This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1949
Page
4
A religious reflection stresses that cruelty to the defenseless contradicts faith and condemns oppression of hired servants. The text cites Deuteronomy 24 14 and warns that social cruelty harms the oppressor as well as the oppressed.
The Conrad Hoover American Legion Post promotes National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week under John A. Leatherman. The program highlights advantages of employing partially disabled people and cites a Department of Labor survey showing better accident and absentee records among handicapped workers. It notes famous figures who were partially disabled.
Dr. Fred E. D Amour leads a 20 year effort in a small rathouse at Denver University to breed white rats of an unexcelled purity. For about 100 generations all mutants have been culled and exact records kept ensuring each rat matches its peers. Each animal serves as a consistent target for isotope radiation in tests and ammunition studies.
The article argues deeper bullet holes indicate stronger ammunition, not softer wood, and applies this to rats used in radiation tests. Dr D Amour uses inbred lab animals as targets for Cobalt 60 radiation to observe gland and blood changes. Results will reflect radiation effects rather than inherited traits.
Current Opinion argues Truman’s charge that selfish interests block reform is vague. It notes labor’s gains and farmer protections, cites Cleomargarine as dairy versus general farmer clash, and says political rhetoric outpaces precise definition of selfishness across parties and eras.
The South is urged as a future beef cattle source for corn belt feeders as Successful Farming notes its growing potential and favorable grazing season. The suggestion is to fatten cattle locally on southern corn to capture high beef prices rather than importing Western stock.
A Richmond News Leader piece notes a woman’s diplomacy and resilience under strain. It highlights how she can smile despite physical discomfort, contrasting with average male behavior. The column uses light, witty commentary on feminine steadiness and charm.
News of 1948 reports W. R. Ridenour of Winchester receives a permit to erect a five room bungalow in Stephens City. President Truman blasts Republican big business greed. Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery is selected to lead Western European alliance forces.
In 1944 the First Army drove forward in heavy combat and reached within 20 miles of Cologne. American Legion officials report 47 local men killed in World War II. After two years in Handley High School basement, Cocoran art gallery removes $3,000,000 in treasures.
The city sanitation committee urges all residents to place garbage out for weekly collection. Miss Minnie F Preston begins work as director of religious education for the Presbyterian church. Annefield Cup Race draws participants nationwide and starts at Mrs. W. B. Watkins home in Clarke County.
City council rebrands Main Street by restoring the historic Loudoun Street name amid merchant opposition. Dave Petrie shares news of a letter from his son Lyon Petrie, a U. S. Army Quartermaster in the Philippines.
Washington reports two industrial titans Benjamin Fairless and John L. Lewis wield vast influence over steel coal and automobile sectors, stalling stabilization and pitting White House against CIO leaders. Their actions manipulate pension fights fuel supply and potential coal walkouts.
HAL BOYLE reflects on morning in Manhattan as pigeons wake to feast amid Broadway bustle. The piece contrasts sunrise commerce with bird loyalty to nest and eggs, noting the city’s chaos and the pigeons’ simple ethic. A playful meditation on urban life and instinct.
Pope Pius XII warns Western nations face grave dangers if the refugee problem is not promptly resolved. He tells a refugee fact finding committee of American congressmen that delay and caution threaten political, economic, and social stability.
The article advises polishing new shoes before wearing. It notes brown leather shoes, especially if aged to ten or brown tones, absorb polish more readily than black due to higher porosity.
Medical notes report aureomycin given by mouth reduced coughing severity and hastened recovery in early treated whooping cough cases. Observations include fewer night coughs and less vomiting with no adverse reactions, though more cases are needed to confirm benefits.
J W Arthur the high bidder at 15000 dollars for the former Blue Ridge Distilleries property at Front Royal said he bought it as a creditor and has no personal plans for the 280 by 140 foot site. The complex includes a cold storage plant a warehouse and other buildings and sits on land with direct Southern railroad access.
A stubborn blaze that began Saturday night in the Miami Herald storage warehouse remained smoldering the next day, with damages estimated at 750000. Fire crews battled the flames as investigators assessed the scene.
Earl L. Douglas reflects on Woodrow Wilson’s legacy. He recalls Wilson’s vision with his Fourteen Points, his global reception after WWI, and the eventual betrayal by Europe’s diplomats and U.S. politicians. The piece laments Wilson’s deathbed fade and the costs of unfulfilled idealism.
The total production this year is expected to be 500 billion matches. Industry statisticians have calculated that the average adult (16 years and older) strikes 14 matches a day.
Terry and Chris Russell discuss their tangled family history in the island clan, including Bob and Jack, while planning how to cover expenses and escape scrutiny. The couple weighs returning to the Islands versus staying with a string of invitations as they seek a new life.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.