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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1948
Page
4
The text lists advance payment intervals of one year six months three months and one month with related amounts of 6.50 3.50 2.00 and ends with a line reading NOTICE. The fragment suggests a pricing schedule likely for a notice or subscription in a newspaper context. It references multiple timeframes and a monetary amount set.
The piece argues post August 30 shows Soviet refusal to negotiate through neutral mediators, forcing UN involvement. It warns of a widening East West split and UN impotence while predicting a clear record of who the world views as the enemy if Russia again blocks progress.
The United States Court of Appeals at Washington upholds Eugene Dennis's contempt of Congress conviction after he defied a House un American Activities Committee subpoena. The opinion rejects Dennis claims that Rankin's Mississippi election tainted his seat. The court notes Rankin was properly seated and a member of Congress per the Constitution.
The piece notes the calendar shrinking to 65 days until Christmas as global tension shifts attention. It observes that holiday gifts often disappoint recipients, with children receiving junk or one day novelties, highlighting a season of goodwill that may miss the mark.
A group of child experts warn parents buy toys for children based on adult tastes. They say many popular toys are pretty fragile and quickly outgrown, while the best choices are unpainted building blocks and simple interlocking trains that stay engaging beyond novelty.
The current opinion argues the European Recovery Program diverts from rebuilding to rearmament. It blames Soviet Russia's chaos on Europe’s internal weakness and criticizes centralized economies for stifling incentives, saying money and arms alone won’t restore Europe’s economic or military strength.
The piece argues Harry Truman should keep his middle name private and questions the value of middle initials. It suggests middle names can feel pretentious and invites prying inquiries from family or critics. The tone dismisses the practice as unnecessary and labels such names as muddy.
The text explains that anal fissure requires surgical removal of diseased tissue. Patients prep with enema and nerve quieting drugs, and surgery is commonly done under spinal or general anesthesia. A gauze pack is placed, pain relief used, and recovery includes liquids, fluids, and rectal exams to prevent scar tissue. discharge occurs within 2 to 4 days with healing in about four weeks.
General Sessions Judge George L. Donnellan refused to set aside the convictions of John M. Dun and Daniel Gentile, who, with Andrew Sheridan, were sentenced to die for the slaying of Anthony Hintz. Sheridan testified innocence, calling the others' actions an underworld trick, but the judge rejected the claim and upheld the death sentences.
Deputy Teodoro Saravia proposes a 29 mile bridge across the River Plate estuary to replace the ferry route, with lift spans at ship channels. The plan lacks cost estimates and pier specs for the mud bottom. The article notes potential regional impacts and engineering considerations.
News from 1913 notes Teddy Lege in Kunas City playing clarinet with the Future Farmers of America band during a two week convention. Report from Handley mentions Sgt. Robert C. Daugherty describing bombing missions in the Aleutians as a B-35 gunner.
Citizens meet to organize against Japanese beetles on local farms. A turkey found dead on barbed wire at W. W. Smallwood Jr. farm near Berryville is suspected of suicide due to Thanksgiving illness proximity.
The 1923 event notes George F. Norton incorporates a publishing firm with Rev. F. R. Casselman, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hodgson, and Capt. Robert L. Gray leaving to represent Centenary Reformed Church at a Harrisonburg meeting. Miss Susan Reed Williams visits Washington.
Severe rain floods city streets as the 114th New York Regiment arrives to dedicate a monument. Hon. James Tanner delivers an oration at the National Cemetery. Walter Carter of Stephens City falls, dislocating his arm.
A reader’s crossword puzzle list for 10 across to 39 across with clues about medieval tales, sailing terms, materials, and daily life. Includes many short word hints and scattered foreign language notes.
The piece urges Episcopal congregations to hear the Lambeth Conference encyclical read from the pulpits on October 10. It lauds the document as a major statement of Christian faith and purpose, noting its refusal to chase modern “miniature gospels” and its focus on essential church doctrines.
The military organization for women commonly called WAF stands officially as Women of the Air Force. Members are popularly known as WAFs.
The Senate traces to Romulus in the 8th century BC with 100 heads of families chosen as councillors. Julius Caesar later raised membership to 900, and his successor reduced it to 600.
A condensed quiz page asks ten questions about WWII era figures and facts. It includes prompts on Patton command on V E day Hal Newhouser the painter Degas or Murillo Corsica ownership Mauritius sugar crops Hershey chief government post grammar a Roman god Zeus or Jupiter Stern Gang area encampment veterans and atomic bomb damage ranges.
Gail Rusty Rogers, torn between Sam Meredith and Brad Spencer, accepts Brad’s courtship while grappling with poverty fears and Sam’s jealous persistence. Brad’s austere grandmother probes Gail as Sam remains a looming rival. Gail spends a sleepless night weighing fidelity, money, and a possible engagement as the Stork Club scene fuels tension.
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