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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1947

Page

4

Public Debate Over Henry Wallace Address Sparks Free Speech Fight

An injunction fight pits the American Anti-Communist Association against Henry Wallace over a Washington amphitheater address. The piece defends free speech while condemning Wallace and the Southern Conference for Human Welfare as communist fronts. It rejects suppressing dissent to protect democracy.

The American Anti-Communist Association Henry and Wallace Washington Amphitheater Interior Department Wallace Southern Cance For Human Welfare Anti-Communist Association Henry A. Wallace Southen Conference For Human Welfare House Un-American Activities Committee Virginia Byrd Henry Wallace Southern Conference For Human Welfare

GM executive envisions tomorrow dome car on train

C R Osborn vice president of General Motors electromotive division rode the locomotive through the Rocky Mountains to California. He stood in the fireman’s seat to view the scenery and noted vision advantages passengers lack. He began designing the future car featuring a dome to enhance sightseeing.

C. R. Osborn General Motors California Rocky Mountains

Future Railroad Cars Promised Luxury and Speed

An unobstructed view in all directions, several feet above the roof, and four levels per car with radio-telephone service. Luggage is stored in hidden compartments. The four car unit eliminates slack with smooth starts and stops. Diesel power enables high speed. passengers will enjoy food, drink, and every convenience of a modern hotel.

Prosperity at Home Key to Steady Foreign Aid Policy

The piece argues US lending and aid drive inflation and raise prices, urging a shift to support employment and production abroad. It warns continued large-scale transfers threaten American prosperity and global welfare, urging targeted aid to boost jobs, trade, and self-sufficiency rather than indiscriminate goods exports.

America Russia

The Egg and Iowa

In 1945 Iowa sold on the world market 4 327 000 000 eggs and earned three times Texas income from all citrus fruits. Farm flocks counted years ago boosted farm wives’ pin money and now eggs bring over a million dollars yearly to the average Iowa county. Mechanization is not the only change in Iowa farm life this generation.

Iowa Texas

Open-and-Shut Idea for Permanent Plates Clears Path

A bill for permanent automobile license plates with staggered renewals is set for Governor Donnelly’s signature. The reform promises to save taxpayers money and end the annual license line, reflecting a novel approach that could move quickly to adoption.

Donnelly

Winchester Park Nine Falls Twice in 1946 Losses to Chambersburg and Orange

Winchester Park nine drops two baseball games from 1946 schedule. The team loses to Chambersburg 7 to 15 and to Orange Ramblers 2 to 10.

Winchester Park Chambersburg Orange Ramblers

Dentists Lead Rubber Drive With Mats For War Effort

Dentists led by Dr. E. C. Yost donate rubber mats from floors and car trunks to support the war effort. Dr. C. R. Anderson and Dr. Hugh Clark join the challenge, proposing mats from stair steps be given as well to boost the drive.

E. C. Yost C. R. Anderson Hugh Clark

Arthur named to city electoral board

J. W. Arthur is appointed a member of the city electoral board. Winchester council votes not to purchase Merriman's spring to augment city water supply at this time. Rev. George Owen representing the Ministerial Association asks council to enforce a $1,000 license against carnivals.

J. W. Arthur Winchester Merriman George Owen Ministerial Association

Winchester High School Commencement Hear Dr Paul Leinbach

Dr Paul Leinbach of Philadelphia was guest speaker at Winchester high school’s commencement in the Empire theatre. He was introduced by Robert Ward, president of the school board. Herman Barr was salutatorian and Miss Mary Rosenberger valedictorian of the class.

Paul 8. Leinbach Philadelphia Winchester High School Empire Theatre Robert Ward Herman Barr Mary Rosenberger

Not Enough Root Spread In Tomato Plants And Minds

A sermon notes that wet weather hinders tomato plants from rooting deeply, causing yellowing leaves. It draws a parallel to human minds, arguing shallow growth from gossip and selfishness leads to sour, deteriorated character, while faith and love foster healthy roots and vitality.

Warmtien Green Bay Tree

Little Cassino Town in Italy War Campaig n?

During the World War II campaign in Italy Allied troops called an Italian town Little Cassino.

Campagni Italy Little Cassino Frank Knox Kenya Colon Union U. S

Secret Weapon Being Developed

New Zealanders speculate on a new weapon described as a joint effort by scientists from New Zealand Britain and the United States. The project reportedly remained secret after World War II with no wartime practical result but ongoing research. If completed in time it might have equaled the atom bomb in impact.

Auckland N. Z New Japan the Herald

Heart Bother You Sometimes Not Necessarily Serious

Dr. George F. Strong of Vancouver explains many heart symptoms come from nervous tension not heart disease. Neurocirculatory asthenia causes fluttering, extra beats, trembling, sweating, shortness of breath, and pain. Treatment focuses on reducing fear, physician trust, and avoiding stimulants. hospital care and prolonged rest are unnecessary.

George F. Strong Vancouver B. C Strong Eatures Syndicate, Inc

Modernizing Farmhouses booklet offered by government

The Federal Government studied farmhouses in 35 counties across 46 states and produced a 62 page Modernizing Farmhouses booklet. It provides plans diagrams and photos to improve crowded quarters room layout water lighting floors and overall condition. Fifteen cents postpaid to Information Bureau Winchester Evening Star 316 Eyent NE Washington DC. Name About one sixth of the American Indians are Navajos.

The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Eyent N. E Washington D. C United States

Life and Memorable Actions of George Washington

Mason Locke Weems 1759 1825 wrote biographies of Benjamin Franklin and William Penn? The cherry tree tale appears in the fifth edition. Weems was an itinerant bookseller and a parson.

George Washington W.R.H. A. Mason Locke Weems Benjamin Franklin Willian Penn Weems

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