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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1949
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription pricing for The Star by mail or motor route. Rates are given for one year, six months, three months, and one month in advance with separate carrier options. It urges readers to report delivery delays to maintain a perfect delivery system.
A religious quotation from Psalm 84 10 cited January 22 1949. The fragment notes scripture value and sanctity of worship above wealth or many possessions.
The Associated Press reports Congress drafts a labor bill to remove restrictions on political advertising by unions and to drop the non Communist oath for union officials. Critics fear policy shifts may broaden political spending by unions while opponents urge expanding oaths to company leaders too.
Article argues Americans would reject socialism in a ballot, yet socialism grows through division and leftist tactics. It warns all groups to unite to swat socialist influence and to suppress propaganda for a socialized state in the interest of national safety.
A Hoover Commission task force proposes a reorganization of the State Department with two deputy undersecretaries and eight assistant secretaries. Deputies would focus on policy and administration while assistants oversee eight areas including Congress, public affairs, inter-departmental coordination, and regions such as Europe, Near East, Far East, and Latin America. The plan aims to reduce confusion, clarify lines of authority, and make the State Department more policy driven rather than an operating agency.
Current Opinion argues women are not frail but stronger, with men aging faster and facing more disease. It cites economic clout with women owning homes and wealth, and urges women to yield seats to men, joking about tipping hats and offering a lap seat.
West Point has produced many authors focused on non literary pursuits, notably during and after World War II. The latest Army historian General Eisenhower wrote a top level account of the war effort and used capital gains tax rules favorably on book royalties. Wars have long inspired books detailing strategy and personal wartime experiences, varying in informativeness and profitability.
In 1948 Berryville PTA serves 600 turkey dinners led by Mrs. Albert Long to raise funds for school projects. The report notes the event amid a year of community achievements and local honors.
Handley teacher E. P. Browning has a poem in the national anthology Eros. Capitol Theatre manager Tom Baldridge is named outstanding young man for 1938 by the JET. Thieves try to siphon gas from a car in front of John Glover’s home, leaving hose and bucket as they flee.
The Winchester and Frederick County Anti Saloon League is well represented at a Lynchburg meeting. John Thwaite and Fred Hiett are appointed to key Virginia Horticultural Society committees in Richmond. Frank Shutts falls from a tree near his home in Ridgeway and breaks his arm.
James Robinson editor condemns lack of facilities at Gainesboro schools. He cites shortages of teachers, space, and equipment, noting limited subjects and social activities. The piece calls for a countywide consolidation plan and taxpayer education to secure a proper, wider education for all students.
A gospel-oriented piece arguing preachers err when aligning with scientists or psychiatrists. It urges clergy to focus on revealed scripture rather than science, warns against labeling sin as inner suppression, and declares the gospel brings liberty to believers.
The nickname Buffalo Bill is said to have first been applied by Ned Buntline, the dime novel writer, in a serial about Cody titled Buffalo Bill the King of the Border Men. Cody and Buntline met in 1869 at Fort McPherson Nebraska.
A crossword puzzle listing across and down clues covering diverse topics from biology to geography to language. Includes many numbered entries such as twin crystal and missile weapon with numerous cross references and themed terms.
A reader quiz outlines daily scoring for an EQ test with 10 questions. It lists answer keys and prompts corrected sentences and general knowledge queries about history sports and notable figures. It mentions memory level results and directs to Page 2 for correct answers.
Donna and Mark weigh a tense plan as a hidden family scandal surfaces. Donna confronts fear over her father’s past infidelity and its impact on trust, marriage, and the fragile balance of the Collwell clan.
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