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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1946
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists publication details, advertising and classified rate terms, and delivery notes for readers in Winchester Virginia. It notes deadlines for display ads, subscription pricing, and a Bible verse for Wednesday, September 11, 1946.
The National Wage Stabilization Board reopens a closed case amid a maritime strike as the AFL demands a reversal. The government warns that yielding could trigger inflation while critics question the administration’s resolve and fear political expediency.
The American Municipal Association reports more cities authorize taxi operation amid driver group pressure. Variations in cabs per population are noted with Washington DC at one per 98 residents and Chicago one per 1306. Springfield Mass 2930, Youngstown 4638, Baltimore 859 with 158 veteran permits, Miami 1102 with 32 independent permits, and Milwaukee voting licenses for veteran applicants.
The XB-36 demonstrates aviation growth with a 10 000 mile range allowing San Francisco to Tokyo non stop. On its first test flight it exceeded all expectations for performance, hinting at larger aircraft for both war and peaceful transport of passengers and freight.
Current Opinion argues Mayor O'Dwyer must use city workers or police to deliver food and medicines if union drivers refuse to move essentials. It warns of chain store closures, shortages, and widespread public support for drastic measures to prevent hunger.
Clarke County grand jury in Berryville returned seven true bills yesterday with George H. Levi serving as jury foreman. The Malden Electric Company announced it has been named a Hotpoint Selective Appliance dealer. Mrs. Crouch Rhodes of Winchester announced her daughter Jane’s marriage to Lt. King Stone of Warrenton.
1941 report quotes Co R Erbe of Eddy Corporation at the Eddy paper mill noting lack of paper stock halts operations. Annual Virginia Conference session of United Brethren set for September 23 to 25. Langbein home congestion forces transfer of library, commercial, class and seventh grade to Parish Hall during school building work.
Ten years ago in 1936 Winchester prepares to open new bowling alleys on September 19 featuring national champions in both men and women divisions. A fire at Kentmere destroyed a wooden water tower and a horse van building worth about 2000 dollars. W L Cobb elected president of the Winchester B Bowling League for the year ahead.
Mr. George Purcell sells peanuts at the Fair while Miss Mary Worthington leaves for Roanoke to attend Hollins Institute. Senator Henry W. Blair will address city voters at the courthouse hall tonight. Campaign buttons are offered at a small price to those without them.
Eye injuries require prompt attention whether from dust or foreign material. Mild irritation clears with soothing oil though corneal scratches need medical care using fluorescein to locate damage and boric acid to reveal it. Remove any lodged objects promptly with a doctor and avoid neglect to prevent permanent vision loss.
Washington reports split on Byrnes Stuttgart remarks as policy moves to keep four occupied zones in place. Molotov seeks reparations via a unified German economy under allied control, while Byrnes proposes a self supporting German administration with occupation costs reduced and continued security presence.
A quiz page asks true or false questions about Congress neutrality Yellow Stone Park Webster Hanover Terrace and a Harlem leader. It also asks about a British novelist a royal science bureau jewel spending salaries and rationing.
Bramwell Booth recounts a train talk with Cecil Rhodes where Rhodes laments lacking religious faith and ultimate peace. The piece argues devotion to religion brings inner peace beyond wealth and fame, using Rhodes as a cautionary example. It also includes brief Navy leave guidance for Bikini test participants and notes on conductor Fabien Sevitzky’s name origin.
Corbett moves through the Palm Queen train wreck scene outside the city. Amid shattered cars and crowd chaos, he helps with the rescue as officers, doctors, and volunteers coordinate, while discussing fate, duty, and personal sacrifice with Stengel and Rauchmeyer.
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