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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1948
Page
4
Winston Churchill, addressing 7,000 Britons, attacked Labour’s nationalization and foreign subsidies, saying state ownership raises costs and that reliance on American capitalism underpins Britain’s recovery. He warned that appeasement and socialism threaten personal freedom and economic stability.
The industry faces rising demand for autos outpacing supply with backlogs unlikely to clear before 1951. Production in the postwar period trails prewar rates, while shortages and high prices push buyers toward black markets and skyrocketing used car values.
Prospective buyers show strong demand for new autos and indicate willingness to pay above established price points to secure models. Dealers report brisk interest across many makes as inventories tighten and release markets vary.
Senator Arthur Capper announced he will not seek re election next autumn ranking second in seniority among current upper house members. The piece traces long service since 1918 and lists other top senators by start date, noting Byrd reaches the eighth bracket with 16 years in March.
Congratulations to the little girl from Ohio who won the national spelling bee. She projects self possession and certainty. Losers may doubt, yet the dictionary offers reassurance when initial spellings prove correct.
A small town tale explains Eddie the slow clerk missing from work. The proprietor says he did not leave a vacancy because no one could fill his spot. The joke hinges on Eddie’s absence implying a permanent departure rather than sickness.
In a 6 to 5 baseball game, New Market narrowly defeated the Winchester Legion post. President Truman named Ellis O Bridges of Maine as ambassador to Uruguay. The Virginia Society of Public Accountants recommended Wendel R Barney for a three year State board of accountancy appointment.
A 16 ton tin can shipment bound for Pittsburgh is noted from 1938. Prong employees held a banquet for their assistant manager H. C. Sheet. Betty Jane Gearing and Helen Cooper were appointed park supervisors.
The 1938 report notes severe restrictions on Jewish rights as Nazi measures tighten. It also mentions local conditions, including a governor named Price and a disputed claim about Grace Pingley not receiving a given position. The text references remaining apple barrels as a minor economic detail.
Rites are held at Lamps for Fred S Line as the Automobile Club of Maryland includes Winchester on its tourist route. Ford car production reaches 40 346 in a week, setting a record.
Fifty years ago Marshall Trenary Brooke Frank Baker J W Andrews John T Noonan George Woodward Robert Kurtz and James Collins organized a church treat banquet. The 600 Marines in Cuba were reinforced and pushed the Spanish back from the sea. Rev M G Richards earned an A M degree from Roanoke College and Taylor Yeakle earned a BA degree.
The Daily Mail reports Russia has an experimental jet plane approaching 760 mph, just under the speed of sound at sea level. It cites intelligence that hundreds of jet-propelled warplanes exist with rising production and notes a dozen types in use, including a four-jet heavy bomber with roughly 450 mph cruising speed and 1500 mile range.
Clifton Lofton of Winchester jailed for six months to be served on a suspended sentence after a drunkenness conviction. Judge John Rice set the sentence May 31 with a $5 fine plus costs. Additional fines were paid by Silas Luttrell, Charles Mason, and Robert Butler on drunkenness and speeding charges. Zell Anderson and Woodrow Kerns also faced fines for alcohol related offenses.
The article reflects on not worrying about future bridges but facing them when they arrive. It cites Jonah fleeing his mission and ending up in the whale's stomach before accepting it, then converting the city in a day. The piece argues cowardice harms more than the crossing itself and notes opportunities missed due to fear.
Investigators say reading the daily paper intelligently requires recognizing 14 000 words and mastering a broad vocabulary. The page lists 10 questions with a page reference for correct answers and a scoring guide.
Present and past rainfall totals show an average annual rainfall of 36.20 inches based on 35 years. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1946 include January 2.46 February 1.94 March 2.91 April 3.02 May 3.67 June 3.92 July 3.82 August 3.76 September 2.57 October 3.31 November 2.44 December 2.38. Statistics courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
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