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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1948
Page
2
Answers to daily quiz questions printed on Page 4 list four items. The Textile Workers' Union is named as the first answer. Denmark and Norway are identified as the second pair. The third answer notes that there were no political parties then. Evangeline is listed as the fourth answer.
The record notes Christopher Sholes of Mooresburg Pennsylvania invented the typewriter in 1867. It cites related items including Alexandria New York State and Senator Taylor of Idaho alongside mentions of golf and the meat packing industry.
The CIO United Auto Workers and General Motors reach a flexible wage agreement tied to living costs, signaling a shift in labor relations. The plan prompts speculation on its spread to other industries and its impact on inflation and profits amid recent strikes and price pressures.
The union struck and resumed negotiations today with management. Businessmen watch closely as discussions consider whether the General Motors pricing formula could spread across the industry.
A 28 year old blonde divorcee in Hempstead New York offered herself for sale as a wife for 10 000 cash to a man who would support her and her two children Dorothy Lawlor told Newsday she married at 15 and was divorced eight years ago after her husband refused support The part time nurse and nightclub hat check girl said she could marry tomorrow but needs the cash first and hopes to learn to love later
Virden offered to quit after Rep Crawford cited the employment of his daughter Euphemia by Tass the official Russian news agency. He said he broke with her last January over the matter and has not contacted her since though he calls her a girl of high ideals being exploited.
Labor leaders at a news conference discussed possible government takeover of railroads, with calls for preparing for ownership transfer if private operators fail to provide reliable service. H W Fraser and A E Lyon voiced cautious, differing views on permanent nationalization and operation improvements.
About 740 million acres in 17 western states receive too little rainfall for safe general agriculture without irrigation. The land area represents nearly 40 percent of the United States.
Hospital campaign earnings add $5,715, led by J. Curtis Fray and Edward L. Molden divisions. C. Ridgely White's men reach $15,712. W. Harper's team tops last night with $2,260 in subscriptions. Solenbergers and Mrs. C. H. Schutte stay in front with $4,765 and $3,825 respectively, while allied communities report substantial gifts from Stephens City $2,562 Gainesboro $2,024 Gore $1,740 White Hall $960 aiding total near key milestone.
Listings announce multiple auctions with dates and locations in Clarke county and nearby areas. Items range from livestock and farm machinery to furniture, antiques, household goods, real estate, and electrical appliances, with designated times in May and June.
Readers ask about dividing lines between Far East Middle East and Near East and water flow at Niagara Falls. Answers note no official boundaries exist with usage varying by country. Niagara Falls has frozen in winters 1847 48 1934 35 and 1947 causing minimal water flow. peak daily temperatures typically occur two to four hours after noon.
Georgia V. Anderson widow of John L. Anderson died at 12 15 pm at 1060 Orchard Ave. She was daughter of the late Harrison Melton of Atlanta and Frances Grubbs of Clarke County. Survived by two sons Douglas in Winchester and Waldo in Pittsburgh, four daughters Elizabeth Huff Thelma Patton Frances Anderson and Katherine Levy, five sisters Elizabeth Harris Roy Rogers Charles Debert Albert Norton and Jessie Powell. Body at Kurtz mortuary with funeral arrangements pending.
A nominating committee will report and delegates to the 7th District convention will be elected at 7 30 p m June 1 in the Sarah Zane hall of the Conrad Hoover American Legion post. A social will follow at the post home after the meeting.
Fifty percent of U S cattle are raised on range lands across 17 western states. The statistic highlights the cattle industry’s reliance on western grazing areas and the regional distribution of livestock production.
As of January 30 1946 the tax assessors set New York City's total real estate value at 17 684 240 921 dollars.
A Winchester ad promotes Victory Ointment for eczema psoriasis rashes and related skin issues. Marketed as white grease free antiseptic safe for babies and children. Sold by local shops Miller's Rhodes Brooks Rexall Peoples and Silco Cut-Rate.
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