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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1947
Page
4
A state legislator proposes diverting ABC profits from dry localities to wet ones. The argument says this would punish dry areas for choosing prohibition and undermine public policy. The piece warns such coercion risks backlash and could end the ABC system, while affirming local choice and nonpunitive aims.
The piece argues that price movements are governed by two fundamental laws, supply and demand and diminishing returns, more reliable than government price rules. It notes rising prices attract more sellers, eventually easing costs, while high profits attract fewer buyers, stabilizing the market and limiting wage pressure.
The passage argues that restricting buyers would limit goods output until workers gain wages but lack jobs. It asserts the laws of economic gravity are restoring balance and will do so with coordinated effort and steady leadership, offering prosperity for all groups.
Dr. R Blackwell Smith Jr of Richmond urged the medical profession to back a comprehensive plan to provide affordable care for all citizens. He warned that without action, Congress will push a cure without organized medicine and many will face bankruptcy from major illnesses.
The Rt. Rev. Henry St. George Tucker retires as presiding bishop after 48 years in the ministry and nine years in the role. He is succeeded by Rt. Rev. Henry Knox Sherrill. In his farewell sermon at St. Bartholomew's in New York he urged Americans to carry God to others beyond the nation and warned of the world’s heavy burden in the new era.
The article recalls Francisco Franco’s May speech calling out men with dual nationality as a threat to national life. It portrays him as identifying the fifth column, claiming he coined the term and labeling such people as dangerous to the people.
Marion Anderson was elected Captain at last night’s meeting of the Friendship Fire company. Wilbur R. Sibert left last Saturday for Greensboro New York where he will be stationed after re-enlisting in the AAF. Lt. Howard Cather has been elected Commander of an Overseas Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
At a Saturday meeting farmers in Frederick County mapped a reorganization plan for the year’s Program-Planning setup. The Bryarly 4-4 Club received a prize from the Radio Corporation of America for the best program in the Social Progress contest. Saturday evening Miss Winifred C Browne became the pride of James P Reardon dr Winchester.
Announcement reports the marriage of Handley faculty member Miss Nannie M Brewster to Mr J Lynn Cornwell of Purcellville Virginia. The item notes the 1921 Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce efforts and urges all World War I veterans in the area to join the American Legion.
Lydia visits Kirby in New York where Kirby, mother to Alan, voices war’s social aftershocks. They discuss Raphael, the future, and the plight of war widows and veterans with children, highlighting unmet needs of families formed in war.
A critique of atheism arguing it is not denial of God but worship of self. The author contends modern people neglect prayer and church yet invoke God in profanity and rely on self as a shrine. Atheism is described as a tragic illusion and desertion of the creator.
Former Virginia Representative Clifton A. Woodrum testified to the House that he registered as a lobbyist. He stated he did so in accordance with what he believed to be required.
A reader quiz listing ten questions on legends history and geography. Topics include Excalibur mis sion Florida ownership the Bloomsbury group gopher state Pasadena Oil Bowl the split of a state the surveyor president fortress guarding the Mediterranean Gog and Magog in two religious books and milk content in a quart.
President Truman has completed plans to deliver the state of the union address to Congress in person Monday at 1 p m EST if both Houses are organized. The speech will last about 50 minutes before a joint session in the House and be carried by television and radio networks. If the Senate stalls Bilbo seating, the president will speak in person at a later time.
About 600 friends of G Alvin Massenburg of Hampton will attend a Richmond banquet Wednesday night in his honor two days after his expected election as the Virginia House of Delegates Speaker.
R E A A states the New York State Thruway project started last summer and the current estimated total cost exceeds 270 million dollars.
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