An Unsound Tax on Liquor to Fund Teacher Raises
The piece argues against Delegate Robert Whitehead's 10 percent tax on liquors and wines to fund higher teachers salaries. It notes the measure passed in 1940, failed in 1942, and contends liquor profits should not finance education. It urges separating school funding from liquor revenue and emphasizes fairness to teachers and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Whitehead
General Assembly
Blackburn Moore
House of Delegates
ABC
Woolworth Co founder Charles S Woolworth dies in Scranton Pa
Charles S Woolworth aged ninety, partner in the founding of the 5 and 10 cent store chain, died in Scranton. He built the business after his brother Frank died in 1919, leading to a nationwide network of stores, millions in sales, and a low price, high turnover formula.
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Charles 5
Woolworth
Scranton
Frank
New York
Charles S. Woolworth
Charles
Pennsylvania
Maine
F. W. Woolworth Company
United States
Canada
Cuba
Great Britain
Conflicting price signals from government and futures traders
Department of Agriculture economists say food prices stay high in early year while Chicago futures dispatch hints at lower prices. The apparent contradiction stems from different time horizons as government forecasts look months ahead and futures traders focus on near-term movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Chicago
Chicago Futures Outlook Signals Shifting Food Prices
Chicago market traders see delayed delivery quotes for three months to a year ahead. Department experts and brokers concur on price declines for many foods by summer, with some items remaining high or rising briefly before a broad price fall later. Consumers may see stronger dollar value in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cago
Chicago
Snaths and Scythes in a Mechanized Age
The piece contrasts five North American snath makers predicting 120000 snaths in 1947 with old time farming by scythe. It cites Robert Frost and warns against overreliance on machines, praising the tactile grip of the swath and urging readers to wield the snath wisely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Frost
New England
Architects to study hotel fire causes nationwide
The American Institute of Architects will conduct a special study of fires in hotels and public buildings. While hotel fires are relatively few, they often have high loss of life, and the work could lead to improved life protection methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Institute of Architects
Institute
Atlanta
The Extra Bag for a Married Woman
A married woman keeps two or more handbags so that at least one can remain at home with her money when she goes out with her husband.
Winchester Rec Council Plans Five Projects For 1946
Rec Council met Friday night and named committees on five 1946 projects. Chief Robert L. Wright took charge of the Navy Recruiting Office here, succeeding Lloyd Mead who recently was discharged. Sgt F M Punk was promoted to captain and Warren Rudolph to sergeant in the police department.
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Winchester Recreation Council
Robert L. Wright
U.S. Navy
Lloyd Mead
Police Department
F. M. Punk
Warren Rudolph
GM plants near halt as 114000 workers strike
Production slows nationwide with more than 114000 workers striking at General Motors plants. The Viscose Corporation purchases a 200 acre site for a new facility in Front Royal. Marriage announced for Miss Rosemma Grim and Mr Franklin Patton.
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General Motors
Viscose Corporation
Front Royal
Rosemma Grim
Pranklin Patton
Winchester singer earns praise with Chicago Opera Assn
Miss Eleanor Reynolds of Winchester receives high praise for her singing with the Chicago Opera Association. Theatre owners say star salaries force higher admission prices. Virginia House of Delegates votes down a proposed 50 million Toad bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Reynolds
Winchester
Chicago Opera Association
Virginia House of Delegates
Kilgore Says VP Should Be Assistant to President
Senator Kilgore proposes a constitutional amendment to make the vice president an assistant to the President in line with a suggestion attributed to the late President Roosevelt. He notes Roosevelt discussed the idea in 1941 and says such a role could ease the Chief Executive's burden and help ensure a smooth succession in case of illness or death. The measure, Kilgore notes, was sent to the judiciary committee where he serves.
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Washington
Kilgore
D-Wva
Roosevelt
Judiciary Committee
Questions and Answers from the Quiz Section
A compilation of short Q and A items covering topics from U S constitutional dates to plant leaf shapes and Betelgeuse origins. Includes Navy information requests, furniture polish recipe, Patmos exile, and Selective Service rejections with counts and brief facts.
Children’s Animal Picture Book for Young Readers
A compact promotional notice from the Winchester Evening Star Advertising Information Bureau offering a 31 page illustrated book about mammals. It highlights year round animal watching, mentions photographs by the American Museum of Natural History, and asks readers to enclose fifteen cents postpaid to Washington DC.
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The
Winchester Evening Star
American Museum of Natural History
Eye St
Washington
D C
Strength For The Day By Earl L Bougins
Earl L Bougins reflects on Dr C T Wang's vivid claim to be both diplomat and devout Christian. Wang recounts praying with Jesus Christ amid statecraft, urging leaders in China and the U S to follow the raceless leader, God’s ambassador. The piece contrasts past derision of China with present respect for Chinese Christian figures.
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Jesus Christ
China
America
Penicillin spray aids lung infections via ordinary atomizer
Doctors report penicillin delivered as a nasal and inhaled spray reaches the windpipe and bronchi to treat lung infections linked to bronchial asthma and bronchiectasis. In 15 cases using a standard atomizer, swelling eased, secretions thinned, and asthma attacks reduced in frequency, with lower penicillin doses and costs.
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Aaron E. Fishman
Philadelphia
How's Your I Q Quiz Questions Page 2 Answers
A quiz asks seven questions covering terms for a hater of women the UN plan on arms 1947 leap year tag line a "tas ter" Gridiron Club dinner city, geeke lizard sampan enclosure or bird Aida nationality Herschel Copernicus Halley science hemoglobin meaning.
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United Nations Assembly
Gridiron Club
Aida
Herschel
Copernicus
Halley
They Lifted Heads Toward Chris and Lydia at Dinner
In a hotel suite Lydia, Chris, and Kirby discuss Wade Farrell and Andrew as Kirby frets over her own emotions. Chris confides about his wartime limp, while Mr. and Mrs. Harding host Anne and Gina, and the dinner ends with Chris and Lydia exchanging warm looks before a quiet parting.
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Chris
Lydia
Kirby
Alan
Wade Farrell
Andrew
New York
Mr. Harding
Theo
England
Anne
Mrs. Harding
California
Del
Pacific
Gina
Mrs. Stark
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Charlotte Observer
Cincinnati Enquieer
Katherine Dover Glass
South Washington Street
Bill Elliott
Palace Theatre
New Hampshire
Congress
Navy
Clearfield
Utah
Apostle John
Patmos
Aegean Sea
Domitian
Fort Ewe Eee
Washington, D. C
Earl L. Bougins
D. D
Dr. C. T. Wang
Scott
Nada
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Orchi
Britain
Tenn
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Antarctica
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Pitis
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
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Clarke County
Pertussin
Margaret German Nichols
Handley School
Phil Spitalny
Columbia Broadcasting System
Northern Virginia Power Co
Charlottesville
Greyhound Terminal
N. Braddock
Virginia
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