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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1949

Page

2

Love Making Teacher Quizzed in Court

Marsan a French lecturer on love faced trial in Los Angeles for a lewd show at a bar room with his 24 year old assistant Weir. He defended his lectures as educational and told jurors American men rush lovemaking while praising open discussion of sex.

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Farm Auction Schedule for Virginia Listings

A sequence of upcoming sales in Virginia shows auctions on Jan 22 in West Virginia area for household items and autos, Feb 9 near Stephens City for live stock and implements, Feb 16 near Millwood for machinery and livestock, Feb 23 near Berryville for farm equipment, Feb 24 in Hall for farm machinery and livestock, and Feb 25 near Berryville for livestock, farm machinery and household goods.

Eaton Bunk‘er Hill W. Va L. C. White Stephens City Claude Pos Fon Millwood Charles Edwards Berryville Marvin Chapel

Truman lays out foreign policy aims amid applause

President Truman delivers a 21 minute address outlining his foreign policy plan with aims of peace, plenty and freedom. Dignitaries gather including Supreme Court, Cabinet, Congress members and armed forces chiefs, with diplomats such as Russian Ambassador Alexander Panyushkin in attendance.

Peale the American artist who named sons after painters

Charles Wilson Peale born 1741 died 1827 was an American artist who named his eleven children after famous painters. He is known for portraits of Washington and many notable figures of his era. He painted a full-length self-portrait at age 83.

Charles Wilson Peale Peale Washington

Berlin Berlin Blockade Tensions Escalate in East and West

Communist control in eastern Berlin appoints a rival city parliament with no popular vote. Western powers retaliate by banning Russian controlled newspapers from western mail as propaganda mounts against the Allies. The Berlin blockade dominates headlines with harsh rhetoric from Soviet propaganda outlets.

Berlin Friedrich Ebert Red Army United Nations Europe

VFW Auxiliary Plans Baby Show and Victory Parade

The VFW Auxiliary announces a baby show February 4 at the Armory with four prize categories and registration at J C Penney’s. A February 7 victory pageant at Handley School features Winchester teens, dances, skits, and a queen coronation with a diamond ring prize.

Ladies Auxiliary The Veterans of Foreign Wars Armory Handley School Roy Adams Lena Allen J.C. Penney Winchester Handley Auditorium

Presidential line of succession debate after oath

The article discusses the theoretical sequence between the vice president oath and Mrs. Truman's swearing in. It notes no man is president until the oath is taken, and that Barkley was vice president so far, with the Speaker of the House next in line before Barkley’s oath as president.

Truman News Details Move of Inaugural Attendees

Vice President-elect Barkley and his daughter Mrs Max Truitt arrived a few minutes before Truman, who followed them minutes after. The sequence marked the reception of key figures as the event proceeded.

Barkley Max Truitt Mr. Truman

No clear title in fragment

The text discusses deterred armed attacks on national security, arguing that clear precommitment to overwhelming force could prevent such attacks. It emphasizes the idea that decisive retaliation would deter aggression and reduce the likelihood of an armed strike.

Location of Hiawatha scene among Ojibways at Lake Superior

The scene of Longfellow's Hiawatha is described as among the Ojibways on the southern shore of Lake Superior in the region between a rocks and the Grand.

Longfellow Lake Superior

Fair Deal Program Seen Unprecedented

Washington January 20 1949 President Truman unveils a $42 billion social economic Fair Deal program with tax increases Taft Hartley repeal Wagner Act reforms higher minimum wage and expanded social security civil rights universal military training and various regulatory measures aimed at schools housing and industry reform.

Washington Truman Congress

FBI Finds No Clues In Baker Mystery

FBI laboratory results from Washington found no evidence to prove foul play in Grenville Baker's death near Tallahassee. Sheriff Stoutamire said the case remains uncertain with the jeep crash suspected as accidental. Thelma Griffin, 21, and two friends were at the scene, but the FBI found no gunshot linkage or nitrate traces on their hands.

