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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1947

Page

4

Quote on honesty and hypocrisy from a religious view

A moral exhortation condemns cant and hypocrisy as abhorrent to God and men. It urges focus on being right rather than seeming right and warns against Pharisaic pride referencing Matthew 16 11.

President's Air Safety Board Proposes Quick Takeoff Reform

The Presidents Special Board of Inquiry on Air Safety recommends changes to takeoff rules. The Civil Aeronautics Board accepts the interim measures and will implement them once revised calculating tables are ready. The board acted swiftly, citing partial accident material to justify prompt recommendations.

Special Board of Inquiry On Air Safety Civil Aeronautics Board

Travel and Parks Highlight America's World Scenic Supremacy

A travel overview extols U S scenery with western mountains national parks like Grand Canyon Yellowstone and Yosemite as global rivals. It praises glacial formations forests lakes and canyons while noting wildlife preserves open to the public and America’s dominance in world scenery.

Alps Caucasus Himalays Andes United States Grand Canyon Yellowstone Yosemite Valley America Glacier National Park Crater Lake Mount Rainier Sequoia National Park Mount McKinley Canadian Rockies Europe Asia Nature

Lords Nervous as Labor Government Faces Revolution Shadow

The New York Times notes that London observers see the British Revolution’s shadow entering the House of Lords. Since Labor rose to power, the noble Lords have grown uneasy, signaling a shift in political dynamics.

The New York Times London House of Lords Labor Party

Debate and Diminishing Power in the British Lords

The piece notes the Lords retain tradition despite Labour peers entering its ranks. It cites 740 members, historic privilege, and recent votes 59-22 and 52-25. It argues Labour aims to curb peer power but will spare monarchy and peerage, ensuring the Lords remain a check amid change.

Commons Trade Unions Fabian Society Law House of Commons Lords Labor Party House of Lords

Brandeis College Seeks Provost With Humor

Trustees advocate hiring a provost who combines originality and strong administration with a sense of humor. They argue educators should entertain as they instruct and urge all college officials to adopt this standard.

Brandeis College

Seek Divine Help Urges Support For Churches

A call to every citizen to join in attending the church of their choice and praying for divine aid to address global and domestic problems. The message emphasizes peace, faith in fellowmen, and supporting institutions practicing true Christianity.

Accident on Apple Pie Ridge Road Injures Driver

Wilson McDaniel driving a truck on Apple Pie Ridge road collided with a horse. Both the vehicle and McDaniel sustained damage. Kinney Store manager Neiles notes first postwar silk hosiery shipment arrived. Leatherneck magazine’s July issue features Apple Blossom festival.

Wilson McDaniel Apple Pie Ridge McDaniel Neiles Kinney Marine Magazine Leatherneck

Clarke County aids Children's Home Society drive

Miss Agnes R Page reports three Clarke County children are now in the care of the Children's Home Society of Virginia. Mrs Edward Capper leads a newly organized Red Cross Standard First Aid course.

Agnes R. Page Clarke County Children’s Home Society of Virginia Clarke Edward Capper

County school band planned by Middletown leader

Pred Larrick told the County School Board a county wide school band will be organized. Police Chief C W Hollis opens a new office on the ground floor southwest corner of City Hall. A portrait of Charles Broadway Rouss fell from the wall in the Council Chamber causing a crash.

Pred Larrick Middletown C. W. Hollis Charles Broadway Rouss Winchester

Breeding Farm Founder and Winchester Trap Team Finish Notch Wins

In 1900s style notes B B Jones of Audley Berryville started a top horse breeding farm. At the Virginia State Trapshooters Assn annual tournament the Winchester Gun Club members performed well with Winchester finishing second in the State team contest behind Richmond.

B. B. Jones Audley Berryville Winchester Gun Club Virginia State Trapshooters Assn Winchester Richmond

Old Dominion's 11th annual Pire men’s Convention

The Old Dominion hosts its 11th annual Pire men's Convention as Winchester nine nears league pennant with 5 2 record while Edins burgh trails at 3 won 3 lost in the final stretch.

Old Dominion Winchester Nine Edinsburgh

Backache Often Signals Abdominal Disorders As Cause

Medical experts note back pain can stem from abdominal illnesses such as gallstones ulcers pancreatitis colitis or gas in the digestive tract. They stress locating the pain source through history physical exam and spine X rays to guide effective treatment.

Henry J. Tumen Joseph C. Yaskin Philadelphia Features Syndicate, Inc

Dodgers Regain Lead in National League Race

Dodgers top Braves 4-0 at Ebbets Field as Ralph Branca throws a three hit shutout with six strikeouts in his 12th win. Giants beat Phillies 4-3. Detroit Tigers sweep doubleheader versus St. Louis with Roy Cullenbine and Pat Mullin delivering multi hit performances including homers.

Dodgers Yanks Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Braves New York Giants Braves Ralph Branca Ebbets Field Branca Red Barrett Giants Phils Associated Press Roy Cullenbinn Pat Mullin Tigers Cullenbine Mullin Detroit St. Louis Jim Hearn Cardinals Boston

Cardinals sweep Cincinnati in doubleheader to climb standings

Hearn pitched a three hitter as the Cardinals blanked Cincinnati 3-0 in game one and the Cards won the nightcap to move up to fourth place.

Hearn Cincinnati

Baseball results roundup yesterday across leagues

National League scores include New York 4 over Philadelphia 3 and Brooklyn 4 over Boston 0. St Louis defeated Cincinnati 4 2 while Pittsburgh 6 Chicago 10 2 remained in progress. American League results show Boston 7 Washington 10 and Detroit 10 Cleveland 4 with St Louis 2 Chicago 4 and Chicago 3 1 over Cleveland 5.

New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Washington Detroit Cleveland

Unlucky to photograph bride in gown before ceremony superstition

An old superstition holds that a bride who wears a finished wedding dress before the ceremony risks bad luck. To appease the belief, a seam is often left unstitched if photos are taken prior to the wedding day.

How to Fight the food Problem booklet for canning

An up to date booklet for housewives with science based canning and preserving methods. It includes recipes for jellies preserves marmalades jams etc and directions for canning meats chicken fruits and vegetables. Priced fifteen cents postpaid by mail.

From Despair to New Triumphs by Ear L Douglas

In 1453 Turks capture Constantinople ending European access to the Orient. The reader learns that isolation spurred exploration leading to the Atlantic discovery and eventual European colonization, marking a major advance in human progress and a shift in civilization.

Europe Constantinople Orient Atlantic

Perspectives on world change and Hawaii demographics

The article reflects on how disasters spark progress, citing historical shifts from Constantinople to Columbus. It reports Hawaii's population, noting Caucasians over one third, Japanese descent near one third, Filipinos about ten percent, Hawaiians seven percent, and remaining Chinese. It answers medical questions on bodily repair, stating teeth cannot repair themselves.

How's Your IQ Quiz Answers Page 2

Quiz questions ask about Civil Aeronautics Board chairmanship largest amphibious reptiles queen’s salute tennis score none Beaconsfield false Truman Parliament pintail deer duck saddle horse correct a garbled name and West Point height rule.

Civil Aeronautics Board Lord Beaconsfield Martin Texas Congress Truman

Night of fear surrounds Val in city turmoil

Val wanders Ohio Street in a grief haunted haze after a harsh confrontation. She seeks sleep and solace in a tavern, contemplating pills as a possible escape, while Lex and Sherry rally to support Wade Carrington as Val fights for life in a fragile, late night vigil.

Val Ohio Street Kevin Pla Rick Sherry Lex Wade Rick Colby Kay Wade Carrington

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