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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1946
Page
4
Published every day except Sunday by The Evening Star Publishing Co. Winchester Va. National representatives DeLisser Inc 11 E 44th St New York Let your communication be yea yea nay may for whatsoever is more than these cometh evil Matt 537
Senator Robert M. LaFollette of Wisconsin loses the Republican primary to Joseph R. McCarthy, a 37 year old Marine veteran and former circuit judge. The elder LaFollette began in Congress, then Governor, with his son’s defeat marking a shift in Senate tenure. The outcome reduces 20 year veterans in the Senate to three, with LaFollette hinting at future political activity.
The exiled former Russian head of state Alexander Kerensky visits America and predicts the Communist regime will fall. He argues a future free society must guarantee basic human rights, though few in the U.S. share his optimism about rapid reforms in Russia.
Ilya, a Russian newspaper correspondent who toured the United States and wrote sharply about it, returning to Moscow, criticizes Soviet life. He cites bureaucratic faults, rude behavior, technological backwardness, and poor telephone service, suggesting Soviet movie makers could learn from Hollywood.
The text questions consequences for a Russian comrade in the Soviet Union after exposure to American speech in New York. It warns such experiences could harden officials against allowing Russians to travel or learn about other lands, implying risk to free expression at home. It mentions Ilya as an example of trusted comrades affected.
Current Opinion argues CIO PAC gains in Covington show its growing power in Virginia despite the Alleghany setback in recent primaries. It warns that low citizen participation allows organized minorities to control politics, urging broad participation and support for progressive policies to counter extremism.
Miss Evelyn Vaughn daughter of Dolan and Mrs Vaughn of Woodstock married Cpl Emitte Tucker son of C M Tucker of Winchester in a ceremony held last Friday.
Clifton's Storm a grey gelding from Dr L M Allens Clifton Stables won the R Powel Page Memorial Trophy offered by the Berryville Horse Show honoring its first president Rev Charles H Funk pastor Cork Street Church of Christ and Winchester Ministerial Association president. reports say he has accepted a return call to Beaver Creek Church near Hagerstown. Gas rationing potential looms for eastern seaboard motorists within three weeks amid peak vacation season.
Roe Fulkerson, editor of the Kiwanis Magazine and Florida legislator, will speak at an inter district inter club ladies night in Winchester on August 19. Roberta Winter, away six weeks, sails to England and heads to New York to join a returning party. Woodstock residents hear that a shirt factory may locate there if conditions are met.
The article explains allergy mechanisms and asthma as a variable, often hard to treat condition. It details skin tests to identify triggers, gradual desensitization, and medications like epinephrine aminophyllin and iodides. It notes airway changes after repeated attacks and the role of climate and diet in management.
Washington observers condemn obfuscating campaign chatter as pre crafted politics. Missouri’s Truman win and Slaughter clash, Wheeler’s fall linked to CIOPAC, and Donaghue’s defense unfold amid broader GOP primary currents and regional shifts.
First testimony ever taken in Winchester with a shorthand typewriter, a newer invention, was recorded last week on the rear porch of Winchester Memorial Hospital before Major Richard F. Byrne, representing the Industrial Commission of Virginia. Miss Marguerite Norton married Harry T. Cook of New York yesterday. A high power electric supply line from Winchester to Martinsburg has been completed by the Northern Virginia Power Company.
In 1896 Miss Nellie Cover hosted a small card party with Miss Belle Ward and Miss Julia Hunter the winners. The United States Treasurer plans to issue new two and five dollar silver certificates today replacing worn notes. John Barr has joined Worthington Tobacco Company. Winchester Telephone Company expands with phones at Berryville. John Smith and John Steele plan a 25 mile walk to the Jolly Seekers camp on the Capon river.
The gospel rests on three words Thou shalt love The Incarnation shows love in action as God among humans The Atonement and Resurrection reveal love as the core of Christianity Religion is a life not merely a creed Creed are statements of belief while love is lived through daily acts of compassion and service
Don t neglect slipping false teeth as they wobble while talking or eating. FASTEETH alkaline powder sprinkles on plates to keep teeth firmly set, avoiding gummy tastes and easing confidence. Available at drug stores for added comfort and security.
A list of trivia prompts asks about Bill Tilden Arthur Capper and other topics. Questions cover amendments equal rights presidents and measurements of time for copyrights and the Declaration of Independence.
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