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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1948
Page
4
A compact reflection cites Romans 8 24 on hope that remains unseen and the faith required beyond visible signs, emphasizing belief beyond sight. The line echoes the biblical theme of hope as essential to faith rather than evidence.
James Caesar Petrillo, head of the AFL AFM, says no new record production until a deal is reached. The 1944 agreement created royalties to fund unemployment relief, but the Taft Hartley Act and the Sea Act of 1946 restrict coercion of radio stations to hire musicians.
The AFM and recording interests clash over royalty funds and jobs as labels hoard master stockpiles. Radio networks and the public weigh in as four major contracts with the APM expire January 31, signaling a long bargaining fight ahead.
Current Opinion argues Radford, an aviator with strong war credentials, is suited for the VCNO post despite prior opposition to interservice unification. The piece defends fairness, noting no penalties for officers voicing views and that fitness remains the sole criterion.
A medical note explains cardiospasm, the stubborn esophageal valve disorder. It covers causes, symptoms, potential blockages, and how dilators and heat relief aid treatment, plus risks like aspiration and breathlessness.
Look Magazine poll of 57 Washington correspondents shows 57 expect Truman to lose to the Republican candidate in 1948. Only five predict reelection. Republicans favored by 48, with 13 for Eisenhower, 12 for Taft, and 20 predicting Dewel or other dark horses. Only 43 say the U S will not move toward war.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for statements of condition for all National banks at the close of business December 31, 1947. The note mentions New Orleans average annual rainfall of 56 inches.
Norfolk jan 24 The U S Department of Agriculture and growers representatives in Virginia and the Carolinas have agreed on tentative dates for a series of public hearings this month on the proposed southeast states potato marketing agreement.
One year ago Lt. John H. Lewis Jr. of Bunker Hill received the Air Medal. Major M. B. Clowe Jr. announced that Headquarters Company of the National Guard’s 3rd Battalion has been assigned here.
Twenty years ago Walter E Huntsberry was re elected president of the Reuss Fire Co A chiropractor faced trial on a charge of practicing without a license in the same year with other local notices recorded.
Nineteenth century item notes a large woolen factory owned by C A Thomas and Hunter Williams burned to the ground. It also mentions Mrs J C VanFossen hosting skaters near Clearbrook and R W Haymaker elected president of South End Hose Co.
MOSCOW Jan 2 The attorney general office said seven Soviet industrial executives received prison terms from one to three years for failing to organize freight car unloading efficiently and causing serious transportation delays.
Earl L. Douglas warns that half-truths undermine truth in gossip politics religion and history. The wise man seeks a few sound principles and avoids deception that damages reputation and judgment. He notes aging eyes demand clearer illumination as they accept less height of truth.
In the clerk's office of the corporation court Winchester on December 10 1947 the Commercial and Savings Bank ex rel James E Hardy decd v James E Hardy's legatees et al seeks to determine owners and interests in the 133 West Boscawen Street property to partition or sell and distribute proceeds and to construe the will and identify beneficiaries. Archie Rohr is noted as not a Virginia resident and must appear within ten days of publication to protect his interest.
A quiz page lists ten questions asking about a national holiday power the composer of Lucia di Lammermoor the Umtee experiment at an Army post the tallest New York structure the status of Palestine after World War I where hands lie when arms akimbo a famous official who preferred grandchildren to a prima donna the three letter name of a former Albanian king the fate of the Graf Spee in World War II and Lenin's first name
A historical note explains that annealing glass is achieved by cooling it gradually to relieve internal stresses. The process requires careful control of cooling rates to prevent fracture and ensure material durability.
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