Pharisee Prays in Self Righteous Contrast
A religious figure in Luke 18:11 voices gratitude to God for not being like other men. The verse presents a contrast between self righteousness and humility as a teaching on prayer and judgment.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1948
Page
4
Your Vote Is Important Tomorrow
A civic exhortation urges voters to participate in the election tomorrow, stressing that politics is the science of government and rights are preserved only through voting. It warns that busy citizens who abstain may wake to lost freedoms as officials are chosen by those who vote. Polls run 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail
Brad
Gran
Rimhart & Company
Election verdict near as race heads to close
Within 48 hours voters determine the result of the presidential election. Our forecast suggests Dewey will win 363 electoral votes from 31 states, Truman 130 from 13 states, Thurmond 38 from four states, with the campaign ending bringing relief after a mudslinged fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Truman
Thurmond
Alabama
Mississippi
South Carolina
Louisiana
Line Levels Out As CPI Stops Rising
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the consumer price index paused its ascent on September 15, remaining at 175.5 percent of the 1935-39 base. This marks a halt after five months of increases, with the current level above September 1947 by 6.5 points and June 1946 by 30.9 points, signaling a stabilization in prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Three Vice Presidents, Says Mowrer In Opinion
Edgar Ansel Mowrer argues in October Coronet that the presidency is the heavy burden of the nation. He says the Chief Executive is four roles at once: head of state, head of a vast administration, and more, with the job likened to a death sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesboro
Virginian
Edgar Ansel Mowrer
White House
United States
Reforming the Presidency with Three Vice Presidents
In a proposal by Henry Mowrer the Presidency would be reformed by appointing three Vice-Presidents. The first would preside over the Senate and lead the majority party. The second would act as public figurehead at events. The third would be heir apparent and ready to take over if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Mowrer
Senate
White House
Wise Mrs. Berridge Says Husbands Boss At Home
A Grimsby widow Mrs. Fanny Berridge, married 73 years, defends husbands as household bosses. She cites the Bible proverbs Shakespeare and other authorities to argue that a man’s word should be final, a view her era finds quaint yet sensible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Berridge
Grimsby
England
Berridge
Mrs. Berridge
Nothing but a racket
The piece jokes about film title censorship and cites the Molnar bribery case in Cleveland. It critiques how authorities frame the numbers game as a “racket” while noting corrupt practices by a former police lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Molnar
Cleveland
Russian consulate in New York needs repairs and fumigation
Reports from New York state that the Russian consulate requires repairs and fumigation due to deteriorating conditions. authorities are expected to assess needed work and safety measures following the consulate’s observed issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch
New York
Headache Treatments Vary by Cause and Muscle Tension
The article explains headache origins and treatments including nerve targeting drugs and addressing underlying causes. It notes skull pain from veins arteries and nerves, common muscle tension from anxiety, and relief methods such as rest heat massage and muscle relaxation.
Soviet Accused of Quibbling to Hold Jap Prisoners
Tokyo reports that MacArthur's headquarters charged the Russians with delaying repatriation by quibbling over expenses. The issue, tied to payment for shipping home 2856,124 returned nationals, includes claims of ship shortfalls and winter suspensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokya
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Tass
Japan
Prank damage noted on Halloween in 1947
News brief recalls Halloween prank damage and sightings from a year ago, mentions Mrs J B Bywaters and son Lewis F Dodson attending a Washington and Lee Army game and Tom Brenneman’s Breakfast in Hollywood show, plus gasoline price increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Bywaters
Lewis F. Dodson
Washington and Lee Army
Tom Brenneman
Hollywood
Handley Beats Fort Hill 40 to 0 in Local Football
Handley dominates Fort Hill 40 to 0 as McIntyre Cather Whitham Dunn and Yeakle score. Building permits reach 338356 year to date with October around 22000. Harry R. Files dies in automobile crash. Sarah Leatherman aged 6 struck by car while walking to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Fort Hill
McIntyre
Cather
Whitham
Dunn
Yeakle
Harry R. Files
Sarah Leatherman
Minnie Trenary and Herbert Marlowe wed at hospital
Miss Minnie Trenary of Warren County marries Herbert Marlowe while he is a patient at Memorial Hospital. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Trenary
Warren County
Herbert Marlowe
Memorial Hospital
Marion L. Willey
Middletown
National Ave
Mrs Elizabeth Anderson Sees Second Apple Crop This Season
Mrs Elizabeth Anderson reports a second apple crop this season. Miss Jennie Taylor and her sister plan a Halloween party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Anderson
Jennie Taylor
Seize Title Island and other crossword chords
Crossword clues list across and down with numerous items including Seize Title King of Persia Island Hawaiian Capital Peru and more. Puzzle features numerous short definitions such as Jelly-like substance from seaweed Like a wing Shosho near Indian Topaz humming bird Behold and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Peru
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas
The article argues internal threats to democracy exceed atomic peril. It cites pressure groups, spiritual ignorance, and rising drinking and intemperance as dangers. It warns that social injustice and selfishness threaten national life more than external foes, urging focus on internal issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Sten
Ife
Metric system adoption worldwide and English-speaking lag
Scientific men endorse the decimal metric system for weights and measures and many nations have adopted it for trade and daily life. Only English-speaking countries have not yet moved to full adoption. Objections include changes to scales maps textbooks signs and high cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
IQ Quiz From The Times Aims To Test Your Memory
A newspaper quiz asks ten questions about historic politics science and geography. It invites readers to grade themselves from Genius to Poor and promises page two with the correct answers.
Cement lined wells do not harden water says Agric Dept
The Department of Agriculture states that using concrete to line a well does not cause water to become hard. After pouring, water may taste slightly of cement until the concrete sets, then the water should be pumped out and replaced with fresh until the taste disappears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Christmas Intrigue Between Brad and Gail
Brad visits his grandmother on Christmas morning and announces his engagement to Gail. Alexandria fears the potential pain of the match and weighs family loyalties. Gail agrees to dine with Brad’s family as they navigate happiness, doubt, and expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary
Sarah
Elizabeth
Alexandria
Victoria
Ann
Brad
Gran
Bradford
Gail
Pat
Evie
Ducky
Park Avenue
William Gaines
Eiog
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