Yet not one of them shall fall to the ground without your Father
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1947
Page
4
Air power shifts threaten future wars warns officers
Army Air Force officers say prewar air tactics are obsolete as jet propulsion and near sound speed planes rise. Proximity fuzes and missiles transform air combat, making large formations vulnerable. Atomic devices and rockets may deter civilians, while true knockout blows rely on countering enemy forces. Governments must push rapid research to stay ahead.
Second Place and the Vice Presidency in 1948 Campaign
The article traces how the second office influenced the 1948 presidential race, noting seven of thirty three presidents rose from the vice presidency after a death or assassination. It cites Harrison, Taylor, Fillmore, Johnson, Arthur, Theodore Roosevelt, Coolidge, and Truman as cases shaping leadership.
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William Henry Harrison
Taylor
Zachary Taylor
Fillmore
White House
Andrewe Jackson
Lincoln
Johnson
Congress
Byrd Questioned by Park Police in Washington
Senator Byrd was stopped by park policemen while strolling near his Washington hotel and questioned as a suspicious character until his identity was learned. The episode ended in light humor and the veteran politician seemed unfazed by the incident.
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Byrd
Washington
Virginia
Einstein on World War IV weapons
Albert Einstein avoided predicting World War III weapons. He warned there is no doubt what weapons will be used in World War IV stone spears.
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Einstein
Foot Trouble Brings Roanoke Note on Europe Aid
A Roanoke World News brief reports Russia is invited to help Europe recover but hints Moscow may resist efforts to restore European footing. The terse comment frames Russia as an obstacle to Europe’s recovery.
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Europe
Russia
Doctor cites nationwide trend of eating to death
A physician in Chicago asserts thousands of Americans are harming themselves by overeating. He questions how such widespread consumption is affordable and sustainable.
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Chicago
Quiz questions on war general to settle in Wisconsin city
Seven true or false and factual prompts about history politics and biographies. Narhe the deceased general. Lt Philip Mounbatten fiancé of Princess Elizabeth. peg 61 holes game. dying in testate meaning. Gromyko birthday age. Washington signer of Declaration. oldest member of Congress who died last month. MacArthur to settle in Wisconsin city after peace treaty. Jimmie Lunceford race. number of nations meeting in Paris for European reconstruction.
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Narhe
Philip Mounbatten
Philip of
Greece
Elizabeth
Andrei A. Gromyko
United Nations
Seaside
Oregon
Paris
Europe
Tolerance and the duty of outspoken criticism
A column argues that tolerance does not excuse silence toward Communists and others who threaten American government. It asserts vigorous criticism protects the nation from harm and upholds constitutional principles amid differing viewpoints.
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America
Hide Bound Fashion at Beaches This Season
Norfolk fashion note reports coats to be worn at the beaches this season with a hint of tan tones. The item suggests style notes for seaside attire and seasonal trends.
Winchester Council Grants Use of Camp for Racially Segregated Housing
The 1946 notice reports the Frederick County Fruit Growers Assn. obtaining permission to use the former PW Camp on Smithfield Ave. and Kerr St. to house white families recruited from Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee to aid the apple harvest. Also noted are Leroy F. White Jr preparing for the Akron soap box race, a search for a parachutist in western Frederick County, and a Mt Williams church group sponsoring a two period day camp for 7 to 12 year olds.
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Winchester Common Council
Frederick County Fruit Growers Assn., Inc
Smithfield Ave
Kerr St
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Leroy F. White
Akron
Hollis Clowser
Mt. Williams
Frederick County
Market Street
1937 Alumni Leaders Named At Virginia Event
W R Legge instructor at Handley high school was elected president of the Northern Virginia Alumni Chapter of V P I at the George Washington Hotel. Rev R A Whitten of Winchester was elected vice president of the Valley Congregational Christian conference at Mt Olive church. A large crowd attended the Winchester Park rodeo held to raise funds for the playground program.
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W. R. Legge
Handley High School
Northern Virginia
George Washington Hotel
R. A. Whitten
Winchester
Valley Congregational-Christian-Christian
Mt. Olive Church
Winchester Park
Missing Polk Jones Sighting Linked To Old Home
Fifty years ago in 1897 Polk Jones disappeared from the city August 2. He was seen at Berryville yesterday and later located at Charles Town his former home. A cannonball was found during excavation for Mrs. Gratchen's Market Street house. its war origin remains undetermined.
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Polk Jones
Berryville
Charles Town
F. A. Gratchen
Market Street
Rainfall Totals and Averages From 34-Year Record
The record shows 24 hour rainfall ended 7 a m none. August to date 0.42 inches. 1947 rainfall to date 22.59 inches. Average annual rainfall over 34 years 36.30 inches. Monthly totals listed from January to November with modest figures for 1946-1947 period.
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