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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1946
Page
4
Advertisement details for The Evening Star Publishing Co. Winchester Virginia outlines delivery issues, advertising deadlines, and subscription rates for major motor routes and carrier plans. Includes a Bible verse at end.
After a week of delay President Truman reluctantly accepts Secretary Wallace’s resignation, deeming it essential to sustain a responsible foreign policy and maintain policy coherence.
The Senate War Investigation Committee plans public hearings on gifts of diamond bracelets watches silverware and other valuables given to about 6000 women who christened ships during wartime. The editorial condemns using federal funds for such lavish presents and notes ties to maritime commission officials and contract decisions.
The 83,000 ton liner Normandie cost $60 million when completed in 1935. It burned and sank at New York in 1942 and a Navy salvage attempt cost $14 million. France claims $17 million, totaling $91 million, but salvage failed and scrapping will yield about $400,000.
The editorial condemns Smyth county American Legion actions pressuring the Marion High School to oust Evan Hollingsworth and his wife. It argues conscientious objectors are legally protected and notes threats linked to the resolution. It warns intolerance harms veterans and society, citing Colllins and broader democratic values.
An association of former U S ambassadors to foreign nations announces a new council to pool experience and influence American foreign policy. Charter members include John W. Davis Charles G. Dawes Josephus Daniels and Henry Fletcher with newer figures Sumner Welles Joseph C. Grew Hugh Gibson and William C. Bullitt.
The group would remain non partisan with mixed GOP and Democratic members. It could speak with authority when its members agreed on the United States foreign course, offering guidance from their tough, experienced background at a time of need for a strong American policy.
The Baltimore Sun notes Wallace will refrain from further public speeches after praising a recent show. The move follows Truman defending his Commerce Secretary's New York speech while disavowing the contest. The piece suggests the President has ruled free speech does not justify crying fire in a crowded theater.
News notes Winchester reopens tourist homes but counts still below prewar levels. Admiral Byrd of Winchester was aboard the battleship Missouri in Tokio Bay at the surrender and as one of the first to enter Tokyo at occupation start. C I Brumback and Sons plans a new concrete and brick store at 309 North Cameron Street.
The essay reflects on perspective shifts from ground level to higher views like air travel. It compares how landscapes look different by vantage point and notes how past religious conflicts seem foolish now. It warns against assuming modern wisdom is superior to the viewpoint of future generations.
Questions ask about surgical purpose the third US president George Bancroft and other facts including a di fficult spelling correction and a proverb. The page directs to Page 2 for answers and mentions a 1947 draft law expiry March 31.
Chou En Lai the No 2 Chinese Communist said he quit the Nanking peace negotiations. He asserted Far Eastern policies of the United States and Soviet Union assume a Russo American war with China as a base. He warned that war would revive Japanese imperialism in China. He said the Communist Party has not planned presenting the civil war case to the United Nations. He added he would return to Nanking only if Chiang Kai Shek agrees to reconvene the military committee of three.
General Marshall and Chinese rulers clash over failed truce efforts. The committee formed in January falters since June due to Kuomintang Communist rifts. Chou described Nanking talks as senseless and aimed at masking the civil war reality. He blamed U S policy for a nationwide war situation and warned the Communists will continue fighting, even if key cities and rail links fall.
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