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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1948
Page
4
Publication details for The Evening Star Publishing Co. Winchester Virginia note display ad deadlines and rates. It lists 55 cents per inch transient rate and contract rates on application and directs to classified columns for rates. A Bible verse from Luke 22 61 is included.
The Virginia General Assembly approves a permissive plan adding an extra set of electors on the presidential ballot. It preserves voter choice, allows party delegates to instruct electors, and lets voters approve or disapprove the action in November. The measure aims to protect Democratic principles and local sovereignty without stripping any citizen of rights.
The newspaper endorses the enacted Ballot Bill noting it does not strip voter rights and expands electorate power. It stresses that Virginia voters will decide who receives the state's eleven electoral votes, whether Truman electors or a separate slate are on the ballot.
Navy veteran Richard Cox and his wife with two children move from a Brooklyn flat to a $12.60 a day Waldorf Astoria room to pressure the city into housing. Cox plans to charge $49 per month to Mayor O Dwyer, arguing the city failed to provide veterans housing. The family faces possible eviction if the city does not pay.
Harry F Byrd Jr. elected president and publisher of Harrisonburg Daily News Record. Winchester area unemployment reported at about 650. Clarke circuit court clerk Edward Thoma resigns to join Benham law partnership. Meat quota extension promised, more meat soon. About 150 Black leaders briefed on housing evacuees in case of bombing. Winchester native George Haddox dies in Washington. Apple growers pool spray orders amid 30 percent price rise forecast. Lehman and son briefly visit Winchester before Skyline Drive trip. Municipal pool bond election proposed.
Lewis Armentrout, Handley high senior, won an essay contest on the importance of planting shade trees in Winchester. Marshall Trenary, a well known carpenter contractor, dies at home on E Hart Street. Jim Gates, a restaurant employee, tests a new car and strikes the porch at Dr. W P McGuire’s residence on Amherst Street, causing serious damage.
A quiz listing ten questions on topics from UNESCO to horse hands and equinoxes. It notes scoring by ranges and directs readers to Page 2 for answers. The piece presents a playful U S historical style trivia item.
A reflection on human differences, noting that each person has unique habits, tastes, and temperaments. The text argues that diversity keeps life interesting, comparing varied sleep patterns, temperatures, hobbies, and social preferences to the uniqueness of leaves and fingerprints. The message honors individual variety as intended by the Creator.
Overwork and illness wear down red blood cells causing fatigue. 88S Tonic claims to build up low blood strength and aid digestion, with testimonials of energy and appetite improvements. Millions sold. available at local drug stores.
Fifty years ago in 1898 Market and Piccadilly Street saw a street sprinkler installed in front of Os car Barrs store. Lewis Cooper and Joseph E. Brown went to York Pennsylvania to inspect a hose cart for potential purchase by the Sarah Zane Fire Co. Lemuel Dunlap and family moved to Oregon with Mr Dunlap taking a job at $150 a month in the Gold roll mill.
Reported 24 hour rainfall to 7 am on record day 0.35 inches with year to date 2.30 and 1948 year to date 5.72. Average annual rainfall over 35 years is 36.20 inches. Monthly averages for 1913-1946 include 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. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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