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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1948
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star announces daily publication with Sunday exclusion and 1948 year end date. It includes advertising deadlines, subscription rates by mail for various terms, carrier options, and a Bible verse displayed as a reflective note.
The article argues against Attorney General Clark's proposal for statutory wire tapping. It notes current FBI and Justice Department powers, fears police state methods, bureaucracy, and potential abuse. It asserts DOJ has adequate power and that liberty risks outweigh security gains.
Princeton President Dodds worries about a decline in humanities interest among students. He notes humanities fell from 44 percent to 24 percent of sophomores over 25 years while natural sciences rose from 12 to 21 percent and social sciences from 44 to 55 percent. He argues scientists seek new truths and human values still emerge in psychology and sociology.
An official from the United Nations Health Organization cites tuberculosis as a baffling killer, with about 6,000,000 deaths annually. The disease behaves unpredictably, sometimes self healing and other times fatal despite care.
UN health officials report a sharp TB rise in Europe over five years with malnutrition and poor shelter fueling spread among infants. The largest mass immunization program targets over 100,000 children next year, aided by UNICEF to raise nutrition and living standards alongside disease control.
In The Current Opinion, the piece argues against Truman administration plans for compulsory government sickness insurance. It cites Dr. Paul R. Hawley defending the success of the voluntary system, noting long health gains and questioning the value of shifting to compulsory coverage.
News of Other Years describes Berryville decorations with four Christmas sign placements. Sgt. Don Gray, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Donald Gray, reads the Star in Japan. Admiral Mumma and family in Washington plan Christmas with cadets Morton Mumma and Joe Dorsey.
In 1943 Allied forces press on land and air to push Japan back in New Guinea and Bougainville while Chinese forces strike enemy forward bases in the Rice Bowl. Meanwhile local events note a Lions Club gathering and hospital staff Christmas party hosted by Miss Sara Hamilton, Winchester Memorial Hospital superintendent of nurses, at her W Cork Street apartment.
John Weems, linked with Bob Riley's orchestra and formerly with a Berryville orchard firm, now joins Novick Transfer Co. Joe Schroth of Gray Gables Inn plans a Friday trip to Philadelphia for holidays. Mrs. Harry R. Kern Jr. and Mrs. C Ridge ly White visited Washington. Mr. and Mrs. J W Arthur issue invitations to an informal party.
Rev and Mrs Lewis S G Miller depart to lead a school in Kumamoto Japan. George P Kern and Elizabeth Smith King of Winchester families marry in Hagerstown. Home Grocery Corp opens in a former Winchester Pharmacy building on W Water St. Marion Davies stars in Little Old New York at the Empire theatre.
In 1898, prowlers in the new post office and a laundry on E Water St were scared away by William Sumption. The city council is urged to address downtown sewer needs with terra cotta pipe. As Christmas nears, police warn of riot and drinking risks and note few prisoners in jail.
A quiz based on 100 questions over 10 days rates scores from 9 or 10 correct as Memory Genius to 4 as Good. It lists ten sample questions about history language grammar geography and current affairs with an instruction to turn to page 2 for answers.
In Brucetown Virginia on Sunday Mr and Mrs C J Whitacre of Winchester hosted Mr and Mrs Andy Whitacre. Charles Duvall traveled to Charles Town and Kearneysville West Virginia for several sales Saturday. Mrs Thomas White and children of Middleway West Virginia visited Mr and Mrs Donald Dennis. Julian Snapp of Jessup Maryland spent the weekend with his father J B Snapp.
A reader asks about abdominal pains and laxative use, while the article discusses fat in diets. It notes fats delay hunger and provide high energy, but excessive fat, especially in older adults, may risk liver issues. It cites studies on fatty acids and eczema in infants and mentions vitamin sources. It concludes with dieting guidance and medical advice to consult a physician for bowel-related problems.
A dated puzzle list presents across clues like Drinking vessel Owns Edible rootstock and Down clues such as Vehicle Writers of verse and Gazed intently. Answers reference standard crossword vocab and classical terms across various categories including geography and nature.
Final settlement of 15 000 is reached in Mrs. Blanche Cariaggi’s suit to collect 36 900 from the estate of Col. Charles H. Consolvo, Monticello and Jefferson hotels operator. Judge Clyde H. Jacob approved the compromise ending a yearlong court battle over overdue payments from a 1921 contract tied to their divorce. A prior jury verdict awarded 22 750 with 10 percent interest for nine years and 10 percent for one year.
Court cases heard list Robert A Brannon R 2 no inspection and no operator license $14.25 Guy L DeHaven R 1 Clear Brook speeding $14.25 J S Lock R 3 hunting on posted land without written permission $9.25 Charles J Taylor Cross Junction reckless driving $14.25
The source states that New Mexico public notices are published in Spanish and English and that Spanish is used in New Mexico courts. It adds that in Arizona two languages are often used but not officially required.
The essay critiques ancient Greek views of salvation contrasting them with progress and evolution theories. It argues human life is corrupted both body and mind, and claims Christianity teaches the world’s trouble lies in self-centered life rather than divine order for true development.
The text speaks of death to self as the path to new life through surrender to God, duty, and the world's needs. It cites Jesus saying a seed must die to bear fruit, illustrating self-denial as essential for fruitful living.
Police court cases heard by Judge John Rice include Joseph T. Murnan of YMCA New York City charged with drunkenness and fined $14.25. Robert Reardon faces six months and costs for assault and battery at Trailer Camp with Mrs Reardon as complainant. Delmar Keeler of Marlboro cited for drunk and disorderly conduct destroying property with a $14.25 fine.
French clockmaker Kinable produced the first lyre clocks and they gained popularity about 1784 and 1785. Shortly after the American Revolution these clocks were imported into the United States and soon widely imitated.
Si Alison visits the Collwells as Donna weighs luring him into a future with Jigger. Miriam fears overstep and clings to caution while the family accepts new marriage and a potential business tie as Si bonds with Jig’s circle.
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