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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1947
Page
4
The notice states all display advertising must arrive by 12 the day before publication. It lists transient rates at 55 cents per inch and notes contract rates on application. Classified rates are available in the classified columns.
Governor Tuck warns Virginia faces a near unbalanced budget in inflationary times and urges public understanding of the true finances. He says recurring appropriations require new revenue sources, with the unappropriated surplus already absorbed by rising construction costs and hospital needs.
Marksmanship by human gunners has declined as artillery marksmanship increasingly relies on mathematics and automated systems. The article contrasts individual skill with machine aided accuracy, noting a trend toward computational targeting and precise integration of technology.
A concept called Radac or rapid digital automatic computation is described as an electronic brain for instant answers to targeting and firing at high-velocity targets. It aims to assist or replace human calculation for future aircraft and warship use.
The piece argues that the Civil Service Commission may file names of disloyal applicants in lead files, potentially including congressmen. It questions why members should be immune from routine investigations while Congress probes others, and calls for transparency about any subversive affiliations among lawmakers.
A reflective note on making crab apple jelly, noting missing recipe details and the subtle overtones of sunset in the jar. The piece contrasts rainy June days, midsummer nights, birds, and passing youngsters with the craft of kitchen work.
Robert Webster of Bay City Texas complained to police that his car tags were stolen during a visit to the city. Robert Breeden of Fairview Avenue sustained minor injuries when his motor scooter collided with a truck.
Over a week more than 1 000 000 pounds of scrap was collected raising the total to 1 431 327 pounds. The Virginia Bankers Assn Group 3 will open at the George Washington Hotel on October 24 with a notable group of speakers.
The Star reports camerapersons from Fox Movietone News will soon visit for a news reel on Frederick County apple picking. An adult community center is to open at the Virginia Avenue school, per the same report.
In 1922 world billiards champion Ralph Greenleaf planned an exhibition in Winchester. A Washington plea urged Frederick County farmers to cooperate in growing food for the Near East.
Several local young ladies are expected to go to Bartonsville tomorrow by bicycle. Starting Sunday the B and C railroad will begin running electric trains through this city.
Richmond October 10 The University of Virginia Cavaliers, who beat George Washington and Virginia Tech and remain unbeaten after two starts, will meet Harvard in Scot Stadium on homecoming Saturday. Harvard has never defeated Virginia in their series since 1915.
A 1923 memorial service in Clearmont Cathedral marked Blaise Pascal's birth centenary. The sermon praised Pascal as a world spiritual influence, noting his brief life and shift from science to Bible study, defining his career as a life given to Christ.
A set of seven quiz items covering ships like Exodus 1947, Channel Islands, recent Ecuador leadership, Moor settlements in Spain, a tin can pioneer, Paganini as a violinist, and U S Senate representation. Also asks about a doughnut tree fruit, Army dental charts, Mrs Harry Payne Whitney field in art, and Servicemen Readjustment Act education deadline July 25 1956.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia filed with the State Corporation Commission on September 29 1947 proposed changes to rates charges rules and regulations. The Commission suspended the effective date to December 31 1947 and set a hearing for November 5 1947 at 10 a.m. in Richmond Virginia. Public access to the schedules is available at the Commission office and from the company’s business offices.
A 1947 Syndicate article explains infectious hepatitis or catarrhal jaundice as a wartime camp follower. It covers symptoms from pre jaundice malaise to jaundice, mild course for most, possible recurrences, and treatment including rest, balanced diet, hydration, enemas for constipation, and symptomatic drugs.
Residents gather for weekend visits as Delaware couple, New York visitors, and Virginia hosts share time in Boyce Harrisonburg and Front Royal. Attendees include Paul Adams, C D Adams, Luther Jenkins, and Miss Lonie Goodridge, with Dr. Hyman J Applemen addressed in Washington.
The term libra originates from Latin and translates as weight or pound. This etymology explains how the modern unit of mass in the imperial system came to be associated with a balance and measurement.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia on September 18 1947 James G Shirley Jr sues Frances E Shirley for a mensa et theren divorce on desertion grounds. Frances E Shirley is non resident and must appear within ten days after publication to protect her interests as directed by Clerk P J Marshall.
Local residents and visitors share weekends and midweek visits across Middletown Virginia including Mr and Mrs Richard Borden guests of Winchester family and Mr and Mrs J F Weirich Mrs Madelyn Stickley of Reliance visiting Woodstock hospital. Rally Day at the Wo rth church set Oct 12.
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