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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1948
Page
10
In 1639 shipbuilding stood as a central occupation in the colonies, so crucial that ships were exempt from military service and other public duties, reflecting the industry’s prominence in early American life.
The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce will form a state wide committee on fire prevention to raise public awareness, enlist citizen aid, and support public officials in promoting fire safety. W A Roper of Richmond announced the effort, approved by chamber directors after talks with Gov. Tuck. The plan calls for fire prevention education, rural and urban protection, training, and disaster relief planning.
Gouverneur Morris delivered the funeral oration for Alexander Hamilton under the portico of Trinity Church in New York City. Hamilton died from wounds suffered in his 1804 duel with Aaron Burr.
Inspector McKee questions Angela Wardwell and relatives about bearer bonds and the Nye case. Catherine Lister points to a mysterious watcher as possible link, while Darrell and Bray show caution and tension as the inquiry continues. Anxieties mount as the bonds’ trail tests alibis and suspects.
A doubleheader at the Winchester armory tonight features Boyce High School. The first game is slated to begin at 7 o clock with the second following.
Virginia Techs Gobblers prepare to host George Washington University Colonials in Richmond as GW leads the Southern Conference with eight wins and two losses, ranked among the top three teams.
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Montgomery Alabama January 28 1960 Gov. James E Folsom announced his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination outlining his background and interest in national leadership within Alabama said to be a strong contender for the party election season.
In EMD Oklahoma January 28 a Freedom Train visit drew 6130 spectators who braved snow and an eight degree wind to view documents inside the train. The article notes the Navy Antarctic Expedition mapping coastlines and high Byrd achievements in 1946 47 across over 5400 miles.
In Pittsburgh on January 28 U S Steels Robena and Palmer Ronco coal mines are closed. Coal is transported by barge. Allegheny Ludlum Steel laid off workers at Leechburg and Brackenridge plants. About 7 other area plants idle due to a sharp drop in industrial gas supplies.
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