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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1947
Page
4
Thousands of parcels addressed to Americans from Greeks arrived at the Port of New York in the last six months. Customs officials say the senders were likely victims who shared what they had with those in need. The mystery prompts questions about food shortages and distribution in Greece and the role of propaganda.
Opinion notes President Truman overcomplicates a simple aim by creating three overlapping committees to assess how much aid the United States can safely provide to Europe. It argues that one panel could handle the task more effectively and questions taxpayer impact.
Current Opinion notes Soviet Russia will join France and Great Britain in a three power Paris conference to discuss European rehabilitation. While Moscow signals cooperation, history shows Soviet delays and obstruction in prior talks, including United Nations meetings, tempering optimism for concrete action.
Lilly the alley cat, kept in a private cage for nine years and fed crabmeat turkey and cream costing five thousand dollars, died of old age in Sacramento. Her owner Miss Annie Hanche died in 1938 leaving the fund. Lilly did not have a funeral as the bank account ran out six months ago. Lilly stayed under Mrs. Gertrude A. Bidwell’s care with hundreds of offers to fund her upkeep.
A meditation on hypocrisy describing the hypocrite as an actor who pretends virtue while deceiving himself. It contrasts inner goodness with outward facades and argues true righteousness begins with a good heart and honest actions.
The article notes Col Alfred Boyd piloting a jet propelled Shooting Star to 623.8 mph as U S speeds rise toward the barrier at the speed of sound. It discusses risks, wall like limits, and missiles and V 2 rockets showing no catastrophe beyond the wall while promising a future of much faster speeds and possible earth girdling records.
The Rev. Joseph Heye is expected to arrive today to assume the position of assistant pastor at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Carl Lewis Campbell, a postal clerk, enlisted in the Naval Reserve. During the war he served as an ordnance man aboard the U S S Enterprise. Thirty eight students and teachers from the New Jersey State Teachers College spent last night at the George Washington hotel on a transcontinental tour. Walter, Henry and Charles Bursey fished for a triple jackpot. Mrs. Paul Mellon donated two to three hundred books to the Victory Book campaign chaired by Mrs. Lewis M. Allen. The Baylass Dept store staff enjoyed a weiner roast at the Front Royal recreation park.
Governor Perry appoints Shirley Carter of Winchester and six others to form a new seven member general state hospital board. The Colonial Beauty Shop at Piccadilly and Market streets announces it has installed air conditioning.
In 1822 a heavy weasel attacked Walter Stine's family at Fort Collier farm. The creature weighed about five pounds before the family dog intervened and killed it. Later, Harrisonburg beat Strasburg to move near the league lead in baseball by overtaking Winchester.
In 1897 a horse pulling a carriage carrying Mr and Mrs Casper Pries ran wild causing the vehicle to overturn but the occupants escaped injury. The B and C freight train that delivers the morning mail has experienced notable irregular service amid complaints from riders and shippers.
Lead improves brilliance and enables a high polish in decorative glass items. The process enhances luster and reflects craftsmanship in ornamental glass articles.
Seven quiz items test grammar history and notable facts. Topics include self confessed murderers EAL Alexander Campbell Melville Truman Yugoslavia and the Society of Friends known as Quakers.
Postmaster Nelson Page announced this morning that the cent rate remains in effect. No change is reported in postal charges or service levels for local customers amid ongoing discussions.
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