Mind on the Things Above
A brief quotation from Colossians 3 2 urging focus on heavenly matters rather than earthly concerns. The verse contrasts spiritual aims with worldly preoccupations for reflective guidance.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1947
Page
4
American Kamikazes: Proposal to use one way combat tactics
The Army Air Force weighs a plan to form an American Kamikaze Corps sending planes on suicide missions with atom bombs. Experts including Major General Emmett O Donnell question the strategy, arguing Americans seek survival and may not embrace self sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Air Force
Emmett
Rosie) O’donnell
Tokyo
Winchester Junior Board of Trade achieves full War Memorial Fund support
The Winchester Junior Board of Trade becomes the first chapter nationwide to subscribe 100 percent to the Junior Chamber of Commerce War Memorial Fund. The national goal is $200,000, and the board has led community service since its founding less than a decade ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Junior Board of Trade
Apprenticeship Shortage in Building Trades Cited
Senator McCarthy reports the housing shortage inquiry will study the lack of new workers in skilled building trades. Data shows 1940 median ages: carpenters 46 bricklayers 44, with overall trades about 42. WWII spurred training, and Federal support boosted building trade apprentices to 103,000, 60 percent of all trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator McCarthy
Wisconsin
Joint Congressional Committee
Federal Committee On
Growth of Training Programs Across Trades Surges Since 1933
Since 1933 local building trades programs rose from 245 to 2606 while all trades and industries expanded from 305 to 27248, a 90 fold increase versus a 10 fold rise in building trades. The data highlights the rapid expansion of workforce training.
Mrs Roosevelt linked to Eisler case sparks debate on Communism
Current Opinion argues Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt sponsored Hanns L Eisler’s case though not a Communist ally. It notes Eisler admitted Communist ties, Gerhard Eisler’s related convictions, and urges Americans to scrutinize patrons and committees before backing controversial figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Eleanor Roosevelt
Hanns Hisler
United States
Department of State
Comintern
Eisler
Gerhard Eisler
Klan Burns Cross in Crossville Tenn
State Highway Patrolman Charles Johnson reported a group of about 60 Klansmen from the Chattanooga area set off a dynamite blast and burned a 10 foot cross near Crossville Tennessee. The leader, a white shrouded figure, claimed to be chieftain for three states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crossville
Tenn
Charles Johnson
Johnson
Strength For The Day by Earl L Douglas D D
In this sermon the author argues parents should choose a child’s religion rather than letting them decide at adulthood. He warns that delaying spiritual guidance harms the soul and risks reducing religion to a routine political choice. Parents bear grave responsibility for the spiritual nurture of their children.
Radio Chain Delays Crime Programs After 9 30 P M
A Roanoke Times item notes a radio broadcasting chain will withhold crime programs until after 9 30 p m drawing concern that children will stay up later as a consequence.
Don’t Look Back Says Midlife Viewpoint
A Mason City Globe-Gazette note defines middle age as the period when looking backward makes one sad and looking forward makes one miserable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Globe-Gazette
Sacred Heart Athletic Club directors attend A A U meeting in Richmond
Board members C. A. Hobert William Brewster Dr How ard James and Edwin Lillis from the Sacred Heart Athletic Club travel to Richmond for an A A U meeting related to Virginia Boys Clubs. Lt Ben 4 C Wedemeyer accepts invite as guest of Berryville Remembrance Day event in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Hobert
William Brewster
Howard James
Edwin Lillis
The
Sacred Heart Athletic Club
Richmond
Virginia
Ben
4. C. Wedemeyer
Berryville
Apple picking volunteers and scrap drive update
In 1942 J B T members again volunteered as apple pickers led by Paul Ayers. A local scrap collection continues with demand higher. Mrs R T Bryarly announces a Children’s Society campaign begins Oct 18 for needed collections. A new apple product, Apple Crisps, enters the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Ayers
R. T. Bryarly
Childrens Society
Rainfall Totals and Averages for 34-Year Period
Report shows present and past rainfall through Sept 1947 with 1.29 inches for the day and 26.24 inches year to date. It lists average monthly precipitation for 1913–1946, totaling 36.30 inches yearly according to Winchester Research Laboratory data.
Two gentlemen help Miss Katie Dunkel home after fall at post office
Report from the Star notes Miss Katie Dunkel fell on the cellar door at the post office and was helped home by Messrs Miller Streit Walter Huntsberry and Rudy Wingerter. The city reports six new dwellings under construction as of now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Dunkel
Messers Miller Streit
Walter Huntsberry
Rudy Wingerter
Star Office
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