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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1949

Page

4

Feigning Self as Another Stirs Court Dismissal

A court case from April 11, 1948 concerns an individual accused of feigning identity. The event centers on allegations of deception and the legal response.

Five Billion Dollar Gap Between Aid and Virginia Wealth

The Senate approved a 5.6 billion dollar Aid to Europe Program for the coming year while Virginia reports total taxable wealth at 5.1 billion dollars, implying U S European recovery spending in one year exceeds Virginia wealth by nearly one billion. Since the end of the war the United States has authorized about 30 billion dollars for European recovery, roughly six times Virginia's total taxable wealth.

Washington Richmond Senate Europe State Department of Taxation Virginia United States

Two New Liners Laid at Quincy Shipyards in Ceremonial Start

A brief ceremony at Bethlehem Steel in Quincy Mass marked the keel laying of the first American trans Atlantic passenger liner built in this country in more than a decade. A sister ship keel will follow. Vice Admiral W W Smith said the project is not government work and noted a $500 million plus investment under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. He hinted at a postwar US shipbuilding push as liners dream of flying the American flag abroad.

Quincy James Marlow Washington You President Truman Council of Economic Advisers Edwin G. Nourse Chicago Mr. Truman Dr. Nourse Beleif

Sign of Spring Baseball Faith and the Pennant Dream

The piece argues spring arrives with baseball mania not dates or blooms. Fans judge pennants from inflated claims of managers and star form, celebrating the American way of life as play ball signals renewal and resilience.

Truman backs new farm subsidy plan with two aims

The piece argues a Department of Agriculture subsidy to fix prices would lower consumer costs but raise government costs and reduce farmer liberty. It warns of higher taxes, increased government control, and ongoing economic confusion from such policy.

Northern Virginia Daily Truman Department of Agriculture Washington

Homesick for Freedom and Cold War Hope

The piece cites Anne O'Hare McCormick and Mayor Ernst Reuter arguing Russians may be homesick for freedom despite Kremlin propaganda. It urges careful, constructive U.S. policy with the Atlantic Pact and Marshall Plan, suggesting soft power may foster future peace and a decisive victory in the cold war.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Mr. Churchill Anne O'Hare McCormick New York Times United States Pravda Europe Ernst Reuter Berlin Russia Kremlin West Theodore Roosevelt

Farmers and citizens in 1948 election notes

Farmers of Frederick and Clarke launch artificial breeding program. Boyce citizens to receive write in ballots at June 8 mayor election. meeting decides. Admiral Morton Mumma elected director of the national Isaac Walton league.

Frederick and Clarke Boyce Admiral Morton Mumma National Isaac Walton League

King receives anti aggression plans from prime minister

Ten years ago in 1939 Prime Minister presented King George VI with anti aggression plans as part of British policy. Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes marked his 75th birthday while Albania's queen was moved to a Greek hospital.

England Charles Evans Hughs Albania Greece

Dr Dakota Ray Opens Outdoor Show on Rouss Ave

Dr Dakota Ray a traveling Indian medicine salesman performs outdoors on Rouss Avenue as part of city entertainment. The Star editorial endorses the incumbent Democrat and opposes the Republican slate in the forthcoming city election.

Dakota Ray Rouss Ave Star Electana

How's Your I Q A 100 Question Quiz Scoring

A vintage self test score guide with 10 day plan and daily flow. It lists 10 quiz questions on leap year Napoléon succession chicken part merry thought capital of the Philippines Old Harry daylight m h units eggs or flights etc. Includes plural scarf forms and notes a page number for answers.

Napoleon Bonaparte France Louis XVIII Louis XVI Philippines Vanilla Manila Sapodilla Harry White Sands Rocket Proving Grounds Arizona New Mexico Colorado Cardinal Spellman New York

Persistent Cough Care and Causes Across Settings

A 1949 medical note explains coughing as a public nuisance and a symptom needing diagnosis. It covers causes from cold air to heart conditions, and outlines management including rest, air quality, and medications like expectorants and sulfonamides. It discusses bronchiectasis and penicillin use, plus potential surgical options.

King

Heroic Blind King John of Bohemia and Immortal Crest

Earl L. Douglas recounts John of Luxembourg the blind king who perished at the 1300 battle aiding France against England. His nobles died with him, and the English Prince of Wales adopted Ich Dien as his crest, praising erstwhile valor and suggesting no life is lost when courage inspires others.

John of Luxembourg Bohemia John France Edward III England

Apple Blossom Festival Invitation Crowds Await

The notice promotes the Apple Blossom Festival on April 28 and 29 inviting friends to attend. It highlights community events, parade and activities organized by local groups.

Pace named general manager of Front Royal radio station

Earl C. Pace of Midland Texas was appointed general manager of the Sky Park Broadcasting Corp station in Front Royal. Pace formerly worked with WGLN at Glen Falls New York, according to Thomas R. Owens, president of Sky Park.

Earl C. Pace Midland Texas Front Royal Thomas R. Owens Sky Park Broadcasting Corp WGLN Glen Falls N. Y

Chest X ray Clinics Set for Berryville and Boyce

Chest clinics announced for Berryville community building on May 5 and Boyce parish hall on May 6 offering x ray screenings to residents.

Berryville Boyce Parish Hall

Governors Salaries Reach Twenty Five Thousand Annually

The maximum governor's salary is $25,000 per year. California and New York currently pay the highest salaries to state governors.

California New York

Beatrice Faces Divorce Pressure in Domestic Crisis

Beatrice Ramey resists her husband Porter's harsh control by employer Mr. Ramey as their home frays at the seams. Jane, Libby’s daughter, longs for marriage and stability, while Beatrice weighs the cost of divorce and its impact on their daughter Marianne and the family.

Porter Farish Beatrice Marianne Bee Mr. Ramey Jane Libby David Jordan Paul Mather Paul Margaret Gorman Mother Daddy Porter

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