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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1949

Page

4

Casting all your anxiety upon him

A devotional line from 1 Peter 5 7 encouraging believers to cast their worries onto God who cares for them.

Peter

How Time Does Fly In Mr Spilman Comeback Column

Louis Spilman returns to his Waynesboro News-Virginian column after backing a failed Virginia governorship bid. The piece recalls his vigorous statewide campaign and shifts to a milder view of Virginia, noting his fatigue and a critic’s cautious empathy.

Louis Spilman F. P. “Miller Waynesboro News-Virginian Louis Ilman Virginia Spilman Vernor Piany

Punishing the South and the 1948 Democratic Split

A Washington D C editorial criticizes the Democratic National Committee for removing South Carolina Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama members after their Thurmond vote. It argues the action ignores voter choice state autonomy and the South’s central role in sustaining the party seeking harmony not punishment by liberals.

Democratic National Committee Washington McGrath South Carolina Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Thurmond Truman National Committee South

Anglo American tensions threaten upcoming financial talks

The article notes a deteriorating mood between the United States and Britain as talks in Washington approach next month. It cites Shinwell warnings about risky actions and potential backlash, while suggesting historical patterns of moving from conflict to cooperation between the two nations.

Sam John Bull Washington Emanuel Shinwell Shinwell Britain

Before World War II a fiscal quarrel sowed distrust

The piece traces anti Nazi warnings before World War II and notes how Britain and the United States clashed over debts after World War I. It contrasts the later aid to Britain through the Marshall Plan and loans with the prior view of America as a stern creditor and ally. A London Labour figure criticizes U S money power, highlighting tension in transatlantic relations.

Hitler Gemany Britain Europe America England Shylock London Thomas O'Brien

NLRB holds union liable for back wages in wrongful discharge case

The National Labor Relations Board finds the Teamsters Union responsible for back wages after a Mount Vernon NY operator forced a driver to lay off a colleague over dues. The decision also brands the employer liable, but fails to specify exact repayment allocation, inviting further dispute.

National Labor Relations Board Teamsters Union Mount Vernon N. Y Ernest Fritz, Jr NLRB

Hobby Shop Opening Scheduled for Braddock Street

Shirley Bly, ex-service man and auditor for George Washington Hotel Corp., will open a Hobby Shop at 1 p m Saturday at 304 S Braddock St. The notice also reports Winchester police recovered a 1948 Buick sedan stolen from Father Joseph Heye about thirty minutes after the report.

Joseph Heye Winchester Leesburg Shirley Bly Latane St George Washington Hotel Corp S. Braddock St

Librarian Judith Gibson Joins St Anne’s Charlottesville

Miss Judith Carter Gibson leaves Winchester to join St Anne's Episcopal School as librarian in Charlottesville after thirty years as assistant librarian at Handley Library. Lt Ralph E Manuel promoted to captain. Poliomyelitis continues to spread in Virginia despite cooling weather.

Judith Carter Gibson Winchester St. Anne's Episcopal School of Charlottesville Gibson Handley Library Ralph E. Manuel Virginia

Lumberman killed by rolling log at Blue Ridge camp

Ten years ago in 1939 Frank Schaffenaker, veteran lumberman of Capon Britve West Virginia, was killed instantly when a rolling oak log struck him at a Blue Ridge lumber camp. Stephens City Firemen agree to pay 1000 dollars for the South End truck and the South End plans a meeting tonight to decide final steps.

Frank Schaffenaker Capon Britve W. Va Blue Ridge Stephens City South End

Bringing Up Rather opens Empire Theatre road show season

In 1924 the Empire Theatre hosts the road show season opener titled Bringing Up Rather. The Winchester Golf Club announces a tournament advancing to the semi finals with Miss Susan Carson leading ladies scoring 59. A fifth candidate for city postmaster, John A. Kern, enters the race with an appointment expected within weeks.

Empire Theatre Winchester Golf Club Susan Carson John A. Kern

Broaddus Repeats as Shenandoah Baptist President

In 1899 the Rev Julius T Broaddus begins his eleventh term as president of the Shenandoah Baptist Association during a meeting in this city. The City Council grants a five year contract to Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co. A fire consumes a new stable and its contents on Cornelius Gibbons property with suspicions it was arson.

Julius T. Broaddus Shenandoah Baptist Association Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company Cornelius Gibbons

John L Lewis targets welfare state and labor power

Washington reports John L. Lewis rejects antitrust fears as he promotes a three to four day work week and a broad welfare program for miners. He argues judiciary limits block anti monopoly action while predicting wider labor hour cuts and industrial shifts across sectors.

Washington John L. Lewis Congressional Banking and Currency Styles Bridges Miners’ Welfare Fund Senate A. Willis Robertson Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee Judiciary Pat McCarran Nevada Robertson Mr. Lewis John S Truman Congress Capitol Hill Lewis United Mine Workers United States Bureau of Mines

Phone Book Adventure Clue

New York features a quirky explorer Martin Rodgers uncle of Richard Rodgers who combs the Manhattan phone book for adventure. He recalls dining with homeless men and joining Chinese musicians while noting 623000 names and a yoga society tease. Palestine population quiz concludes with biblical figures.

New York Martin Rodgers Rodgers Richard Rodgers Manhattan Zzyzz, Inc New Yorks New York Harbor Lady Grace Breckenridge

Strength For The Day Reflections On Bread And Faith

Earl L. Douglas D D discusses bread as a political and religious symbol. He notes bread shapes governments and homes and links it to Christian sacraments and temptations. He cautions against living by bread alone and urges reliance on God's word.

Earl L. Douglas D. D Europe Earth

IQ Test Quiz From An Old Publication

A multiple choice style quiz questions readers on baseball pitcher Gerald Staley treason quote a nursery rhyme line author pen name S S Van Dine location of the 79th British Open inscription biblical text orangutan smallest planet Mercury Venus or Mars and magnetism question ends with incomplete prompt.

Gerald Staley S. S. van Dine England Mercury Venus Mars

What is classical music and its defining traits

The passage explores the concept of classical music as music of established value and fame. It notes it is typically composed by top-ranked composers and serves as a model for others, while discussing related terms and the A A U. It also touches on ebony wood color and heartwood aging.

The Leaf Shall Be Green Chapter Thirty Three

In Paris Furse and Art Johnson discuss apple trade aims and Miss Searle's lease while Marvell contrasts their generations with a tale of a Maine tailor turned atheist. Kit hides listening below as Marvell reflects on a life smothered by class rituals and a stubborn grudge.

Furse Art Wenatchee Valley Kit Marvell Art Johnson Paris Oregon Boston Doi Maine Society Mead & Company, Inc Neve Barlows McCready Nedda

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