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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1948

Page

4

Truman and Marshall Clash Over UN Role in World Peace

The editorial rebukes the Truman Doctrine and the Greece Turkey aid as unilateral actions. It argues the United States should lead through the United Nations and questions Moscow’s willingness to accept a UN mediated settlement, urging consistent global rules.

Marshall United Nations Organization Truman General Marshall Russia United Nations United States Greece Turkey America

Working Together for Winchester Memorial Hospital Drive

More than 400 volunteers call on Winchester residents for subscriptions to an 850000 building fund. They stress volunteers work for the people, urging all to contribute to the capital campaign to expand the hospital. The piece notes broad community effort and parallels labor history with national production challenges.

Winchester Greater Winchester Memorial Hospital

United States Farm Production Shifts Toward Domestic Demand

Farmers were paid to cut crops but experts warn future growth will require expanding production. As foreign demand declines, higher domestic use is expected, with the U.S. population forecast to reach 166 million by 1975 and crop lands projected to expand to 374 million acres if per capita consumption stays constant. Soil conservation remains vital to curb erosion and preserve productivity.

United States Soil ‘Conservation Service

End of New York Stock Exchange Strike Brings Wage Increases

The month long strike ends with a negotiated wage raise. Workers earning 49 or less gain 3 weekly, 50 to 74 gain 4, and over 74 gain 35. About 100 of 950 strikers will not return as jobs were abolished during the walkout.

New York Stock Exchange Manareement

Bitter Ingredient

The Wall Street Journal notes Albert Payson Terhune, famed novelist, described a childhood misdeed. He confessed to eating a bowl of lump sugar, crying as he ate, and recalled a conscience not strong enough to refrain yet strong enough to regret.

Albert Payson Terhune Terhune

Re-elected President Led Memorial Hospital Board

Dr. Hunter H. McGuire was re-elected president of the Memorial hospital board of directors. Conrad Hoover American Legion post received new colors. Most telephone workers told Gov. Tuck they would work for the Commonwealth if a strike and seizure of C and P Co occurred. County superintendent Leslie Kline cited a teacher shortage in Frederick county as more acute than expected. W. J. Muse, prominent timber merchant, fell seriously ill at home. Winchester and Frederick county residents attended the spring 2 opening of Charles Town race track.

Hunter H. McGuire Memorial Hospital Board of Directors Conrad Hoover American Leg 2U Post Gov. Tuck Commonwealth C. and P. Co Leslie Kline Frederick County W. J Muse Vominent Winchester Charles Town

Frederick county teachers elect new association president

Ten years ago in 1938 a fire at Glaize and Bro apple packing plant caused $28 000 in damage injuring William Morrison. State Officer P L Prillaman, formerly of Staunton, was assigned to the Winchester area. O W Wake, principal of Middletown High School, was elected president of the Frederick County Teachers Association.

William Morrison Glaize Bro Cpple P L Prillaman Staunton Winchester O. W. Wake Middletown High School Frederick County Teachers Assn

Local Injuries and Narrow Escapes Highlight Briefs

Emma McFarrend aged 10 and He'en Cave aged 4 were injured when the car they rode in struck a tree. Winchester lost to Chambersburg 3 to 2 in baseball. Alilstock and Abe a per, noted colored men, narrowly escaped disaster when their buggy overturned near the railroad crossing on East Cork Street.

Emma McFarrend He'en Cave Winchester Chamb Ersburg Alilstock Abe A.per E. Cork

1898 Fifty Years Ago Chickens Seen at Court House

Thomas Seabright displayed a large number of fancy chickens in front of the courthouse. James L. Carter of Old Chapel section died suddenly from a short attack. Lightning struck the home of Miss Ann Hoover on West Water Street.

Thomas Seabright Court House James L. Carter Old Chapel Ann Hoover W. Water Sc

Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas D D

A devotional piece compares human weakness to a thorn tree by a colonial doorway. It cites Paul’s thorn in the flesh and the reply my grace is sufficient for thee. The message: God’s strength is perfected in weakness as spring blossoms the tree.

Paul

How's Your I Q A Quiz From A Vintage Page

A fragmented memory quiz asks about Falmiro Togliatti as a Communist leader the author of The Green Pastures and the Bretton Woods topics. It includes true false items on earthquakes and a mis-spelled Bible question and asks page two for answers.

Falmiro Togliatti Psoaiisis Greece Konas Wagner Eddie Collins Tris Wno Jacob House of Representatives Green Pastures Charles P. Steinmetz Bretton Woods

Car inspectors urged as deadline nears June fifteenth

Notice warns to obtain vehicle inspection before the deadline. It states Harrison Oates died a West Virginia resident with funds over 1000 dollars on deposit at Western Frederick Bank of Gore Virginia. Dorsty D. Oates is named Administrator by the court and will receive intangible assets upon transfer. J. W. Ward signs as Cashier.

Harrison Oates West Virginia Western Frederick Bank Gore Virginia Dorsty D. Oates Code of Virginia Dorsey D. Oates J. W. Ward

Rainfall Totals and Averages From Winchester Lab

Rainfall figures show 24 hour precipitation up to a.m. 73 with May to date 3.98 inches and 1948 year to date 14.15 inches. Average annual rainfall over 35 years is 36.20 inches. Monthly averages for 1913 1946 inclusive list January 2.46 February 1.94 March 2.91 April 3.02 May 3.67 June 3.92 July 3.82 August 3.76 September 2.57 October 3.31 November 2.44 December 2.38. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

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