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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1948
Page
4
The piece argues libel rules remain state matter, FCC cannot shield broadcasters. It warns stations risk license loss or lawsuits if they permit slander during campaigns. It emphasizes publisher and distributor accountability and notes state courts will handle libel disputes despite federal controls.
A discussion argues against broad silencing in Congress by using libel defenses to halt all arguments. The piece warns such measures could curb the freedom of debate Congress intended to protect.
The Veterans Administration will stop paying for ex-GIs to study tango picture taking social bartending personality development or golf. The move ends funding for these courses and education in these fields, as the government narrows postwar training benefits.
Roanoke World News notes a coal mine business dispute may be settled quickly if John L. joins the mining effort and a working man speaks on behalf of the labor side.
News notes from 1947 report a city general fund surplus of 56000 dollars, a plan for northbound traffic near Lou doun Street, and a tumor clinic initiative at the hospital.
The present phase of the London economic conference will adjourn on July 26. Wheat quotes rise to one dollar per bushel, marking a first in three years. South End Fire Co. has received a new fire truck.
A cat with kittens scorns a tiny pup until the pup licks the cat’s wound and heals her. The two become inseparable friends, illustrating Jesus teaching to love enemies and do good to those who hate you. The story ends with a call to emulation and mercy.
A reader’s quiz with ten questions on politics art and science plus notes on codfish tongues. It asks dates for the Republican National Convention and capitals, plus facts about plants metals and water temperatures.
The 35 year rainfall record shows 36.20 inches per year on average. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1946 are: Jan 2.46, Feb 1.94, Mar 2.91, Apr 3.02, May 3.67, Jun 3.92, Jul 3.82, Aug 3.76, Sep 2.57, Oct 3.31, Nov 2.44, Dec 2.38 inches. Courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
Louis Ogden of Baltimore was killed and three others were injured on Valley Pike. A proposal calls for miners to continue work after September 1 with retroactive effect to that date. James P. Siler sells his ice business to George B. Hillyard and urges patrons to buy from the successor. Mr. Fred R. Hatcher entertains Round Hill Literary Society at Selma near Hayfield.
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