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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1946
Page
4
Readers urged to report delays or issues in delivery to maintain a perfect system. National representatives DeLisser Inc New York list subscription rates by motor route and by carrier with various advance payment periods and zones notes. The issue quotes Psalm 68 20 about deliverance and escape from death.
The Winchester American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars organize an office to compile statistics on housing and automobile needs for Winchester and Frederick county veterans. They previously assisted with terminal leave pay applications and emphasize service, responsibility, and public welfare.
On his eighty sixth birthday General of the Armies John J. Pershing called Americans to enforce diplomacy with continued strength. He warned that WWI might have spared Europe if terms were dictated in Berlin and occupation suffered were faced, while urging national unity and a firm defense. He recalled the collapse of a great military machine as a lesson for peace.
Army Air Forces outline plans for an atomic bomb wing using the B 36 bomber and carrier aircraft to defend long range missions. Secretary Patterson warned defense must assume no effective international control of the atomic bomb.
Last week's nomination of Representative A Willis Robertson as the Democratic candidate for the Glass term triggers Seventh District conventions to nominate major party contenders for the House seat. Robertson’s strong tenure and 1934 redistricting favor a new Democratic candidate amid district changes.
Rev L G Bridgers pastor of Winchester United Brethren Church for seven years is assigned to Keyser West Virginia. Rev F G Senger will succeed him. Tomorrow marks the last day of summer with autumn starting at 450 AM Sunday September 23. Holmes Wisecarver of Montague Avenue reports an apple tree bearing mature fruit and blossoms on the same limb.
Robert A. Wall a Middletown and Stephens City rotational agriculture teacher was elected president of the Frederick County Teachers Association at their first meeting this afternoon. Widening of East Boscawen street between Kent and Cameron may begin within the next week. A Winchester wedding occurred in Frederick Maryland when Miss Lillian Obaugh became the bride of Mr James B Perry. Miss Georgia Conrad hosted a party honoring Miss Cary Harrison and Mr Henry Mitchell whose marriage is planned for September 26.
The Office Equipment Company of Hagerstown Md established an office on the second floor of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank building with Miss Bessie Emmart of Winchester named as local manager. A block dance for the Friendship Fire Company benefits is planned in front of the Hotel Jack next Saturday evening. Fort Loudoun Seminary and Shenandoah Valley Academy will reopen tomorrow for fall and winter. Captain J S Sherwood of the Salvation Army, stationed here for eight months, has moved to the Pittsburgh district.
Mary Simm leaves for Vaucluse to become governess. Mrs. T O Wyndham and family relocate from Clarke County to the city to reside here in the future. Chief Seabright ends a quick craps game near the C V.
Washington notes the British sent five million dollars of art to Chicago and New York as a show in return for American exhibitions. He argues American art today outshines Britain and criticizes modern museum promotion and the lack of discerning taste, urging stronger promotion for American masterpieces.
No races are on tap at the Hancock speedway tomorrow. Drivers Buddy Yates of Washington DC and Paul Nycum of Cumberland MD, injured September 15, have recovered. Nycum set a new course record of 22.2 in recent time trials.
Earl L. Douglas argues that Jesus surpasses Emerson Carlyle and Shakespeare as a moral example. He notes the impact of Jesus on history, hospitals and education, and rejects elevating other greats to Jesus’ level. The piece cites a White Sands report stating a V-2 rocket contains 18 000 pounds of fuel burned in one minute.
A set of ten trivia prompts asks about items from crafts to literature, medicine, geography, and anatomy. Questions cover a Polynesian canoe, The Marble Faun author, Dr. Dandy’s specialty, Bermuda base truth, germicides versus disinfectants, Pentagon location truth, Dover straits, frost ripening persimmons, copper in foods, and heart chamber names.
The article notes cosmic rays or protons strike the Earth's atmosphere at a speed probably slightly less than the speed of light. It emphasizes the extreme velocities involved in high energy cosmic radiation.
In a fog bound Manhattan to New York City, Nina and Corbett ride a rattling ferry clutching fragile hopes of home. On board Dr. Peck seeks repayment as past ties tighten, while Nina and Corbett confront looming separations and the challenge of leaving loved ones behind.
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