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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1947
Page
6
Opinion piece contrasts a homeowner setting his house ablaze to combat termites with broader themes of the era. It ties the act to era philosophy, UN veto acceptance, economic sacrifice, labor-saving devices, and the pursuit of peace through atomic force.
Fragmentary notes describe a discussion of a city airport policy and potential smuggling concerns. It mentions readers digest style questions and a teacher remark about not being as good. The text references aeronautics considerations and possible follow up.
The Princess wore a suit with a skirt just covering the knees in London signaling support for the home style against Paris and New York trends. British women welcome the shift as the long skirt controversy rages with no signs of abating.
Dr Francis P Gaines recalls how General Lee would break step with the VMI superintendent to avoid military display. Lee, weary of war, walked beside a great soldier yet refused to be in lockstep, seeking ideals over discipline.
An old note about Abraham Lincoln’s playful nicknames for associates and presidents. It lists Staunton as Mars and Welles as Neptune, and compares such sobriquets to those used by Alexander the Great, Roosevelt, and Truman, with suggested tags for Treasury officials.
Bertrand Russell spoke in Amsterdam on September 30 asserting only a clearly indicated victorious side can deter war. He argued decisiveness of outcome constrains aggression and stressed the need for visible balance of power to prevent conflict.
In a radio commercial an eight second silence patch is broadcast. The pause is a small but meaningful step toward clearer messaging and better listener engagement.
Six persons were detained in a police raid on a gambling den at a Southwerk State house and are held for trial. Andrew Bell, secretary of the local chamber of commerce for 25 years, launched a private enterprise. Severe rainfall continues in Northern Virginia causing damage. Ruth Wright becomes the third local woman to join the armed forces by entering WAVES. Municipal pool plans received approval. Reports say many heard wild geese last night with others seeing the birds.
In 1922 Winchester high school defeated Staunton 12 to 0 extending a string of wins. Major and Mrs. Frank Rittenhouse and friends traveled from Leesburg and were entertained in local homes after the game.
In 1897 Ford and Dwyer, an employee of a Baltimore bank, paused at the Shenandoah Valley bank during a bicycle tour. T. J. Orndorff secured a contract from George Eagle and Abe Zirkle to craft marble meat slabs.
Chambersville Virginia notes show George L Rosier Jr returning for a 43 day leave after 20 months on Guam. Local social items list visits and calls among residents including DeHaven, Kerns, Ashwood, and Luttrell. A new school bus route added by Paul Luttrell to Hod wards chapel.
Answers cover F D Roosevelt’s 1936 opponent, Lend Lease year, Hitler’s honorary Aryans, Socrates or Lincoln quote, Scorpio dates, Pulitzer Prize trustees, Civil War armistice demand, Hauptmann and the kidnap victim, repeal year of the 18th amendment, and Rembrandt’s Dutch nationality.
Anchorage Alaska expands from about 500 residents in 1939 to around 10 000 during World War II as military buildup and wartime needs reshape the city.
The record shows 24 hour precipitation ending 7 a.m. October 6 with 0.06 inches and rainfall to date at 26.36 inches for 1947. Average annual rainfall over 24 years runs 86.30 inches, with monthly averages for 34 years starting 1918 including January 2.45 inches and December 2.43 inches. Data courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
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