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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1948
Page
4
The piece criticizes James Roosevelt for suggesting the United States drop massive propaganda leaflets over Russia with long distance bombers. It questions the wisdom and potential for triggering a shooting war, noting reciprocal risk if Russia sends bombers over the U.S. even with nonlethal cargo.
The article reports that Governor Dewey intends to make his running mate Governor Warren a full partner if Republicans win. Warren reportedly accepted the nomination only if he gains substantial duties beyond a ceremonial role. Suggestions include creating a Department of Administration and approving a higher vice president salary with an official residence. It surveys past presidents who attempted to empower the vice presidency and notes mixed success.
The text notes no legal ban on expanding vice-presidential duties and cites Dewey and Warren as seeming free of political incompatibility. It also points to obstacles: the ex-officio Senate presidency and party ticket dynamics, with secretaries Jones and the Secretary of Commerce referenced.
Current Opinion notes Senator Byrd monitors federal employment, reporting July added an average 482 new workers daily and a total monthly rise of 14,931. Civilian federal staff reached 2,107,244 on July 31, with gains since December 31 totaling 111,856.
An advertising agency argues based on U S income tax data analyzed by Notre Dame that more than seven tenths of dividends, interest and rents go to average Americans earning under $5,000 a year. It claims these people own most stocks and bonds and profit from financing tools and real estate, highlighting that wealth isn’t limited to the very rich. The message, appearing as paid ads in New York papers, aims to explain the competitive system.
One year ago in 1947 jet directors completed plans for Barter Theatre presentations and Rev J A McMurray resigned after 27 years in the Presbyterian Synod.
Lt. Col. Dan Wright is back in the area for an indefinite stay. Leslie D. Kline stated today that substitute teachers are seriously needed.
R. E. Ayler is elected president while the council votes to apply for a PWA grant to assist in building an Armory.
Ninety thousand spectators witnessed Dempsey defeat Firpo by knockout after a hard struggle. Local barbers adopt a uniform NRA code setting haircuts at 35 cents and shaves at 15 cents. Thomas W. Matthews addresses a Kiwanis gathering.
Fifty years ago in 1898 Miss Nellie Lupton received a surprise party at her parents home. In Berryville a one year old son of Issac Bowman escaped serious injury when he was thrown and dragged by a horse he was riding.
The Agriculture Department set a goal of one egg per person daily for Americans, noting 330 eggs per person in 1947 and 1948 and urging at least that level next year. It also projected 425 million hens and pullets by Jan 1 and outlined acreage and crop increases for vegetables to support higher demand. It adds that albinos are rare in nature with pale skin and sensitive eyes.
Medical writer notes penicillin ointment is not universally effective for skin infections due to resistant strains and hypersensitivity. It proves most useful for superficial infections like impetigo and certain root infections, while deeper or multiple boils respond better to injections or other treatments.
Crossword clues across and down list for a daily puzzle with entries ranging from portions to cravats including Anxious Mulberry Hail to Cravat and Bulgarian monetary unit. Answers cover common crossword terms and puns across 1 to 53 across and 1 to 49 down.
Mildred Gillars of Portland Maine known as Axis Sally has been indicted by a federal grand jury on treason for allegedly fomenting discontent among U S troops via Nazi radio broadcasts. The 47 year old faces possible death if convicted and is jailed in Washington.
A reader quiz asks ten questions on diplomacy literature and history. It includes multiple choice prompts about John Adams Franklin Jay Rip Van Winkle and more with a memo to turn to page 2 for answers and a partial question about Joe Tinker.
Life's Like That poses trivia from Fred Neher about Cubs players and public figures asking to name the others in the Cubs double play trio and the age of George Bernard Shaw. It also lists the 1948 outstanding fathers chosen by the National Father’s Day committee led by Drew Pearson and names nine additional fathers spanning sports, literature, cinema, and public service.
Rosaleen Cloade testifies that the body is not her husband Robert Underhay and the inquest weighs a wilful murder verdict. Poirot debates clues with Spence as officers seek concrete witness evidence of David Hunter near the Stag on Saturday night.
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