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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1948

Page

4

North American Dairy Cattle Research Foundation Forms

A Chicago meeting of new dairy group the North American Dairy Cattle Research Foundation discussed lowering production costs to beat oleomargarine. President Oscar Lauterbach warned butter demand dropped 33 percent last year and may fall further if oleo taxes are removed, urging programs to raise annual milk output from 192 to 365 pounds per cow.

Chicago North American Dairy Cattle Research Foundation Oscar Lauterbach

Veterans Population Projections For 1955 And War Totals

The Veterans Administration projects a total veteran population of 60 000 000 in 1955 with 17 200 000 veterans across all wars and 42 900 000 family members. Families include 13 800 000 wives 20 200 000 children under 18 and 6 600 090 other relatives. About 1 100 000 widows of non remarrying veterans and 1 200 000 children of deceased veterans also expected. May 1 1948 veteran total was 18 744 000 with 14 887 000 from World War II.

Veterans Administration

Tito and Cominform Clash Reveals Communist Control Methods

The piece argues that the Tito–Cominform rift exposes how a communist system operates. It notes Moscow trials and Browder case as precedents, detailing obedience to party orders, coercive punishment, and shifts in policy to keep regimes in line. It concludes with Tito as an apostate facing universal censure.

Tito Cominform Moscow Russian Communist Party

VA to curb GI training perks for dancing and other frivolities

Congress orders VA to end government payment for ballroom dancing bartending golf lessons personality development and glider training for veterans. The crackdown targets abuse of education funds while preserving supported career training for eligible GIs.

Congress Veterans Administration

Rainfall figures show July and annual totals

Present and past rainfall data list 24 hour precipitation none for July and 1948 to date 18.21 inches. 35 year average annual rainfall 36.20 inches. Monthly averages by month from 1913 to 1946 include 2.46 inches in January and 3.92 in June. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Government funds diverting from veterans to leisure courses

The text argues many veterans attend glide ing, bartending or ballroom dancing courses for fun rather than career paths. It contends VA money would be better spent on maimed and mentally ill veterans in hospitals, noting insufficient care in some cases.

The Nations Spending May Beat Income in 1948

Federal Reserve analysts cite a 1947 consumer finances survey showing about one quarter of American families likely to spend more than they earn in 1948. The report notes a weakening overall picture and rising red ink as sav ings bonds are drawn down and credit use grows amid high prices for homes and goods.

Federal Reserve Board

Advice from the Past by Thomas Jefferson on Economy and Liberty

Jefferson warns that excessive public debt endangers independence and urges choosing economy over profusion. Taxes on essentials are a risk if government wastes labor under the guise of care. Prudence in public spending protects liberty and prevents magistrates from gaining patronage and corruption.

Strength For The Day By Earlh Douglas D ED

Jesus says happiness comes from doing what is right not just knowing it. The author notes many privileged sinners ignore duties and urges rescuing admired truths from neglect by action.

Earlh. Douglas, D. ED Coleridge Goleridge

How's Your I. Q. A Vintage Quiz Page

A reader quiz asks ten questions on military women nicknames Einstein and science, car design, British cricket terms, statehood, dog breed, September forefathers day and Eduard Benes. It invites turning to page 2 for answers and notes Friday ads to beat Saturday crowds.

Arizona Oklahoma New Mexico New England Eduard Benes

The Secretaries Friend

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary Messmore Kendall found Roosevelt always wants to add a personal touch after a letter is written. Kendall retyped a letter but Roosevelt preferred his own handwritten additions to convey friendliness.

Messmore Kendall Theodore Roosevelt Teddy Kendall Roosevelt

Trustee Sale Under 1948 Freder ick Virginia Decree

Public sale in front of the Frederick Virginia County Courthouse on Tuesday July 20 1943 at ten A M EST. The 132 acre tract with buildings and improvements lies six miles northwest of Winchester and is bounded by Samuel McDonald estate and A L Pingley. Terms: one third cash day of sale two thirds by bonds due one and two years after date at six percent interest. Bond proceeds secured by deed of trust and insurance on buildings. Certificates of compliance filed by Clerk Lee N Whitacre June 1948.

Frederick Virginia Vincent O. Wilson Mattie Frye County of Frederix Winchester Samuel McDonald A. L. Pingley R. Gray Williams Donald L. Weems Resn Ciiely Rvia Hr. K. Benham W. E. Edwards Circuit Court of the Lee N. Whitacre

Barter Theatre sponsorship and local civic events

JET announced sponsorship of two Barter theatre plays next fall. Claree County Lions Club planned an August 29 beauty contest. In Frederick County, J Frey J Larrick chaired the school board. Thirty three selectees passed exams and joined the armed forces.

JET Claree County Lions Club Frey J Larrick Frederck County Frederick County

New Middletown Council to seek water and fix streets

Local government plans to secure a water supply and undertake street improvements. The agenda aims to address infrastructure needs and urban development in the community.

New Middletown Council

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