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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1948
Page
4
The July 1 1947 census estimates Virginia at 3 019 000 making it the 16th most populous state. The total U S population is 143 400 000 and Virginia covers 40 815 square miles ranking 35th in area.
Former President Hoover heads the Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch, which operates quietly to push sweeping reforms. He warned of a heavy tax burden and proposed enlarging the President's cabinet with more operating vice presidents to oversee numerous independent agencies.
A Dallas oil man arranged to have three Eskimo women flown to Fort Worth to win a wager from friends. The scheme involved a Seattle pilot and a Fort Worth hotel stay, with the bet funding travel and expenses. The piece notes Texas draw and diverse population figures in a satirical tone.
Apple growers in the Shenandoah and Appalachian areas cheer recent mild weather and strong yields. Virginia apples are praised for flavor and texture, with mentions of baking and frying uses, winesaps sought after, and late-season picks by both young and old scavenging for remaining frosted fruit.
The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin notes airframe costs now run about three times higher than in the last war, implying triple prices for weapons and equipment. It cites World War II spending at 250 billion dollars and warns a similarly long conflict could reach 750 billion or even a trillion dollars if costs rise or duration extends.
William Henry Harrison was the first president to die in office and the first Whig to be elected. His term lasted only thirty days, the shortest in American history.
Mr. Claude Cammer and Miss Mary Ann Cammer return to their Jefferson Street home from a visit in New York. They subscribe 100 percent to the JCC war memorial fund as members of the local Junior Benevolent Teachers chapter.
Grace Lutheran Church announces the resignation of Rev. Carl A. Honeycutt. The move follows steady church activity and leadership changes as the community notes interim arrangements.
Ten years ago in 1938 Morris Boyer, 17, of Middletown represented Virginia at the national Future Farmers of America convention. Traffic on Fairmont Ave resolved as city finishes road work. Friendship Health Club and Standard Oil tie in a bowling league at C hill.
This note records that the issue for the date today is unavailable in the archive, with no readable content from the 1608 publication. It notes the gap in the historical record and the missing page.
In a turbulent national scene Virginia remains committed to a long tradition of honesty and conservatism. James M Thomson Gaylor Virginia argues for States Rights Democrats led by Thurmond and Wright to preserve Virginias Democratic legacy and block Truman in a pivotal electoral year.
Crossword puzzle list with clues for across and down entries spanning common nouns proper nouns and abbreviations. Includes themes such as geography, science, and literature with several short definitions and wordplay prompts.
A short reader page presents a ten question quiz with scoring tiers from Poor to Genius. It offers page 2 corrections and notes memory may improve with monthly averages. Questions touch on Rhode Island strategy history Babe Ruth records U S Senators AF of L president and Bryce.
Questions ask which state Canyon National Park is in the first. Next how many U S consulates in the Soviet Union closed in retaliation for closing Russian consulates in New York and San Francisco. Then which Supreme Court justice’s likeness appeared on commemorative stamps. Which ocean is larger Atlantic or Pacific. Who was the 1936 Republican nominee. In the 14th Modern Olympics which two countries ranked second and third in total first place wins.
At a World Council of Churches meeting in progress the discussion questions the adequacy of the modern church for current spiritual needs and social issues.
Amsterdam last August Pastor Niemoller warned that bankruptcy haunts the Christian world and the church cannot redeem ailing society. He said preaching has become a display of virtues, not gospel. The Church must return to New Testament truth to lift humanity.
Poirot chats with Lynn Marchmont at the White House, noting social tensions and possible clues as he maps everyday life in Warmsley Vale. He recalls Rosaleen Cloade and Rowley Cloade’s past, mentions Arden and Major Porter, and hints that a woman at the Stag night may hold a missing link in the murder case. The detective’s casual interviews aim to restore the thread of truth.
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