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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1949
Page
2
Fellowship of Prayer for Lent 1949 reflects on the anticipation of Christ’s return. It cites scripture from John 14 3 and Corinthians and discusses differing views on the manner and timing of the Second Coming. The piece urges daily faithful living while awaiting redemption and ends with a prayer for worthiness of companionship with the Master.
Correct quiz responses list includes Westinghouse France South Carolina Securities Exchange Commission True Hwang Ho Pole Fifty six Joe DiMaggio Judah P Benjamin. Title refers to YOU GAMBLE TRAFFIC YOU BET YOUR LIFE quiz page.
A March and April sales directory lists auctions including A H Lee sale 4 miles southeast of Berryville for livestock and machinery on March 16 at 10 am. Clara Kenney estate sale March 19 at 11 am in front of Frederick County Court House with real estate on Red Bud Road. G I Brady estate near Burnt Factory Church Stephenson Va with livestock and farm implements on March 30 at 10 am. George Helstey Greenspring Va sale April 6 for furniture and machinery.
Betty Brill of Stephens City high school was named district winner of the American Legion oratorical contest at Handley library auditorium. Mary Elizabeth Henry of Front Royal was the second contestant. Brill advances to a zone contest in Charlottesville next Saturday. L. E. Hill chaired the district event with two entrants, judged by Carl Campbell and James A. Stillarty.
Miss Yates, Handley high school winner, faces a tight schedule as she competes Friday in the district Virginia High School League public speaking contest in Harrisonburg while planning to enter the Richmond Virginia Bankers Assn. contest the next day. Her mother, Mrs. Yates, will accompany her and the district finalists may stay overnight in Richmond with a city tour the following day.
In Cleveland from March 12 delegates of 35 million Protestants eyed a Vatican Protestant conference. They sent a resolution to the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America for study without recommendation. The group reaffirmed opposition to coercion and, separately, urged calm antiwar stance toward the Soviet Union.
Venice faces a furor as the city council cuts the daily corn allotment for St. Mark's Square pigeons from 35 to 22 pounds. Art authorities say pigeons spoil basilica roofs and have added steel edges to roosts. About 2,000 pigeons remain a city symbol despite protests from pigeon lovers and a sharp letter in Gazzetto Sera.
The first American flag appeared in a military ceremony on August 2 1777. It was made from crude clothing material found in a fort under siege by British forces.
In New Delhi on March 12, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru said India pays France 340000 dollars yearly under various accords. The wartime arrangements included customs management, postal revenue losses, opium supply, and salt production terms totaling several lakhs in rupees. Nehru noted no payments to Portugal and warned of peaceful settlement amid future changes.
London dispatches report Britain informs Ankara that Russia has inquired about Turkey joining a potential Mediterranean defense pact. Negotiations involve Necmeddin Sadaki and Bevin plus Schuman and Tsaldaris. Russia may oppose Turkish entry as talks aim to link to a wider Atlantic alliance.
Miss Sullivan, middle aged, president Hannum, vice Lee, secretary treasurer. Riverview farm 125 acres of bluegrass pasture lies on Shenandoah east bank 12 miles south of R. 7 bridge. She milks 11 cows daily building toward Grade A production and once kept butterfat records solo. Birds’ resilience noted in observers reports.
London reports a white paper on three months in 1948 shows Britain approaching balance in trade with the world while sustaining a dangerous dollar deficit. It credits American aid for production gains and urges OEEC cooperation as Western Europe faces recovery challenges. Britain exported 459.37 million dollars to OEEC nations and imported 446.26 million, up from the prior quarter.
Frankfurt hosts an international scientists congress to honor Johann Wolfgang Goethe for the 200th anniversary of his birth. More than 200 scientists from the United States South America and Western Europe were invited to discuss Goethe's influence on modern thought. The event runs August 24 to 26 as the capstone of the Goethe Festival Year with gala performances of his works including Dr Faustus.
In a Senate talkathon the ruling on cloture sparked a party clash as Barkley’s decision allowed a vote to limit debate on a rules change. Lucas failed to table the ruling, with a 46 to 41 vote and a swift second test also failing. Democrats accused Republicans of abandoning civil rights stakes from 1948.
The piece reports that the numbers racket operated openly in Norfolk and appears licensed by the city. The grand jury, appointed by Nation Court Judge R. B. Spindle, followed police raids on downtown numbers establishments that produced lists with over 100 policemen named.
Berlin reports that civilians turned airlift morale around, joining pilots trained at Great Falls Montana. The weary veterans are rotated home while many newcomers choose to remain in the Air Forces.
Robert Spindle reported his brother Frank Spindle may have left on a Maryland trip before Friday. State police found Frank and Mrs. Spindle's car abandoned near Asheville with flat tires and ignition hotwired. Later, bodies were found after Robert was informed. Clothes and papers were scattered in the Newbill apartment.
The Senate debated a rule to curb filibusters on moves to bring up civil rights legislation. The vote ended in a 0 count for the motion, leaving no final rule. Trumanites face two paths: drop the effort or endure endless Southern filibusters.
Senator Harris warned missing papers could cost the government hundreds of thousands of dollars. William P. Rogers said the session sought why last year no extra personnel were hired to clear accounts after a 45 percent cut in 1947. He noted $200 000 was available in 1949 to hire 25 staff for about 76 000 accounts.
The text notes a common idea among savages that each clan has a specific animal as its guardian or protector, a belief used to define group identity and sacred bonds.
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