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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1947

Page

14

White Population Figures in Africa Prompt Debate

A fragmented clipping notes Africa's white population and coloreds, mentioning immigrants from Asia and other groups. The item hints at demographic debates and policy questions without full context or numbers.

Awas Africa Asia Num

Chrysanthemum, Japan’s National Flower Origin

The chrysanthemum adopted as Japan’s nation flower in the 14th century originated in China as a wild flower.

Japan China

Christie mystery tale unfolds in London family drama

John Christow, a doctor, clashes with his wife Gerda and lover Henrietta Angkatell as tensions rise at a house in London. In a tangled setup with old flames, unspoken desires, and a burning roast, the scene sets for a suspenseful unraveling as comments hint at a hidden tragedy to come.

Midge Hardecastie London David Angkatell Edward Angkatell Henrietta Midge John Christow Lecy’s John Harley Street Gerda Veronica Cray Lewis Collie Albert Bridge Clapham Common Christow Terence Zena Mother Terry Jane Cook Lucy Angkatell Father Queen of Diamonds Knave of Clubs Eight of Spades Queen of Spades Angkatell Queen of Hearts Veronica Queen of Clubs Daddy

Labor Unions Challenge Taft Hartley Campaign Ad Test

In Hartford the Connecticut Federation of Labor and an AFL local ran paid ads testing a Taft Hartley provision. They urged voters to defeat Sen Taft and Connecticut congressmen who supported the act, aiming to test the law restricting labor group political expenditures.

Hartford Conn Connecticut Federation of Labor AFL Robert A. Taft Connecticut

Gander Gets Insurance For Own Death in New York Market

Harry Brown of a New York poultry market keeps Snapper the ten year old gander insured for 100 dollars against death by its own action or loss through seizure. The bird is described as a friend to Brown and children while Brown dislikes the Scotsman next door and his own boy assistant Jake.

Old Stone Presbyterian Church John Bell Robert Gray James Little Alfred T. Magill Augustine C. Smith Pairfax Kent Boscawen Sts Joseph Gamble James R. Graham Snapper Brown Jake Scotsman

Maori Population Gains Proclaim Ending Extinction Fears

The Maori people of New Zealand, once viewed as dwindling toward extinction, are now increasing in numbers reversing long held fears according to recent observations.

New Zealand

Keller Homers As Braddock Street Softball Triumphs

Braddock Street Methodist Church softball team beat Market Street senior team 16 to 8 with Teddy Keller hitting a homer. Cammer was winning pitcher, Timbrook pitched for the losers. Highland Avenue won a free hit contest over the Baptists, Catholic Presbyterian game halted in the fourth due to darkness. title game postponed to tonight.

Braddock Street Methodist Church Market Street Cammer Timbrook Teddy Keller Braddock Street Highland Avenue The Baptists

Bow and Arrow Used Worldwide as Primitive Weapon

Across many nations, the bow and arrow served as a primary hunting and combat tool for centuries, illustrating a shared element of early technology and warfare. The phrase highlights a broad historical pattern rather than a single event or culture.

Three Fliers Die In Army B 25 Collision

At Chanute Field Illinois an Army B 25 crew of three was killed when their plane collided with an unknown aircraft during proficiency night flights around 2000 feet. The incident occurred during routine training.

Chanute Field Ill Army of Here ATG

Winchester clergy leader speaks at Woodstock Rotary

The Rev. Ronald S. Wilson pastor of Winchester Presbyterian church and Rotary president addressed Woodstock Rotary yesterday. C. F. Coffman of Winchester attended the event.

Ronald S. Wilson Winchester Presbyterian Church Winchester Rotary Woodstock Rotary Winchester C. F. Coffman

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