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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1948
Page
4
James Reston reports that U S intervention in Greece is seen as insufficient yet risky, undermining confidence in Washington. The piece notes criticism from officials and observers on the Truman Doctrine’s impact on Greece and Turkey and argues against unilateral action.
The piece argues against focusing on pessimism and bad trends. It cites large numbers of positive outcomes such as divorces avoided, miles driven safely, trains ridden without serious accidents, and veterans and workers continuing on. It urges directing attention to virtue and constructive action.
A typhoon hits the Philippine Islands reminding readers how quickly memories fade. Names like Tacloban Leyte and Samar reappear, recalling U S troops and MacArthur's return, and the souring of distant battles to common recollections. The article laments fading names and the passage of time.
The account recalls Japanese fleets approaching Leyte while Admiral Halsey faced criticism for his movements toward northern Luzon. Air crews claim they defeated the Japanese, and the Leyte action dominates memory as other theaters fade.
Stanislaw Mikolajczyk, Polish leader who fled communism, praises US broadcasts and urges Congress to expand the Voice of America and US Information Service. He warns that withholding these programs harms democratic morale behind the Iron Curtain and calls for continued global info efforts.
Three Capone era gangsters were paroled long before their sentences ended and drew public scrutiny. Officials face questions over irregular income tax returns and a mysterious funds deposit claimed by a government official. Observers call for a full inquiry into the parole decisions and potential special treatment.
An elderly man at a New England resort recalls a hotel clerk mistake about a past president. The anecdote highlights how memory fades with age and the lasting value of having done one’s best, even if no one remembers.
Washington January 7. The AFL postponed selecting a political education director as candidates were scarce. The post pays $10,000, but the 30 member administrative committee could not place a candidate yet. A committee meeting resumes February 4.
Questions ask for first circumnavigator of the earth the president who spoke a public trust line dates on veterans proof of service end War of 1812 treaty Home Sweet Home author number of knockdowns in a boxing title bout false about male reindeer antlers and first signature on the Declaration of Independence plus an incomplete reference to Miss Hush
NBC listeners were asked to identify a person from 1947 on the Truth or Consequences program. A Bavarian government move reportedly recognized Adolf Hitler's last will and testament, with color researchers noting yellow as the most visible hue.
An estimated $10,000 fire destroyed a ten room house on Apple Pie Ridge before county fire crews arrived. Norman S. Hampton, auditor for National Fruit Co., died suddenly at his Valley Pike home. Winchester council reports a January general fund balance of $140,639.99.
In 1898 the Union Steam Co. chose George M. Kinzel as president. John J. Williams hosted the Whist club at his W Water Street home. William Dearmont, while riding to the Blue Ridge hounds, was thrown from his mount into a fence on the Bevin place Haselwond.
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