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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1947
Page
4
Representatives from 16 nations excluding the United States gather in Paris to consider a European reconstruction blueprint. Critics warn the plan may become a list of needs and not a true self help program, risking U S overcommitment and political leverage by Russia.
Department of Agriculture estimates a 351 million bushels potato crop, 25 million short of need and 125 million below last year. Cool wet spring planting reduced output while past surplus dumping by government policy adds irony to shortages.
The Civil Aeronautics Board may approve a 25 percent cut in air freight rates on August 1 for 19 airlines. Proponents argue higher volume lowers unit costs, while smaller unscheduled lines fear rapid rate cuts will squeeze them out. In early 1947 shipments rose about fourfold compared to 1946.
The report details shipment prices between major cities with examples: Los Angeles to New York for 25 dollars, saving 8.60. New York to Chicago for 8 dollars, saving 2.70. 25 pounds from Washington to Denver for 4.06, saving 1.41. It notes planes deliver faster though rates remain higher than other transportation media.
Current Opinion argues Attlee Morrison and Dalton face a brewing crisis as by elections favor the ruling party but critics call for leadership change. It warns of looming coal shortages, rising rationing, and economic strain from the Anglo American loan while Britain weighs its future choices and risks.
Henry Gold a Timber Ridge orchardist states the Winchester area peach crop will mature five to seven days later than usual due to daily rains from July 5 to 20. He expects the Elberta harvest to peak about August 20 to 22.
The questions cover Ophelia's play and other U S political and wartime topics. Answers requested: page 2 for the correct solutions.
Providence Evening Bulletin cites Andrei Vishinsky saying Russian women must bear Soviet children and cannot return with foreign spouses. The piece argues censorship hides harsh realities under a gloss of literacy and fear, noting officials resist truth and travel.
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending at 7 am none. Year to date July 4.95 inches and 1947 total 22.52 inches. Average rainfall for a 34 year period is 36.30 inches. Monthly chances of precipitation based on 1913 to 1946 show values for each month, with January 2.45 inches through December 2.43 inches. Statistics courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
A 1946 note remembers C Ridgely White elected president of the Winchester Frederic County Community Chest. Van Woolen won 1-0 over Royal Crown to claim the first game in a city championship playoff. Garfield eyewitness James L Denny, 81, visits Winchester. A $400 check from the National Fruit Product Assn honors Winchester Volunteer Firemen for safeguarding offices and packing department.
In a South Market Street incident, Mr. John Wrench reports waking to tapping sounds and seeing a woman in a tree pleading for him to elope. Separately, Misses Carrie and Julia Hunter hosted the Young Ladies Bicycle Club at their Washington Street home last night.
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