This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1949
Page
4
A religious quotation from James 1 5 about lust conceiving sin and sin bringing death, reflecting biblical moral teaching. The line conveys warning on desire leading to moral harm and spiritual consequences.
The British production Hamlet won five Academy Awards, the industry’s top honors. Sir Laurence Olivier starred in the title role and was hailed as the year’s best actor. The Richmond News Leader criticized Hollywood for producing largely unentertaining films and urged a return to genuine entertainment and acting.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved an amendment to guarantee American investments in Marshall Plan countries against loss from seizure destruction or adverse laws. Critics call the move a serious blunder arguing it contradicts free enterprise by shielding private investors from risk while profits go to individuals.
The piece notes a 13 year old boy kept at home by his mother for years, praising the boy's intelligence and affection while questioning the mother's motive. It contrasts with Arkansas press coverage and hints at broader incidents of similar abuse.
The excerpt argues against judging the North by harsh papers and misread statistics. It defends good local people including southern allies in the Senate and reflects on a Boston mother’s actions. A wise remark urges knowing all to forgive all.
Editorial blasts the House Labor Committee for ten days of hearings without considering amendments and a tie vote on analysis. It says Chairman Lesinski yielded to White House orders and accuses lawmakers of abandoning legislative responsibility, jeopardizing any labor measure this session.
Governor Tuck announces a nine month salary scale with phased raises as teachers gain experience. Starting at 2500 as assistant instructor, rising to 2800, then 3240, up to 3960 for assistant professor, and 6200 for full professor after about 15 years. Summer teaching yields proportional pay. leave with pay requires continuous service.
Dr. George Smith, renowned ear nose and throat specialist, makes a memorial gift of 3000 dollars to the Winchester hospital building fund. Mrs. Herbert A. Solenberger is named STAR woman of the week for her community contributions.
Mr. Charles E. Staples is reelected president of Winchester Cooperative Milk Producers Assn Inc. Mr. E. Rhodes Huntsberry Jr. escapes injury when his car rear ends a truck, tearing off the car’s right side.
Ten years ago Franco’s forces held Madrid while Germany warned Poland to stay independent. Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons that further trade understandings with Hitler were impossible.
Mrs. Mary Jane Boden aged 69 dies at her Brucetown home. Mrs. Herbert S. Larrick becomes Winchester’s first woman elected to the city school board. John Summers, former resident, dies in a Staunton hospital.
Mr. T. C. Adams of Gainesboro receives a surprise party as 1904 headlines note chandeliers bought for Braddock and Methodist church. Mr. N. W. Solenberger is elected president of Frederick County Fruit Growers. Mr. John Sartelle of 8 Market Street reports a hen laying two eggs at once.
Ada Fishburn, a 24 year old British factory worker from Durham, returned home after an eight week stay in America as a cultural ambassador. She toured New York, worked in a factory, met leaders, and spoke on radio while noting Americans’ quickness and gadgets. She values home but cherishes the exchange of ordinary people in peace.
A satirical brain teaser offers a 10 day test with scoring levels from Memory Genius to Good. It asks readers to complete phrases and answer questions about world politics, government agencies, military tests, and notable young talents.
Guidance urges treating burns as surgical emergencies and avoiding home remedies like flour. For minor burns clean and dress with sterile gauze. severe burns require hospital care, fluid replacement, and possible blood plasma. Pain relief and shock prevention with careful use of morphine may be needed.
Deb Randall in a hurricane cabin outsmarts Romney and Warner who storm the island refuge. Tim Grant arrives with police help, a blaze and quick thinking save Deb and end the standoff as McGregor and the sergeant corral the suspects.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.