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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1948

Page

4

Larger Role for the Vice President in Dewey Era Policies

The piece discusses a bigger VP role under a Dewey administration, with Warren seeking full partnership and possible upgrades to vice presidential pay and a residence. It surveys past VP duties, cabinet coordination ideas, and historical examples of how the office has functioned and could evolve.

Warren Dewey Californian Congress Hoover Commission Senate Wilson Marshall F. D. Roosevelt Henry A. Wallace Democratic Party Wallace John C. Calhoun Andrew Jackson Harding Coolidge Dawes

Winchester Hospital Drive Boosted by Hack Gift

Current Opinion notes Virginia towns pursue hospital expansion with Winchester aiming to raise 850000 to enlarge its facility. Frank N Hack of Virginia contributes 500000, praising expansion to attract specialists and position Winchester as a regional medical center.

Virginia Winchester Frank N. Hack Baltimore Virginia City Suffolk Hack Petersburg State

Unexpected paths to a diplomat's success through manner

A civil service oral exam story shows a candidate who answered none of the questions yet topped the list. An examiner said the candidate's free, unconstrained manner under embarrassment impressed them, leading to his selection as a diplomat. He later proved to be an effective diplomat.

Poirot Itimply Robert Underay Rowley Hunter Artes Arden M. Poirot Lyan

Consolation profits from government aid commentary

A Louisville Times line mocks national welfare with a grim statistic that one in six adults receive government money while the rest seek consolation in the belief that giving is better than receiving.

United States

No Likeness on Display Captures Madam’s Flattering Day

A fragment from a Wall Street Journal note reflects on the rarity of a day when a Madam approves a displayed snapshot. The tone hints at social vanity and a fleeting moment of public flattery within a refined setting.

Mayor Anderson Proclaims Employ Handicapped Week

The city honors a new employment push as Mayor Anderson proclaims a dedicated week. A heat wave grips the region with temperatures rising past 100 degrees in the Midwest and 79 degrees reported locally by the research lab.

Anderson Midwest

Japanese retreat in Solomons marked by heavy losses

A brief item notes a Japanese withdrawal in the Solomons with heavy losses, while a separate line mentions a proposed ten percent Victory sales tax. The fragment implies wartime reporting and fiscal policy discussion.

Jack Frost Solomons

Slayer of Sheriff Newcome Denied Writ of Error

The Supreme Court of Appeals denies the writ of error for the 1938 case involving Sheriff Newcome. City council votes 8 to 3 against Continental 631 Co. proposal to build a filling station at North Loudoun and North Ave. C. & Gran reports Shenandoah Valley traffic averages 3000 cars daily through the city.

Newcome Supreme Court of Appeals Cty Council Coninental 631 N. Loudoun North Ave Gran Shenandoah Valley Kiwanians

Resignations and appointments headline Berryville water repairs

In 1923 Rev. H. E. H. Sloap resigns after seven years as Lutheran pastor to take a new assignment in Buchanan Virginia. Berryville faces water rationing during reservoir repairs. Miss Katherne Dudley, daughter of Rev. W. L. Dudley, takes a teaching post in Trenton New Jersey.

H. E. H. Sloap Lutheran Buchanan Berryville Katherne Dudley W. L. Dudley Trenton N. J

Prisoners Sing Together at Local Fair in 1898 Evening

Fifty years ago prisoners of color and white inmates shared songs during dusky hours at the local fair, charming neighbors. Mr. Robert Steele of Spring Gardens marks his 95th birthday in excellent health.

Robert Steele

Will To Be Happy And Strength For The Day

The article argues happiness depends on will power rather than mood. It links rest, digestion, and work stress to mood, urging exercise of the will to maintain cheer. It says bodily conditions influence feelings and a determined mindset can overcome fatigue and irritability.

Start October Right Start October Right

Community shoppers are invited to a weekend event promoting local stores and home community commerce. The feature highlights special deals, local vendors, and family activities aimed at boosting neighborhood business this Saturday and Sunday.

Call a Doctor Immediately If Child Has Convulsions

Convulsions in a child demand urgent medical care and an immediate investigation of cause. Most cases stem from infections, epilepsy, or brain injury with age helping pinpoint origin. A careful exam, history, and tests like EEG aid diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Daily crossword across and down clues prompt

Crossword puzzle with across clues Fuel cross of metal Filmy Wan Position in fencing Old card game Noise of goose Young bear Very prefix Part of to be Consume Permit Sacred songs Ventilates System Acuff Noisily Uncooked Bog Bird Hawaii Jewish month Little girl Smell British daisy Kind of bottle Split Assistant Observes Midday Down 1 Demands as a right

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Crossword Clue Answers Row

Clues and solutions list for yesterday’s puzzle covering rowing implement 3 and other terms across 40 items with varied definitions and word fits. Includes nautical item oar and items ranging from saints to beasts and devices to duties.

Bank to Exhibit Reproductions of Freedom Papers

The Commercial and Savings Bank will host a year long exhibit of enlarged reproductions from the Freedom Train beginning next week in Winchester. Bank vice president John I. Sloat said the displays will rotate biweekly with educational programs for adults and students, plus a citizenship contest awarding two medals and certificates. The first piece is a photo gallatin sized reproduction of Jefferson's Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence.

Winchester Commercial and Savings Bank John I. Sloat Sloat Thomas Jefferson

Home Law Book offered by The Winchester Star

Information Bureau provides a digest of legal matters for citizens including marriage and divorce codes from 1947. Order for 20 cents postpaid with coupon. Address is 316 Eye St NE Washington DC. Also offers school term subscription to send The Star daily to a student away at school.

Winchester Star Information Bureau Eye St N. E Washington

IQ Quiz Answers From History Booklet

A short quiz asks readers to identify current events, historical figures, and numbers. It covers topics from Dutch monarchy to Civil War riots, the meaning of pinking, Nathanael Greene, and Hannibal Hamlin era politics, with page references for solutions.

Netherlands Kansas Army Command and General Staff College U. S Nathanael Greene United States Hannibal Hamlin

Forest Fires This Fall Don’t Throw Lit Cigarettes

Public safety notice warns motorists to avoid discarding burning cigarettes from vehicles to prevent wildfires this autumn. Authorities urge responsible disposal and immediate reporting of smoke or flames.

The Confession at the Farm and the Murder Plot

Poirot pieces together Rowley’s chilling sequence from the farm visit to the Stag, Beatrice Lippincott’s overheard talk, and the forged identity. Rowley recalls plotting murder and a staged accident, the red flash of a photograph, the lighter and the wristwatch, and his fatal rash actions that tied the case to David Hunter.

Lynn Poirot Rosaleen Rowley Stag Beatrice Lippincott Jeremy Cloade Jeremy Frances No. 5 David Hunter D. H David Aunt Kathie Johnny Beatrice Underhay Major Porter Lionel Cloade Major Port

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