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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1949

Page

4

Psalm Verse About Friendship Walk to God

A biblical line recalling shared moments with a friend as they entered the house of God together. The verse emphasizes companionship and communal worship.

Stettinius Resigns as UVA Rector and Board Member

Virginians regret the resignation of Edward R. Stettinius Jr from the University of Virginia Board of Visitors and as Rector. The former Secretary of State and ex US Steel executive cited personal health reasons. his term would have run to 1952. Governor Tuck called his service outstanding and long to be remembered.

Mr. Stettinius R. Gray Williams University of Virginia Darden Jefferson's University Ed Steftinius Tuck Stettinius

No Mining No Benefits Memoir of a Two-Week Mine Idle Protest

The United Mine Workers' two weeks of memorial work stoppages by 425,000 miners east of the Mississippi tests unemployment compensation rules. The walkout, led by John L Lewis, protests Dr. James Boyd’s nomination to head the Federal Bureau of Mines and mourns 55,115 miners killed or injured in 1948. Some states view the action as an idle period under union contract, while Pennsylvania and Indiana officials question the interpretation.

Mississippi United Mine Workers John L Lewis James Boyd Federal Bureau of Mines Boyd UMW Pennsylvania Indiana

Unemployed miners await benefits amid cross state delays

The text notes potential court actions if claims are disapproved in Pennsylvania and Illinois. It recalls a six day mourning period ordered in 1947 after the Centralia disaster as a parallel, with mixed states attitudes on benefits. Maryland stands as the only state paying full non working period benefits. others impose waiting periods.

Pennsylvania Illinois Lewis Centralia Kentucky Maryland Mark Tim Sam

Television's Bugaboo for Books Is Overhyped Says Cerf

Current Opinion writer Bennett Cerf argues that television will not destroy the book trade and may even help it. He recalls publishers' fears during past tech revolutions and notes that many Americans still seek good books, predicting TV use will settle with people choosing strong programs and reading in scarce idle moments.

Monster Wall Street Drew Pearson Cerf George M. Cohan Cohan

Mrs I Fred Stine Voted STAR Woman of the Week

Handley defeats Boyce 50 to 49 to win a second FFA title. Senate Republicans and several Democrats back a tax cut bill. G Vernon Eddy departs by air for London to attend a British Mason’s meeting.

I. Fred Stine Handley Boyce Senate G. Vernon Eddy London

German forces retreat in 1944 as Soviets push across Dniester

Five years back in 1944 Germany pulls back into old Romania as Russian troops cross the Dniester. Americans expand reach near Truk with base 800 miles away. Miss Fannie Affleck receives special recognition for 50 years perfect church attendance at Loudoun Street Presbyterian. Susan Kuykendall marks her fourth birthday with a home party on West Amherst Street.

Old Rumania Dniester Admiralty Islands Truk Fannie Affleck Loudoun St. Presbyterian Church Susan Kuykendall W. Amherst St

Britain renews defense program for barrier against Hitler

Ten years after 1929 Britain renews its defense program to deter Nazi aggression. The article notes renewed air and naval reserves and manpower plans as part of a broader national mobilization. It also reports William O. Douglas’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court and outlines concurrent military manpower preparations by army and navy.

Britain Hitler William O. Douglas Supreme Court Army Navy

Handley students accused of speeding en route to school

In 1924 complaints arose that Handley students violated speed limits while driving to school. Mrs. Sam O Neal was elected president of the Winchester chapter of the DAR. George H Grim was named manager of the Water Street gasoline filling station.

Handley Sam O'Neal Dar. Winchester George H. Grim Water St

Rouss Fire Company Secretary Leads Star Watch Contest

Joseph E. Kiger remains secretary of the Rouss fire company and tops the Star Watch contest. S. K. Wine begins duties as trustee of Shenandoah Institute, succeeding J. W. Keller. Harry Long shows improvement after his foot was cut off at railroad yards.

Joseph E. Kiger Rouss Fire Company S. K. Wine Shenandoah Institute J. W. Keller Harry Long

Expert Pans the Gals by Hal Boyle

New York columnist Hal Boyle interviews Helen Fraser, director at Barbizon, on how American women mimic men in style while lacking inner virtues. Fraser critiques athleticism, postures, smoking, and handbag habits, urging women to regain feminine poise and refine beauty standards.

Hal Boyle New York Maka Reservig Cain Helen Fraser Barbizon School of Fashioneering Miss Frazer Jimmy Durante Frazer

Strength For The Day From Earl L. Douglas D D

The text reflects on God’s forgiveness and loving kindness. It contrasts divine judgment with Christ’s worth, urging sincere confession and trust that mercy comes through Jesus. Jesus often calls God Father, reducing fear and affirming a forgiving relationship.

Jesus Christ Christ God Father Jesus Almighty

Buffalo Bill Owned Newspaper Name

Buffalo Bill and his sister owned the Duluth Press. The paper’s editorial department was staffed exclusively by women.

Buffalo Bill Bufflo Bill Duluth Press

Barber’s itch and sycosis barbae and treatment options

A medical Q and A discusses sycosis barbae or barber’s itch, its progression from beard-area pustules to facial skin changes, and possible treatments. Early X-ray hair removal was proposed by experts, with caution about skin damage. penicillin and mercury or sulfa preparations are noted with varying effectiveness.

King

How's Your I Q Based on 10 Daily Questions

A quiz scoring page offers ten questions with daily attempts and a 10 day average. It lists scoring bands Mem ory Genius Very Superior Excellent Good and hints at page 2 for answers. It asks about garlic exports from Europe Agre city Hugh Scott Bromley Oxnam and religious ranks, dice naming, Edgar Bergen radio, WWII roles, Anne Boleyn’s mother Queen, and Karnak ruins location.

United Agre Edgar Bergen Charley McCarthy Solid Fuels Interior Anne Boleyn Karnak Syria Palestine Egypt Iran

Harrison Pushes Two Park Highways

Rep Burr P Harrison says the House subcommittee will set an early hearing date on his plan to open two roads through Shenandoah National Park despite Interior Secretary King’s opposition over cost. The article also notes a curious aside about the climbing fish of the East Indies that can live out of water.

Washington Shenandoah National Park King Burr P. Harrison House Subcommittee On Public Lands East Indies Lander Mark Tim

Becket Center intrigue on campus amid wartime suspicions

In a campus setting at night, Tim and Mark discuss leaks and threats surrounding a center rumored to harbor espionage. Deb’s workplace friction and Warner’s intrigue add tension as Tim reflects on loyalty, safety, and possible espionage links. The chapter ends with a looming reveal and a warning from Washington.

Decessor Sam Washington Warner Deb Jon Tim Grant Marx Taylor Pacific Intelligence Division Mark Canada Judge Lander

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