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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1949
Page
4
A compact fragment from the Winchester Evening Star mentions display advertising and rates. It notes deadlines to place ads with the office and references transient and weed rates, indicating classified column details.
A dated religious clipping presents a Bible quotation from Acts 9 34 35 about healing and rising. The message invokes Peter and Jesus Christ with a short exhortation and is tied to a July 16 1949 Saturday publication date.
Campaign focus centers on Virginia’s public utilities act and right to work provisions. Proponents cite Norfolk and Richmond avoiding transit paralysis during strikes, while supporters from Hawaii and Georgia weigh in on statewide adoption and national recognition of the law.
The piece argues that political figures Mr Francis Pickens Miller and Horace H Edwards avoided clear positions on labor laws. It cites Joseph Keenans claim that Delaware repealed its labor laws after a governor aligned with out of state labor leaders won. Keenans warning that Virginia could follow if John S Battle loses on August 2.
Current Opinion endorses State Senator John Battle of Charlottesville for the Democratic nomination for governor in the August 2 primary. The editorial praises his experience as Senate Finance Committee chair since 1930, pay as you go finances, school reform funding plans, support for Soil Conservation, rural health expansion, and a pro majority stance on labor. It urges Virginians to back Battle for continuity with past governors.
In 1948 the Lynchburg News editorializes against the Democratic platform while noting Lee Durocher, former Brooklyn manager, becomes manager of the New York Giants. A school board announces a Sept. 3 opening date.
Americans push to hold a St Lo bulwark while Japan relieves navy minister Shigeto Shimada of his post. Edward Newton Wallace, 4, dies after a shooting accident. Mr and Mrs George E Pully welcome a son at Winchester hospital.
A 99 year old resident of Frederick County states she will vote in the Democratic primaries for the first time. State inspectors report three Clarke County school buses in good condition. Berryville silk mill begins limited production.
In 1924 the West Virginia Episcopal diocese considers buying St. Hilda's hall to establish a girls school. The Winchester chapter of the A of Va alumni holds a reorganization meeting in Harry Kern's office. Four Winchester men serve as army officers: Bryan Conrad Philip Walker Holmes Conrad Jr. and Adam C Carson.
Louie, a 13 year old with Cooleys anemia, has received 500 transfusions since infancy. Doctors say he may live to 20 or beyond if he can survive. He dreams of being a radio sports announcer and admires the New York Yankees while helping others as a future donor.
Earl L. Douglas cites a historical note from Li Hung Chang showing harsh Chinese orders that led to public executions for opium addiction. The anecdote recalls General Gordon’s strong reaction and critique of the policy as a moral stir.
A fragment from a 1960s style quiz feature outlines a 10 day IQ based scoring plan with daily results and titles Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent and Good. It then reveals a page 2 answer key and begins with three practice questions including a golf champion and a grammar fix.
Under modern standards the Bastile housed only 80 prisoners. At the storming on July 14 1789 there were seven inmates. The building was torn down soon after and Thomas Paine, then in Paris, obtained the key and sent it to George Washington.
In Tumbl erock the group learns Ives seeks a pardon linked to a prior crime in Powder River country. Donna Conchita Brenandano’s tin-type proves Lia and Hope share a mother, Donna, while Rayburn recalls meeting Donna in Mexico City and explains Alessandro's grip on Forlorn Valley and Lia.
A Virginia voter defends the state’s governance citing highway praise from the Public Works Administration and Virginia’s pay-as-you-go road plan. He notes Virginia’s strong credit, legal influence, and taxpayer value, arguing against candidates who attack existing leaders including Senator Byrd.
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