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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
2
Mrs. Mary Kelly filed in circuit court for 5000 damages accusing a dentist of pulling a tooth she did not want pulled. She says after discovering a nonacheing tooth was removed the dentist charged seven dollars for the aching tooth and offered five dollars to pull the unwanted molar.
Donivan Wilson Jr. of 518 South Kent Street received treatment from Dr. W. P. McGuire after a firecracker exploded near him. He was standing over a friend when the cracker prematurely ignited, striking his face and breaking his glasses, with a minor lid laceration and a small glass shard removed from the eye. The injuries were not serious.
In Detroit on July 3 Ford Motor Co withdrew its recognition of the Foreman's Assn of America as bargaining agent for about 3,800 striking supervisory employees. Under Taft Hartley the company will not be required to recognize the union after August 22 when the act becomes effective.
The list provides correct responses for a quiz: Leon Henderson. Socialist. Beethoven. Grover Cleveland. "All for one and one for all.". Leonard d Attolico. humorist. 1611. Lockjaw. True.
No earthly laboratory can reproduce the extreme heat found in the sun, exceeding any temperature achievable on earth. This scientific fact underscores the sun’s unparalleled energy output and the limits of terrestrial testing.
House Republican leaders plan to prioritize a bill to let ex servicemen cash their terminal leave pay bonds starting Sept 1. The bill, approved by the armed services committee, would allow bonds totaling about 9 million with a face value of 1.8 million dollars to be cashed or kept at 2 1/2 percent interest.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a Republican backed bill to cut income taxes by four billion dollars annually by a vote of eighteen to six. The action was reported from Washington on July 3.
Witnesses described zero visibility in Shenandoah valley with the mountain ridge hidden by clouds. Investigators noted the pilot was cleared to 2500 feet near Arcola while others observed a large plane flying low, with questions about why it was at 1500 feet miles from Arcola.
The Winchester Izaak Walton League will run a youth fishing pond at Recreation Park on Senseny Road starting Monday evenings and continuing daily through summer with an instructor on site 6 30 to 7 30 p m. A safety warning advises against swimming in the pond. The Rouss Springs pool hours are 10 a m to noon and 1 30 to 5 p m daily. Tennis courts at Rouss Springs are under construction and expected ready by end of next week. All city play areas remain open for organized activities.
A new Dodge sustained about 75 dollars in damage when sideswiped by a tractor trailer at the Lou doun Piccadilly Streets intersection. Eugene Exman of Scarsdale New York owned and operated the car. The tractor trailer belonged to Samuel K Shotgberger of Union Stock Yards Lancaster Pennsylvania and was turning at the intersection.
Lester H. Mitchell of Roanoke was elected commander of the Virginia department Veterans of Foreign Wars at the annual encampment. Other officers named include Leroy S. Bendheim of Alexandria senior vice commander Theodore C. Pilcher of Norfolk junior vice commander W I Woodell of Staunton adjutant quarter master McHenry House of Norfolk judge advocate.
Mrs. Martha E. Truman, 94, President Truman’s mother, has improved to the point she got up today with assistance and walked eight steps to a rocking chair at her Grandview Missouri home. The report notes her condition despite advanced age and frail health.
In loving memory of Charles E Ramey who died July 7 1946 a precious one from us is gone A voice we loved is still a place is vacant in our hearts which never can be filled The family recalls the bitter pain of loss and hope for peace from God the road was rough and life changed since he passed away by his wife and children
An attachment and court order from the Civil and Police Justice Court for Winches Flin Virginia directs a public sale in front of the Frederick County Courthouse on Monday July 7 1947 at noon. A 1940 four door Dodge sedan motor No D 14 117189 is offered for cash.
Knoxvill e Tennessee July 3 Geraldine Massengill 16 was found chained to a bedpost at her home. Police chief Joe Kimsey said she claimed her father chained her to keep her from going out. Father and stepmother William and Mrs Massengill were jailed for questioning. She said she had never seen a motion picture never swam and was rarely allowed out. She said her father whipped her at least weekly with a belt.
Legislation granting 551 million dollars for the State, Commerce and Justice departments and the federal judiciary moves to the White House. The bill covers operating costs and related programs under those agencies.
Hollis C. Tupper, 38, former New England league pitcher, pleaded innocent to charges of murdering his estranged wife Katherine 34 and Helen Kiminski 33 in two slayings 20 minutes apart. He was held without bail for a July 14 hearing.
The nation's railroads asked for a new freight rate rise estimated to yield about 1.09 billion dollars in additional annual revenue.
Rev. A. L. Leply of Cumberland Maryland has accepted a call to lead Nazarene Church at 14 E. Cork St. He has 12 years in the pulpit and previously pastored Nazarene churches in Iron Mountain and Potomac Park Maryland. He will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sundays.
Tourists are expected to peak tonight or noon tomorrow with high road travel all week. New tours from Cincinnati and New York will stop in Winchester, staying at the George Washington and Jack hotels. Many tourist homes report full occupancy for the Fourth, with agencies and hotels turning travelers away. Local offices plan to reopen Saturday after Independence Day observations.
Answer cites Dr. J. H. Lewis in The Biology of the Negro. He concludes poliomyelitis evidence shows racial differences in susceptibility and discusses the topic at length.
A historical newspaper fragment notes racial disparities in mortality, stating that deaths among Negroes are lower than or similar to whites in certain contexts. The text reflects the era’s language and focus on racial health differences.
A fragment notes that disease prevalence relative to the total Negro population is lower than that among whites, signaling a racial disparity in health statistics referenced in the historical report.
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