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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1947
Page
4
The Ahoskie Kiwanis Club awarded a $3200 Cadillac prize to Harvey Jones a 33 year old Negro war veteran after initially denying him the car due to his color. The club chose a second drawing and later presented Jones with cash totaling $3200 to close the controversy.
The selection of Abe Murdock to the National Labor Relations Board faces strong congressional opposition. Critics note his record as a partisan labor legislator and question his ability to enforce Taft-Hartley without sympathy for its aims. The piece also references Burma’s political violence and historical U.S. leadership losses as context.
Carl R. Feller reviews studies showing apples' main value lies in soluble solids and sugars, with ripe fruit low in starch. Apples provide pectin, minerals, B vitamins, carotene, and varying vitamin C. everyday consumption in New England could double, as per 1910 and current per-person yearly figures.
The six member Burmese delegation failed to sign the independence agreement with Britain. The attempt to seize the government failed and U Saw Ba Sein and other Myochit Party members were arrested. A new government has been sworn in and further unrest may follow.
Lt George J Cooke of Cumberland Md has been placed in charge of the Winchester station of the US Army Recruiting service. Bobby Vawter aged 14 of Berryville injured himself doing a back dive into a pool and required 14 stitches to close a head wound.
Handley librarian C Vernon Eddy reports fewer circulating books due to war and civil defense. Deston Boyd's daughter Mary Lou wins a pretty baby contest with a gold sapphire ring prize. Abney Payne of Amherst Street takes a job as an industrial specialist with the Office of Price Administration.
Ten years ago in 1937 M. V. B. Snake formerly Pittsburgh Railroad agent in Winchester has been moved to a similar role in Shippensburg Pa. Today's notes report Workmen beginning improvements in the City Treasurer W A Bakers office.
A Q&A style page lists seven items with questions about 1952 Olympics Library of Congress presidential papers veto override thresholds ambassadorial postings bird teeth Joe Louis boxing title a VI filibuster city names and spiders wings and Calvin Coolidge succession.
Valley Weatherstrip And Awning Co offers custom screens sized to fit doors and windows with phone contact 3742.
Veteran teachers and seasoned education professionals are allowed to continue in their fields under current policy guidelines. The rule clarifies that lengthy experience does not bar ongoing practice or appointment in education related positions.
Present and past rainfall figures show none for the last 24 hours ending 7 am. July to date totals 4.84 inches and 1947 year-to-date 22.41 inches. An annual average of 36.30 inches is reported over 34 years, with monthly averages given for 1913–1946.
A brief feature highlights glamorous style and fashion trends centered on male interest, with a focus on public reactions and contemporary appeal. The piece surveys preferred looks, models, and how tastes shift within the social scene.
In Idlewild Middle Town Dr Malcolm MacGregor of Atlanta preached five sermons to Baptists at the camp meeting. Miss Georgie Shiner reports her pocketbook containing about two dollars lost near Main and Cork Streets.
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