third of current strength while battleships fall by half. It cautions that public belief long hinged on naval aviation may be challenged by this proposed balance for peacetime forces.
Proponents push for a larger naval aviation role and urge Congress to hear from top carrier experts like Vice Admiral Marc Mitscher. They insist Congress must obtain full information and Navy reasons before decisions lock in, stressing postwar Navy importance to Americans.
Sir Gerald Campbell plans California winter before returning to England to settle near London after a long diplomatic career. He reflects on 25 years in the United States and his mixed British-American identity, urging an economic rather than political approach to current troubles and suggesting more envoys adopt a candid, amiable stance with Americans to foster amity.
The Martinsville Daily Bulletin questions a plan to hand atomic control to a group of world citizens turned into super scientists. It argues that true safety relies on controlling the people who hold the secrets, not just the energy itself, and imagines mechanical, warless robots safeguarding the power.
Covington Virginian notes Andrew J. Higgins of New Orleans plans cruisers aimed at women emphasizing attractive interiors. Walls will use permanent pastel enamels and foldaway furniture. hulls molded plywood allow higher profiles. Production via modern assembly line promises lower costs.
A set of seven questions covering topics from geography to history. Includes Simplon Tunnel location, prisoner releases, ship tonnage terms, Greasy book title, origins of romance languages, Belsen defendant, stethoscope user, cadaver definition, Lord Haw Haw, and dry ice identity.
Chief Hollis of the city police warns pranksters about Halloween tricks. John Kerr school children who donated to the Red Cross War Fund will march from Loudoun Street to Piccadilly and back via Cameron Street. Prime Minister Churchill warns the House of Commons that the war with Germany may last until next summer.
About 30 members of McIlhooly Municipal Band join the annual Mummer's parade, hoping for first prize after a fourth place finish last year. Miss Jean Robinson presents Mrs. Wendell Wilkie with roses in Martinsburg as Wilkie speaks to about 10,000 supporters. Little Theater Group names the cast for The Thirteenth Chair, a mystery to be staged in December.
Ten years ago Captain Frank Schilt of the U S M C lands at Admiral Byrd Airport in a Curtiss Helldiver because of darkness and bad weather on the way from here to Quantico and spends the night. Arthur M Field City Manager will speak at a Civic League meeting today discussing several topics of local interest and answering questions from members.
Plans are completed for an inter-city Rotarian meeting to be held here next week. The Fife Brothers conducting an evangelistic meeting may end theirs earlier due to other engagements.
Thirty years ago soldiers are drilled in bayonet fighting and fire control by U S Army officers at drill here. Cadet Richard Hatcher is wounded in the forge at V P I where he studies. Professor A M Smith, principal, presides over Patron's Day at Stephens City school.
Forty five years ago the $11 000 issue of City Hall bonds are going fast for prices 103 to 104 with 4 percent interest. C H Harper's home at Chambersville is destroyed by fire during the night. Henry W Glaize a well known citizen and Confederate veteran dies at his home 108 East Piccadilly Street.
Earl L. Douglas D D argues that true religion brings happiness not gloom. The Bible and Jesus are presented as sources of joy, with the promise that God will wipe away tears and fill believers with gladness beyond worldly satisfactions.
Richmond Virginia bulletin urges farmers to prep livestock for cold weather. Inspect autumn animals for lice ticks mites mango parasites and disinfect winter quarters to prevent disease and boost profits. After frost treat horses mules dust cattle warbles worm ewes lambing sows for nodular worms and stomach worms.
Question and answer state that it costs about 27 dollars per discharged man to muster out soldiers sailors and marines, reflecting the wartime personnel discharge expense.
Nathan Williamson of Loudoun Street Church of Christ announces special services tonight for the French Mission in Louisiana. Evangelist O L Mankamyer of Cincinnati will outline the mission and needs. Last night Mankamyer spoke on prayer. Thursday's Bible study and prayer meeting is canceled due to the special services.
Sandra Edwards a designer caring for English child Spenser Withington arrives at Mesquite Ranch where Gordon Adams the owner clashes with her over hosting the boy. Sandra seeks dialogue but Gordon remains hostile as Belinda Adams waits with hidden unhappiness and Spenser contemplates possible departure amid tension.
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