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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1947
Page
4
Notable figure praised for lasting literary influence
The text highlights a prominent author whose writings demonstrate a high literary stature and whose contribution to spreading learning ensured a lasting place in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Who Stands For Whom in Streetcar Seats Debate
The piece discusses chivalry’s feel of decline amid seat sharing on streetcars. It cites Emily Post as saying equality means first come, first served for seats, with the strong to yield to the infirm and women with children, and men and women must adapt to new norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Emily Post
Elegantiarum
Mrs. Post
Winchester
E. R. Crampton
Newberry Building
N. Loudoun St
AAF Year In Review Highlights Postwar Aviation Advances
The Army Air Forces sum up 1946 as a year of retrenchment yet notable aviation progress. New aircraft and technologies emerged including rocket powered planes and jet era breakthroughs, with XB 35 and XP 81 among notable models, while defense funding and readiness remain priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Air Forces
AAF
America
RAF
Cra
United States
Tribute to Benjamin Franklin Marks 157th Death Anniversary
The nation honors Benjamin Franklin 157 years after his death, noting his January 17 1706 birth and his roles as a printer and patriot. His early friction with authority, including his brother James’s imprisonment, shaped his lifelong crusade for liberty and inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Frankin
James
the New England
Massachusetts Assembly
Benjamin
Out of Circulation for a While
Convicted of attempting to fix a professional football championship by bribing New York players to throw the Bears Giants game, Alvin J Paris faces up to 10 years in prison and a $20 000 fine. Prosecutor condemns gambling elements seeking to corrupt athletes and fix outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Bears
New York Giants
New York
Alvin J. Paris
Broadway
Ming
Paris
Winchester council weighs $650,000 water sewer bond
The Winchester Common Council advanced steps to ask citizens to approve a $650 000 bond issue for the water and sewer system. William M. Tuck of South Boston was sworn in as Virginia's sixty first governor today. Richard Griffith named executive director of the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Incorporated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Common Council
William M. Tuck
South Boston
Virginia
Richard Griffith
National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, Incorporated
Naval victory reported as Asiatic fleet sinks transports
A 1942 report states the U S Asiatic fleet sank three enemy transports and two cargo ships in Western Pacific waters. Also noted is the Winchester Frederick Co Red Cross chapter under C E Harbaugh to establish eight highway first aid stations in Frederick county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
C. E. Harbaugh
Winchester-Frederick Co. Red Cross Chapter
Frederick County
Strength For The Day On Education And Schools
Beri L. Douglas argues that national strength hinges on quality schooling. He cites Britain’s public schools and universities shaping leaders and warns the US undervalues education by placing it after factories and farms. He notes teachers are underpaid and many switch careers, urging greater investment in youth education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selars Demestoes Capensis
Council of Nations
Britain
Rugby
Oxford
Cambridge
How's Your I Q Quiz Questions On Page 2 Answers
Seven questions test general knowledge from literature government time zones territories birds and history. Topics include Westward Ho author Kar Ren ner Edward Martin Alaska representation king of birds US Employment Service state control Nevada capital corral Emilio Aguinaldo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Renner
Edward Martin
Pennsylvania
U. S
Continental
Territory of
Alaska
House of Representatives
United States Employment Service
Reno
Las Vegas
Carson City
Nevada
Emilio Aguinaldo
1902 Squirrel Shooting and Local Election Update
Ludden Bowers of Clearbrook used a London Twist Model gun to shoot ten squirrels with four shots. The Reuss Hook and Ladder company re elected Henry Schneider as captain. Robert Doran won a $100 horse for $1.73 in a raffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludden Bowers
Clearbrook
London
Reuss Hook and Ladder Company
Henry Schneider
Robert Doran
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues
A compact crossword list with Across and Down clues. The grid includes numerals and missing letters for items such as Devoured wager social group god of war firm towing rep plant legislative body sun god help mongrel dog additional ones rub off often poet light bedstead young horse author of Pilgrim's Progress broad sash kimono insect Greek letter treadles hold firmly auction body of water organs of sight poker stake place sheltered side and several down clues including like a wing mountain pool gained hint mass yarn god of situated finish made into a bale Ireland cohesion defraud make up hyphen back little girl before skill vacations newt departed method of learning chum
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Ireland
Communists in Poland Plan Elections Despite Western Protests
Warsaw notes that the Communist backed provisional government will hold Sunday's parliamentary elections in its own way, rejecting Western claims of coercion and repression. The Foreign Ministry handed the note to U.S. envoy Arthur Bliss Lane, defending the electoral process against Potsdam and Yalta guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Poland
United States
Britain
America
U. S
Arthur Bliss Lane
Foreign Ministry
Vice Premieree Mikolajczyk
Potsdam
Yalta Guaranian
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Harry Steele
Grace Lutheran Church
Beri L. Douglas
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Fredericksburg
Trailways
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Greyhound Terminal
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Rhone
APT TE
Daily Crossword
Mountain
Chum
U.S
Boyd Drug Store
Ivory
Motorola
Philco Auto Radios
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Rayon
Coats
Lace
Men ’S Navy
Melton
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