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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1948
Page
4
Winchester Evening Star lists DeLisser Inc as national representatives with postal address in New York and provides subscription rates by mail or motor route for one year six months three months and one month and by carrier weekly single copy details.
The Star asks readers to inform the office of any delay or irregularity in newspaper delivery. Readers' prompt action will help maintain a reliable delivery system.
The article outlines Newfoundland's referendum on self government versus confederation with Canada, noting U S interests favor union by some while New England fishing interests oppose it. It details Newfoundland’s economic base in fishing iron ore and wood pulp, and the territory’s political history under British oversight since 1934.
Current Opinion portrays President Truman pressing Congress for a special session to curb high prices while economic advisers push a softer anti inflation plan. They warn against new laws, favor budget cuts, smarter timing, industry cooperation, and education on economics to reduce inflation without sweeping legal action.
The Louisville Times notes the Army is seeking to identify additional officers amid a stalled promotion process. Enlisted men reportedly expected lieutenants to originate from such efforts, suggesting long-standing awareness of sources.
The Voice Of The People editor recalls Sarah Virginia Yeakle as a gentle, cheerful schoolmate who endured three years of physical torment with humor and grace. The writer honors her resilience, faith, and the hope offered by Christian belief in a Great Physician.
A thoughtful warning against suicide notes that death by own action brings sorrow and spiritual risk. The author argues there is no guaranteed better life after suicide and stresses the lasting grief caused to loved ones, urging faith and good works to face future hardships.
A fragmented quiz lists ten questions on politics memory and world events. Topics include Dewey nomination, New York boroughs, authorship of Caesar and Christ, draft act title, Pearl Harbor date, and classification of animals such as eel whale armadillo anteater pigeon sturgeon penguin.
The record lists 24 hour rainfall ending July 20 and year to date totals, compares to 1948 and 35 year averages, and provides monthly average precipitation from 1913 to 1946. Courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
In Frederick County an estimate by I Fred Stina puts the sheep count at about 6 000, roughly 2 000 fewer than two years earlier. The Southern Pacific Railroad strike disrupted service for six hours.
In 1943 word reached Mr. and Mrs. B F Davis Jr that their son was promoted to captain. WPFF announced a large War Bond rally to be held Saturday. A wattress sustained damage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L D Mitty on Vales Ave.
A ten year old note reports King George of England stating that Britain and France are bound by unbreakable ties. The same clipping notes concerns over Japanese beetles moving across Maryland at ten miles per year and mentions offers for appearances in vaudeville and night clubs for Douglas Wrong Wey Comizan.
In 1923 reports describe naval searches along the Atlantic coast for U boats. Franklin D Roosevelt serving as assistant secretary of the navy is noted as arriving safely in France. A woman on Fairmont Avenue is jolted awake by a large rat in her hair.
Master Fred Parker aged unknown fell 12 feet from a second story window while asleep, his bed near the window. he was unharmed. Miss Hilda Dogett struck her chin and nearly bit through her tongue. Several other minor accidents occurred there yesterday.
The Secretary of the Treasury is a cabinet officer responsible for national finances and policy. The Treasurer of the United States handles receipt and disbursement of public funds deposited in the Treasury in Washington and maintains funds credited to the Treasurer’s official account.
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