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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1949
Page
4
The Star asks subscribers to report any delays or irregularities in paper delivery from DeLisser Inc. at 11 E. 44th St New York. Prompt reader action helps maintain a perfect delivery system and timely service.
The article outlines a large public health issue with dental decay affecting a wide share of the population. It discusses sodium fluoride as a key preventative tool, including school based demonstrations led by dental staff and funded by federal and state health authorities. It notes roving fluoride teams and potential fluoride addition to Winchester's water supply as a pioneering local step.
Current Opinion column accuses Roosevelt era State Department of communist infiltration and chastises Truman for dismissing the issue as a red herring while urging full disclosure of damaging facts and House committee findings.
A domestic moment unfolds as Mrs Green asks about a female sheep and Mr Green answers ewe, escalating into tossed book in a tense exchange just before the battle.
In a Highland Churchman note titled Annual Blast the Episcopal Bishop of Western North Carolina condemns using Reverend as a title. He argues it is an adjective, not a title, and urges using The Brother form as a respectful option.
A Louisville Courier Journal piece notes the English Monitor centenary of railway book stalls born from dislike of talking to strangers. It traces stalls from 19th century frock coats to modern anonymous sellers and questions if travel time should be used for reflection rather than distraction.
A 10 day IQ style test with daily scoring tiers Memory Genius for 9–10 correct Very Superior for 7–8 Excellent for 5–6 Good for 4 Includes 10 sample questions about bananas radio speed Pope quote Alexander Pope Crusade to Europe and religious denominations of President Truman
The record lists 24 hour precipitation ending 7 a.m. and year to date rainfall for June 1949. It also provides the 36 year average annual rainfall of 36.42 inches and monthly averages from 1913 to 1948, with January through December figures. Courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
The Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station and the Federal Department of Agriculture will open the nation’s largest experimental beef breeding station this year at Front Royal. The remount station buildings become facilities for raising Hereford Short Horn Aberdeen Angus cattle to test which breeds best fit the Shenandoah Valley climate and pasturage. If successful, this may turn beef breeding from a hobby of gentlemen farmers into a practical industry.
The article reviews sources of bad breath from dental infections to trench mouth and throat issues, listing causes such as stomach problems and poor nutrition. It notes mouth care, penicillin for trench mouth, antiseptics for ulcers, and vitamin C intake, with morning odor common in stomach related cases. It also mentions one breast size difference as unrelated.
Landon B. Whitacre was chosen as chairman of the county co board of supervisors. Loryn Cig was re elected captain of the Sarah Zane Fire. Wendell Barney, War Finance committee chair, announced that Winchester and Frederick county surpassed their December war bond quota by about 18500 dollars. Soviet forces under Gen. Ni golai Vatutin advanced toward Kiev after capturing Olevsk and pushing across the pre war Russian Polish border.
A dense list of crossword clues covering across and down entries with varied word lengths. Includes items like Crystal-lik mineral s and Ostrich-lik bird, plus down clues such as Malt beverage and Wine receptacle. Some entries appear incomplete or garbled.
Twenty five years ago in 1923 Captain Fred W. Forney was reelected head of Friendship fire company. Frederick County court heard violations of prohibition with Judge Whiting presiding. Thomas J Hatcher and Naomi Pierce were first to apply for marriage licenses. Scaramouche played at the Empire theatre.
In 1898 the city council postpones decisions on the Main Street sewer project until the spring as residents Fred Gratchen and his sister Carrie plan their return from Boston.
Fifteen Japanese including the wartime military police chief and former generals received heavy prison terms in Tokyo for the killing of 45 captured airmen. The five month trial concluded with 53 American deaths: 37 shot, six poisoned, two beheaded. Eight died in prison.
The piece argues the term to sin means missing the mark in scripture. It defines sinners as missing the mark while highlighting God’s love and the need for repentance. It portrays the sinner as foolish and wasting life while seeking eternal life through growth of the soul.
A Foreign Office spokesman warned the British government is steering its sulky boycott of Israel toward actual war. He said Britain now acts as an ally of Arab states and criticized Britain for pressuring the United States to aid Egypt.
In a postwar chat, Red explains Sammy's harmony of body, soul and spirit and Mark muses on her potential to influence major institutions. He admits his own longing and accepts that friendship, not power, may save their shared path as he plans to visit Mrs. Collwell and prepares to reach Donna in New Jersey.
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