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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1949
Page
4
A faith centered thought cites Romans 8 1 to affirm there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. The quotation emphasizes trust in Jesus as the guiding path.
Editorial denounces President Truman’s appointment of Garl Ilgenfritz of United States Steel to the Army Navy Munitions Board. It argues a private steel executive chairing the board creates a conflict of interest and questions stately propriety and public confidence.
The nation’s papers flag two linked incidents. In Gary Indiana police halted a beach protest with riot guns while in Peekskill New York a concert by Paul Robeson ended in a large riot injuring several. the episodes underscore regional races and federal response debates.
The writer suggests Governor Dewey and the Roosevelts should first implement changes in their own state before launching another crusade against the South. The piece weighs the prudence of domestic reform prior to expanding national action.
Current Opinion argues that the AFL CIO aim to spend 16 million to defeat Taft and other lawmakers who backed Taft Hartley, labeling it a highhanded, improper abuse of economic power. It notes legal limits, questions enforcement, and contrasts labor spending with business lobbying.
Charles Luckman of Lever Brothers cites large U S gaps in kitchens washing machines and baths noting 27 million without sinks 18 million without washing machines 25 million without vacuum cleaners and 40 million without bathtubs or showers to push domestic product growth and jobs.
E R Conner of Stephens City deals in late variety 14 inch Rise Red Peaches and lands office business. W H Racey builds a spacious bungalow on Greenway Ave in the same year.
President announces a major U.S. campaign to begin as armored patrols penetrate German territory. Dr. C. R. Anderson is reelected mayor of Winchester and to lead the common council. City vows strict action against building code violators.
Ten years ago in 1939 the city council retired J Wilam Stryker as active fire chief. Taylor Barr and Sarah Zane fire warden are chosen to fill vacancies. Sugar and flour prices in the city rise. City Manager S Lee Grant is reappointed for another five years.
Twenty five years ago in 1924 the Virginia Woolen Co paid more than 11 000 for rights to Abrams Creek to use as an outlet for its plant. Reports indicate tourist trade brings about 2000 annually to the Shenandoah Valley. Meet the Wire a New York City hit opens the season at the Market St Playhouse.
Martinsburg blanked Winchester 9-1 as Ed Baker scored the lone tally. Plans to erect the Handley library are moved up from the earlier 20 year schedule. In Clarke County Berryville court trials a man for wheat theft.
Washington debates Stalin’s tactics as Ambassador Kirk questions wartime and postwar pledges. Acheson analysts weigh Stalin’s past duping and whether his current pressure on China Yugoslavia and the Marshall Plan aims to drain American strength and force concessions.
A fat man at a New York resort is interrupted by a five year old with a dinosaur book. They play guess the animal starting with P. The boy misses many dinos before declaring the answer is a pig, then stomps off in disappointment. The man resumes sunbathing, amused by modern children.
The Voice of the People thanks the Evening Star for aiding the 1949 Farm Tour, crediting the Stine brothers Fred and Herman and Mr Hannum for staging and farm use. Gratitude extends to Agricultural Extension experts, the county agent, Blue Ridge Farm Equipment club, Northern Virginia Power Co, Larry Baker and Boy Scout troops, Baker and Anderson Co, and numerous farmers who chaired committees.
Herman Stockslager of Hagerstown Maryland expresses gratitude to community members for helping plan and run this year’s agricultural tour. He credits Woody Olcott Clarke county agent and the newspaper for informing farmers about the event before and after it was held.
A safety reminder urges drivers to allow extra travel time to reach destinations without mishap. The advisory highlights cautious speeds and attentive driving on busy roads.
A daily 10 day IQ style quiz with graded results. Questions cover true false items about history law religion and a few general knowledge prompts. Includes questions on McKinley Cleopatra and government terms.
Kit resists Furse and Marvell over selling land near the house as she struggles with independence. She plans a trip to Boston to visit a dentist and visit relatives, while confronting memories of family rules and a silent, isolating home life.
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