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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1948
Page
4
Advertisement outlines advance payment options for subscriptions by mail or motor route, with durations of one year six months three months and one month. Mentions additional postage for outside Virginia and West Virginia and carrier delivery.
Wisconsin voters awarded 19 delegates to Harold Stassen and 8 to Douglas MacArthur, dimming MacArthur’s presidential path and boosting Stassen. Dewey collapsed in the state, Taft may benefit if Dewey weakens. Taft’s convention prospects rise. Outcome hinges on Nebraska results next Wednesday.
The Richmond News Leader defends Henry A. Wallace use of the Indianapolis National Guard Armory for a rally. It says Wallace should be allowed to speak if he or supporters rent the venue, arguing it is better to permit speech than block him and respect American institutions.
The Atomic Energy Commission chief reported to Congress on a highly confidential program that appears to be expanding its stockpile of atomic bombs. Congress authorized an additional 150 million dollars to further the program amid debate over whether these weapons should be used in war due to retaliation fears.
After World War II debates over incendiary and gas weapons, advocates argue atomic bombs prove effective in war. Experiments and results in Japan support their use, while opponents warn of risks. American leaders fear a deadly future conflict between nations armed with bombs.
In a Newsweek column Hazlitt highlights parallels between the Communist Manifesto claim that capital burdens labor and a 1949 President's Council of Economic Advisers report noting capital accumulation deprivations for workers. The piece argues free enterprise supports high living standards and broad freedom, contrasting with the Soviet model's low living standards despite vast resources.
Winchester Kernstown resumes bus service after suspension. The restoration affects local riders and schedules, with service returning to normal routing and hours.
Five years ago in 1943 the State Jr COC convention began with an evening session at the George Washington hotel. Supt. Leslie D. Kline announced all Frederick County schools except Middletown would open at 9 30 a m instead of 10 a m. Local SPCA announced plans for observance of Be Kind To Animals week.
Ten years ago in 1938 W P Anderson Grover C Cooper and Miller Streit filed as independents in the Second ward council race Rev Arthur Werk of Strasboro spoke to the Tri county Odd Fellows Assn at Stephens County Frederick county farmers began steps to establish a lime grinding plant.
In a mass meeting at City Hall during 1923, Handley area children protested the council's refusal to raise school appropriations. Orchard owners reported delayed dormant spraying on crops, and a car stolen from Ray Robinson was found parked near Handley library, likely taken by four joy-riders.
In 1898 Rev. and Mrs. S. K. Coxe entertained with a spider web party at their home at the corner of Washington and Amherst Streets. John R. Lewis died from effects of a stroke. Mrs. W. S. Love sent a large box to the Confederate bazaar in Baltimore.
A reader quiz with ten questions tests general knowledge from a historic page. It covers politics history geography and Famous names asking about 1944 campaign figures Paris stock exchanges Istanbul accuracy Champs Elysses and notable American figures.
There are many who think success comes from clinging to others climbers. True progress only comes from our own efforts and merit. Endorsements help, but they reflect deserved work and willpower rather than being mere pull. The enduring path is self effort and perseverance to overcome obstacles.
Notice of public auction by two trustees of personal property held to secure a loan on Hershey's Drive-In Restaurant Route 11 Winchester Virginia. Auction April 19 1948 at 12 noon at the premises with cash sale and a $500 deposit. Includes merchandise warehousing equipment vehicles and lease interests with ten day review period for the buyer to inspect. Proceedings filed in Frederick and Warren counties Virginia.
Report summarizing 24 hour rainfall to 7 am on April 17 and year to date totals, with 1948 year to date, and long term averages from 1913 to 1946. Monthly precipitation averages by month shown, courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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