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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1948
Page
4
An archival snippet from The Evening Star Publishing Co. details advertising deadlines at 12 noon the prior day and various subscription rates. It includes a Bible verse excerpt 1 John 3 17 and a brief note on post office service in Winchester Virginia.
The article outlines a clash among the three government branches over the Condon affair. The House subcommittee accuses Dr. Condon of disloyalty, the Department of Commerce cites a prior clearance, and President Truman orders departments not to honor subpoenas. A showdown looms as Congress and the White House trade moves.
U. S. Steel Corporation lowers prices by 25 million dollars while keeping current wage terms. The move aims to curb inflation, as steel costs influence overall living costs. CIO president Philip Murray pledges the union will honor the no strike clause in the two year contract, contrasting with John L. Lewis's recent actions.
A panel discusses women over 40 needing employment and calls it a moral imperative. A psychologist notes the risk of overuse of sleeping pills if society heedlessly followed the advice. The panel highlights gifts older people can offer while acknowledging job-seeking is harder than getting hired.
The passage argues that whether unmarried or with leaving children, women feel apathy toward starting anew. It claims personal happiness hinges on doing something useful, and that lacking this leads to discontent and lost self confidence. It notes that suffrage has not solved all women’s problems and that voting is not a career.
The Associated Press marked its centennial with programs at the annual meeting in New York. The Evening Leader and News Leader praise AP for its trusted, unbiased news across print, wire photo, radio and international coverage.
A humorous verse questions dinner choices for health and weight, weighing broiled versus fried foods and sour versus sweet options. The speaker contemplates blood thickness and ends with a plan to sample an a la carte spread from oysters to cheese, supplemented by vitamins or water.
Parents rally against the fixed September 30 entrance date for public schools. They argue October and November births are disadvantaged and urge mid year entry to avoid ongoing protests.
A meditation on literature and reading habits argues great books feed the mind and soul while trashy works do not educate or enrich readers. The piece cites Cicero on literature’s value and laments the disposable nature of many modern books.
The article notes a rising prominence of lung cancer in the United States, now second only to stomach cancer in frequency. It discusses possible causes such as irritants and smoking, typical early symptoms like dry cough, hemoptysis, wheezing, chest pain, and the limited role of X rays, stressing that early surgical removal offers the only chance of cure.
Government experts summarize household pest warfare in a booklet with illustrations. It includes a four page DDT season and guidance on protecting lawns furniture woodwork clothing and books. Send fifteen cents postpaid to Winchester Store Information Bureau Washington DC with name address and rural route.
A quiz item set asks if Vidkun Quisling is a Norwegian hero, names authors of Here Is Your War Brave Men Home Country, questions if Delaware is the smallest state, asks James E Folsom’s governor title, and frets over an Oscar winner for Double Life and a three letter facial twitch word.
A Market Page verse quip notes the shift from free thoughts to a dime price, likening penny rates to past norms and marking a satirical take on value and access in a financial paper.
News of Other Years reports that in 1947 Frederick county fruit suffered damage as temperatures fell below freezing. Hundreds of Valley residents attended the opening of the first Southern Railway passenger service from Strasburg to Harrisonburg. Joseph Dwyer bought E. R. Sperry store in Middletown.
State agriculture officials reported very hopeful prospects for victory gardens. The article notes 380 volunteers were requested for a blood clinic. Stephens City captured first place in the Frederick Clerke baseball league by defeating Middletown 8 to 2.
Thousands witnessed the 1933 event ten years ago as Adel’s Moffett was named Queen Shenandosh XV. Mrs James Riddle announced plans to spend summer with kin in England. Senator LaFollette attacked proposed expansion of Navy.
About 225 Elks witnessed the bond burning with George N Conrad as toastmaster. Orchards near full bloom stage. Employees of City Bank York Pa reported an $800000 deficit linked to a bootlegging ring.
Camcaen Stotler left to enlist in the regular army. F. R. Made of Millwood graduated from West Point and was assigned to the artillery division in Cuba. Mrs. Ida Correll entertained at a surprise party in honor of her 16th wedding anniversary.
A set of trivia prompts asks about billiards terminology for striking the cue ball, a German armistice to Belgium date choice among 1940 41 or 42, the origin of Alaska purchase, and how Joan of Arc was executed.
Anne Forester arrives at Stone House for Alec Doremus engagement. Julia explains tensions among John, Henry, Gram, and Madame Kingsley as the house blends old and new ownership. Anne discovers room for privacy, possible living arrangements, and Julia’s warm welcome.
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