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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1948
Page
4
A fragment from Song of Songs 5 2 appears in the Winchester Evening Star tribute page. The rest of the column lists circulation and advertising rates for the paper with standard publication details and pricing terms.
A editorial warns the Truman Civil Rights Program pressing for a permanent FEPC could create a large inquisition bureau. It argues the plan risks a Gestapo like force policing private firms and employer rights. The piece contends it would threaten states’ rights and empower federal overreach for all employers.
Discussion rages across Virginia over Governor Tuck’s proposal to omit Truman’s name from the ballot if he is nominated by the National Convention delegates. Supporters urge a clean ticket while opponents warn of confusion and political backlash.
The Enterprise backs the Governor, praising his fight against Washington power and urging state rights preservation. It stresses opposition to race prejudice as a factor and argues Virginians should decide on Ballot Truman under state leadership. Acknowledges dangers to democracy and endorses southern autonomy in candidate selection.
A 1947 note reports a new Winchester branch of Rockinngham Poultry Marketing Inc as a promising outlet for farm birds. It highlights expectations for improved market access and processing capacity for local poultry producers.
Page teaser notes a 19 question IQ test with scoring bands from Genus to Poor. It mentions turning to Page 2 for correct answers and references Omar N Bradley taking oath as Army Chief of Staff in February and a question about the House of Hanover and Alabama's governor nicknamed Big Jim.
The silver oak leaf marks the rank of major in the Army. The winter Olympic Games for this year are held in Beijing. The famous pirate-patriot who assisted General Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans is Jean Lafitte. The definition of a woman as “a rag and a bone and a hank of hair” is attributed to Dorothy Parker. The capital of Romania is Bucharest.
Winter colds bring stomach upset and gastric distress. This calminative laxative warms and comforts the stomach and is trusted for over 50 years. Suitable for children with a pleasant taste. Available in 60¢ and $1.20 sizes.
The record shows 24 hour rainfall ending at 7 am none. 1948 rainfall to date 5.10 inches. March rainfall to date 1.68 inches. Average annual rainfall for 35 years 36.20 inches. Monthly averages for 1913 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. Statistics courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
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