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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1948
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Co announces display advertising cutoff at noon the prior day with 65 cents per inch transient rate and contract/classified rates on request. Includes a Bible verse Romans 12 20 and date April 5 1948 followed by publication note.
Secretary of the Air Force Symington told Congress that B 29 Superforts could bomb Russia with a new refueling technique from bases in Alaska or Labrador and return to the Philippines Okinawa or the same bases. He warned that extreme range bombing would be inefficient without closer bases and noted the U S currently has 55 combat air groups at skeleton peacetime strength vs 243 in the war, while Byrd warned costs could reach 18 to 20 billion dollars annually.
A retrospective on California starting with 1848 gold discovery and the 49er rush. It notes slow news reach, Polk’s 1848 message, migration by clipper or wagon, growth to 25 000 by 1852, population now exceeding 10 million, and the enduring magnet of the state's climate over gold itself.
Current Opinion notes Judge John C. Knox of the Southern District of New York was elected to the Equitable Life Assurance Society board. It questions potential conflicts of interest given his 30 years on the federal bench and the private role to which he would be tied, suggesting possible bias and urging caution.
A bishop and a traveling minister aboard a train discuss vocation. The bishop retells his calling and the minister replies with a concise line about the Lord's need. The bishop then notes a Biblical exception when the Lord said He had need of an ass at Jesus entry into Jerusalem.
A mother seeks the drawer of her three children to find who drew on the davenport. The father quizzes the kids and finally identifies the sketches as funny pockets, misread as buttons by Margie.
News from 1947 notes a complaint lodged with five major rail carriers over proposed rate classification on apples. Pre Easter city flower sale reportedly records its greatest volume. A fire at 23 East Boscawen Street forced several families from their apartments, with authorities reporting intentional arson as the cause.
Reports indicate damage to peach blossoms from the weekend cold snap while apples remain largely unharmed. Chief Hollis announced the appointment of Robert C. Boyce to the police force.
W Nelson Page is named chairman of the committee to manage and operate the municipal swimming pool. Mrs Julia Wright of Middletown wins the clean up campaign slogan contest. Dr William F Locke of St Pauls M E church in Washington marks 50 years in ministry.
News notes mark 1923 with President Harding's plan to retire to farming on leaving office. Tornadoes devastate sections of North Carolina Louisiana and Arkansas. Dr Carlton D Harris a Middletown native resigns as editor of the Baltimore Southern Methodist official church organ.
Fifty years ago report notes Mr and Mrs James Fergusson returning from a honeymoon spent in England and Scotland. A death is listed for Abner Hodgson from neuraglia of brain while shopping at Miller's Drug Store. Joseph Wright faces theft on a business trip to Bridesville Pennsylvania.
Rich mond April 5 B Beverley Byrd of Berryville won his second race of the season here on Saturday afternoon in the three and one half mile fox hunters steeplechase at the Deep Run Hunt Club. Byrd rode War Veteran trained by Norman Haymaker. The Deep Run Race drew over 10 000 spectators. The first Straw berry Hill six furlongs on the flat was won by Heldensage owned by A Mackay Smith of White Post.
The article discusses how people misread Jesus as a military savior like David or Joshua. It notes Judas betrayal over misunderstood kingdom and the crowd's desertion. It argues true salvation is inner change of sinful hearts before God’s kingdom appears.
A reader quiz outlines scoring from Genius to Poor with ten questions. It asks about German regions, North American mountains, grammar correction, unit conversions, carillon, Southern Democrats and Truman, Folkestone location, green flag with crescent, the surname Eliot, and dragonflies’ harm. Page 2 promises correct answers.
Sealed bids are invited for all Haddox real property in Winchester located at the southeast corner of East Cork Street Extended and the Baltimore and Ohio tracks excluding the Northwest mansion parcel. Bids due April 26 1948 with one third cash and balance in two equal installments secured by a deed of trust.
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour precipitation none ending at 7 am. April rainfall to date 1.00 inches. 1948 rainfall to date 7.35 inches. Average annual rainfall for 35 years 36.20 inches. Monthly averages 1913-1946: Jan 2.46 Feb 1.94 Mar 2.91 Apr 3.02 May 3.67 Jun 3.92 Jul 3.82 Aug 3.76 Sep 2.57 Oct 3.31 Nov 2.44 Dec 2.38. Courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
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