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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1949
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star announces display deadlines and rates for ads and classifieds. It asks subscribers to report delivery delays to maintain a reliable service and lists subscription and weekly single copy pricing.
Nathan tells David Thou are the man in a prophetic rebuke after the king’s wrongdoing. The verse from 2 Samuel 12:7 records the direct divine accusation and David’s ensuing repentance.
The article analyzes President Truman s State of the Union, noting broad generalities and proposed measures. It highlights tax ideas targeting corporations, calls to repeal Taft Hartley, wage and price controls, civil rights pledges, farm price supports, social security expansion, and anti trust enforcement. It stresses the need for cooperation between the President and Congress.
Dr. John R. Hutcheson of Virginia Tech tells Norfolk County farmers to prepare for tougher times and avoid overextending finances. He notes Virginia cash receipts rose 13 percent to 352.823 million from January to October 1948, amid larger crops and higher prices, and urges prudent debt reduction and investment in homes and cultural resources.
A critical look at the song Buttons and Bows from The Paleface notes how its carefree heroine favors high fashion over rugged Western life. The piece cites Bosley Crowther and describes the public reaction while identifying the tune as a marker of shifting gender styles in Hollywood and society.
Melvin C. Keckley arrives from Tokyo for a short visit. The Stephens City Bridge club meets with Miss Nettie Carbaugh. Admiral Halsey predicts a celebration when Japan falls. Japanese defenders of New Britain suffer 600 more dead in jungle fighting. Marion Anderson is re elected Captain of the Friendship Fire Co for the third year. Miss Clara Nanney of Richmond visits Winchester for tuberculosis work and stays at Thornhill.
The article notes T. Russell Cather announces candidacy for reelection as State Senator. It also lists J. S. Goode of Winchester and M. F. Shipe Jr. of Middletown on the fall quarter honor roll of WPL, plus historic items about 1924 events and a countywide cold snap.
Charles Broadway Rouss sends a $1,000 check to the Union Fire Co for a banquet. George H. Kinzel is elected captain at the annual meeting. Robert L. Gray named captain of the Sarah Zane Fire Co. G. P. Roller becomes manager of the Hotel Ev.
A medical note explains that skin inflammation from garments can appear days after wearing and may remain localized or spread if chemicals from fabrics are absorbed. Patch testing helps identify dyes and finishes, and avoiding the offending garment leads to a quick cure. Finishes on fabrics, leather, furs, rubber, and jewelry can cause dermatitis, with wool aggravating irritation. A skin specialist can pinpoint the culprit to prevent further contact.
The Voice of the People calls for repeal of unfair oleomargarine taxes backed by housewives farmers and economy minded statesmen. It argues the 10 cent per pound levy raises costs without benefiting the government and urges readers to contact congressmen. Also answers reader questions on Selective Service pre induction exams noting that 1948 act limits voluntary enlistment after notice.
The oyster feeds itself by drawing in water and filtering microscopic plants and animals.
Crossword clues query with multiple numbered hints across and down including geography language and objects. Answers include countries trees birds and common words arranged as a typical themed puzzle.
In Urawa track near Tokyo three Japanese jockeys were suspended after a supposedly fixed race. Spectators attacked the judges with stones causing damage. bets were refunded as the six-horse field showed abnormal form.
A reader recounts gratitude for a breakthrough drug that cured illness and notes the mystery of how cures occur. The letter praises science while pondering life’s wonders from perception to emotion and the from a power beyond human reach.
A reader quiz lists ten questions covering a cabinet, Pearl Harbor day, Shmoos in a comic strip, Notre Dame vs Southern California in 1948, Oslo capital, hotel meal plans, a silver service gift to a battleship, Alvin Dark and the Red Sox or Braves, Native American housing, and dog breeds.
Master Lynwood DeHaven is ill with measles in Siler Virginia. Neighbors and families including the Lamps and Whitacres visited, callers noted at DeHaven and Luttrell homes. Sunday school at Howards chapel closed for the season amid heavy rain. the text also recalls ancient Roman oyster culture around 100 B C.
Donna confronts her mother about a past affair and its impact on marriage. revelations unfold of parental infidelity, the idea of home as sacred, and Donna’s resolve about love, marriage, and loyalty amid scandal.
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