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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1948
Page
4
The editorial argues government spending pressures threaten the nation as lawmakers evade duty to curb costs. It cites taxation borrowing and printing money as limits, warns of dire outcomes if spending continues, and calls voters to elect fiscally sane representatives who vote for restraint.
The piece lists notable milestones from 1848 revolutions to 1952 economic downturn and Roosevelt era, including the Civil War the Franco Prussian War X rays Wright brothers world war I and II, Mussolini fascism and other items, noting it is arbitrary yet thought provoking.
Governor Donnell signs the bill allowing St. Louis to levy a half percent tax on gross salaries and wages and net coronation earnings. The law starts July 18 and runs two years unless extended, expected to raise about 5 million dollars to cover the city’s red ink.
Governments overspend and face universal tax pressure from federal state and city levels. Citizens and corporations in St. Louis see earnings taxed from three sides as calls for more taxes grow. The article argues for an end to rising taxes and the long burdensome load.
A tale from the Wall Street Journal recalls Arturo Toscanini invited to conduct a Milan festival with a rival conductor. The rival demanded one lira more than Toscanini and was paid that amount, only to learn Toscanini offered his services for free.
1947 item notes Albert Clark of Clearbrook Woolen Co. displayed an 182 percent Indian head penny. The Star’s Harold C. March reports on the event from the newsroom at 2118 Loudoun Street. A house basement fire seriously burned a man while attempting to light a water heater pilot light.
Five years ago in 1943 Frederick County officials announced a crackdown on an able unemployed Mrs. Abner Johnson who volunteered as a nurse aide. Eighty four men died when an American tanker and freighter loaded with ammunition collided offshore Virginia.
Ten years ago in 1938 Henry I Goode was elected president of the Winchester Fions Club Rat Coffey served as club pro. The Winchester Golf Club pro placed second in the Middle Atlantic P G A event. The Weennp Flakes Euterpian club held a third concert at Market Street Methodist Church.
Samuel A Byers, a well known retired farmer and expert judge of horses, died while visiting in Chambersburg. Pa. Confederate Day parade proceeded despite rain. Council awarded contracts totaling $6000 to excavating and concrete work to stop leaks at Rouss spring and increase capacity by at least 500000 gallons.
In 1898 T M Knapp gained possession of bonds executed by the brother of his grandfather in 1775. Wheat fell to 95 cents after peaking at $1.25 following the Spanish American War declaration. Few spectators attended the first races on the quarter mile track of the Blue Ridge Cycle Club.
University of Virginia plans to raise $2 million to establish its graduate school of commerce and business administration, up from $1 million. President Colgate W. Darder Jr. said the higher goal reflects a commitment to avoiding a second rate program.
A group of citizens led by Frank Armstrong Jr and others praise Percy D. Miller of Winchester for twenty years of public service. They cite his role in securing Fay's Spring water rights and his Finance Committee work as proof of foresight and dedication. They urge voters to reelect him to oversee the upcoming sewer and disposal plant completion.
A quiz page invites readers to rate their IQ from Genius to Poor based on 10 questions. Topics include Israeli capital, authors, driving directions, baptism, corporate roles, colonial governors, the Panama Canal, Civil War literature, state governorships, and Lenin grad name history.
Reynolds Store area reports visitors from Pennsylvania for the weekend. Mrs. Roy Pearl is improving. Mr. Bush Nesmith visits daughter Mrs. Oakley Cattell at Whitacre. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sargent call on Mrs. Maggie Sargent Tuesday. Mr. Mervil Dick Fasel Omps and Leroy Dick spent Tuesday in Berkeley Springs.
Present and past rainfall data for 48 hours ending in June show negative values for recent days. The 1948 rainfall to date is negative. Average annual rainfall over 35 years is 36.20 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1946 list values for each month with June at 3.92 inches and December at 2.38 inches. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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