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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1947
Page
4
Readable portion notes to God is light and in him there is no darkness at all. The verse is cited as a religious text reference without surrounding context.
The article describes hurricane science during Florida's season, explaining how warm air and condensation drive a storm's eye and wind. It notes researchers aim to disrupt updrafts with dry ice and chemicals dropped from planes to raise the eye pressure and weaken winds.
The piece explains how rising coal and steel costs push rail freight rates higher, triggering a chain reaction through groceries, clothing, and home goods. It argues that broad prosperity comes from lower overall costs and greater efficient production, not isolated gains.
Thirty cents of every dollar earned goes to taxes totaling 50 billion annually. The federal government receives 39 billion mainly from income taxes. The piece urges economy in federal spend, payroll reductions, and elimination of wasteful bureaus, while state and local taxes rise to compensate for lost war revenues.
The article notes shirt waists returning as popular women’s wear and predicts the Gibson girl silhouette will again captivate both sexes. It describes the historic figure with a wasp waist and reverse S shape, a fashion ideal tied to elegant skirts, hats, and minimal physical exertion.
By July 1, 63 steam and one electric locomotive were delivered this year while 354 Diesels were produced or ordered. Some railroads already shifted to Diesel electric units, with 1765 Diesels on order and only 24 steam and five electric units contracted. The shift traces back to prewar trends and accelerated after WWII as Diesel engines power multi unit freight and streamlined passenger trains.
Fire Chief E W Argenbright announced that a Gamewell Fire Alarm Co engineer will arrive to install the new system. Dr Mary Powell Northam, president of Quota International, will visit Thursday as a guest of Winchester Quota Club. Also notes 1942 Scrap Harvest begins October 15 in Frederick County to aid the war effort. E L Stine displays quinces over a pound at the Star office.
Dan O Henry local scout executive departs Monday for a three day conference at Eagles Mere Pennsylvania. Bishop G D Batdorff of Harrisburg will lecture at the United Brethren Church using 3500 feet of motion picture film in his illustrated talk.
In 1922, Robert Gray of London visiting his parents, Capt. and Mrs. Robert Gray Sr., and attached to the diplomatic corps, marked the scene as Henry Cane and his assistant began painting the city hall from elevated positions.
Charles B. Rouss, benefactor of the newly formed Rouss Fire Co. and other city buildings, was to arrive today as news reports state he was fined in court for kicking a small teaser and striking him with a melon rind.
Hysteria is a psychogenic disorder with varied forms and real symptoms. Treatment focuses on understanding the patient rather than the symptoms and may include suggestion, bed rest avoidance, hypnosis, or barbiturate-induced sleep. Early, targeted intervention prevents habit formation and recurrence. emphasis on personal coping and limit-setting. An accompanying reader note discusses epilepsy in ancestry with reassurance.
The Forest Service notes a fixed trunk point does not rise with tree growth. Brigham Young was born in Whitingham Vermont to John and Nabby Howe Young. His ancestors include William Young, Old South Church Boston. Joseph Young a physician in the French and Indian Wars. and his father who fought with Washington. About one sixth of body weight in a normal person is stored fat.
Puzzle with across and down clues lacking full answers. Reads like scanned crossword text with numbered hints covering blood, church, authors, maps and more. Includes clocking for entries such as goddess earth and several abbreviations.
The article discusses biblical scenes where divine support accompanies believers in crises. It cites Jacob at Mahanaim and Elisha at Dothan to illustrate a second, invisible host aiding the faithful. It argues that unseen powers sustain people beyond ordinary sight and deserve belief.
In sprint swimming, propulsion comes primarily from the hands and forearms while feet provide less thrust. The swimmer generates most power during the catch and pull phases, with kicks aiding balance and stability rather than peak propulsion.
This quiz asks seven questions on topics from Howard Hughes marital status to the color primaries and ancient paper origins. It covers social security tax percentages in 1950 and other general knowledge items.
Henrietta and Midge drive through London as suspicion swirls around Veronica Cray and John Christow’s murder. Henrietta masks rising envy and grief while shaping a plan linked to the newly sculpted Worshipper. Edward Angkatell considers Midge's fragile independence as he weighs his next move.
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