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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1949
Page
6
Northwestern University summarized industry impact in a study. An industry with 150 workers supports a $100000 plant investment a $200000 annual payroll 1000 supporters twelve stores and a ten room schoolhouse in the community.
The text lists figures such as 200 car sales and services, $60 000 yearly railroad funding, a million dollar taxable valuation, $300 000 yearly farm product markets, a dozen professional men, and a million dollar annual trade expenditure. It notes these statistics come from extensive fact finding to understand industry value for the community.
Martinsville Mayor Nick Prillaman withdrew from the gubernatorial race after aligning with Francis Pickens Miller of Albemarle. Reports say negotiations had been underway to unite Prillaman and Miller forces with a CIO leader described as the principal go-between.
A compact verse reflects on truth and lies, noting time favors truth while lies collapse quickly under scrutiny. The piece emphasizes urgency in exposing falsehoods and the enduring steadiness of factual accuracy.
A subscriber editor defends the word worsened and cites usage. The note explains the term means deteriorated and references the Currency Act of March 14, 1900 placing U S currency on a gold standard under McKinley.
A brain teaser prompt offers 10 questions on history and civics with page 2 giving the correct answers. It asks about the War that burned the White House, meaning of minds p s and q s, President Tumulty, pitcher speed, the Rhine city Dusseldorf, Henry Wallace’s post under Roosevelt, Chapultepec act location, Byron’s infirmity, Count Sforza’s cabinet role, and the most common US surname.
The Air Force region states a reservist retains job rights such as seniority if released within three years after entering active duty or as soon after that period as orders relieve him. Draft is not required for the period of active duty.
1948 One year ago and 1944 five years ago notes list David H. Allen Dr Edward T Berlin and Jetson Spates seeking Clarke county Commission er of Revenue Greenspring Va Little Richard Negley ill Stephens City leads county baseball 9 to 1 Berryville.
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