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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1947
Page
4
The Star asks subscribers to aid the paper in fixing irregularities in delivery and urging prompt action. The appeal emphasizes aiding the office of Pavan to maintain a reliable delivery system.
The New York Herald Tribune cites Copenhagen talks on selling Greenland to the United States for about 1 billion dollars. The State Department response is guarded and the report remains unconfirmed. The piece argues Greenland's strategic value justifies considering a purchase as defense insurance until lasting peace is achieved.
Former Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson argues in Harper’s Magazine that the United States was justified in using the two atomic bombs in 1945 to end World War II with far fewer American casualties. He says invasion would have prolonged the war beyond 1946 and caused massive losses on both sides.
Real estate observers foresee a buyer dominated market in 1947 as peak prices and shortages ease. Labor and material costs remain high, risking new homes being priced out of reach for most buyers and threatening a lull in housing supply unless affordable construction methods and materials are found.
The article argues that producing an attractive low cost home at scale offers a solution to housing shortages and ensures ongoing prosperity for the construction industry and employment for millions of workers. It emphasizes leadership in scalable housing as both social and economic imperative.
An 1945 City Health Department analysis notes a shift in age structure from 1898 to 1945. Fewer under fifteens and more adults forty five and older now stroll city streets. Infant death rate falls, birth rate drops, and overall aging risk looms if trends continue.
The Washington Star notes Secretary Snyder may settle a public issue by ruling on Morgenthau diaries. It questions whether the 900 volume, 60 million word diary is personal or official and who funded binding and storage.
One year ago 1946 Miss Olivia S Dellinger and Mr John A Leatherman married at Braddock Street Methodist church with Rev T J Hawkins presiding. The notice lists prior anniversaries and notable events dating back to 1902 with brief summaries of past marriages birthdays and local incidents.
Lydia confronts Theo and Raphael amid an impending departure. Theo admits fear and regret about her life with Andrew Cordray and how Kirby's simple honesty contrasts with Theo’s dramatic past. Kirby's steadiness and Theo's desire for renewal surface as final choices loom.
A university talk contrasted the appeal of foreign missionary life with its hardships. The speaker described danger and hardship, then cited the satisfaction of service, noting more enrollments after illustrating risks. It ends with a reflection on Jesus not promising ease.
A speaker recalls that living as a Christian is easy in spirit but difficult in practice, emphasizing the reward that follows perseverance and faith. The fragment hints at a sermon or teaching urging commitment and moral courage.
A reader quiz lists ten questions on history geography aviation and science. It asks about ancient leaders Gripsholm WW II role French leader not seeking presidency a woodchuck diet Johnson middle name Saar Basin occupation and Guido’s scale among others. It also notes US corn acreage and yield figures for 1866 and 1946.
The Winchester Ministerial Association holds its regular monthly meeting Monday at 10 30 in Handley Library. Reports from the inter church committee and secretary treasurer will be given before a preview of a March of Times reel about alcohol effects at the Palace Theater.
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