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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1947

Page

4

Psalm Verse Quote About Clean Hands Reworded

A religious citation echoes Psalm 18 20 noting reward for clean hands and righteous conduct. The line highlights moral accountability and divine recompense in a biblical context.

Russians Allow Uncensored Dispatches At Moscow Talks

The Soviet government informed the United States that foreign correspondents will file uncensored dispatches from the Big Four foreign ministers meeting in Moscow. Transmission facilities will be set up in the hotel to allow direct filing, aligning with Molo­tov’s pledge of Paris and New York style press freedom. This could ease tensions if reporting harms Soviet interests.

Molotov Moscow Paris New York

Period of Correction In Economic Outlook

Economists grapple with the coming months as a mild downturn is considered likely. Some foresee a 15 to 20 percent drop at most, lasting months to a year, followed by a recovery. Backlogs in demand for homes autos machinery and wartime savings plus strong exports and credit ease support a soft correction rather than a major collapse.

McGraw-Hill America

Long Unbuilt Sewer Haunts Harrison Forty Years Later

A 34 year old bond funded sewer project in Harrison New York yielded manhole lids with no actual sewer. War veteran buyers discovered no pipeline after workers dug. City map plans showed detailed sewer routes but no feet of pipe existed. Abutting owners paid maintenance charges for decades without a sewer.

Harrison N. Y

Labor leaders warn on state socialism and wage policy

William Green of the AFL and Charles F. Wilson of General Motors spoke at a Washington gathering on the labor movement’s risks. They warned restrictive laws could push workers toward communism or state socialism, urging continued wage demands despite rising costs and urging vigilance against monopoly to avoid cartelization and potential totalitarian outcomes.

William Green American Federation of Labor Charles F. Wilson General Motors Corporation Washington United States London Conference of Mayors AFL Mr. Green Mr. Wilson

Thin partitions and grace guard against ruin says AA speaker

A speaker from Alcoholics Anonymous warned that for the alcoholic who has conquered his appetite the drink is a barrier to ruin. He stressed daily reliance on God's grace as the sole protection against temptations and despair.

Alcoholics Anonymous Egypt God

Railroad Plans Major Job Cuts Imply An Economic Shift

The New York Central signals a sharp cut of 7000 jobs, suggesting the era of plentiful high paying work may not continue. Officials say 1946 saw record peacetime business but the road lost money last year even with higher freight rates and more passenger travel. A spokesman notes expense reductions are needed to balance the books.

New York Central the Central Associated Press New York England Churchill Moscow Wilson France Green

Seven quiz questions from a wide page teaser

A reader is invited to turn to page 2 for answers to seven questions. Topics include a senator’s investigations with war contractors, McKinley’s state, unions pursuing portal to portal pay suits, Civil War sympathizers, fungus watering needs, Alma Mater meaning, and the next census year.

Ferguson McKinley California Oregon Alaska U. S. Senate

How to Treat Ice Cream Stains on Napkins

The first step is sponging with cool water. Then apply gentle thorough blotting to lift the stain. Avoid hot water which sets dairy stains and rubs will spread the spill. Repeat as needed and air dry.

Central fire alarm system eyed for earlier rollout

On good authority it is understood today that a centrally controlled fire alarm system will be in operation much sooner than expected. Mr and Mrs Carroll Hummer of South Loudoun street are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son this morning in the Winchester Memorial Hospital.

Carroll Hummer South Loudoun Street Winchester Memorial Hospital

Mass Evacuations Expected as Mississippi Ohio Floods Rise

Ten years ago in 1937 reports predicted the largest flood evacuation in history as rivers in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys rose. At the University of Virginia Fred Fries and George Resseg were elected to the Jefferson Club.

Mississippi Ohio Fred Fries George Resseg Jefferson Club University of Virginia

Resignation of Local School Board Member Prepares Union Revival

The Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy resigns from the School Board as he leaves the city. Prof. William McIlhwee, a noted musician from Keyser West Virginia, is engaged to lead singing and music at the forthcoming union revival services.

J. H. Lacy William MclIlwee Keyser W. Va

Visits to Baltimore and New York, 1897

Fifty years ago Nannie Chapline left for a visit to Baltimore and New York this morning. The fountain at the S. W. Academy is a pretty sight as it flows forth and freezes into unique shapes. Messrs. Hillyard and Shryock have a crew cutting ice from their dams south of the city.

Ywliss Nannie Chapline Baltimore New York S. W. Academy Messrs. Hillyard and Shryock

Unions and Management Clash Over Socialism Influence

The article notes AFL's Bill Green and General Motors President Wilson arguing unions push toward socialism and state control. It contrasts Britain’s union socialist trend with American capitalism, urging profits, production, tax cuts, and higher wages to counter socialism and improve the economy.

Washington AFL Bill Green England Green

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