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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1949
Page
4
The remark questions whether any solution can fully address the nationwide upheaval caused by World War II disruptions. It notes Senator Battle seeks a policy response, acknowledging critics find flaws yet arguing the scale of the problem demands action.
A Chicago Tribune style column quotes Hal Boyle on machine age risks. Dr Norbert Wiener of MIT warns thinking machines may replace unskilled workers and run factories from a single control panel. He cautions the shift could be dangerous socially and threaten human usefulness.
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State Senator John S. Battle urges a $57 million immedi ate school construction fund drawn from the State Retirement Fund General Fund surplus and the Sinking Fund plus ongoing Literary Fund. He argues idle funds and a Tax Study Commission should inform a realistic plan without new taxes, aiding localities in need.
The column argues Henry Wallace during his agri ministry pursued price-raising via supply cuts, paying farmers for unsown crops and pigs. It mocks Brannan's plan to guarantee farmer income while keeping consumer prices low, tracing to Keynesian missteps and postwar deficit financing.
On their fiftieth wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs Henry Ford attended a celebration. In a brief interview a newspaperman asked the auto magnate for the secret to a successful marriage. Ford replied the formula is like building a successful car: stick to one model.
A woman enters marriage with a plan to alter her husband into the ideal partner. Through patient, feminine schemes she believes the union will succeed and she will create the man of her dreams. In time she realizes the manipulation has changed her as well.
The article notes Sterling Morton originated Arbor Day in Nebraska on April 10, 1872. It explains Arbor Day aims to interest people in replacing trees and planting new trees in vacant areas, with timing varying by climate from April May in the North to December February in the South.
A Kansas City Star item notes Cyrus Ching, born in Canada, was misdescribed as an immigrant from China, highlighting another error by columnist Type O’Graphical.
Apple Blossom Festival honors Shirley Caroline Long daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence T Long 27 James St as Queen’s dancer. Mrs Ida Willis dies in hospital in her 92nd year. Reserved seats for Apple Blossom festival go on sale. Lutheran women mission groups of Winchester and New Market announce plans to merge.
German Tarnopol air base falls to Soviet forces while Adolf King warns of heavy new blows against the Jop fleet. In local news, the county board of supervisors fails to approve the school budget. C. G. Crawford dies at his county home.
In 1939 Roosevelt urges Hitler and Il Duce to refrain from war for ten years. The Apple Blossom festival parade will feature 15 fire companies on its opening night.
Twenty five years ago in 1924 reports note a big Maytime Apple Blossom festival planned for the city. Postmaster Harry Williams died after being hit by a Baltimore and Ohio train. Henry D. Grim of the county died in Alexandria after a fall from a stepladder. City and county planned to raise 4500 dollars to aid Shenandoah Valley Inc to promote the area.
Medical guidance on estrogen therapy outlines natural and synthetic forms to relieve menopausal symptoms. Doses vary by patient and form. injections or pellets offer longer action but potential local or systemic effects. Regular medical oversight is advised to avoid risks including cancer or excessive dosing.
Earl L. Douglas explains Jesus’ rebirth teaching to Nicodemus as being born of water and the Spirit. Baptism signifies cleansing from sin while the Spirit brings power, hope, and transformed character. True religion comes from personal rebirth, a God given fire that consumes sin and renews life.
Gen Lucius D Clay ordered Wilma Ybarbo a Mald en Mass mother released after serving part of a five year sentence for killing her American soldier husband The military governor said she would be returned to the United States by earliest possible transportation and expressed belief she is not vicious and that remorse will be punishment enough.
Richmond Virginia April 15 the state highway department reports a total of 10111 miles of hard surfaced secondary roads as of January 1 within 38500 miles of secondary routes The breakdown shows 23750 miles with stone or gravel surfacing 4031 miles un surfaced and notes Henrico Arlington and Warwick counties are not in the secondary network.
Beatrice Farish endures marital strain with Porter while uncovering Hilde’s quiet strength. She consoles herself by planning for her husband’s true calling in wood craft and learns from Hilde how small joys and honest effort sustain a fragile family. Beatrice resolves to support Porter and their child through hardship.
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