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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1949
Page
2
Dr Clark describes a remarkable grid upset in vivid terms. He emphasizes teamwork and collective effort as key factors behind the surprising win. The piece highlights strategic moves and the broader impact on the season.
Scouts will stage a Sunday ceremony at George Washington headquarters in Braddock and Cork streets from 3 30 p m to launch the Boy Scouts Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty Representatives from Shenandoah area counties will light the scene and carry the flame back to their countries Gregory Orndorfz of Stephens City will represent Frederick County
Answers printed in a period PTA quiz list include items such as 1835 true, Bulgaria, Sir Edward Burne-Jones, six, Switzerland, false, Africa, Sir James Barrie, and On a tuffet, indicating a playful mixed knowledge roundup.
Delegates at the 734 vote convention weigh how to nominate governors and other top posts by party rules. Leaders from S Floyd Landreth to Ted Dalton are discussed while Arthur Godfrey is floated. Hugh D Scott Jr. urges a decisive two party system to boost Virginia and national prospects.
Reports from Nanking, Canton and surrounding towns describe mobs looting as troops withdraw. Communists reportedly capture railway stations in three towns forming an arc on Nan’s northeast flank. Demoralization grows. refugees flood Canton while Li Tsung jen’s fate remains uncertain. American nationals urged to evacuate Shangai amid fears of a renewed civil war.
The General Reserve Board announced a second relaxation of installment credit terms in less than two months. Terms lengthen to 24 months for autos and big items, 10 percent down, exemptions for goods under $100, and a push to align with prewar terms. Merchants expect higher sales as monthly payments shrink and some buyers spread costs over time.
The Massie owned Macsfield on Handley Blvd opens for Virginia Garden Week tours with older parts built by General Morgan for his daughter. Visitors view hand carved woodwork, serpentine walls, and four tiered gardens, as profits support local projects. Morgan’s Revolutionary War exploits are noted and tours run 2 to 5 PM tomorrow and 10 AM to 5 PM Monday.
New York April 23 Modest demand lifted the stock market with mostly fractional gains though some blocks of 1000 shares traded. The upturn followed yesterday’s pickup after Thursday’s price crack with Richfield Oil gaining near 2 points and Texas Pacific Land Trust hitting a 1949 top. Major movers included U S Steel General Motors Chrysler Goodyear Westinghouse Electric DuPont and American Airlines others also rising while corporate bonds barely moved.
Chicago April 23 very little change in grain prices at the opening today. Wheat May futures at 2.23 1 2 3 4, July 1.96 3 8 1 2, December 1.98 3 4. Corn May 1.33 3 4 3 4, July 1.34 33 3 4, September 1.28 1 4 1 2, December 1.17 3 4. Oats May 69 1 8, July 63 3 4. Rye May 1.28 1 2. Lard May 11.45, October 11.72.
Rev Ronald S Wilson spoke at the Roanoke Rotary International meeting urging youth as the starting point for a better world. He warned that human engineering solves physical needs but not human greatness. Ballots for a new district governor to succeed Rev W R Smith of Chathan were to be announced today with candidate A B Honts of Front Royal in the running.
The garrison commander informs foreigners Shanghai must be defended at all costs. Reports say Hai garrison is waning and troops in the city are scarce, foretelling a possible withdrawal before Red Army advances. Red patrols near the city 40 miles away. The President may adjourn Congress if the two Houses disagree on adjournment timing.
In his book In Search of Peace G R C A records Neville Chamberlain telling cheering crowds at No 10 Downing Street that this is the second time in our history peace with honour has come from Germany. He says he believes it is peace for our time and asks them to go home and sleep quietly in their beds.
Live cattle and calves show mixed moves with steers under 1100 pounds steady to weak over 1100 pounds lower. Hogs mostly lower with tops near 19 for light weights and 16 to 18 for heavier, sows mixed. Sheep and lambs softer on spring lambs and wooled lots, demand weak to lower.
The red orange John Quincy Adams stamp was issued on July 28, 1938. It was designed from a photograph of a bust by John Cruckshanks King located in the United States Capitol.
The report notes 315 licenses issued this March versus 316 in March 1948, with 514 total licenses issued by city and county offices this year.
A blaze, believed to have started under the back porch of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity house, caused heavy damage. Insurance covers most losses as neighboring fraternities helped admit members to safety.
The designer who created gowns for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and the Miami Orange Bowl festival outfits 38 princesses in apple blossom white organdy gowns with lace embroidery and pink slips. Maids of honor wear green slips and girdles, while Emily Kuykendall Kerr Larnt train bearers and Huntsberry Scully blossom girls wear exact replicas.
Roy Sageant reported to the organization on the apple industry section to be sponsored in the festival feature parade next Friday. In addition to one main float, a score of related industries will be represented in the section. Walter Mc Bond presided at the session and speakers noted past cold spells and orchard heating efforts.
May 7 sale at 10 am for Elijah Puffinburger estate listing livestock farm equipment household goods and real estate between Routes 695 and 696 three miles northwest of Reynolds Store. Proceeds go to estate beneficiaries with terms to be announced.
A compact clue set listing crossword hints including plant, pitch, dryness, strangeness, rope knot, Italian poet, list, toil, cherished animals, and an alcoholic beverage. Each item hints at common crossword answers and theme words.
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