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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1949
Page
4
Lieutenant Governor Collins criticizes federal education funding by saying Washington withholds and dictates spending, turning control over local dollars to bureaucrats. He warns of centralization of power and calls for a crusade against the trend, urging local opposition.
Four years ago today a formal surrender aboard the U S S Missouri in Tokyo Bay marked the end of World War II. The sequence included Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings, Potsdam talks, and MacArthur leading occupation forces as Tokyo began its transition from war to peace.
General Wainwright and General Percival attended the formal World War II surrender on the Missouri. Articles were signed by the defeated nation’s emissaries as MacArthur declared a solemn agreement to restore peace. Stalin praised the Allies in Moscow while Truman urged a just peaceful order. MacArthur cautioned that Armageddon could follow if a stronger world system isn’t built.
Current Opinion cites Dr. James F. Bender arguing a fat man is the easiest to live with, least prone to divorce, and best at partnership and family life. He notes one drawback a tendency to snore, yet suggests gentle nudges can fix it and many wives sleep heavily too.
A Jackson Mississippi Daily News oddity notes residents accept a man’s black eye with little explanation as the town’s quiet culture and gossip fade into everyday life.
Almond tiles printed forms deemed illegal in registrar's office as orders direct registrars to supply registration information.
In 1944 Patel's southern Seventh Army linked with Patton's northern Third Army on the German front. Robert Kellas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Kellas of 606 S Kent St, earns the rank of Eagle Scout. The Wieheter park team loses to the White Sox, ending the baseball season with 14 wins and 12 losses.
Ten years ago in 1929 a total of 2094 students register at John Kerr and Hendley high schools for the coming session. The Cooper family holds its second annual reunion at Hagerstown Maryland Park with Jarve Humber present. The board of supervisors appropriates 250 dollars to the Stephens Cityhoe Company.
Miss Mary Muler takes first prize in the handicap golf tournament at the Country Club with Delmer Robinson finishing second and Miss Louise Coopers third. Two Charley Rouss Fire Co. fire trucks crash while responding to an alarm on different streets.
Two children in costumes frighten a horse causing a minor scare but no injuries. The incident comes as younger social set members enjoy a final picnic of the season, with onlookers noting the playful mischief.
Washington races study how railroad airline maritime and trucking groups press for subsidies rates and possible nationalization as three Senate committees near finalizing surface and intercity transportation findings. Rail interests claim higher costs and government controls threaten solvency while truck and bus operators lobby for favorable policies.
Ten years after Hitler’s invasion speech, a sprawling reflection notes immense losses and costs of WWII, with estimates of deaths and damages, the rise of the United States as world power, and the enduring question of freedom versus tyranny. It highlights geography lessons, postwar rebuilding, and humanity’s stubborn hope and birthrates.
In St Paul Minnesota two young children Franklin Sherer five and Sandra two and one half were found smothered inside an ice box in a neighbor's garage after after a citywide search. Police say bodies were discovered four hours after the boy's tricycle was found in the garage of John Linnerooth. Fire crews attempted to revive them with oxygen but failed. Investigators will question playmates to determine if the doors were closed accidentally or by another child.
Miss Marguerite Larrick and fiancé of Washington visited Mr and Mrs Howard Owings and Mrs Grover Henson who is steadily improving in Cora Miller hospital. Mayor Wright and family return from Amarillo Texas after vacation. Mrs Walter McCauley improves in Winchester hospital with Russell McCauley from Baltimore housesitting. Rev H S Roane and wife traveled to Gloucester to visit relatives. Kit Morse shows some improvement. Robert Miller family attended Lost River picnic.
A vintage quiz prompts readers with ten items covering presidents, biology, language, mythology, cinema, and science. It asks trivia like Truman's aide, rib pairs, a car name tied to a president, flower types, cycop giants forehead feature, Old Ironsides, Andy Hardy actor, macaroni insulation, and Shaw age.
In dealing with diseases physical mental or spiritual we must look beyond symptoms to uncover causes. This approach aligns with medical practice and aims to address root issues behind ailments and suffering.
Marvell urges Kit toward an ambitious stage path in Boston and New York. He envisions grace through training, private lessons, and a first night, while Kit questions if she can meet the high bar and still keep him at her side. He recalls his own past and vows support despite fear of relapse.
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