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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1948

Page

10

Red Bike Stolen From Handley School

Ivan Jackson of 114 Montague Ave reports a red Higins bike stolen Thursday from Handley school. Police are investigating the theft and seeking clues.

Ivan Jackson Montague Ave Handley School

Families Headed to National Letter Carriers Convention

Mr. and Mrs. Clay Manuel and daughter Jean, along with Eugene Goss and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Conner, will travel tomorrow to Miami Florida to attend the national convention of letter carriers.

Clay Manuel Jean Eugene Goss Ryland Conner Miami Fla

No title available from OCR fragment

Local radio schedule notes hour changes and relay adjustments vary by station. Program changes are not included due to last minute edits and time zone differences.

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights and Hosts

A detailed listing of programs across networks from 6:00 to 12:00 including E. Felice Quartet, Lake Success Mem Brownlee Sisters, Summer Symphony, Truth or Consequences, Grand Ole Opry, and News & Variety. Notable names include Harry Wismer, Vic Damone, Judy Canova, Johnny Fletcher, and Dennis Day.

Abe Cbs E. Felice Mbs-East Mbs-West Art of Living Abe Lake Success Mem Brownlee Catbird Harry Wismer Abco Mbs Mbs West Jack Beall Vic Damone Abo Abc News H. Carmichael Mel Allen Hollywood Theater Johnny Fletcher Abe Amazing Malone Sinatra Abe M. Amsterdam Judy Canova Abc Dennis Day Chicago Cbs News Abc Korn Abc West

DeGaulle Criticizes Western Europe Defense Plans

Paris reports quote General Charles de Gaulle condemning the five nation defense pact for Western Europe as ineffective and centered in London. He argues Europe must be defended in Europe and France should lead, noting France’s political absence currently.

Paris Charles DeGaulle Western Europe London Netherlands Luxembourg Viscount Montgomery DeGaulle France England Britain

Berlin Set up Woozy From Very Outset

Washington reports the Berlin crisis stems from postwar Allied aims clashing. Four zones were planned with independent control, but key economic agencies never formed, leaving zones to trade only within themselves and Russia to keep its zone separate. The result is fragmented recovery and renewed tension between East and West.

James Marlow Washington Berlin Russia United States Britain France Germany

Atom shower phenomenon explained by solar eruptions

The atom shower is a recent discovery. Spasmodic bursts of protons neutrons electrons and nuclei from elements like calcium sodium and magnesium erupt from the sun at high speeds. They are followed by vivid auroral displays shifts in terrestrial magnetism and radio disturbances.

State's Top Dairy Herd Average 32 Pounds Butterfat

Powhatan-Goochland DHIA led Virginia in butterfat for August with 18 herds and 767 cows averaging 32 pounds per cow. Fairfax No. 3 topped milk production at 838 pounds per cow. National figures show 27.2 pounds butterfat and 654 pounds milk per cow across 32,821 tested. Baker and Haines herd in Shenandoah DHIA peaks with 47.2 butterfat and 1268 milk. Loudoun No. 1 ranks third in butterfat at 31.3 pounds.

Blacksburg Powhatan-Goochland Dairy Herd Improvement Assn Virginia State Dairymen’s Assn Association Powhatan-Goochland O. E. Collier Fairfax No. 3 DHIA W. W. Poland Jr Baker and Haines Shenandoah Dhia

Distinguishing Sheep and Goats by Tail Direction

Some hair sheep breeds are identifiable from goats by tail position with goats holding tails upward and sheep tails downward. This simple physical trait helps separate the two livestock species in regions where both exist.

Special Subscription Offer for School Team

A special subscription rate invites schools to receive the Star daily. The offer targets teams and staff seeking regular coverage and updates delivered to the school, with details on pricing and sign up.

Modern Letter Writing booklet offered for 20 cents

The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau promotes a booklet titled Modern Letter Writing. It includes nearly a hundred model forms and guidance on addressing envelopes and various types of correspondence. Send 20 cents plus a mail order to 316 Eye St NE Washington DC with a coin in paper wrap.

Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Eye St N. E Washington, D. C

Meaning of the phrase to sleep like a top

The expression describes deep, satisfied sleep as if spun or balanced like a top. It implies extreme restfulness and smooth, undisturbed slumber often used in conversational or literary contexts. People use it to convey peaceful, uninterrupted sleep.

Dormir comme une taupe expression origin

The phrase comes from French and translates to to sleep like a mole. It notes a figurative expression used to describe deep and sound sleep with mole imagery from France.

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Fear In the Paul Kelly Kay Scott Rhythm Freddie Stewart Jane Preisser Sunday Constance Moore Jane Powell Manhattan George Brent Virginia Mayo National Fire Prevention J. W. Arthur General Insurance OLD Star Building E. Boscawen St Atms Curlee, Griffin Alligator H. C. Sheetz &Son Men’s Quality Clothing Paramount Presents Alan Donna Ladd Reed Sconce Magready Coulouris Davis, Blanchard Tony Minisl Harry Gilmer Bobby Layne Bugs Bunny Red” Skelton Brian Donlevy Warner Bros Capitol Our Local Historical Pack Horse Mecklenberg Shepherdstown Lower Shenandoah Valley J. E. Norris Potomac Packhorse Ford New Mecklenburg Act of Assembly of Merchants National Bank Red Cross Western Europe Fred Tooma SAM Tooma & Son Oriental Rugs Lime Furniture S. Loudoun St State Rise Stevens Frank Black WINC American Oil Company Towner Lupton Orchard Service Inc N. Loudoun St Marlene Dietrich Walter Pidgeon Theatre Guild United States Steel Country Homes Les Rate N Loudoun Bert Rt. 50 Gore Bud Burke Hansbrough & Carter Lia George A. Hamid B. Ward Beam Monogram Picture Bro ZS Radek Raymond Batson Tex Granger Tuesunday de Carlo ™ Duryea Wih Rod Camerom Helena Carter International Harvester Farmall Frederick County Winchester Curley Clements Rodeo Rangers C. J. Brumback & Sons N. Cameron St International Harvesters Farm Equipment Headquarters
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