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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1948

Page

2

Religious Roots Behind Jewish Arab Rift Analysis

James Marlow outlines a BBC style ABC on Palestine tracing Judaism and Islam to monotheism and idols, arguing the core division is religious not racial. It notes the Jewish Zionist drive since 1897, with Jews about 600000 and Arabs around 34 million, and references historical rulings from Saul to Rome.

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Palestine split and fighting looms as U N seeks halt

A 1948 snapshot traces British mandate ending, U N partition plans, and the creation of Israel amid growing Arab Jewish clashes. It notes the Arab League allies, population figures, and military balance, with the UN seeking a peace solution.

League of Nations Palestine Britain United Nations U. N United States Russia Warren Austin U.N Israel Egypt Lebanon Syria Trans- Jordan Iraq Saudi Arabia Yemen

Answers to Daily Quiz Quiz Answers Listed

Daily quiz answers listed include Vivien Leigh, Australia, three quarters, the tee, eighty days, ten cents, the Supreme Court ruling on the $1 levy, let the buyer beware, and his left hand.

Vivien Leigh Australia Supreme Court

May 19 to June 12 Sales Directory Listings

A series of sale announcements listing times and locations for antiques household goods furniture farm implements livestock and appliances. Multiple sellers include H M Stevens Ralph Hummer Lewis Bowley F H Swim ley Mrs O W Dick Ace Rosenberger Frank De Freeze Mason Osborne Harry Orndorff Mrs M B Swimley Mrs Ruby Schneider George H elsley R W Jenkins with towns Winchester Berryville Brucetown Whitacre Kernstown Ridgeway Virginia.

H. M. Stevens Old Glover House Buckmarsh St Berryville Ralph Hummer Winchester Lewis Bowley Apple Pie Ridge Road Mason Osborne Harry Orndorff Wadesvile Clarke County M. B. Swimley Swimley Ruby Schneider Kernstown George Helsley White Hall R. W. Jenkins Ridgeway W. Vay

Von Toussaint Indian Fighter Dies at 83 in Stephens City

Gustav Von Toussaint aged 83, a retired Stephens City farmer and veteran of the Indian Wars, died yesterday at Memorial hospital after a two week illness. Born in Germany, he was a son of the late Eberhart Von Toussaint of France, lived in Stephens City 16 years, and belonged to the Lutheran church. Survived by widow Teresa Shubert Toussaint, a son William of Brooklyn, three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Jones funeral home with Rev. E. C. Day officiating. Interment in National cemetery.

Gustav von Toussaint Stephens City Memorial Hospital Germany Eberhart von Toussaint France U.S. Cavalry Theressa Shubert Toussaint William von Toussaint Brooklyn Jones Funeral Home Rev. E. C National Cemetery

Census Bureau origins and early history

The Constitution provided a people census for apportionment. The first census began in 1790 less than a year after Washington's inauguration, carried out by 17 marshals with about 600 assistants. In 1810 the census widened to other subjects, and since 1902 the bureau has functioned as a permanent agency for general statistics.

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Tool Chest Prize Offered In Winchester Soap Box Derby

Shell Oil Co will award a large cabinet type tool chest to the boy building the best designed car in the Winchester Soap Box Derby announced by R B Colburn. The company with Chevrolet will also provide lifts lubricants and attendants for the Derby as part of a coast to coast service. A similar chest will be a top prize at the national finals in Akron on August 15 for the top constructed car.

Shell Oil Co Winchester R. B. Coleburn Chevrolet Motor Coo Junior Board of Trade and B. and M. Chevalet Co Akron

Owens Beats Horse in Havana Swim Park Handicap Race

Jesse Owens the Cleveland born Olympic champion began pro racing by beating a horse in a handicap at Tropical Park Havana on December 26 1937. Julio Macaw carried a 40 yard head start but Owens won by about 20 yards in a 100 yard stretch clocking :09.9 despite a rain softened track.

Jesse Owens Cleveland Ohio Tropical Park Havana Julio Macaw Owens

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New York Street Haim Shertok Moshe Shertok New York City Jewish Agency For Palestine International R. G. Hengeveld CASH Lewis Bowley Roy Chas. Duvall Koppers Middletown Singer Byron Brumback Mrs Naomi Jenkins J. E. Robertson U.N. General Assembly New York Faisel el Saud King Abdullah Arab Legion Abdullah Amman Cairo von Toussaint Brannon’s Cleaners Order of the Golden Rale Heatwole Motor CO N. Braddock St Lamp Motor CO Smithfield Ave S&f Bargain Store N. Cameron St Omps Funeral Home Buddy Artrip W. F. Artrip Terms Pine Motor Co., Inc Glaize & Bro Cameron ST BUICK Chapman Motor CO W. Boscawen St Mary Byrd Thurs. & Fri Braddock St Winchester, Virginia Headleys Auctions Pay Us the Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia
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