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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1948
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star credits editor H. F. Byrd Jr. and notes its post office filing in Winchester Virginia. The National Representatives listing cites DeLisser Inc located at 11 East 44th Street, New York.
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The piece argues for strong US military capacity on land sea and air to deter war, noting Navy Day honors the fleet and Theodore Roosevelt. Local planning is by Winchester attorney F. L. Largent Jr.
Thirty two men have served as President of the United States but Mr Truman is called the thirty third due to Grover Cleveland serving two nonconsecutive terms. The piece notes birthplaces heights weights religious affiliations and family details among presidents.
Taft headed the first term union of 48 states. Two Presidents later served in Congress after leaving office. John Quincy Adams served in the House, and Andrew Johnson was elected to the Senate.
General Charles E. Saltzman told University of New Hampshire listeners that despite utmost U S effort war with Russia may be unavoidable. He faulted Soviet rulers for refusal to cooperate in world peace while urging patience calmness and spiritual fortitude.
Essay laments rapid loss of trees in America noting colonists in Virginia once relied on abundant woods while modern life replaces forests with stations and billboards. The author condemns careless development that removes mature trees for homes and substitutes minimal greenery, while stating the editor still favors thick trees.
The passage contrasts John L Lewis with President Truman, noting Lewis’s bitter diatribe and personal attacks while Truman maintains a higher level of discourse. It cites labor confrontations and the UMWA leader’s stance on strikes and administration roles, underscoring Lewis’s enduring combative style.
Dr John Thornton Carrol Henkel Dr William Schenck Dr Monford Custer John Denney Rodney Freeman Dabney Watts Herbert Duke Ralph Shockey and Charles M Glover elected to the Junior Board of Trade H Delmar Robinson leads Apple Blossom Festival preparations and committee roles highlight the civic season.
Aerial forces hammer airfields near Paris as RAF Mosquitoes strike Ruhr and Rhineland targets. Pacific fronts see Australians repelling Japanese attempts near Finschhafen. Soviet troops push six miles southwest of Melitopol to seal Crimea, with heavy German losses reported around Krivol Rog in the Dnieper Bend.
In 1932 the Alleghany Spartans edged Handley 6 to 0 in the final quarter as 2000 fans packed the homecoming game. County Agent Stine notes Frederick farmers may gain up to 100000 under the 1938 farm program with 1000 farms already checked for compliance.
1923 item notes Standard Oil seeks property at the corner of Braddock and Piccadilly for a filling station. It also reports the death of former resident Dr. J. M. Weicht in Staunton and a Clarke County Farmers Union letter by Dabney C. Harrison to the Washington Post praising an editorial.
Pvt. Raymond Shelly dies accidentally en route to Woodstock. Miss Elizabeth Nesmith and William Baker are washed down Issac's Creek while fording near Gainesboro. Miss Daisy Ida Grim and William Haines are married.
The author argues that Thurmond and Wright should be voted for on the States Rights Democratic ticket to keep Virginia in the Democratic fold. They warn against Dewey and Truman, condemn leftist influence in the party, and urge loyal Democrats to support a Jeffersonian Democratic platform despite factional pressures.
Crossword puzzle entry listing clues and grid coordinates with scattered theme notes and mixed language fragments. Includes across and down clues such as Magnitude Jewish month Shallow pools Oil carrying vessels and many incomplete entries.
James M Thomson of Gaylord Virginia argues that the Democratic Party should align with the States Rights Democrats after a split. He urges Virginia to back Governor Thurmond over Dewey, claiming the party must unite under trusted leaders to preserve its historic mission.
The article urges faith over self reliance saying most people ignore God’s sovereignty. A man recounts deciding to let God manage his life after a struggle and finding results. It notes humans have powers but events are not in our hands and faith in God is essential. The Eternal God remains our refuge and Everlasting Arms.
A vintage quiz page asks ten questions about literature history science and symbols with answers on page 2. It includes queries on Don Quixote grape production anecdotes about an F 86 speed record and heraldic symbols plus notes on warm colors and a Seraphic Secretaries of America organization.
Gail Rogers meets Mrs. Spencer and Alexandria Spencer in a tense tea visit. The grandmother probes Gail about Bradford’s intentions while Gail bluntly admits she does not love him, triggering a clash over suitable match and social expectations in their New York circle.
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