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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1941
Page
4
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A 1941 newspaper item presents a biblical quotation and verse reference, noting moral judgments for individuals and nations. It cites a chapter and verse, framing the text as a religious or editorial aside within the issue.
The International City Managers Association reports a 72 percent rise in parking meter usage since 1940 across American cities. 251 municipalities now regulate congested areas with meters, up from 146 last January, with revenue reaching about 5.5 million dollars in 1940 from 150 cities. Penny meters spread, 89 cities use them, and most meters accept pennies or nickels with typical parking times of 12 to 18 minutes per penny.
The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce advocates shifting all states east of the Mississippi to Eastern Standard Time. The plan proposes three time belts with Central for areas between the Mississippi and the Rockies and Pacific for the West. It notes past attempts and the 1918 ICC role, and says ICC approval is needed for Georgia changes to become binding, potentially sparking a broader Standard Time reconsideration.
Maryland Ohio Massachusetts and Maine study ways to eliminate conflict in motor vehicle statutes and bring uniform traffic control. Meritorious effort to simplify muddled laws, but old story with limited success.
States debate varied speed limits as several consider 70 65 or 85 mph proposals. Virginia OKs 55 while others set 45 or 50 55 daily by law. Maryland Delaware Oregon Maine confront local rules and seek uniform federal guidance.
A Collier's synthesis condemns the Office of Government Reports as a potential press censor and propaganda tool. It argues centralized control over government news would curb independent journalism and misplace power even if led by a capable administrator.
Halifax in a recent interview told New York reporters that England expects to win the war if it lasts about twenty years. He suggested American aid could shorten the span but gave no figure. The piece contrasts European patience with American brisk action and warns of a long, draining conflict for the United States unless it remains independent in policy.
Brenda Carter and Betty Edmonds of Winchester England were named junior maids of honor to the queen of the Apple Blossom Festival to be held May 1 and 2. Carter won a Handley High School speaking contest and will represent the school in a district event at Charlottesville in May. Both girls are staying with Winchester families during the war. Ten years ago a Winchester girl was queen of the same festival.
A portion of Shenandoah Valley Academy land is sold to Tom Scully for 25000 dollars and will be subdivided into restricted dwelling lots. The note mentions election of Clarence Robinson as a publican official, abolition of malice court, and Governor Price arranging for a Trial Justice appointment.
Forty years ago the county plaza between city hall and county building would be paved, not scdded asid ing commission of new city hall wanted. A permit to extend Brad dock Street in the north end is granted, and Clarence Miller will start development in that area. Miss Patsy Heterick and Mr Alfred Wright wed in Washington.
A compilation of Q and A from Frederic J Haskin answering common facts from mail delivery to scientific nomenclature. Topics include mail carriage by rail and air, frog versus toad differences, green cross symbol, largest dry dock, national flag bunting guidance, railroad grade, Esek Hopkins Navy role, hydrogen abbreviation punctuation, metric standard length, animals right of way laws, polar navigation, and Lincoln attribution.
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This fragment discusses how to phrase sales language avoiding direct claims about observed suit sales. It emphasizes shifting from first person or explicit witnessing to objective reporting. The piece guides writers to state actions without attributing personal sighting or implying direct observation.
Washington reports Horta Azores rises to prominence as a key aviation and cable hub. The village of about 6 000 hosts a major harbor and several foreign cable companies centralizing trans Atlantic communications. It serves as an administrative center for the western Azores and a historic waypoint for early air and sea travel.
A vintage quiz column asks seven questions on film awards geography US territories Parliament leadership World War I public information and eel biology. Each item invites recall of officials events and basic facts.
Dr. Clendening outlines influenza origins and control efforts while noting typhus rises in European armies. Ferret studies hint at a possible serum, but vaccines remain uncertain. The piece reflects wartime health anxieties and ongoing research into prevention and treatment.
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