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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1950
Page
4
The speaker asserts the country is in fine shape, claiming we are trading fat for muscle and getting more from the military than ever. He says we are girding our loins and provides confident assurances that may reassure the public.
Critics claim our air force and fleet lag behind needs and warn we may face defeat at the outset of war. Johnson defends by tone rather than specifics, while the public demands concrete facts on aircraft replacement, modernity, and overall defense readiness.
One year ago Thomas G. Scully was named general lefansel for the Apple Blossom Festival. Howard E. Massie was elected president of the Stephens City Fire Department, succeeding R. E. Ayler. Royall the army secretary received an Apple Blossom pie in Winchester. Postmaster Nelson Page announced writing facilities to prisoners of war via the War Department. Kenneth Kern of 924 Woodland Ave represented by a red bicycle priced at S. Snuffy Taylor arrived in France per the War Department. he is son of Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor of 1019 Berryville Ave.
Twenty five years ago Herbert J. Brown, Washington editor and weather expert, predicted a very cool summer. Richard Dix starring in Manhattan at the Empire theater.
Mrs. M. M. Lynch spoke at the Farmers Institute, criticizing the local public school system and proposing improvements while G. W. Coiner of the State Commission of Agriculture addressed agriculture themes.
The account notes George Williams, a clerK in a disreputable London shop, builds a Christian effort that becomes the Young Men’s Christian Association. He is later knighted for his work, turning a notorious environment into a platform for high ideals and global outreach. The piece urges faith amid evil surroundings, citing Paul in Corinth as parallel.
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Morley Colorado reports 134 mules in the mine used to haul coal when active. Mules earn 16 pounds of oats daily and hay, under stable boss Rhodda Floyd. Quote from Floyd notes mules are preferred to workers due to safe underground conditions.
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