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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1948
Page
4
The notice outlines display advertising deadlines with a noon submission time the day before publication. It lists transient rates at 60 cents per inch and contract rates on request. Classified rates are available in the classified columns, with national representation through DeLissery Inc. in New York and subscription options by mail or motor route.
Opinion questions if free speech includes blasting sounds, noting a 5 to 4 decision that cities may not require permits for sound tracks. The writer mocks the ruling and urges reconsideration, citing a noisy protest outside a court and Justice Frankfurter's dissent about privacy and forced listening.
American and Soviet cold war era researchers study Arctic data to inform potential future warfare. Projects by the Committee on Geographical Exploration and the Committee on Geophysical Sciences map magnetic fields weather ionization aurora borealis and earth shape for missile accuracy. The effort underscores a bid to prevent another global conflict.
In Virginia Military Institute, the famed cadet cavalry fades as mechanization expands. The Army did not seek funds to sustain horses or cavalry training, converting stables to classrooms while tanks and air power grow. The piece laments loss of horsemanship and a warping of human warcraft.
A Shenandoah Valley mystery about holes in fish ponds blamed on submarine cicadas proved fleeting. Entomologist G T French suggested crayfish bore holes as the likely cause, since cave-dwelling blind crawfish may traverse underground water courses.
A Twickenham property owner seeks tax relief claiming his house is haunted by ghosts. The Louisville Times doubts the flimsy rationale noting no evidence of rent losses from tenants and questioning whether ghosts affect property values amid a housing shortage.
In Rome a fugitive wanted for attempted murder hid for three weeks in a cemetery grave. Black clad officers staged a funeral, visited daily in mourning, and finally surrounded a mausoleum to force Gioacchino Montesano to surrender from beneath the bones of long-departed residents.
An account recalls the rescue of prisoners at Los Banos by American forces aided by Filipino guerillas. The operation saved all inmates despite casualties among rescuers, prompting reflections on sacrifice and redemption in Christian terms.
Record shows 24 hours ending 7 am with no precipitation. June 1948 rainfall total 2.52 inches. year to date 17.63 inches. Average annual rainfall for 35 years 36.20 inches and monthly averages from 1913 to 1946 list figures from January to December. Statistics supplied through Winchester Research Laboratory.
A reader quiz asks ten questions covering geography politics and history. Topics include the Bolshoi Theater location, U S ambassadors, Minnesota twin cities, a Mae West device nickname, Neville Chamberlain’s predecessor, mercury aliases, a Senate report on Soviet violations, Marathon country, horse sleep while standing, and a famous nickname the Little Flower.
A Memphis observer recalls a passerby who admired an oak tree saying its willowy appearance reminded her of an elm. The remark captures everyday humor and local character in informal street conversation.
Former agriculturist Wallace proposed a simple plan asking Stalin to convert the iron curtain into farming tool production to help feed the hungry in both East and West.
W Atkins elected secretary treasurer of the Managers club for Northern Virginia and West Virginia. A 42 pound bass was booked by Dr George Suarez.
Five years ago in 1943 Ridgewood a sudden death of another cousin is noted. Defense messengers met at 7:30 this evening as US bombers smashed Axis targets on several fronts.
The trustee will auction on Wednesday June 30 1948 at 2 PM at the Western Fredericks Bank Gore VA. John E Cornell holds a 99 year lease on two lots 50 by 100 feet described as Lots 6 and 7 in Great Mountain Property with a new four room frame dwelling. Sale is cash. Trustee Herbert S Larbick.
Dr RE Kerlin titled grand Chaplin of the Grand council of the Royal Arcanum during a session in Richmond. Moss Martin Wasecarver appointed by Gov. Price as constitute of Affairs.
The 1923 25 years ago item notes Moss Rose Chrismore marrying E Lueck. It mentions Droicht causing water supply issues and Yale beating Harvard freshmen by four lengths in a race.
Milestone from fifty years ago records a birthday party for Milk Aw hile Keating. Charles W. Grubbs enlists in the U S Army. General Shefver of the first Army during the Cuban invasion holds a conference with Admiral Sampson.
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