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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1948
Page
4
A Waterloo Indiana article discusses using police films of arrested drinkers in court to induce guilty pleas and deter drunken driving. It suggests films of accidents could emotionally influence offenders and notes judges could order such screenings under constitutional allowance.
The Voice of America faces backlash after broadcasting a Europe wide editorial titled the Pot and the Kettle. Critics say the segment on Tito and Cominform acts as state commentary and could blur lines between news and government messaging. The State Department warns against using the Voice for policy statements. The piece argues news reporting should prevail as propaganda.
A new atom-smasher emitting 120,000-volt protons suggests the sun emits less heat than previously estimated. Experiments imply atoms are easier to smash, lowering solar energy output and prompting revised temperature estimates. The sun remains too hot to form ice tides, with its exact temperature still undetermined.
A fragment describes extreme temperatures and references estimates around 33,000,000 degrees Fahrenheit, noting a shift from earlier figures and ending with a remark about taking a cold shower.
Current Opinion recounts Hutchinson battle in Philadelphia over Virginia delegation seating. The piece quotes M. M. Long calling Hutchinson disgruntled and defeated. It notes Virginians see dissident wing marching under Hutchinson’s banner while remaining in the minority.
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot comments on President Truman's request for a July 26 special session to push inflation, housing, civil rights, and more. It argues the move risks turning Congress into a campaign stage while praising a possible Berlin crisis focus but fears politicized timing undermines diplomacy with Russia.
In Knoxville two golfers were killed after being struck by lightning. This tragedy is reported amid other 1937 to 1947 notes including regional sales data and local developments.
Eight of a ten man maintenance crew on lines near Boyce fall ill from pilomaine poisoning Recreation council seeks a plan to preserve the Lesson building as the Handier Board of Trustees lists it for auction.
Bias of d armitte in Baltimore kills 10 while drilling a water tube deep underground. Diplomats Deladeer Bonnete and Halifax discuss Hitler's plan for a peaceful Czechoslovakia solution. Health Center Bowling Alley robbery noted.
This sermon notes how faithfulness earns the hidden manna from Revelation 2 17. It likens reserves of spiritual nourishment to a military commander athlete and businessperson, stressing endurance in crisis and faithfulness as the path to divine reward. It contrasts national and spiritual heroes, highlighting steadfastness through sorrow and pain.
A reader quiz scores answers on ten questions spanning film history, politics, sports, cuisine, and science. Questions include Dorothy Malone or another actress in Homecoming, Truman veto override, Babe Ruth uniform number, gumbo ingredient, a 17 hour draft debate, and the biennial election frequency.
Advice on preventing painful foot deformities from childhood. The booklet CARE OF THE FEET by Dr. Joseph Lelyveld offers care tips for all ages. Order for 15 cents postpaid from The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau with a name and address.
In 1898 the town hosted a large colored excursion with over 200 attendees from Harrisonburg. J E Armstrong of Baltimore presented Columbia Graphophone Co. displays. William Brown of Stephens County was thrown from his horse while riding with a lady.
President Lincoln visited war fronts on May 1862 Fortress Monroe and nearby troops October 1862 Army of the Potomac camps April 1863 Fredericksburg camp with General Hooker. He also witnessed the Fort Stevens battle July 12 1864 beside General Wright in Washington D C.
Present and past rainfall figures cover 48 hours ending in July and total rainfall to date. The document lists 1948 rainfall, 35 year averages from 1913 to 1946, and monthly average precipitation in inches. Courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
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