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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1947

Page

4

Two Sons Sit At Jesus Side In Kingdom Request

A brief biblical quotation notes the request by the mother of James and John for her sons to sit on Jesus right and left in his kingdom. The verse from Matthew 20 21 is cited.

Governor Tuck's Triple Play Sets Three Key Virginia Appointments

Governor William M. Tuck, noted for swift action, named three successors in rapid sequence. Attorney General Abram P. Staples moves to the Virginia Supreme Court, Harvey Apperson becomes Attorney General and then State Corporation Commissioner, and W. Marshall King fills Apperson's Senate seat on the Corporation Commission. All are praised for legal prowess and public service.

William M.tuck George L. Browning Tuck Staples Harvey Apperson Judge Apperson W. Marshal King Roanoke Abram P. Staples Virginia Justice Staples United States Supreme Court Mr. Staples Senate of Virginia State Corporation Commission Senator Apperson W. Marshall King Mr. Apperson Fredericksburg Gccc

Britain’s socialist experiment and coal in crisis

Britain endures a harsh economic struggle as coal shortages cripple production and daily life. The piece cites Arthur Horner and Time Magazine to accuse a socialist push of hampering Britain's recovery and weighs coal’s central role in national power and heating.

Great Britain England Winston Churchill Britain United Kingdom United States Newcastle Time Magazine British Miners Union Arthur Horner Horner Soviet Russia Fassia

Britain on the road from socialism to dictatorship warned

The United States is urged to aid Britain while noting that socialism is only the first step to dictatorship. The piece argues no country can stay socialist, comparing Britain’s path to half freedom and half regimentation and urging a return to free enterprise before it is too late.

United States Britain America

General de Gaulle’s Rally of the French People Eyes October Elections

The Rally of the French People led by General de Gaulle is fielding a nationwide list for October municipal elections. It positions as a nonparty movement unique in opposing communism and attracting members from various parties. Critics call him fascist or divisionist, but the October vote will test its popular strength.

General de Gaulle de Gaulle de Gaullists Ramadier M. Bidault Popular Republicans Moscow Comunists France

The American Way: From Home Ownership to Car Escape

A man starts by buying a home, then struggles to pay for it, and finally purchases a car to escape mounting debts and pressure. The piece traces the cycle of rising costs and personal tradeoffs shaping middle class life.

Winchester plans Labor Day break with cool spell forecast

In 1946 news from Winchester shows farmers awaiting an Office of Price Administration decision on fresh produce ceilings effective September 1. City plans include installing 275 parking meters ordered last month, with delivery expected in September.

Office of Price Administration Winchester

Ten years ago 1937 highway crashes kill one injure six

A report recalls yesterday and today highway crashes with wet roads and drunken driving as factors. Squirrel season opens September. G W Lemley George P Sedgwick and John McKeaver were elected two year terms to Frederick County Democratic Executive Committee.

G. W. Lemley George P. Sedgwick John McKeaver Frederick County Democratic

Woman and family figure in Baltimore incident tale

Yesterday's Baltimore Herald featured a photo of Mrs Mary Russell daughter of James B Russell of this city. James Golightly was whipped in bed by a group of men believed to have confronted him over suspected wife beating escapades.

Baltimore Herald Mary Russell James B. Russell James Golightly

World Unity Through the Churches Urges Global Christian Bond

A trend toward church unity grows postwar as bodies like the World Alliance for International Friendship through the Churches and the World Council of Churches send delegations to Europe. Campaigns to rehabilitate Christianity in Europe have met success, showing Christianity's vitality and the churches’ resolve against atheistic communism.

Cae USA World Alliance For International Friendship Through Churches World Council of Churches Europe

Seven quiz questions from a 1950s paper page

A reader is directed to page 2 for answers to seven trivia items. Questions cover insignia ranks gold oak leaf silver star silver oak leaf state officials sun vs earth revolutions moons highest US military decoration Romanian monarch lineage blood relations Lisbon capital country merganser a duck species.

Truman U.S. Department of Justice Territory of Hawaii United States Michael Romania Lisbon

Rainfall Totals and Averages From Local Precipitation Data

Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours to 7 am with trace and August to date 2.69 inches. 1947 rainfall to date 24.86 inches. Historical average annual rainfall for 24 years is 36.30 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1946 include January 2.45, February 1.97, March 2.95, April 3.07, May 3.64, June 3.86, July 3.79, August 3.77, September 2.61, October 3.36, November 2.40, December 2.43 inches. Data courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.

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