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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1945
Page
4
A biblical proverb notes that at the end biteth like a serpent and stingeth like an adder warning of hidden danger and sudden harm. The verse emphasizes deceitful appearances and lasting pain from harmful actions.
The postwar role of salesmen sparks debate as Bowles says stock will drive consumer purchases while Pyle argues a large pool of sales staff is needed. He cites 7,000,000 prewar, 4,000,000 midwar, and estimates 10,000,000 in peace years, noting competition and the need to create sustained demand for appliances.
Reports indicate a scramble for new tires across communities in the United States as tire boards allegedly approve allocations to secure a large share for local areas. The vague note suggests widespread activity and potential giveaways or favoritism in tire supply decisions.
Local report notes home town pride amid wartime scramble as the rationing board enforces edicts while some neighboring boards are seen as more aggressive. Citizens discuss fairness and efficiency in distributing scarce goods.
The piece cites a State Department report detailing brutal Japanese actions against American POWs including torture and executions. It argues that postwar cooperation with Japan is unacceptable while expressing strong anti Japanese sentiment and urging harsh treatment. The author references Gen. MacArthur and quotes a Japanese reporter saying the hate is mutual.
The piece argues Wise county challenger Mr. Collins raises grave fraud concerns in the Lieutenant Governor primary. It defends Charles R. Fenwick while urging a full investigation and possible prosecution if fraud is proven, noting past GOP control in the Ninth District and Democratic redemption under George C. Perry.
The Rev. Robert A. Whitten of the Congregational Christian Church is named president of the Winchester Ministerial Association. The Frederick County Board of Supervisors accepts the resignation of T. W. Russell as county home superintendent, effective next year. President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill meet at Quebec to plan war moves in the Pacific theater.
Churchill reports Hitler plans land invasion as bombings grow harsher. Amid wartime notes, the Stepney area sees water system work near completion. Winchester Golf Club hosts about 300 guests at the summer social season finale with Bob Riley's Orchestra providing music.
Huey Long succumbs after days of hospital treatment in Baton Rouge following an assassination. Ethiopia dispatches additional troops to the border to counterbalance the Italian Blackshirt deployment. Marshall Kline appointed chairman of the Chanters nominating committee.
Col. B. M. Roszel is being boosted for national commander of the American Legion. Over 5,000 Virginia farmers are in need of drought relief funds. The 24th Infantry will encamp here on Sept. 26, city authorities are notified.
Robert Barr's sulky backs into R. M. Henry's horse triggering a near panic and crash at the Winchester Fair not on the program. Two men are fined by Magistrate Frank Krebs for speeding on Loudoun Street. German ambassador warns that a break with the United States would risk war with Germany and Austria.
Forty five years ago James N. Carr receives a contract to erect the new woolen company's building. The report notes a major hurricane or tidal wave visiting Galveston Texas with deaths surpassing 1,500. Superintendent M M Lynch reports Frederick county and Winchester school populations fell by 225 since 1895.
The piece argues that history shows no single ruler can govern the world and recalls rulers from Alexander the Great to Napoleon. It quotes Napoleon on his fate and Christ's kingdom extending over all the earth, asserting Napoleonic pretension vs. true kingship.
A page 2 quiz asks seven questions covering World War II events colors of surrender planes German financiers cabinet officers Omar Bradley leadership agency Grapes of Wrath author paper origin Ie Shima location Portuguese port Prohibition figure and crabs true false.
Washington dispatch outlines Budget Director Harold Smith estimate that postwar taxes will stay near current levels. total federal outlays for the year near 50.5 billion dollars, with a hint of modest revenue adjustments. The piece critiques proposed new appropriations and notes shifts in lend-lease policy and postwar economic aims.
The piece outlines competing views in Congress on tax cuts and deficits. It notes the administration plans for future reductions while maintaining pay-as-you-go rules, the push to abolish or curb the excess profits tax, and proposals to lower income rates from 6 percent to 4 or 3 while preserving other taxes. It discusses budget goals for next year and the tension between fiscal prudence and pro growth tax relief.
Angina pectoris is a heart condition with sudden heart pain radiating to the neck and left arm. Attacks last minutes, triggered by exertion or heavy meals, and may be caused by coronary artery spasm or thrombosis. Treatments include nitroglycerin, purine drugs, sedatives, and selective surgery in rare cases.
The speaker hints two schools will clash publicly and promises more on the topic tomorrow. He says many do not grasp what has happened to the country fiscally during the war, though the figures are beginning to show the impact.
A reader can obtain factual answers by writing The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau at 316 Eye St NE Washington DC. The prompt implies an information service tied to the paper.
A compiled reader Q A column covers wartime spending from July 1 1940 to July 1 1945 totaling 290 385 000 000 dollars The piece notes birds migrate to reach daylight for feeding and lists fiscal year end dates for 41 states with others in March April May August September and December It also states turning clock hands backward is not harmful to a conventional watch and Baltimore Maryland is the largest city south of the Mason Dixon line The piece adds that about two percent of overseas soldiers are unknown and confirms dependent allowances for soldiers children born overseas
Eleonore Lawrence a air raid defense center worker in Sweetsburg is drawn into counter espionage when CIA contact John Sabriski briefs her on a spy nest near Hickory. She must covertly pass coded reports while keeping Grandmother unaware, amid war industry rumors and personal losses.
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