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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1949
Page
4
Delasser Inc located at 11 East 44th Street New York City is listed among national representatives in the directory.
The article discusses how labeling someone conservative affects perceptions differently by context. It notes forest and finance conservatism are praised while political conservatism invites mistrust and suspicion.
The piece argues against avoiding precise terms to describe political positions. It says that supporters of conserving American values should voice their program plainly rather than mislabeling it, warning that evasive language harms the cause and freedom. It references President Truman and concerns about government overreach versus individual choice.
In Charles Town under Isaac Walton, 1947 sportsmen gather to plan a battle against Shenandoah river pollution. Police Sgt. Joseph C. Ritter earns promotion to lieutenant as announced by Chief Boyd.
In the night offensive the British report heavy losses as 96 bombers go down while German defenses stiffen. German forces retook positions on Monastery Hill at Cassino as New Zealand and Indian troops were compelled to withdraw. Mrs. D. M. Sprenkle, widow of a National cemetery superintendent, notes her New Hampshire Red hen laying two eggs. Pvt. Wilbur L. Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Taylor, is named STAR man in the service.
In 1929 Handley High School vice regal plans noted, Mary Lois Bean chosen to represent the senior class as princess at the Apple Blossom festival. A route one mile south of Boyce is under consideration for number 50. Fort Hill High School prepares a 50 piece band to attend Apple Blossom events.
In Harrisonburg the 1924 Shenandoah Valley, Inc., is organized to promote historic sites and valley features. A showing of the film Women Who Give at the Empire Theatre benefits GAA. Miss Ida Sirbaugh marries James A. Brill at the First Christian Church.
A speaker braces against outdated schooling, arguing that medical, dental, nutrition and health advice rapidly change. He recalls shifting lessons from horse rides to brushing methods, spinach iron, mold as medicine, water intake, bed rest, and sunshine myths. He calls for lasting education enabling real earnings to return to college for another degree.
Dr. E C Sherwood pathologist reports Berkeley county peaches reaching peak bloom this week about two weeks earlier than average. Last year peak occurred April 4-6 and 1947 around April 7. Apples also ahead with green tip stage reached about March 21 versus April 7-11 last year.
A grade cow is a dairy cow not purebred but a mix of two or more breeds.
The article reflects on youth and its joys and anxieties. It notes that young people feel scrutinized by adults and face romances disappointments and temptations. It urges understanding and love instead of envy and pressure.
Quiz format presents 100 questions with daily scores and rank names. Sample items reference literature history steamboat terms political figures and wartime policies. Answers and page reference are requested for corrections.
The prompt asks about Milton’s reputation as poetry or music, clarifies minor suits in contract bridge, and lists percussion instruments as examples of percussion. It identifies Last Supper as a phrase and notes instruments such as kettle drum castanets glockenspiel and xylophone as percussion instruments.
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