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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1947
Page
4
Robert Davis a 21 year old truck driver in Van Nuys California told friend Kay Hite over the phone he was twirling a gun. A loud report followed and Davis was found with a bullet wound to the stomach. He said he was cleaning the gun when it discharged and is recovering.
The piece critiques Attlee's Labour government and argues Churchill warns that Britain risks deeper economic collapse under socialist policies. It notes shortages, high privation, and calls for restoring free enterprise and higher production to avoid permanent submersion of the economy.
Plans across states call for the largest road-building program in the nation. Authorities say current highways are inadequate for demand and that labor shortages slow progress. Higher taxes for gasoline and construction costs are under consideration unless costs drop.
The cost to build a mile of highway now more than doubles the prewar figure. It remains to be seen if broader roads will reduce traffic toll, but this drives plans for several major highways shaping the state's future.
Current Opinion argues against longer skirts with quotes from Senator Capehart praising short, sensible designs. It describes New York's droopy silhouette trends including low mid-calf hemlines and back interest in gowns, predicting male acceptance of the evolving fashion, and posing a provocative question about Hoosier male reactions.
The article argues that no machine can outperform human effort in the unification act. It states that success hinges on the human element operating the new defense organization, even though paper plans seem more logical and efficient than the old system.
The writer laments modern tastes and praises timeless favorites. They express nostalgia for classic tunes like Sweet Adeline and Home Sweet Home, arguing old songs beat new ones for charm and memory.
A journal notes the end of the flying saucer craze as Americans, watching the sky constantly, grow tired of the spectacle and see the matter as a needless nuisance.
A New Yorker touring in California encounters locals and features along a citrus orchard and the Sacramento River. The wry dialogue contrasts the Yankee's remarks about grapefruit lemons blossoms and a radiator leak with regional quirks and scenic impressions.
Clarke county trial justice Loring C. Kackley was reappointed. Stephens City council discussed water supply improvements. Berryville council approved a ten percent salary bonus for town workers, continuing a longtime practice. A gala picnic near Berryville hosted about 100 Star employees and guests. Six of eight Nazi saboteurs who arrived by U‑boat were executed today.
Wesley Bintz, a contractor visiting Winchester, suggests a new construction type could cut municipal pool building costs by as much as 13 to or 13 percent. Mrs. John McIntosh and her son John return to Berryville after a Norfolk visit.
Major and Mrs. B. M. Roszel of Winchester depart today for Europe to visit countries wrecked by the war. The Rotary club women’s auxiliary will supervise the girls bound for the Rotary camp at Cedar Creek.
Last night an attempt was made to wreck the Norfolk and Western northbound passenger and express train. The culprits are unknown. Cc. E. Dudrow, traveling passenger agent of the Valley Branch of the B and O, has relocated to Harper's Ferry.
In Tokyo meatballs are scarce so dog catchers work by night to lure and seize dogs. Hunters stake out meatballs to attract canines as they head toward the bait, a method that fails in daylight when Japanese dogs grab the meatballs instead.
A thoughtful doctrine urges believers to apply religious precepts rather than dissect theology. It argues science and philosophy are incomplete, and true strength comes from faith lived, not debated, inviting resigning to core beliefs to gain further faith. The piece cites the idea to "To him that hath shall be given."
A list of seven questions asks about a former congressman Andrew May and co defendants, Prohibition amendment numbers, Ernie Pyle relocation, a boxer's death after a TKO, concrete reinforcement, FDRs Little White House, and congressional tax status.
Three German prisoners bound for Bremerhaven will sail from New York in the next few days, the army port of embarkation reports. The figure of prisoners brought to this country totals $430,353 in German and Italian war prisoners processed.
The will of the late William Henry Frye was probated leaving all real and personal property to Mrs. Frye until her death or remarriage, after which the estate passes to his children. Mary Stotler qualified as executrix under a $1,000 bond. appraisers include Earl Bailey, Earl Rinker, Robert DeHaven, Harry McCann and W. E. Edwards.
The customary bushel in the United States is the Winchester bushel, holding 2,150.42 cubic inches. This measure dates to Colonial days and was recognized by Congress in a joint resolution on June 14, 1836.
Robert E. Lee reportedly named General George B. McClellan as the ablest Federal general in response to a question. Freeman's biography of Lee records Lee's remark that McClellan was "by all odds" the strongest opponent.
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