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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1947
Page
4
A verse from John asserts that belief in Jesus brings spiritual sight and ends darkness for those who follow his words. The passage emphasizes faith as a guiding beacon for believers, contrasting light with darkness.
The article extols the universal message of Christmas as a festival of dignity and decency for all people. It links the star of Bethlehem to enduring hope, charity, and brotherhood, urging continued faith and peace despite postwar unrest. The piece invokes Magi imagery and ends with the angels’ blessing of peace.
The United States faces roughly 800 million dollars in German relief costs next year under the British American occupation agreement, with total zone expenses possibly reaching one billion dollars. Britain will contribute about 121 million, while long term control rests with American experts in the key restoration agencies.
The British faced a severe dollar shortage and considered withdrawal from the agreement to stop the drain on their strength. Without withdrawal the United States would bear the burden and possibly recall troops, leaving Germany to the Russians.
Twelve American editors return from Germany and share impressions on conditions and prospects. They note Germans doubt the US will stay long enough to complete its task, worry about endless expenses, and favor a practical, tentative Western governance under Allied supervision until Germans determine their own government and capital.
A raw-boned farmer boy sits by a creek fishing when a city visitor mocks his three hour vigil. The boy replies that his time is not worth much but would be wasted watching a person not catching a bite.
News notes Old East Street resident Mrs. Thomas Smallwood won a new electric refrigerator at a VFW dance. The Navy seaman’s body was found this morning about 3 miles east on Route 50. Carl R. Pitta, 28, was fatally injured when his car hit a tree and veered into a house on North Market Street. The Army Quartermaster Corps ordered 15 000 pairs of taps from Winchester O Sullivan Rubber Co.
The Commercial and Savings Bank announced a regular semi annual dividend. A large audience attended the presentation of Simeon and the Christ Child at the Capitol by the Young Peoples Union. 1822 twenty five years ago 1922 Henry F Seale music dealer and orchestra leader was confined to his home after a screwdriver was driven into his hand. Fire destroyed a recently completed stable near Ragtown before firefighting equipment could be taken into action. Pink Arthur was selected to the All-State Prep school football team after a good season as SVA center.
A miniature blizzard swept the city as Rev. J. F. Potts prepared to lecture at Christ Church on Chinese manners and customs. In a separate incident, Howard Nurton suffered burns when a firecracker exploded in his hand.
A churchman argues that certain churches resemble clean refrigerators that keep saints safe while neglecting sinners. He says churches should be fired with spiritual passion to reach hostile or indifferent people and restore ancient zeal for making converts. Every saint is a sinner and every sinner can become a saint.
Washington plans to ask Congress to pay the costs of sending American newspapers and magazines overseas by air. State Secretary Lovett said the administration would pursue funding.
A list of trivia prompts asking about Clement Clarke Moore’s poem second line, a British cabinet post, presidential gun salutes, motto meaning, pokeberry toxicity, Cyclops trait, California redwoods pre Christ, a German American contralto, WWII counterattacks halting a battle, and Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol author.
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