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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1948

Page

4

Winchester Evening Star display and classified rate notice

Advertising and subscription rates published by The Evening Star Publishing Co. Winchester Virginia. Inquiries for display ads due by noon the day before publication. National representatives listed for Delisser Inc New York. Subscription options include mail and carrier with various advance payment periods.

The Evening Star Publishing Co Winchester, Va National Representatives Delisser, Inc E. 44Th St New York

Notice on dining with publicans and sinners

A biblical notice quotes Matthew 9 11 asking why the master dines with publicans and sinners. The fragment reflects a religious teaching reference without additional context or local details.

Virginia voters face a double ballot in next election

Voters will receive two ballots next Tuesday. The first lists presidential, vice presidential, Senate, and U S House candidates for six parties. The second asks whether to amend Section 51 to abolish the joint committee on special private and local legislation, recommending a vote to eliminate it.

Virginia United States House of Representatives General Assembly

Russians Seek Asylum After Bomber Crash in Austria

Two Russian Army officers reportedly crash landed a bomber at a U S Air Force field in Austria and fled Soviet territory after listening to Voice of America. They told reporters they preferred Virginia over California, citing radio stories. VOA officials denied any program urging asylum. Secretary Forrestal feared possible retaliation if an American plane was involved.

U.S Voice of America California Virginia Forrestal A- Zone

Russians Used to Get Americans Out of Prison

A historical report discusses Russian officers instructing occupation authorities to refuse repatriation of deserters. The piece cites fears that Russia might use this tactic to smuggle spies into the United States, warning of potential embarrassment from an influx of discontented Russians.

United States

Wage control and job freedom in postwar Britain and France

The note warns job seekers restricted by a 1947 Control Order as Britain's Sir Stafford Cripps tells unions wage rises depend on productivity. It argues France and Britain move toward managed economies, tying labor to state plans and eroding liberty with Order No 2021.

London Britain Stafford Cripps France Germany Russia England Birmingham Kent Labor

Largent Named Leader for Winchester Community Chest Drive

Largent Jr. is assigned to organize Winchester industrial plants for the Community Chest drive. Capt. James H. Himelright, a World War II veteran who served in Alaska the Aleutians and Europe, is named commanding officer of Company I Virginia National Guard.

L. Largent Jr Winchester James H. Himelright Alaskan Aleutian Europe Co. I Virginia National Guard

British Forces Advance in Italy and England Liaison

Capt. E. C. Stuart Jr. arrives safely in England as Fifth Army units storm across the Regia canal and seize Mondragone. British Eighth Army pushes to Montemutro on the Trigno river’s lower bank near San Salvo, where heavy fighting continues.

E. C. Stuart Jr England Fifth Army Regia Canal Mondragone Mt. Massico Eighth Army Montemutro Trigno San Salvo

Election officers named by Charles H. Harper

In 1933 election matters, Charles H. Harper names election officers as Chief Hollis warns Halloween revelers that masks are banned. Orson Welles' War of the Worlds broadcast frightens the nation, igniting widespread reaction.

Charles H Harper Hollis Orson Well Nation

Packed house sees "Old Soak" at Empire with Hitchcock

In 1923 a crowded Empire theater audience watched Raymond Hitchcock portray "Old Soak" on stage. Local postmaster called on businesses to mail twice daily to ease rising outgoing mail congestion despite added clerks. Boy Scout meeting planned to memorialize the late President Harding.

Raymond Hitchcock the Empire Boy Scouts President Harding

Rally day program at Grace Lutheran Church

Mrs. George H. Heist leads a jol at Grace Lutheran church rally day program. A hunting party forms including R. M. Henry Samuel Noakes Robert Striker Jr. Robert Bacher John Puller Carson Haymaker and Captain Fletcher heading to the Cove. Mrs. Margaret Lee dies at her Berryville home.

George H. Heist Grace Lutheran Church R. M. Henry Samuel Noakes Robert Striker Jr Robert Bacher John Puller Carson Haymaker Captain Fletcher Margaret Lee Berryville

Simple goiter risks and prevention by iodized salt

Dr. Bundesen outlines simple goiter causes including iodine deficiency and high strain periods, noting prevalence in areas with low iodine in water. Prevention emphasized through iodized salt especially for children and adolescents, with possible iodine in vitamins for expectant mothers and routine thyroid checks in schools.

Dulles Denounced For Public Post By Church Council

The American Council of Christian Churches denounces John Foster Dulles for secretary of state or UN representative. Delegates condemn World Council of Churches as anti capitalist and seek governmental recognition. Speakers accuse World Council leaders of modernist and pro Soviet leanings and threaten a blacklist for missionaries.

Dulles Church Council Philadelphia American Council of Christian Churches John Foster Dulles United States United Nations Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America World Council of Churches Thomas E. Dewey Harold T. Commons World Council J. Gordon Holdcroft Holdcroft Independent Board of Presbyterian Foreign Missions

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues

Clues list for a newspaper crossword puzzle with across and down entries including themes and some partial answers possibly from the puzzle grid. Contains several lines of numbered hints and reference to various word lengths and word play.

Campaign Buttons Stop Bend Meters in Campaign Prank

Nearly half of Bend Oregon parking meters were out of commission after high school students removed campaign button pins and pressed the buttons flat then inserted them into the meters. Police report some meters were jammed while others functioned.

Bend Ore Esterday

Strength For The Day Sail Against The Wind With Tides Of Life

Earl L. Douglas D. D. compares wind and tide to life challenges. He argues tides of melancholy and jealousy slow progress while resilient souls learn to sail against the wind with skill and patience. Aims to show how to set sails to turn adverse currents into forward motion.

Special Subscription Offer for School Team Fans

A special rate invites local schools to subscribe the Star to keep students connected with daily sports and school news. The promotion targets school teams and their communities, promising affordable access and steady updates.

How's Your I. Q. Genius memory test page questions

A quiz style page asks ten questions on history literature and politics with page reference to page 2 for answers. It covers a Soviet commander in Germany Simon Legree from a famous novel Erkin ambassador nationality liberty death Ciudad Trujillo WWI women officers Cordell Hull hospital near Washington longest river in Europe Notre Dame Pittsburgh winner Judas betrayal sum of silver and more.

Germany Simon Legree Feridun Cemal Erkin Ciudad Trujillo Wash Ington D. C Cordell Hall Europe Judas Jesus

Edith Chapman's Nineteenth Child Born at County Hospital

Mrs. Edith Chapman, 44, gave birth to her 19th child at County hospital. The boy named Jerry is one of 18 living children, with 14 family members at the Chapman home in Orangeville, a rural Sacramento community. The couple includes Rollin Chapman, a carpenter.

Sacramento Calif Edith Chapman County Hospital Chapman Orangeville Jerry Rollin Chapman

Christmas Eve Intrigue and an Emerald Promise

Gail fragments a tentative future with Brad after a Christmas night of gifts and carols while grappling with loyalty to an ailing family elder and the weight of a life she might leave behind. The emerald ring and planned family dinner sharpen her resolve to choose commitment over flight.

Plaza Gail New York Brad Spencer House the Emerald Pat Sam

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