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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1946
Page
4
Readers are urged to report any delay or irregularity in delivery to aid a perfect system. Prompt action by subscribers will help maintain reliable service and a citation from scripture is included.
The piece argues the Truman Wallace episode remains unresolved as Henry Wallace’s speech signaled policy deviations. It questions Truman’s judgment, notes Wallace’s CIO aligned leadership, and warns of risks to foreign relations and unity within the administration amid partisan politics.
The article argues that disunity in the Truman administration over postwar policy weakens the United States at the peace conference. It attacks Secretary Wallace for publicly opposing government policy and urges President Truman to demand Wallace's resignation to restore unity and strength against foreign powers.
Frank S. Tavenner Jr. of Woodstock learns of his mother's passing in Tokyo while serving the United States on war crimes prosecutions. He declines a Democratic bid for the Seventh District House seat, choosing duty over politics as Western Virginia mourns with him.
In Winchester Virginia officials of the Northern Virginia Power Company trial relief from gasoline quotas as retailers face an emergency from the apple harvest. Frederick County Home Demonstration clubs schedule an achievement day for October 2. John R Van Arnam hosts a radio barn dance at Winchester Park on September 27 for park benefit. Dr and Mrs C R Anderson report arrival in Havre France en route to London and Winchester England with city flag greetings for their daughter in Virginia.
County residents report a water shortage as springs and wells run low for several years. James Russell Mason Ambler and R Gray Williams departed for the University of Virginia this morning. A group from the city plans to attend the Crystal wedding of Mr and Mrs John J Bowers.
Paul Mallon argues persistent stock market declines reflect union power to disrupt production and the need for public controls over essential supplies. He cites motor, steel, railroad, coal, and maritime strikes, urging government action and union responsibility to preserve profits and wage stability.
A reader letter laments sugar and food scarcity in the United States, noting rising butter costs, stagnant wages, and food export to foreign countries. The writer urges saving sugar and fruit for winter and blames farmers for strikes, urging action to prevent hardship. The letter is signed by Mrs. Nina Glynn Anderson.
A dramatic wartime scene unfolds on a shattered train platform with Ensign Corbett and Captain Stengel witnessing a horrific wreck. They discuss a German POW, Kaichis, possible looting, and the fate of a wounded woman and a baby as debris, heat, and rain complicate rescue efforts. The tale ends with a cliffhanger as Corbett confronts the aftermath and a priest consoles a grieving survivor.
A reader focuses on general knowledge questions ranging from capitals and colonial birth to military HQs, Punic Wars, state capitals, banking reform, Indian wars, whale sharks, and gambling laws. The text emphasizes building from simple facts to larger understandings and notes slow progress in character development.
The passage uses a bridge building analogy to convey gradual progress. It explains that engineers began with a fine thread then added larger wires and cables, emphasizing that great achievements come from step by step advancement. The same method applies to daily life and spiritual growth.
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