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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1947
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Co in Winchester Virginia asks readers to report any delay or irregularity in newspaper delivery. Prompt reader responses help maintain a perfect delivery system.
The Petersburg Progress Index urges Colgate W. Darden Jr to promote a statewide student loan plan enabling Virginia youths to attend college. It argues the issue requires state leadership, and Darden should lead toward expanding university access for more graduates.
Plans for rapid Korean self rule appear alongside Chinese press talks of independence within months. The United States maintains 50,000 troops in the south as 200,000 Soviet soldiers stand across a boundary. The 28.5 million Koreans endure dual zones, while U S aid nears 140 million annually. Clark Field and Samar Island bases reinforce U S strategic reach in the Pacific.
Long-range sea searches and anti aircraft training for fleet gunners are noted. Samar hosts a large fleet hospital and weather facilities for tracking typhoons. Climate is sea level tropical, hot and humid, cooled by ocean breezes. Clark Field offers 500 foot elevation near Manila.
The Richmond News Leader reviews Bernard Baruch's address to the South Carolina Legislature urging a five and a half day work week and full employment through 1949. Baruch argues work will reduce living costs, strengthen reserves, and avert another inflationary crisis, stressing America must lead global recovery.
WRVA representatives John B. Tansey and Leonard W. Hore from Richmond Virginia met at Apple Blossom Festival headquarters with C Ridgely White, Chairman Festival Radio Cooperation, to discuss festival radio operations.
The Roanoke World News reports a State Chamber dinner praising Governor William M. Tuck for his first year in Virginia leadership. Washington and national observers laud his labor legislation and public welfare focus, while union leaders criticize him. Tuck faces opposition but maintains a broad public welfare stance.
H Delmar Robinson, Winchester orchardist, reports an apple bud containing 34 blossoms. The note appears in The Star as part of the News of Other Years column reflecting events from 1946, including retirements and local business moves.
In a 1891 note, J. W. Athey owner of the Hart Hotel announces his candidacy for city sergeant. Plans for June set in motion include dedication of two new monuments in Stonewall cemetery from Florida and Tennessee.
Director General Tom Baldridge to arrange details for the broadcast of multiple Festival events at Richmond station. Last year the station aired Festival highlights including the Grand Feature Parade Pageant and two dances.
The Star Phones unit relocates to 2 N. Kent Street, expanding its business presence in the district. The move signals new storefronts and improved access for customers seeking telecommunication services.
A man recently made a large gift to medical research. The story highlights perseverance as he revisits failed oil ventures, drills deeper, and ultimately finds wealth. The parable links failure to later success and the personal growth gained.
The quotation urges deeper exploration of friendship and religious matters and of men’s views on world affairs. It frames success as more than financial riches, stressing inner satisfaction and intangible compensation for those who have faced failure.
Apple Blossom Festival tickets for the parade and pageant are on sale. Reservations may be made by contacting Mrs. C. A. Davis at 7605, who is in charge of the ticket sale.
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