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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1948
Page
10
The article references a forthcoming community project, signaling local officials and civic groups may soon announce details. It notes public input is sought and outlines possible sites and funding discussions.
George Harris completes study at the American Institute for Foreign Trade near Phoenix Arizona as part of a 200-student graduation. A Lawrenceville School alumnus from New Jersey, he attended Yale 3 12 years, participated in swimming track and crew, and joined Elihu and Zeta Psi. He served in the Pacific theater with the Marine Corps and with occupation forces in Japan.
Andrew Paulson, estranged heir to a fortune, leaves the will’s trap behind and travels from New York to Branfield seeking a fresh start. He faces gaunt prospects, curious reporters, and a stark village welcome as he contemplates a modest room at Miz Potts’ while pursuing a new career in architectural drafting.
Max Ball of the Interior Department said today the nation’s gasoline supply for summer and fall looks pretty good, indicating adequate stocks and steady production to meet demand through the season.
President Colgate W. Darden of the University of Virginia warned the 1948 class about the dangers of World War III and urged concerted action for world peace while defending the right with force if needed. He spoke after accepting a class gift funding a memorial tablet for World War II alumni in the rotunda. David E. Lilienthal, AEC chairman, will deliver the graduation address.
The article notes Formosa was seized by Japan about a century ago and states the majority of its people descend from Chinese migrants who crossed from the mainland in the 17th century.
John Raymond Champion of Baltimore has appealed a drunken driving conviction in Trial Justice court here. He had been fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 30 days suspended jail time.
In nearby cases Judge Erle Edwards presided as Beverly Payne Cooper of 7v7 EB Cork St and Floyd Leonard Bly of R. 1-A Winchester each paid $14.25 for speeding and reckless driving. Winchester police court Judge John Rice fined C. F. Trenary of 240 East St and Kenneth Forney of 507 S. Kent St $5 each for being drunk.
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