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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1948
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Co based in Winchester Virginia publishes daily except Sundays highlighting local news, events, and notices for the community.
The acquittal of James C. Petrillo, head of the American Federation of Musicians, raises difficult issues about curbing union power. He plans to press radio stations to hire more musicians, with a potential clash on contract renewal looming. Courts found he sought honest employment for additional musicians, but no constitutional ruling was made. Congress holds hearings to examine the broader implications for Petrillo and the union world.
Richmond News Leader notes fashion view that modern hairdos must resemble historic styles. The piece suggests a missionary influence and calls for faithful replication of traditional looks in contemporary grooming.
Hollywood and London face a postwar clash over markets taxes and censorship. The British tax on American films and the export split are debated as both sides seek a fairer trade and better films amid economic strain and a shifting global audience.
Philadelphia Inquirer item notes a humorous or wordplay column about women in middle age seeking past fashion or social trends, with witty takes on ties and aging. The piece evokes cultural shifts, gender roles, and fashion nostalgia from a mid century lens.
In Locust Dale Virginia Mr and Mrs J B Goodall were seriously hurt when their car collided head on with a lime truck. The incident highlights road danger in the region and prompted medical attention.
In 1943 a 1500-bed Army General hospital planned near Martinsburg is expected to cost over 4 million dollars. Betty and Roger Edmonds, English war refugees staying with Mayor and Mrs. Anderson, will sail to Winchester next week. A chest clinic at Stephens City has examined 429 people this week.
Ten years ago in 1938 Walker Bond, county orchardist, was elected chairman of the Committee of Farmers. The Westminster Choir will tour and be presented at Handley High School auditorium on February 3. J A Koons, prominent local restaurateur, died at Memorial hospital.
A special grand jury has been called for the Frederick Circuit court to consider illegal manufacturing cases. Lt. Robert Smith of Co. I was injured lifting a car. Justice A. J. Tavenner will decide if fox chasing violates the game code.
Fifty years ago in 1898 Samuel Atwell purchased the Dr J Jacobs coal yard and buildings on N Main Street. George Kremer shows a Parker of about 600 pounds at his home. James Grant endures painful arm injuries after a bicycle fall.
A list of meat prices includes sirloin steak at 69 cents per pound, T bone steak at 89 cents, veal chops at 59 cents, pork chops at 62 cents, and pork roast at 49 cents per pound. The listing reflects a vintage grocery ad format with item names followed by price per pound.
The passage urges courage on precipices and high ledges. It argues travelers fear looking down and claims the remedy is to keep looking up. It compares heights to life’s dizzy circumstances and warns that a single misstep could cause catastrophe.
A reading quiz lists ten questions on literature finance biology and politics. It asks authors of Pilgrims Progress a Can you be a bear or bull with stocks a what the Statue of Liberty holds a true false about puffing adders rib counts a Colorado senator dissenting on defense treaty a Romula Gallegos presidency a union of newspaper guilds and CIO or AFL Liberia capital namesake a car autoclave as a cooker or Klan assembly.
The report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 7 am as None. January rainfall to date 2.01 inches, 1948 year-to-date 2.01, and average annual rainfall over 35 years at 36.20 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1946 include January 2.46, February 1.94, March 2.91, April 3.02, May 3.67, June 3.92, July 3.82, August 3.76, September 2.57, October 2.44, November 2.44, December 2.38 inches. Statistics provided through the courtesy of the theme.
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