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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1948
Page
4
A Wall Street Journal perspective argues America’s strength lies in its free industrial base rather than vast armed forces. It notes historical examples where economic endurance determined outcomes, stressing productivity as the core of national security and warning that military power without industrial vigor yields weakness against stronger rivals.
The National Safety Council reports 19,500 farm deaths in 1947 and nearly 2,000,000 injuries nationwide. Rural risk remains high despite progress from 4-H clubs and similar groups, with a 20,000 drop from the prior year as mechanization expands.
International highway safety expert Donald McCullough labels New York the world's worst city for traffic except Hong Kong. He divides pedestrians into two classes the quick and the dead and warns crossing major avenues has become an alarming adventure amid rising congestion. He notes America’s large share of the world’s population and traffic.
President publicly brands the Eightieth Congress the worst in republic history. He contrasts it with Fortieth and Seventy-ninth Congress records, noting party control and policy clashes while defending foreign policy and Taft-Hartley era actions. Critics urge restraint amid heated exchanges and historical comparisons.
Five years ago Handrey Virginia Avenue and Douglas schools hosted supervised play for children as Wencaves'er Playgrounds Association started a new season. Frederick County trial justice A. J. Tavenner attended a University of Virginia law school class reunion from 1898. Frederick County native George D. Shearer died in San Rafael California. John I. Rhodes was elected mayor of Middletown amid heavy voting.
A two horse team belonging to John Car Per dashed down Piccadilly Street after being startled by a train. Lewis Conner, a well known figure from Washington, was injured in Winchester during the incident.
The Front Royal and Warren County Chamber of Commerce hosts its inaugural outing at Recreation Park in Front Royal. James A. Payne, the managing secretary, coordinates the event expected to draw visitors from Winchester. The gathering begins at 7:30 p.m. DST tomorrow.
A personal reflection after a serious illness. The writer thanks friends family and medical staff for support and learns that life or death rests in God s hands. He notes the aid of science doctors nurses and the mercy of God shaping a deeper faith and perspective on living and dying.
A mixed trivia item asks ten questions covering ducks herbs sailors and copper output with era references. It tests memory of Derby history Purple Heart origin and a nursery rhyme. The piece hints at page two for correct answers and mentions a monthly average score.
Bogota, capital of Colombia, sits within a ring of ten thousand foot mountains. The high surrounding terrain complicates land approaches to the city, creating challenging access conditions for travelers and freight.
Summary of 48 hour precipitation, year to date totals for 1948, and 35 year averages by month from 1913 to 1946. Includes present and past rainfall figures, annual rainfall, and monthly averages per month. Courtesy: Winchester Research Laboratory.
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