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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1949
Page
4
H. F. Byrd Jr editor page header lists national representatives DeLisser Inc at 11 East 44th Street New York City.
The editorial shifts stance on banning public building meetings and defends free speech. It cites a New York Communist pledge to defeat U S war aims as treasonous, urges action against those loyal to Moscow, and endorses deporting foreign born Communists while warning about native born opponents.
A nationwide AP survey shows 29 states earmarking 2.3 billion dollars for education aid, up about 500 million or 20 percent. States expect higher totals as remaining legislatures meet. Education funding dominates spending sheets with teacher pay raises in at least 11 states as schools struggle with crowded conditions.
Current Opinion argues Truman’s recurring clash with the 81st Congress mirrors past fights and stems from aligning with powerful labor and farm interests. It notes Congress reflects diverse groups and resists a single master plan, making strong executive leadership difficult in nonwar times.
The veteran boxer Joe Louis announces retirement after a record reign beginning in 1937, having defended the title twenty five times and remained free of scandal. At thirty five and past prime he risks a knockout by younger contenders, though his career has been a credit to himself his race and boxing.
Howard Melton is named co finance director of the 21st Apple Blossom festival. Rev. Walter A Bowman is named chairman of Wardensville PTA committee to raise funds for band uniforms.
Mrs. Abe Leven is the top seller of war bonds in the fourth drive winning the women’s division honor. Com. Morton C. Mumma will speak at Clarke county chamber of commerce meeting Monday. Ralph M. Ware serves as chairman of the Clarke group.
The 1939 address shows Roosevelt pledging not to remain passive as religious persecution rises where democracy has fallen. The UAW convention faces a split as John L Lewis and Martin disagree, signaling internal tensions at the gathering.
In 1899 a set of solid silver teaspoons donated by Ralph Savage was auctioned at the Union Fire company bazaar. Joe Leafe led singing at the Shawnee Tribe No. 2 annual sermon meeting of the Imperial Order of Red Men. H. Hable found over two and a half feet of water in his cellar at Main and Water Streets, likely seepage from a run or spring.
New York reports Cecil Abel, an Anglo Papuan missionary, visits the United States after 1949 plans. He recalls cannibal beliefs and head hunting among Kwato people in New Guinea while recounting his father’s mission and seeking corn seed and rice seed, mentioning rainfall and Iowa and Guatemala as sources.
The article recounts a parable from Lady Asquith about a beggar who chose the easy path with the wind at his back. It contrasts the slacker with the diligent, noting that worthy men meet hardship head on and are held by purpose, duty, and care for others.
The Navy is accepting applications from men aged 18 for one year voluntary enlistments, according to Chief Machinist's Mate Eston Perkins, USN recruiter in charge of the Winchester station. Eligible applicants may be enlisted without any waiting.
The article explains a milkers rash as a chronic hand eczema common in farmers caused by cow dander. It recommends avoiding milking, wearing gloves, and using zinc oxide coal tar ointment, plus bland lotions after healing. It notes winter worsening and possible need to stop farming for severe sensitivity. care to avoid soaps and wool during healing.
Quiz style brain test presents 10 day scoring with daily results. Questions cover science myth and history including a mythic king and a vice presidential line of succession. Includes multiple choice about a Burlington club and a Rome marriage.
The route from Hyde Park to Kensington Palace was cut by order of King William III. The road's name originated as Route du Roi in French, meaning King’s Road, reflecting the court’s language. It later corrupted to Rotten Row as English usage spread.
In a tense House of the Center session, Professor Romney and Tim Grant are questioned by Chief McGregor about motives and alibis after Judge Lander’s murder. The room tightens as suspects discuss past enmities, loyalty tests, and a hidden revolver.
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