Tallahassee Fila FBI Washington Grenville Baker Frank Stoutamire Baker Stoutamire William D. Hopkins Thelma Griffin

British Brides Say Americans Remain Wolves

London reports Beverley Nichols says British GI brides are unhappy as American husbands still act like wolves. He notes looser fidelity, warns marrying an American is like marrying a foreigner, with charm fading after crossing the water. One bride calls Salt Lake City, the other finds happiness.

London Beverley Nichols United States Nichols Woman's Own New World Salt Lake City

Chiang's Council Approves Bid for Chinese Peace

The Kuomintang central council approved a cease fire and peace talks while the communists held back. A separate north China peace term was reported but not enacted, with government ministers shifting to Canton as negotiations pause.

Nanking China North China Kuomintang Central Chiang Kai-Shek Shen Chang-Huan Chiang Shen Mao Tze-Tung Peiping Spencer Moosa Associated Press Moosa

Taft Plans Proposals as Amendments in Hearings Fight

Taft says he will offer amendments one by one or the main provisions of Taft Hartley as amendments. He estimates at least two weeks for committee debate and accuses Pepper of blocking hearings on the issue. He argues amendments will allow discussion of the merits. Mr Hoover’s grandchildren: six in total with each son having three children.

Taft Pepper Hoover

Draft May Never Be Used Again as Army Fills Quotas

Secretary Forrestal cited figures showing the armed services met the full quota for the year ending June 30 1950 prompting belief the draft law could expire then. Truman called for 1 616 000 in uniform, with actual strength at 1 621 000 including 5 000 cadets.

Washington Defense Forrestal Truman Congress Forrestal West Point Annapolis Army Navy Air Force

First Lady Mile Hat Design for Mrs Truman Inauguration

Remy created hats for Mrs Truman with Margaret picking a red bow hat after trying about 75. Mrs Truman praised Mile Remy for her decisive taste and invited her to the inaugural events. Mile Remy plans to attend but laments her own hat dilemma and jokes about a beret with a feather.

Mile Remy Mrs. Truman Margaret Mlle. Remy

Truman condemns communism as false philosophy of liberty

President Truman contrasted communism with democracy arguing the communist creed deceives nations and costs liberty and prosperity. He warned actions driven by that philosophy threaten free nations and cast a shadow over world recovery and lasting peace as he spoke on international unity.

Truman

Legion Post Plans Focus on Aid for Veterans and Families

Legion officials pledged to prioritize helping veterans in need even if it means trimming other activities. Louthan said the group would ensure no child of a veteran lacks necessities. Service Officer Kenneth Patton reported 23 contacts since last September, mainly for veterans stranded in the city needing emergency aid. The meeting ended with a moment of silence for Robert Y. Conrad and Charles Hoover, representatives of deceased comrades.

Louthan Kenneth Patton Robert Y. Conrad Charles Hoover

President vows military aid to free nations to shape peace

The president vows to provide military advice and equipment to free nations cooperating for peace. He signals no quick accommodation with the Soviet Union and expects those opposing the United States to abandon delusions and join in a just settlement, though he doubts it now.

Russia Soviet Union West United States

Sceneity 974 Growing Prosperity Declaration

Unclear fragment shows a speaker praising growing prosperity and allies, asserting aid for hungry millions and a call to uphold righteousness.

Answers to Daily Quiz from Page Four

Answers list correct for quiz questions including Lincoln on the cent Jefferson on the nickel F D Roosevelt on the dime and Washington on the quarter Hoover born in Iowa Lincoln height six feet four inches Taft and a south portico balcony for privacy and space during Andrew Jackson's term White House repairs explain Jefferson in power period Roosevelt and Buchanan mentioned.

Lincoln Jefferson F. D. Roosevelt Washington Hoover Iowa William Howard Taft Andrew Jackson White House Thomas Jefferson Theodore Roosevelt James Buchanan

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