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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1947
Page
4
A 1940s Winchester school report by Superintendent Garland Quarles analyzes enrollment 2207 with 214 Negro students and 83 teachers 78 percent hold degrees. It compares salaries and state funding, contrasts Handley Fund use with tax support, and questions local financial commitment versus statewide standards.
The piece argues for robust local funding to raise Winchester’s per pupil spending toward a state average, stressing local control and the need to balance tax rates with essential government functions. It warns that weakening education endangers democracy and personal liberties.
In Lynchburg Opinion, Delegate E Blackburn Moore proposes a permanent pay increase for teachers funded by a half percent income tax rise set to address a current emergency. He argues pay as you go and safeguards against deficits, while Governor Tuck favors surpluses and temporary measures. The plan failed for lack of unanimous consent. a path via amendment on the appropriation bill is suggested.
The Mayo Clinic reports that calm hospital surroundings aid anxious asthma patients, with oxygen or oxygen helium mixes, epinephrine injections, and aminophylline guiding relief during attacks. If home care is needed, mimic hospital conditions with dust proofing and quiet spaces.
Esii L. Douglas argues against the dream of effortless abundance drawing on Hansel and Gretel and Carlyle to stress life’s hardship. The cross as central to Christian teaching is presented as the antidote to Lubberland fantasies.
The 45 minute year end broadcast closes the March of Dimes campaign on January 30. President Truman will deliver the message with Margaret O'Brien among Hollywood and radio talent. The program begins at 11 15 p m on networks.
A Q and A column answers questions on taxation for armed forces, birds in Canada, Gutenberg Bible ownership, first formal baseball game date, Tom Thumb’s church wedding, Wordsworth descendants, active volcanoes, and a note on English landscape painters.
Virginia governor Big Bill Tuck, nicknamed Dick-in-a-Minute, is described as jovial yet aggressive. He acts quickly, sticks to his line, and accepts outcomes as they come, leaving little time for delays.
William H. Lawrence Jr announced the formation of the Clearbrook Volunteer Fire Company Inc. Winchester police chief C W Hollis is profiled in Time magazine for his recent statement to officers to shoot on sight. The nation's long distance telephone service is tied up.
Crossword clues list several across and down entries with definitions and letter counts, including animals, objects, measurements, and titles, forming a dense word puzzle grid with mixed difficulty and potential theme references. Answers intersect to reveal a completed grid.
In 1942 E Blackburn Moore is set to succeed Maitland Bustard of Danville as chairman of the House Democratic Caucus. Japanese advances near Singapore prompt a preparatory artillery battle along the Philippine front.
The notice records congratulations to Mr and Mrs Augusta Haines on the birth of their daughter in 1937. It reflects a local society update with family news and civic context from the era.
A quiz excerpt covers facts on petroleum imports to the United States from Venezuela via Curacao and Aruba, the 1924 composition of Rhapsody in Blue for Paul Whiteman, Scott's Old Mortality line, and etiquette on signatures in letters.
Questions cover Forrestal's cabinet post, peace treaty dates, Max Gardner first name, Redskins Giants division result, Mohicans author, coal strike length, hurdy gurdy use, numeric cipher to quintillion, salt water freezing, and tripe source. Answers appear on Page 2.
Kirby opens up about life after Alan and her fear of being alone. Lydia counsels living in the present while Kirby recounts Andrew’s perfection and her longing for shared happiness, recalling small towns, memories, and plans dashed by war.
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