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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1948
Page
4
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An editorial in the Richmond News Leader denounces the drift toward war and calls for leaders who will curb militarism and restore civilian control of government. It urges a clear foreign policy and decisive action to keep the West at peace with Russia. Mentioned is Bernard Baruch urging public presentation of policy and firm leadership to prevent World War III.
The piece compares Eisenhower's wide cross party support to historic pulls for Washington and Monroe, noting his appeal from both Republicans and Democrats despite his 1950s stance of non affiliation. It cites past figures like Sherman and Blaine to illustrate nomination dynamics.
The excerpt notes John Adams and Daniel Webster among Federalists who opposed Monroe, describing the Era of Good Feelings and widespread dissatisfaction over the Missouri Compromise and 1819 downturn. It also mentions Grant post Civil War facing limited support in 1868.
Weather determines farming outcomes. Early estimates peg Apple crop damage at twenty percent from the cold snap, with potential revision as the harvest nears. The apple industry dominates Clarke County’s economy, supporting many jobs and local commerce. a 20 percent loss would harm both growers and the community.
Joseph Pent wins appointment as chairman of the Burnt Presbyterian church men's class. In Berryville, Jack Enders is named town treasurer. U. S. Senator Byrd states he cannot vote to confirm David Lilienthal as chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission because Lilienthal favors a government of men over a government of law.
In 1943 readers note that members from Sarah Zane Fire Co Reuss and Friendship opposed a council rule forcing fire companies to submit sworn annual financial statements. The draft presented six six registrants granted farm deferment and Virginia farmers were urged again to submit scrap iron and steel.
Ten years ago in 1938 Dr. L. M. Allen traveled to Philadelphia for the Virginia Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists meeting. A sharp fall in temperature worried apple producers. A and P stores and Sanitary Grocery Co reported negotiating to acquire new store sites.
A back yard fire at 8 Kent Street in 1923 was extinguished by Friendship Co with no damage. Sheriff Pannett’s bloodhounds pursued a group of craps players described as Negroes southeast of town. Roy Melvin a B and O railway employee injured by a flying cylinder head from an exploding engine.
W A Glenn, a day clerk at the Evans hotel, joined the Sarah Zane Fire Company. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Savage and Harry Hewitt traveled by train to Washington on bicycles for an extended city cycle. A carload of stone for Roy Stephenson’s new home on Washington Street arrived.
Each denomination carries a series designation on the note face. For example Series 1941 shows the year the note was signed and adopted for use. A small capital letter indicates a minor alteration such as a signature change since the original design.
Dr. Herman N. Bundesen explains tonsil removal has declined since earlier decades. Indications include recurrent tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess, and lymph gland enlargement, with adenoids addressable in younger children. Benefits in asthma, nasal allergy, or arthritis are limited and debated.
A quiz prompts readers to score their intelligence by answering ten questions on topics from state capitals to tax exemptions. It directs turning to page 2 for correct answers and notes monthly memory tracking.
A Bureau of the Budget chart shows 11 percent of U S expenditures for national defense in fiscal year starting July 1 1948 and 11.4 percent for past wars including 6.1 percent for veterans and 5.3 percent for interest on the public debt. One should stand for the Star Spangled Banner whether indoors or outdoors, maintaining the same posture as for any national hymn.
Crossword clues span fish talk pen name Lamb and many abbreviations clues for various words and phrases across and down including animals plants and objects with missing letters and odd spellings from a newspaper puzzle page
The author argues that events labeled luck are not random but caused by divine providence. A negative critical attitude toward life tends to attract misfortune, while hopeful and kind attitudes seem to summon forces that promote achievement and happiness. The piece concludes that what people call luck is better described as providence.
Tracy despairs in isolation after a tragedy as Kit balances sympathy and duty. Mike returns with news on Tracy and Kit’s life, while Mac reveals a grandmother and future ties. A cryptic lead hints at a father’s legal past and a reporter’s memory surfacing.
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