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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1947
Page
4
The article notes a postwar surge in small firms after wartime contraction. It cites the National Industrial Conference Board predicting 300000 to 500000 more small businesses than prewar levels, driven by American initiative and postwar market demand, with future growth depending on the economy and fiscal policy.
The article notes a hidden Soviet attempt to gain special privileges in Spitsbergen from Norway during World War II. It argues such moves fit Moscow's Arctic expansion plans and could threaten U S interests, contrasting with U S Iceland base talks and stressing the 1920 agreement requiring consent of signatories for any status change.
An opinion piece describes a grim winter for the Labour government of Great Britain with left wing revolt against Attlee and Bevin. It notes medical professionals refusing cradle to grave health program, coal mines nationalization, low production, and bad equipment. Troops and Army trucks ferried food to London while market workers walked out in sympathy. The piece praises Prime Minister and Food Minister Stachey for responsible action and predicts a possible compromise, warning of lasting political bruises.
The World News condemns Delegate Robert Whitehead of Nelson for proposing a 10 percent state tax on wines and liquors as a funding source for schools and state institutions. It argues the plan forces teachers to support alcohol revenues, contradicts the Alcoholic Beverages Control Board’s purpose, and should be rejected in favor of existing ABC controls.
John L. Lewis is portrayed as treating the United Mine Workers as his property and selling labor on lease terms to mine operators. The piece argues this risks economic stability and a responsible labor leadership, warning against exploiting labor to push wages during prosperity.
Dr Z B Piickinger, honorably discharged from the Navy Medical Department, will resume practice in this city. Elizabeth Clifford Booth of Ashland and Noble C Pierce Jr of Winchester announce their engagement.
Carole Lombard and 21 others die when a transport plane crashes near Las Vegas Nevada. Herbert Larrick is elected president of the Commercial and Savings Bank at a meeting yesterday.
Ten years ago in 1937 Washington, D.C. decks for the second inauguration of President Roosevelt. Virginia and Wardie Boyd Brookie Kern and Agnes Mitchell plan a trip to New York. Howard J. Wisehaupt begins lectures here under The Star sponsorship.
Twenty five years ago report notes Frederick County snow depths reaching 18 inches in most areas. M L Lockhart county road supervisor won an expensive car in a contest sponsored by the Elks Club. Frank H Krebs was re-elected city magistrate at large.
An immense crowd gathered at J. P. Sartelle's Saturday night to sample "Unique" the new drink and enjoy the ice cream soda. A new curbing has been placed in front of the New Union Engine House.
The article explains contact dermatitis arising from various substances and medicines. It notes individual sensitivity, with common triggers including leather, khaki, nylon, nickel, and sulfonamides. Treatment centers on avoiding the allergen and desensitization, sometimes requiring job change.
A behind the scenes coalition of CIO AFL and Lewis group teams up to influence Congress against broad union reform bills. Publicity efforts target lawmakers with warnings against punitive reform while factions discuss GOP split and ongoing pressure for investigations and procedural gains.
Publicans appear earnest and cautious about politics, aiming to listen to lobbies without being influenced, presenting themselves as acting in the public interest and resisting business pressure.
The essay notes Socrates and Simmias discussing life after death and the immortality of the soul, contrasted with Christian revelation. It reflects on ancient belief prefiguring Christian ideas and culminates in the modern Christian view that believers stand in noonday light.
The Navy Department explains submarines are ships since they cannot be hoisted aboard a vessel. Submarines are nicknamed pig boats despite being classed as ships.
A set of general knowledge Q and A prompts covering Pythias, canned foods, WWII bombings, Pacific island territorial issues, Bermuda climate phrasing, gun calibers, grotesque stone spouts, earth crust elements, Nippon meaning, Falstaff's play, bird eye placement, and a line about birds with forward looking eyes.
New York report cites Institute of Life Insurance stating 27 billion dollars in currency circulates outside banks. That sum equates to about 560 dollars per family, a figure four times higher than 1939, with money stored in homes private safes and even sugar bowls.
Senator A Willis Robertson will be principal speaker at the Hampton Roads Maritime Commission annual banquet on February 18 in Norfolk. He will be introduced by Senator Harry Flood Byrd.
Lydia meets Kirby at a Park Avenue hotel for a lunch that stirs memories of Theo Raphael and Kirby’s past, while Kirby reveals her plan to stay, work, and support Alan. Lydia reflects on Chris and war’s toll, and Wade drops in with a playful interruption.
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