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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1948

Page

4

Notice of Prosperous Way in the Lord

A brief religious notice quotes Genesis 24 56 proclaiming that the speaker is discouraged by none since the Lord has prospered their path, signaling gratitude and blessing.

Editorial Page Rankings Across Major Newspapers

Readers asked which non Virginia papers offer the most stimulating editorials. The list, in order: St Louis Post Dispatch, Wall Street Journal, Washington Evening Star, New York Daily News, Baltimore Sun, Chicago Daily News, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Christian Science Monitor, New York Herald Tribune.

Virginia St. Louis Post-Dispatch Wall Street Journal Washington Evening Star New York Daily News Baltimore Sun

Income on the Move Shows Regional Income Shifts

A Department of Commerce study on long term regional income trends finds per capita gains from 1929 to 1947 were strongest in the Southeast and Northwest, with the Far West and Middle Atlantic joining the top ranks. Overall income rose from 680 to 1323 dollars, narrowing regional gaps and signaling lasting structural change in the nation’s income pattern.

Department of Commerce Far West Middle Atlantic

Decline In Savings Signals Deflationary Pressure

National data show savings rates turning downward after seven years of rapid growth. Consumers may be drawing on savings for living costs or investing in homes and durable goods. The trend suggests less inflationary pressure, with a possible risk to the boom unless government outlays rise to sustain demand.

Forrestal Defends Truman Administration Against Wallace Attacks

Defense Secretary Forrestal rebutts Henry A. Wallace and the Progressive charge that the Truman administration and big business seek war. He counters with four points: demobilization after World War II, bipartisan support for defense, Soviet aggression, and burdens on business. He condemns Wallace’s slanderous rhetoric and links it to imperialism accusations about Count Bernadotte.

Defense Forrestall Henry A. Wallace Truman Wallace Progressive Party Forrestal United States United Nations Count Bernadette

Wise Mr Stassen Chooses Home With Wife’s View

The article notes Harold E Stassen, newly named president of the University of Pennsylvania, declined to accept a house until his wife could inspect it. It lauds the wife’s role in choosing and furnishing a home, suggesting men should leave such matters to women. Mr Stassen is portrayed as a wise man.

Harold E. Stassen University of Pennsylvania Mr. Stassen

Turtle Derby Planned by Jr Board of Trade

H. B. McCormac Jr named a director and G. T. Binner Jr chairman of the Junior Board of Trade as a turtle derby plans take shape. Fire crews battled a blaze at Robinson cold storage where debris from the Fred Glaize building and contents were gutted in an Aug 5 fire.

Jr. Board of Trade H. B. McCormac Jr G. T. Binner Jr Robinson Fred Glaize

Breakthrough Push Across Italy With Allied Advances

Five years ago in 1943 the extreme western end of the front across Italy from coast to coast saw a breakthrough with a general advance along the Fifth and Eighth Army lines. Senator Downey predicted a quick surrender or destruction of Germany.

Italy Sen. Downey Germany

Dental clinic lead by Dr Burke at Stephens City

Miss Anne Preston Starling states Dr W A Burke will head the dental clinic in Stephens City while Mayor C R Anderson attends the state fair in Richmond. John H Rosenberger urges Rotary on voting importance. 1923 note recalls William Carroll Alexander elected lieutenant governor of New York. Kiwanis at Binghampton convention. Dr P W Boyd informs Staunton physicians at Valley of Virginia Medical Assn meeting.

Anne Preston Starling W. A. Burke Stephens City C. R. Anderson Richmond John H. Rosenberger Rotary William Carroll Alexander New York State Binghampton P. W. Boyd Medical Assn Valley of Virginia Staunton

Hoover completes street paving and church remodeling in town

In 1898 work began July 25 on Braddock Street Methodist Church remodeling. The paving project finishes soon while Capt. J. B. Beverley prepares a new home nearby.

C. E. Hoover Braddock St. Methodist Church

How's Your I Q A Quick Mental Quiz from 1952

A short playful quiz asks 10 questions covering horse vocalization wind measurement tools legends of Coventry the Father of Medicine a hockey disk author of a book on colonial exploitation Olympic host city 1952 Henry Wallace running mate and Walter Reuther’s title for the UAW.

Coventry England Africa Henry Wallace Progressive Walter P. Reuther UAW U. S

Oil Plants Moved By Soviet From Germany To Siberia

Berlin dispatch notes the Soviet union plans a large oil refinery in Siberia using equipment seized from eastern Germany. Neue Zeitung reports three German plants already moved with four more slated for removal in winter or spring.

Germany Siberia Berlin Neue Zeitung

Injections for Allergy Cases

Discovery of new drugs in recent years provides a medical weapon against allergic disorders. Benadryl injections show prompt relief in stubborn cases of hives and severe asthma, though oral doses can cause adverse reactions. Sleepiness from IV benadryl implies injections require medical supervision at home or hospital.

Alex Friedlaender Detroit

Daily Crossword Clues Pack Mystery Terms

A compact list of crossword entries and their clues across and down. Terms include Bulging earthen jar Growl Shut and more as well as related down clues like Rounded convex molding and New Zealand parrot.

Witness Samuel J. Novick Clashes With Cameraman At Hearing

Samuel J. Novick, a radar equipment tester during the war, drew ire from a cameraman as he entered the House Un American Activities Committee hearing room in Washington. He later consented to pose for photographs.

Samuel J. Novick House Un-American Activities Committee Washington New York Novick International

Belgium Bank Kept Independent Without Nationalization

Belgium's National Bank moves to remain independent from private interests without full nationalization. Finance Minister Gaston Eyskens pushes a bill to preserve executive freedom, appointing the governor and directors by the king or regent, and limiting state advances to the finance minister.

Brussels Belgium Gaston Eyskens

National Bank of Belgium Seeks New Role After Nationalization

A recently signed pact fixes advances at 10 billion francs with Belgian francs worth 229 million. The bank's capital doubles via state subscription, drawing criticism from financial circles and the press. Critics say abdication of the bank leaves ministers in control and shifts heavy responsibility to the finance minister.

Brussels Derniere Heure X x

Chicago Fire of 1871 Devastates City and Huge Losses

The Chicago fire of 1871 burned 17 000 buildings and caused damage estimated at 168 million dollars, marking a disaster that reshaped the city and its rebuilding efforts.

Chicago

Help Prevent Forest Fires This Fall Don’t Throw Cigarettes

Public safety notice urges drivers to avoid discarding lighted cigarettes from vehicles this fall to prevent wildfires and protect nearby forests and communities.

The Church and its separation from worldly aims

The Church must stay holy and distinct from worldly aims while engaging the world with divine purpose. It should rebuke sins and heal moral ills, yet avoid identifying with secular enterprises, preserving a purified, service‑oriented mission.

Jesus Church

Death at Furrowbank A Clade Mystery Continues

Poirot finds Rosa Roseleen Cloade dead at Furrowbank with a mysterious note and poisoned powders nearby. David Hunter accuses the clan of murder, while Superintendent Spence quietly questions whether Rosaleen killed herself or was a target of blackmail. The case hinges on London alibis and the vanished drama of a family estate.

Poirot Lynn Lionel David Hunter David Rosa Rosaleen Queer Street Lynn Marchmont Hercule Poirot Spence Oastshire London Misar SONY

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