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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1949

Page

4

Debate Over Senate Rules and Minority Rights

The piece cites Walter Lippmann and the New York Times on whether Senate rules should curb unlimited debate. It argues the Senate protects minority rights through filibuster, a stance echoed by La Follette and Washington Evening Star, while noting civil rights legislation looms behind the debate.

Walter Lippman Senate New York Times Mr. Lippman United States LaFollette Wisconsin

Debate Rule Threatens Democratic Safeguards

The piece warns against limiting Senate debate and expanding silencing power. It cites Arizona and New Mexico water rights, cites La Follette in 1924, and references Roosevelt and court packing to argue such changes undermine democracy. It condemns partisan rush to curry favor with racial groups and urges preserving minority rights in the Senate.

Senate Arizona New Mexico LaFollette Franklin D. Roosevelt Supreme Court Truman

Arnold presses pay-as-you-go plan for Virginia improvements

Remmie Arnold, Petersburg manufacturer and Democratic governor candidate, told the Richmond Optimist Club that paying for capital projects as they are built is fair for today and the future. He argued debt financing raises costs and that Virginia should fund improvements from current income unless a grave emergency occurs.

Charlottesville Virginia Arnold York River

Judge Edwards Links Delinquency to Home Life

Judge W Erle Edwards addresses Winchester Ministerial Association on juvenile delinquency tied to early home environment. Navy Seabees repair Admiralty Island as Russians push into Pskov outskirts. Clarke County War Bond drive oversubscribed by 275000 dollars. Mrs Abe Leven tops sales in fourth drive. WCHS is a fourth place underdog entering District 5 Group 2 tourney at VMI. Raven Society honors John H Locke at University of Virginia.

W. Erle Edwards Winchester WCHS VMI John H. Locke Boyce Makes University of Virginia Navy Admiralty Island Pskov Ralph M. Ware Clarke County Abe Leven

Petition Drive Seeks W C Hodge Return As Streets Chief

Petitions circulate in the city to reinstate W C Hodge as superintendent of streets. John Scully III is named to chair a JET essay contest on public health. A public hearing is held on increasing the school tax rate. Reverend P R Casselman marked his first anniversary with a surprise party at Centenary Reformed Church.

W. C. Hodge John Scully III Hedy Lamar Gene Markey Gable Maria Costa Rica P. R. Casselman Centenary Reformed Church

Union Fire Co Renamed Charlies B. Rouss Engine No 2

1899 report notes the Union Fire Co changing its name after 66 years to Charlies B. Rouss steam fire company No 2. Lt. George Tucker Grim, Confederate veteran, dies at his son Hugh Grim's home. A local fruit grower predicts another peach crop failure. C. E. Hoover named chairman and E. G. Hollis secretary of the first ward primary.

Union Fire Co Charlies B. Rouss Steam Fire Company No. 2 George Tucker Grim Hugh C. E. Hoover E. G. Hollis

Bet­ty Clark the blind prodigy pursues opera dream

New York girl Betty Clark, twelve, totally blind, pursues opera on a radio show and TV appearances. She trains daily with Julio Riog despite hardship, dreams of Lily Pons at the Met, and reflects on a career launched after winning a $500 scholarship and a Francesco Valentino audition.

New York Betty Clark Lily Pons Met Julio Riog Betty 55Th St Francesco Valentino Papa Kay Kyser

Taxpayer blasts Frederick County deer license hike

A Frederick County resident writes to protest rising taxes and hunting licenses. He questions state and county license increases, asks why funds are spent on game protection, and urges landowners to remove no trespassing signs to allow hunters to curb deer damage. He suggests dog licenses could fund reimbursements.

the Star Frederick County

Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas D D

A reflection on habit formation using a West Indies aquarium analogy. Small desires pass through a tiny aperture and, after feeding, larger ones trap us like fish in a market. The piece warns that indulgent lifestyles create prison like routines and growing trouble.

West Indies William James

Causes and cures of fatigue across daily life

The article explains fatigue can stem from mental strain or physical activity and waste buildup. It notes eyesight, clothing, diet, sleep, and illness as causes, and urges medical study to identify and correct the underlying reason. It includes a reader question about saliva and sinus infection with expert guidance.

Feed the Birds They Must Depend on You in Bad Weather

A brief instruction urges feeding birds during harsh weather to support their survival. It emphasizes consistent care when food is scarce and emphasizes responsibility of the feeder.

How's Your I. Q. A Daily 10 Day Quiz Challenge

A 10 day IQ style quiz with 100 questions offers graded results from Memory Genius to Good. Readers answer multiple choice items about coins edges materials laws presidents and history. Page 2 promises the correct answers.

Beckoning Trails Chapter Twenty Eight Mystery Deepens

In the night the Judge Lander is found dead and Deb Randall testifies about hearing his voice on a terrace at four a.m. McGregor orders alibis from all present as Stella Dane, Tim Grant, and Sam Farr confront motives. The investigation tightens around debts, foreclosures, and a planned murder.

Deb Deb— Randall Judge Lander Tim Grant Clive Warner Clive McGregor Geant Miss Randall Chief McGregor Stage Center Sandy McGregor Roger Stewart Tim Molly B Dane Stella Scragg Little Brown & Co. Distril Judge Landers Stella Dane Sam Farr Bar of Justice Mur Lander Peters Dean Farr Sam Déan Farr Miss Dane

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