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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1948
Page
4
A quoted Bible passage frames a defendant’s testimony before a court, asserting lifelong integrity before God and the gaze of authority. The verse from Acts 23 1 is invoked to emphasize conscience and lawful conduct.
The Associated Press reports Britain froze its television system indefinitely to shield about 60,000 receiving sets from obsolescence. The writer wryly compares this to a hypothetical U S move to freeze the automobile industry to safeguard some 55,000 cars from obsolescence.
Beltsville Maryland research center hosts 42 nations as experts report weapons in the pest battle include aircraft sprayers and insecticides. Norris E Dodd notes ten percent of U S crops are destroyed by insects with last year’s grain loss around 300000000 bushels while disease ports persist in vast regions until lands become habitable.
A press dispatch notes many smokers in Britain quitting as prices rise. Smug stories emerge about the savings and even a Scotsman’s letter praising subconscious mind tricks before sleep. Americans may note higher smoking costs, while the British display cheerfulness in adversity.
The passage argues that socialist policies impose deprivation on citizens, yet smokers may feel Britons are worse off without smoking. It suggests that discussion may imply misery loves company and warns against losing heart.
Oldtimers recall Brewster Millions as E C A head Hoffman faces a $5 billion U S fund to spend in Europe. Officials warn half the quota may stay unused amid loan hesitancy and grant delays as plans to speed disbursement tighten.
A weary husband, luggage in hand, laments missing a departing train due to his wife’s slow pace. She retorts that rushing delayed them less, and they should not have to wait long for the next one, showing stubborn resolve on the platform.
Lions cub presents city picnic shelter valued at 4000 dollars. Miss Jeanne Jones of Monterey a 24 year old English teacher is selected as queen of Highland county. Mrs Abney Payne from Wilming ton drove there for the event.
Rev and Mrs L G Bridgers and Mr W P Anderson attend a United Brethren church conference in Martinsburg. Mr and Mrs Lee Brown and their son Larry spent the weekend in Washington.
Ten years ago in 1938 the Rev. M. J. was named superintendent at the Virginia conference of the U B church Kenneth N Gilpin and Boyce were named members of the State Highway Commission.
George Everhart and his children were said to be improving after ingesting "rouzhonrats" in a poisoning incident. Miss Maysie Huayslett was surprised by a pound party organized by friends.
Virginia State Labor Commissioner John Hopkins Hall Jr. will join the Presidents on industrial safety education committee meeting in Washington September 27 to 29. The conference aims to develop broad safety codes with industry, with focus from primary grades to college training and safety services offered by public and private groups.
Cecil A. Lockley of Boyce was fined nine dollars and twenty-five cents plus costs after his car parked on a hard surface three miles east of Boyce was struck by a truck driven by William Gibson Burtner. Police report: no injuries, truck damage ten dollars, car damage one hundred fifty dollars, total damage two hundred fifty dollars.
The article warns against waiting for cross eye to resolve and urges early eye specialist consultation. It covers factors like vision, fusion ability, and possible muscle paralysis, and discusses glasses, occlusion, exercises, and timing of operations before school entry. It also includes a reader question about left rib pain with a medical answer.
A compact list of clues across and down for the daily crossword. Includes definitions such as Pigeons and Beagle like terms with positions for Across and Down entries, plus historical hinting clues like Shinar city and Shoshonean Indian.
The British Royal Air Force A W 52 is shown during jet aircraft demonstrations at the Constructors Exhibition in Farnborough England. The twin jet propelled flying wing floats above the spectators in this International event.
Capt. R. M. Barnes bailed out safely after his F 84 Republic Thunderjet exploded mid flight during a simified race with an F 80 Shooting Star near San Bernardino California. He parachuted to the field edge unhurt aside from a minor ear scratch.
The article compares celestial navigation to life guidance. It argues that steady health and finances ease travel, while trouble tests us, yet true navigation requires fixed bearings from principles and faith to chart every direction.
A playful self quiz with ten questions tests general knowledge. It asks about the sun’s classification, Banff’s country, India’s ambassador to the U.S., Whitelaw Reid’s editor role, RAF meaning, correcting a sentence, official languages in Europe, ohman electrical unit, Louisiana subdivisions, and the continent of the Belgian Congo. It ends with a safety reminder about wearing white on highways at night.
Poirot questions residents at a hotel about a murder while a formidable elderly widow vents anti foreigner and wartime views. Beatrice Lippincott mentions a young woman in No 5 seen with Arden on Tuesday night. Superintendent Spence finds a lipstick as a potential clue.
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