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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1948
Page
4
Display advertising details include 12 hdon day before publication and 60 cents per inch. Subscription by mail or motor route shows one year six months three months and one month options with outside Virginia and West Virginia postage add on. The page ends with a Bible verse about fear and love.
Postwar critique argues the United States spends about 12 billion dollars annually on defense, roughly double Virginia's 320 year wealth, calling defenses a hollow shell and urging a hardboiled congressional watchdog committee to ensure funds buy real strength.
A Soviet newspaper chief condemns nationwide coverage gaps and the dominance of government propaganda. He cites lack of news about demobilized veterans and ordinary people, noting editors fear the party and readers grow weary while the press clings to organizational messaging.
The piece compares General Douglas MacArthur to ancient Roman commanders, noting his long absence from home, iron rule over foes, and hints of a future presidency. It portrays him as a professional soldier whose career spans vast theaters, with imperial ambitions echoed in Rome's legions.
The article recalls General MacArthur as a devoted servant of the Republic who has often clashed with civilian authorities in Washington but always obeyed them. It lauds his gallantry and patriotism, crediting him with elevating America’s name while serving abroad.
George Prince Arnold notes tourism was worth 132 million dollars in Virginia in 1947 and remains a major industry affecting even small communities. He argues tourism funds spread beyond hotels and restaurants, noting gasoline tax receipts and the broader economic impact, urging more purposeful development.
A Rogersville Tenn. Review item parodies why a man buys and why a woman buys with eight candid reasons. It lists motives such as husband’s prohibition, slimming effect, fashion from a store, neighbors’ finances, uniqueness, popularity, difference, and personal reasons.
Reflects on the saying a man leads a dog's life and imagines how a dog might judge human trials. Philosophical riff on life hardships and canine perspective.
A Pathfinder related joke about a preacher who notes a stranger in the front row. After the sermon the bus driver explains he sat upfront to learn how the preacher moves people to the back. The tale highlights humor in church seating norms.
News from 1947 notes Apple Blossom Festival programs placed at many Winchester shops. John Ritter, son of Mr and Mrs Clayton Ritter, placed among top winners in a Baltimore Catholic Student Interracial council poster contest. State Highway Dept began study of alternate routes to bypass ten Virginia cities including Winchester. Sheriff John Bywaters reported two Frederick county calves stolen amid meat shortage. Middletown beerball team beat Sonewall 16 to 0 on 3‑hit pitching by O'Leary.
Apple blossoms faded as growers began petal spray. Warren Bocklinger, former U. of Michigan star athlete, treated for auto injuries at Memorial Hospital. Council discussed plans to hire 100 men for sewer construction.
A Shorthorn bull in Patrick county earned the label bovine booze hound after it was found with a still on its horns. SVA defeated R'FA 9 to 4 with Roe pitching for the victors. Elizabeth Green, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Green, fractured her collar bone.
Dr. Page and his charming daughter of Berryville visited in Winchester. Charles Haynie completed painting H. D. Fuller’s residence on N. Washington Street. John Andrews and Burt Thomas collided while riding bicycles in Berryville.
A reader quiz lists ten questions on history geography language and spelling with scoring ties. The item notes turning to page 2 for answers and includes several solved prompts and misspellings from a historical newspaper page.
A reflective piece argues money reflects achievement not true success. It notes wealth can measure effort or theft but fails to judge character or quality. The selection contrasts monetary sums with moral value and leaves the conclusion open.
The passage argues that success is about the quality of life not wealth. It contrasts how people treated by others, generosity, family harmony, and spiritual integrity determine true success, claiming earthly measures fail to reflect real value.
Three Gainesboro high school students 10th graders Gloria Schulze Wayne Miller and Blue McIllwee earned publication in a national anthology. Schulze titled Day's End Miller contributed a limerick and McIllwee's Allah Be Praised received special mention.
Community volunteers are urged to lend a hand during an 18 clean up and paint up week to improve the town’s appearance. Organizers seek residents and groups to join efforts at local sites and public spaces.
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The article explains active and passive immunization for children against diphtheria tetanus whooping cough smallpox and measles. It discusses timing of vaccines gamma globulin after exposure and the use of combined vaccines with booster doses for ongoing protection. The piece notes uncertainties about measles lifelong protection and mentions hyper immune serum for early whooping cough management.
Anne faces a life choice after receiving a cablegram about Alec. She weighs independence against love as Don, a war scarred friend, offers marriage with no traditional ties. The pair dine at a rooftop venue, where Don hints at a future without torment, while Anne clings to her old ideals.
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