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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1948
Page
4
By mail or motor route the Winchester Evening Star lists current subscription rates and options. The notice outlines pricing structures, delivery methods, and terms for residents choosing mail or street delivery.
The May 5 1947 Harris decision allowing warrantless searches and seizure of evidence faced critique as the Supreme Court widened protection in a six to three ruling. Justice Douglas led with a stance that privacy extends to all, asserting that liberty requires safeguards even for the guilty and warning against unchecked police power.
American manufacturers move key operations to safer sites as the National Security Resources Board notes widespread dispersal plans. Chance Vought shifts 30,000 tons of machinery and 1,687 miles workers to a Dallas area plant while Smith and Wesson builds a 126 acre underground complex with power and air raid features in Massachusetts.
The breakdown of Virginia’s 396 million construction need shows Arlington can fund all its requirements with local funds, about 7.5 million immediately and over 5 million more in ten years. Fairfax can cover 20 percent of its 19 million need. Alexandria can fund about 4 million of 6.6 million. Winchester needs 285 thousand, Staunton 1.12 million, Charlottesville 1.373 million, with Staunton claiming full funding and Charlottesville seeking aid. The figures offer little basis for solid planning due to lack of standards to measure need or ability to pay.
Henry Wallace says he is unaccountably happy over the election result. The paper notes an air of mystery as Wallace remains unaccounted for, and observers say the unease is eased only by his odd happiness.
F E. H. Williams Jr., executive director of the State highway safety committee, praises Clarke county safety council for reducing traffic fatalities in Virginia. A main feed line on Kent Street between the substation and Gerrard Street burned in four places, leaving the south end of the city and part of the county without power for about 75 minutes.
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill is reported stricken with pneumonia with condition described as satisfactory as can be expected. Russian Red Army resumes assault west of Kiev using concentrated artillery and tank charges led by Von Manstein, with progress noted near the Dnieper bend. Temperature drops to eight degrees, lowest record yesterday at nine.
Berlin Jews begin payments on a 400 million dollar fine imposed after the murder of Ernst vom Rath. Ruth Brill hosts guests near Relief Virginia. Police Judge Weems urges Winchester to create a boys club to aid delinquent youths. W Lomax Parker secures a second full term as mayor to finish Gardner's unexpired tenure.
1898 report notes an attempt to wreck a Cumberland Valley evening train near the city was foiled when workers cleared the obstruction. Rev James B Stonesifer pastor at Re formed church in Stephens City and Winchester receives a call to a Rockingham parish. A waffle and chicken supper at Mrs J E Evans home draws many attendees. The United States and Spain reach agreement over Philippines territory with a peace treaty signed last week.
In a 1948 letter the editor recalls the Ulster County Gazette January 4 1800 account of Washington's funeral as a repeated forgery. The Richmond News Leader notes classic Washington forgeries and explains how authentic issues and NY Historical Society copies expose fake reprints. The writer cites collectors, experts, and the role of the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.
Readable crossword clues list shows across and down entries with missing letters and some misprints. The grid references include numbers and several theme items such as Greek letters and national demonyms. The puzzle also includes hints like Reward and Yesterday's Answer guiding solver progress.
A chaplain describes humble gratitude for Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley, contrasting local peace and security with the wretched conditions of many in Europe. He notes monthly travels reveal both abundance at home and the millions abroad who have never known such a heaven. He asks readers to appreciate their country’s blessings.
A scanned page presents a ten question quiz with scoring like Genius Superior Excellent Good Average Fair Poor. It asks to turn to page 2 for answers and includes mixed questions about a pharmacist slogan boxing the compass Truman Eleanor Roosevelt Ore Picchu Hiram Bingham and Alfred C. Kinsey.
A reader recalls a conversation with Russian communists about ownership and property in America. He notes workers saving wages to buy cars from a large factory and argues government ownership compromises freedom. He warns property rights and human rights are linked and giving up one endangers the other.
A 32-year-old Naples-born woman married Pete Campos in Kansas City yesterday, but three hours later Campos, a 28-year-old ex-soldier, filed for divorce. The petition claims Mrs Campos stated she did not love him, despite meeting as he served in the Army.
Local merchants announce a community shopping drive encouraging residents to buy at Winchester area stores. Officials emphasize convenient access and support for neighbors while highlighting participating shops and event dates.
The Collwell family navigates a Christmas dilemma as Annette announces plans to marry Paul Acheson and adopt her child Davie. Discussions cover a proposed legal name change for Davie, parental approval, and ensuring a warm holiday gathering with relatives and friends. Donna questions the match while Mr. and Mrs. Collwell weigh affection, practicality, and family ties.
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