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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1947
Page
4
The article notes a nine percent rise in farmers deaths from avoidable accidents in 1946, jumping from 5500 to 7000, with most increases due to automobile and truck crashes. Farm home deaths held at 6500, but highway risk drove the overall warning.
A Brown University president argues that degrees have become a credential fetish undermining genuine education. He cites local examples of honorary degrees and unearned advancement, noting some highly capable officials lack degrees while others with doctorates fail, urging learning from experience and achievement over letters. He references Lincoln Franklin and contemporary leaders to show intellect exceeds formal schooling.
The history of American business shows success without degrees from figures such as Carnegie Rockefeller Ford and Chrys ler. The speaker argues veterans deserve substantial benefits and criticizes the push for degree chasing as harmful to education veterans and public welfare.
Current Opinion argues Senator Byrd's plan links Republican and Democratic efforts to balance the federal budget. It warns the nation risks bankruptcy and loss of sovereignty if deficits continue. The piece urges prompt bipartisan support and cautions against habitual extravagance that keeps spending afloat.
The piece credits Dr. Weltfish of Columbia University with an explanation for neck discoloration in children. He suggests melanin-like elements may color the necks, while behind the ears and around the mouth readings are linked to vitamin A and red blood cells.
James Taylor receives American Legion medal. Betty Grim wins Latin medal while Grim and Massie Hawthorne tie for principal's medal. Patsy Ritter earns Kiwanis scholarship. J Victor Arthur becomes vice president and board chair of the Virginia Association of Insurance Agents.
In 1942 Reuben Funk, 53, of Clarke county is struck and killed by a train near Waterloo. Meanwhile H M Carbaugh of Stephens City learns their daughter, 1st Lt. Peggy Carbaugh, Army Nurses Corps, has safely arrived in Australia.
In 1937 two inmates attacked jailer Robert Buckner at Clarke County Jail. One used a cloth blackjack and brick fragments, the other an iron tire bar. Buckner was rescued by his son but severely cut. one prisoner escaped. Actress Jean Harlow dies in Los Angeles.
Pauline and Georgie Shoop daughters of Mrs Blanche Shoop return from the Peabody Conservatory of Music after a year of study Pauline pursues violin Georgie piano Eldridge Luttrell proprietor of Starcafe suffers severe burn on the arm when hot grease spills from a skillet during the incident.
Article reports that inhaled penicillin spray, delivered with a specialized apparatus and nasal suction, can reach infected sinuses. Chronic cases may require four daily treatments. acute cases once daily, under physician guidance. Diagnosis relies on X-ray, nasal exam, and transillumination.
Hollywood reports a new children’s film library using a wiggle test to judge suitability. Films pass adult review then kid screening, with final approval based on attention and comfort. The Motion Picture Association launched the scheme with editor Eric Johnston.
Japan, on the eve of World War II, assembled a large reserve of crude oil and refined products totaling about 60 million barrels. The stash underscores strategic preparations amid rising tensions and tensions with Western powers.
The phrase foreign cart shows how the ricksha was first invented and used by white men, a reflection of its early association with foreign designers and users.
Market notes show cattle and hog prices up modestly from week ago with mixed calves and stockers active. Lambs and sheep demand steady to higher while canners and low grades remain weak. historical tidbits note Jean Nicot the French ambassador sent tobacco seeds to Catherine de Medici and the term nicotine was named in his honor.
Earl L. Douglas D D argues that by extinguishing lesser lights such as selfish ambition rationalism and passion we gain access to divine revelation and lasting peace. He likens true brightness to the stars God displays when lesser lights are faded and suggests tragedy may briefly dim but not erase those stars.
Salvation Army Captain Clyde Koon announces special services led by Major and Mrs. Kenneth Howarth of Baltimore. They will conduct an open air meeting at 7 p m tonight in front of the courthouse and oversee Sunday services.
A quiz page asks true false questions about biology and politics then lists historical dates and facts. It references the Mona Lisa painter and a WWII loan drive while noting a vaccine for bovine Bang’s disease by the U S Department of Agriculture.
Sherry confronts her mother Leda about Lex Morell while learning Val plans to wed Wade Carrington. Leda defends Val, citing security and love, but Sherry questions Val's judgment and recalls Rick's death, leaving the sisters at an uneasy impasse as Val returns home in a formal dinner look.
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