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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1949
Page
4
Editorial notes Colonel Miller joins a Virginia feud over accusations of intimidation and lost business due to political stance but refuses to name or prove any individuals. The Winchester Star challenged him to provide names and dates. Miller repeats charges yet offers no evidence. The News argues he should name sources or withdraw.
Excerpts from the Richmond Times Dispatch editorial say Francis P. Miller of Albemarle erred in making allegations against the Byrd machine without backing details. Senator Harry Byrd Jr. challenged him to name names and Miller warned that naming names would risk further persecution.
Charlottesville Daily Progress editors say Francis P. Miller offered a weak weekend statement. They urge him to produce evidence or face claims his charges against Virginians’ economic and social reprisals lack factual support.
The piece critiques Colonel Miller for vague replies to Harry Byrd Jr. demands for proof that the State Democratic machine reprised opponents and rebels. It questions political wisdom in denouncing without specific evidence and notes potential impacts on Miller’s support.
Staunton News Leader editorial says gubernatorial candidate F P Miller erred in accusing the Byrd organization of persecuting dissenters. The editorial notes Miller dodged the Winchester Star demand to name names, casting his charge as libelous political maneuver.
The Fredericksburg Free Lance Star reports a public exchange between Colonel Francis Pickens Miller and Harry F. Byrd Jr. over alleged penalties on dissenters. Byrd challenges Miller to name names. Miller cites four cases but editors view the charges as baseless and politically motivated.
New York columnist Hal Boyle riffs on the drudgery and absurdity of expense reports. He recalls travel misgivings, jokes about two honesty standards, and cites War era anecdotes and a photographer’s subway tip, highlighting the lifelong contest between honesty and sticking to budgets.
A reflection on Haydn’s cheerfulness in religious music and the Bible’s promise of joy when God fills the heart. The piece argues cheerful worship honors God and counters grim, censorious religiosity, stressing that true faith brings radiant joy and song. {Note: source text includes spelling errors in original}
The Star reports a daily readership exceeding 30,000, highlighting broad audience reach and sustained circulation in the city. Officials credit the paper’s local coverage and daily updates for growing engagement across communities and businesses.
Dr. Herman N. Budensen explains cross-eye often persists without proper treatment. Early action improves outcomes, with glasses, eye exercises, and possible surgery for severe cases. If signs appear by age one, consult an eye specialist to decide on glasses and further care.
News brief notes Ed L. Moulden chosen to lead a community chest campaign a year ago. Also referenced are a 1899 graduation of Holmes Yeakley from University College of Medicine at Richmond and a Kent Street church lecture on China by Mrs. Hugh White. Lewellyn McIntosh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Er L McIntosh, cuts his arm on broken glass at 8 Market Street.
A quiz on luck superstitions with ten questions about Friday the 13th and various charms. It asks true false items about luck beliefs such as broken mirrors, lightning, horseshoes, and animal charms, plus future date predictions.
Government printing office offers an illustrated manual titled Wrist Watches Pocket Watches Stop Watches and Clocks detailing repair works. Published by the Superintendent of Documents Washington DC the booklet is available for 50 cents.
If a player sees a card other than the one he is entitled to when drawing from stock the seen card must be placed face up next to the discard pile. The offending player may not knock until his next turn unless he has a Gin hand. The opponent may take the exposed card instead of a regular draw but cannot pick up exposed cards after drawing from stock.
Beatrice and David escape to the countryside and city lights, sharing a day of meals and memories. They confess deep feelings, exam ine marriage, exile from ordinary life, and plan to bridge the gap between their worlds at Beatrice's mother's apartment.
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