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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1947
Page
4
Detroit reports 1947 vehicle output near 4.8 million with a record truck share and totals close to 1941 records. After wartime junking, about 3.8 million new vehicles join streets this year, intensifying congestion as prices deter buyers and ownership plans drop from one in four to one in six.
Health Commissioner L J Roper announces information from the Virginia State Health Department about a controversial cold bill. Officials describe funding, scope, and potential nationwide impact as lawmakers weigh related measures.
The article urges simple precautions to ward off colds and ease symptoms. It cites a national statistic showing the average American worker loses a day’s pay annually due to colds, with billions total in lost wages and medical costs. It emphasizes staying in bed when sick and keeping room air moist to reduce spread.
Two men near Martinsburg were killed when a roof stone fell at the Stan dard Lime and Stone Co. quarry. Harold Painter, 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Painter of South Cameron Street, was injured when struck by a car.
War Department informs Mr and Mrs John Hoover at 4228 Cameron St that their son Private Charles Loring Hoover of field artillery was killed in action November 29 in Northern Africa. Local merchants urge OCD to suspend test blackouts until the Christmas rush ends. Lee N Whitacre, county court clerk, resumes duties after a serious illness.
Ten years ago in 1937 Lee C. Hollar of Winchester died at Mt. Alto hospital in Washington. A car owned by Mrs. Robert Surhotson rolled driverless down Cameron Street, jumped the curb in front of the Douglas Barnett home. Invitations were issued by Dr and Mrs Ralph Snapp for a large party on December 29.
W Ray Smith, dispatcher for the B and O Railroad in Brunswick Maryland and formerly of this city, died suddenly while at work. Deeds for several new streets in the northeast section of town have been filed in the Corporation clerk's office. A verdict of not guilty was returned in circuit court in a case involving violation of the state prohibition laws.
The article argues that humor exists in biblical scenes and in Jesus teachings. It suggests Jesus often caused amusement with witty replies and that he was beloved by children. It concludes that divine nature includes a sense of humor, comparing God’s humor to kittens.
A seven item quiz asks about Governor Dewey’s presidential bid, solstice timing, infant mortality, National Service Life Insurance dividends, a grammar correction, Alcide de Gasperi’s country, and FPO initials. It also queries The Compleat Angler author, a religious leaders’ critique, and Henry Wallace’s vice presidency end date.
R. J. Punkhouser editor and publisher of the Jefferson Republican announced he will be a candidate for delegate at large to the Republican national convention in Philadelphia. He is not committed to any candidate. West Virginia will send 16 delegates including four at large.
Dr. Robert A. Magill rector of St. Johns Episcopal Church declines appointment to lead the Los Angeles Diocese. The decision was announced from Lynchburg on December 18.
Dr Henry Carper suffered temporary blindness after a bottle of fluid exploded in his office. Citizens report complaints about children playing shinney near homes. Mrs Albert Baker of Stephens City was severely shaken when her buggy horse bolted.
Secretary of State Marshall flew from London to Washington at 5 10 p m aboard the Sacred Cow. Ambassador Lewis W Douglas accompanied him and fueled rumors he may take a key post in Marshall plan administration. The flight faced fog and drizzle and was due to reach Washington by 9 a m tomorrow.
Baltimore report cites Dr. George Bennett saying steel masks invite jaw injuries and teeth loss. He urges immediate legislation to replace hard helmets with soft leather to reduce the toll of on field injuries and protect players.
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