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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1948
Page
4
Winchester Evening Star announces display deadlines for the office and classified rates. It lists national representatives and subscription options by mail or carrier with prices for various terms, including weekly and single copy.
A British tax plan under debate would levy heavy taxes on investment income, reducing take home pay drastically. The proposal, cited by Sir Stafford Cripps, would push a taxpayer with all investment earnings toward near total taxation, prompting large emigration fears and comparisons to socialist policies in Britain and U S aid to postwar Britain.
In a humorous vignette, a diner’s lunch bill of 1.45 leads to a change mishap. The boss pockets a half dollar after the waiter’s surprised grin and quip about gambling and losing. The scene unfolds with a wry, small town tone typical of Current Opinion.
That Maine baby who would walk as nine days old will be a great help if the sitter needs a glass of water.
The piece discusses radio maturity and policy shifts, noting NBC allows diapers in jokes. It argues that diaper terminology reflects everyday life and is part of acceptable broadcasting, stressing that entertainers who earn a living should be free to use the word. It frames diapers as essential apparel.
Washington Star columnist mocks Truman’s praise of Stalin calling him a decent fellow while noting Stalin’s brutal control and purges. It questions who really governs and whether Truman’s stance reflects official policy or personal belief. The piece jabs at Potsdam memories and criticizes the Politburo’s grip on power.
Services for Mrs Phebe Housenfluck conducted at her daughter's home in Stephens City then at Salem Brethren Church yesterday afternoon. Flower girls named include Mrs Viola Albaugh Mrs Pauline Manges Mrs Phyllis Jenkins Miss Nellie Ballman Mrs Florence Corbin and Mrs Mary Slyman.
Earl L. Douglas argues that a coordinated drive to undermine religion requires a stronger faith rather than military force. He urges Catholics Protestants and Jews to unite against atheism by promoting a deeper and better religion.
A playful IQ quiz with ten questions covering labor history art spelling grammar golf aviation mottos finance and broadcasting. It asks about a Chrysler strike settlement the Currier and Ives printmaker Greek alphabet first letters verb form correction Bill Adams meaning of E Pluribus Unum gold stock reserve bank New York the word caoutCHotic the rubber on bases in baseball and a controversial broadcast remark about New England and Texas.
Present and past rainfall data show 48 hour totals and June to date, with 1948 and 35 year averages. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1946 list precise inches for each month, courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
Public auction set for July 20 1943 at ten A M in front of the Freder ick County Courthouse Virginia. Property lies six miles northwest of Winchester, 132 acres two roods three poles with buildings, bounded by Samuel McDonald estate and A L Pingley. new deed of trust dated 1927 secures deferred payments with six percent interest. Notices certify compliance by Clerk Lee N Whitacre dated June 21 1948.
In the Louisville Times a $5,890 sale of a Lincoln letter is noted as an incentive for ambitious young men. The piece suggests mothers believed these youths would become presidents and urges them to write home more often.
Local officials report work started on resurfacing Route 7 linking Barryville and Winchester. The project aims to improve travel conditions and street maintenance in Cicte county amid spring damage assessments.
Report mentions a notice about clearing needs on all vacant city lots. M Sibert of USMC Women’s group was guest speaker at Lions luncheon. A separate item notes 400 Nazi soldiers reported.
W. W. Bird presents a key plaque as the Mover Key plaque. Front Royal attractions announce opening of nearby caverns to the public by mid July.
Lies Jane Carr, wife of a noted Winchester contractor, regains full voice. New Market defeats Winchester DC. Charles announced Moose club plans for an outdoor dance. 1898 marks fifty years since John M. Silver became Frederick County Democratic chair. Frank Allen continues making double size Eagle cigars despite hand injury. Yale defeats Princeton 5-3 to win baseball championship.
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