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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1948
Page
4
The notice lists annual and short term rates by mail or motor route with advance payment required. A note adds one dollar postal outside Virginia and a scripture quote appears beneath the pricing block.
The article explains how the U S Navy signals break out Victor to prepare for pilots and aircraft on carriers. It notes how traditional and jet fighters like the FJ 1 require long flights and catapult-assisted launches, and that carriers now convert to jets to speed up operations and aid peace.
The article notes cork now used in construction and insulation, with US imports rising from 225 million to 390 million pounds between 1920 and 1947 and expected higher in 1948. It highlights cork oak trees, their long life, and that the Crown Cork and Seal Company promotes cork acorns in 22 states. By 1960 saplings reach maturity, boosting domestic cork production.
Current Opinion argues the Navy's notices about Soviet submarines near U.S. shores risk creating war panic. It defends Soviet submarine rights, criticizes disclosures by Secretary Sullivan, and condemns U.S. and allied naval actions as provocative amid global tensions.
Bristol Virginia March 30 Thomas B Fugate a 49 year old Ewing banker and farmer was named by Ninth district Democrats to run for the House of Representatives He will oppose Republican Eugene Worrell of Bristol who was nominated a week earlier.
Quiz page asks 10 questions on literature awards Pan American Day and U.S. presidents. It notes scoring tiers from Genius to poor and directs readers to Page 2 for answers. Also promotes Virginia green and cigarette safety year round.
The report lists present and past rainfall figures with 24 hour totals ending at 7 am and monthly precipitation by month from January to December. It notes March rainfall for the current period and provides yearly totals for 1948 and 1913 with figures from 2.46 inches in January to 3.92 inches in June.
The ad touts red blood cell energy and vitality through SSST and 855 Tonic claiming they build up blood strength in non-organic anemia. It promises better appetite energy and resistance, urging readers to start on 65 Teale and buy bundles of six bottles.
One year ago in 1947 Colgate W. Darden Jr., a former governor, was elected president of the University of Virginia. Harris of White Post and 33 others completed seven weeks of basic police training. In Woodstock's district literary contest Berryville entrants swept prose and public speaking. Dolores Coffelt from Stonewall won poetry reading. Alice Langbein also took public speaking. Fire companies opposed a council rule on annual asset and liability disclosures. Rev. Henry Ely Hall Sloop, longtime Harrrisonburg pastor, died at home. WAC traveling examining board opened headquarters in Winchester.
Report notes a record turnout at the Baptist WMU state convention. Park Avenue swimming pool committee discussed publicity for a proposed municipal pool. A dining car restaurant permit was issued to Charles W. Eldridge on Rouss Fire Co. property. A rat eluded the sheriff then was found dead in a trap, with mystery remaining about entry. New city reservoir work began and Garber Mfg. Co. installed a modern bottling plant for soft drinks.
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