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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1948
Page
4
Publication details for Winchester Evening Star with editor names and postal handling. Advertising deadlines noon prior to publication and rate structures for display and classified sections. Subscription and carrier options listed. national representation noted.
The Star urges subscribers to report any delay or irregularity in delivery. Prompt reader action will help maintain a perfect delivery system.
A brief religious verse from the June 26 1948 issue quoting Psalm style lines about the mercy and righteousness of the Lord extending to those who fear him and unto their children's children.
The 33 year old New Yorker who chained himself to a White House staircase aimed to draw attention to the draft. The critic notes he should have staged it in Philadelphia at Convention Hall where reporters and cameras are abundant. Washington was largely deserted this week.
Analysis of the 1947 survey shows the general consumer position remains solid but weakens. More households are depleting savings and going into debt as inflation signals rise. About 3,000,000 more families cashed savings bonds last year while plans to buy homes and goods persist, despite high prices.
Washington Post discusses Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas choosing retirement after 30 years in the U S Senate. He will be 83 next month and those around him say age has affected his vigor and ability to lead, urging caution in placing elderly lawmakers in chairmanships.
24 hours ending 7 a m shows none. June rainfall this year 2.56 inches and 1948 year to date 17.67 inches. Average annual rainfall over 35 years is 36.20 inches. Monthly means for 1913 to 1946 list 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.
In a Republican Convention address Herbert Hoover rises above factional politics to urge action for global freedom. He defends liberty against state overreach, calls the U S to aid Western Europe, and counters isolationist blame by Democrats. The convention gave him strong ovation.
The piece criticizes a magazine portrayal of military planning to strike Russia, arguing it reveals little new yet fuels warmongering fears. The author warns such sensationalism could justify Russian insecurity and hinder prudent defense thinking.
An advertisement for Webster's Illustrated Tower Dictionary and Atlas highlighting 378 pages more than 25000 definitions and extras including legal and musical terms population tables earth statistics weights measures and 16 colored map pages. It urges readers to send thirty five cents postpaid with a coupon to The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Washington DC for a copy.
The name Thomas derives from a Greek word meaning twin though none of the apostolic Thomas had a twin. The text contrasts familial spiritual paths, noting some siblings gain faith while others do not, driven by personal choice rather than God’s will. It reflects on divine calling, human free will, and salvation.
Railroading pioneers a dining car experience with tables that resist vibration and sway. The feature aims to calm squeamish travelers by providing steadier meals during travel.
A short quiz promises scoring categories from Genius to Poor based on 10 questions. It asks about grammar, U S presidential history, Pacific islands, football field dimensions, sleep gods, ratification states, Midway battle location, compass direction, animal diets, and state nicknames.
Arkansas Gazette notes a contrast between frugal living and horse betting costs. The item highlights how a couple can manage finances efficiently while gambling remains a costly pastime for some bettors.
Dorothy Lawlor of New York offers herself in marriage for $10000 cash and appears headed toward a match with a Florida tavern owner, as reported in the Greensboro News. The item uses sensational wording around a proposed "Sold American" marriage arrangement.
Rennie Tharpe of Stephens City caught a 6 lb 7 in bass measuring twenty inches. Royal Crown defeated 13 to 2.
In 1943, Russian troops breached Finnish trench lines on the northern Karelian front. The report notes Winchester used 162.225 pounds of sugar five years earlier.
In the Civil and Police Justice Court in Winchester Virginia on June 17 1948 Preston Place Order of Publication Carlton Emory Trading as Emory Transfer Emory's Transfer Incorporated and Fast Present Incorporated seek to attach property of defendant L Carlton Emory to satisfy a debt of 456 dollars 47 cents The defendant is a non resident last known address 15 112 East John Street Martinsburg West Virginia Service cannot be made in state and the defendant must appear within ten days after publication Four consecutive weeks publication is ordered in the Winchester Evening Star and posted at the court door A copy will be sent to L Carlton Emory at the listed post office address J W PACE Trial Justice
Ten years ago in 1968 Fiwood Williams won a local middle tournaments title in Wildwood New Jersey. Jordon Springs property faced a sale. Warning was issued to Japan regarding actions toward Hainan.
1923 era note says former Virginia governor Stuart led a campaign opposing bond issuance. Louis Baker planned to entertain Winchester Rotary at his home. President Harding delivered an administration address before western farmers.
Fifty years ago in 1898 Stover Lewis died after asphyxiation at Jones Knitting Mill. L J Barr G Franz Baker George Woodward Glover Stephens and George and Douglas Sheetz planned a bicycle trip to Washington. One rider was missing another exhausted and one unchanged.
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