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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1949
Page
4
Supreme Court Split Upholds Free Speech Limits
The Supreme Court, in a 5 to 4 decision, holds that speech cannot be curtailed simply for provoking anger or unrest. Justice Douglas’s majority states free speech invites dispute, while Justice Jackson, for the minority, warns against absolute protection. The case centers on Arthur Terminiello’s inflammatory Chicago talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Jackson
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Douglas
Chicago
Illinois
Arthur Terminiello
Birmingham
Alabama
Russia
Terminiello
Justice Burton
Justice Frankfurter
Vinson
High Court
Reed
Black
Murphy
Rutledge
Ala
High Tribune
Illinois’ Court
Pensacola
Fla
Truman Council Report Confidentially Shelved by President
The president withholds the latest Council of Economic Advisers report citing confidentiality and personal use while noting past reports aligned with his stance on price control and tax hikes. The current document reportedly advocates opposite measures and remains unmade public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Council of Econoifilc
Privey
President Truman faces tax demand and inflation fight
The article portrays President Truman as disagreeing with expert opinion, preferring his own view, and renewing calls for higher taxes and standby powers to curb inflation, while lawmakers and friends acknowledge the council’s facts and conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Truman
Editors defend Byrd organization against Miller charge
The Portsmouth Star and The Winchester Evening Star defend Senator Byrd's organization against Francis Miller's critique. They argue anti Byrd views harm not business but politics and warn Miller risks damaging Virginia's image and his gubernatorial bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Byrd Organization
Byrd
Virginia
Senator Byrd
Colonel Miller
Commonwealth
South
Miller
Colonel Miller dodges Byrd machine charge in Virginia race
The Newport News Daily Press notes Colonel Francis P. Miller avoids naming instances in reply to Harry F. Byrd Jr. editorial demand. Miller challenges Byrd dominance but offers no concrete examples, weakening his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination amid questions about political machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis P. Miller
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Winchester Star
Miller
Harry Byrd
Mr. Byrd
Miller Faces Off In Byrd Era Editorial Skirmish
Richmond News Leader rounds up editor opinions on Colonel Francis Pickens Miller and the Byrd organization. They view his charges of reprisals as a sharp, aggressive maneuver amid political clash and counter moves within Virginia journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Francis Pickens Miller
Virginia
Byrd Political Organization
Wolf and Black Panther Patrols win top awards at Camp Oree
In 1948 Wolf and Black Panther Patrols of Troop 2 earn the highest honors for their camp site efforts at Camp Oree. Winchester golfers take the lead in the Tri-State league standings as the season progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop 2
Camporee
Winchester Golfers
Free Speech Ruling Upholds Contentious Chicago Case
The Supreme Court split over whether public disorder can justify convicting a speaker. Justice Douglas led a majority defending free speech as inviting dispute while five justices warned against curbing First Amendment rights. Arthur Terminiello's 1946 Chicago speech sparked the case and unrest.
How's Your IQ Mem ory Genius Quiz Page 2
A quiz preview lists 10 daily questions with scoring tiers from 9 or 10 correct to 4 correct. It asks about smallpox vaccination discovery, Ben-Gurion’s government, Yardley’s book The Black Cipher, Pretoria’s country, I Chose Freedom author, Cass Gilbert’s profession, Army Nurse Corps ownership, head of the Comptroller General, a ghost at work, and the nation that called the Hague Peace Conference 50 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben-Gurion
Herbert O. Yardley
Pretoria
Kenya
Belgian Congo
Union of South Africa
Cass Gilbert
Army Nurse Corps
American Red Cross
Comptroller General of
United States
Strength For The Day Bird's Eye View
A meditation compares life to a carpet seen from above revealing beauty and pattern. It urges cultivating interests like literature, art, music, friendship, love of man and God to rise above selfish views and see life’s meaning. Selfishness and vice darken the underside, but beauty remains.
Histamine Injections Show Promise For Leg Circulation
A study reports weekly histamine injections into leg arteries improve blood flow and reduce pain in claudication. Eighty five percent could walk without pain and sleep pain stopped. effects last about six hours per dose but recur with weekly or twice weekly treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buerger
Rhodes Returns from Leave to Camp Bedford
Eugene Rhodes GM 3 c resumes duties at Camp Bedford Virginia after a 7 day leave spent with his parents Mr and Mrs S P Rhodes. W H Cobbs automobile damaged by collision with a stray horse on Valley Pike. driver unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terminello
Christian Veterans of America
Gerald L. K. Smith
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Terminiello
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Eugene Rhodes
Mrs
S. P. Rhodes
Camp Bedford
W. H. Cobb
Valley Pike
Frederick County Schools End Year June 8 9 1939
Ten years ago in 1929 the Frederick County schools closed on June 8 and 9 under Superintendent Leslie D. Kline. Cross Junction reports Ralph Eppard visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Grove as weekend guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Leslie D. Kline
Cross Junction
Ralph Eppard
James Grove
President Coolidge Cancels Engagements Over Illness
Twenty five years ago in 1924 President Coolidge cancels all engagements due to a bad cold. Howard Taylor a dance club promoter urges the city council to reduce taxes. J H Beal Sr a painter and decorator is reported better after a month of neuritis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Howard Taylor
J. H. Beal Sr
Sam Atwell Wins Star Volunteer Officer Contest
Sam Atwell takes first place and Joe Kiger finishes second in the Star’s contest to identify the top popular volunteer fire company officer. J. W. Brown is shot to death by his father in law during an attempted murder of his wife in Front Royal. Joseph M. Barton and Miss Frankie B. Dopes wed in Kernstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Atwell
Joe Kiger
J. W. Brown
Front Royal
Joseph M. Barton
Frankie B. Dopes
Kernstown
Italy's luxury liner Esperia nears launch as postwar showpiece
The 10,000 ton Esperia built at Morfalcone near Trieste for Societa Di Navigazione Adriatica embodies Italy's drive to rebuild its merchant fleet. With 487 ft length and twin ten cylinder engines, she sails Venice to Egypt and Lebanon in 11 days, planned for 12 round trips this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Mediterranean
Societa di Navigazione Adriatica
Esperia
Finmare
Italy
Near East
Egypt
Lebanon
Palestine
Cantieri Riuniti
Morfalcone
Trieste
Speria
Traffic Violations: Women Pri marily Improper Turns Signals
A 1947 Ohio survey found women chiefly guilty of improper turns or failing to signal turns, while men most often violated by speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Towns Below Sea Level in California
W A Mecca in Riverside County lies 200 feet below sea level, reflecting that some towns in California share this unusual elevation. The text also notes the question of animal dreaming, suggesting higher mammals likely dream with observed sleeping behaviors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
W. A
Mecca
Riverside County
Calif
Beatrice Contemplates a New Path in Love and Freedom
Beatrice wrestles with love and marriage as Libby informs her of a new hopeful future with David. Libby reveals she is free and found happiness with him, while Beatrice envisions a life where Porter and she reframe their bond. Beatrice tears out old engagement pages and plans to live unfettered as a possibility opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Porter
Bonnie Watson
Marianne
Libby
Cecily
Jane
Helen
David
Margaret Gorman
Bessie
Bee
Gil
Clara
Paola
Macray-Smith Company
Frances
King Features Syndicate
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