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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1950
Page
4
The piece argues President Truman will campaign differently in November, facing a defensive position after leading majorities in Congress. It notes he must justify his limited program and warns the Alger Hiss Acheson controversy could recur as a political liability for the administration.
Hopewell Chamber of Commerce radio program featured Mrs. Ira F. Willard arguing against federal aid to education. She warned of bureaucratic waste, nationwide policy misalignment with state needs, potential inefficiencies, federal control, uncertain costs, and rising taxes as federal involvement grows.
The Navy completed a 5200 mile submerged voyage by the Pickerel with no surface breaks raising questions about crew endurance during a 21 day no surface period. The snorkel system limited air intake causing intermittent engine breathing and noise. Navy officials note human factors lag behind tech in submarines.
The article argues President Truman defers civil rights action for practical and political reasons. It cites Senate delay risks to appropriations and warns of splitting the Democratic Party if the Pair Employment Practices Bill moves now. It notes Georgia Senator Russell’s warning and predicts likely defeats this session.
President Truman's push to raise unemployment compensation coverage and benefits seems premature. The system, largely state driven, works overall but suffers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Caution is advised before national mandates to raise weekly benefits to thirty dollars and extend to twenty six weeks. A thorough resurvey is preferred to impulsive expansion.
News of Other Years reports Eston Tevalt announcing the Star Fire Co. placed an order for a 16000 dollar cab ahead of engine model American LaFrance. Winchester residents C Vernon Eddy and William E Cooper received 50 year bins from the Masons. Mrs. Ralph Whitmore of 208 W Boscawen St registered to donate blood. Elbows McFadden was recommended by the National Boxing Assn. to referee bouts at Stephens City.
Jean Audrey Brown becomes the first Berryville girl in the 40 and 8 beauty pageant announced by general chairman Robert Pizzano. Charles Dick is installed as president of the Exchange Club succeeding Joseph Massie. Pvt and Mrs Earl L Kerns of this city celebrate birth of son David Earl.
Edger Clark and Hugh Orndorff of Stephens City High School attend the fourth annual chemistry contest at William and Mary. The Rev. John McLaughlin pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Shepherdstown was elected moderator of the Winchester Presbytery.
Twenty five years ago Emma Rosenberger was severely injured when struck at Braddock and Piccadilly Street. Rev W R Mains from Romney WV spoke at the Lions Club. Miss Lucille Anderson Rosalie Cox and the Stuart sisters went to Blacksburg for dances at VPI. Clarke County voters approved a higher school tax levy.
Fifty years ago Julia Jenkins led the Star-Times Popularity contest. Ralph Savage announced plans to erect a new front on his saloon at 142 N Loudoun St. Miss Nellie Boden Julian Boden Minnie Boden and Jessie O Connell wed at the bride’s father Sam Boden’s Brucetown home.
Washington discusses Farley and Dewey vying for New York governor to control party delegations and influence 1952 presidential picks. The conflict pits Truman against Farley while Dewey benefits from the split, with figures like Fitzpatrick Ewing Harriman and O Dwyer in play and whispers of cabinet posts if Dewey gains influence.
A reflection on finding courage after sorrow, stressing that courage alone is not enough. The speaker urges belief in God and spiritual anchors such as prayer and faith, arguing that hopeful anchors and divine purpose sustain endurance during life’s trials.
A reader quiz promises daily IQ assessment with ratings Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent Good. It lists questions about a 80 person plane crash in Britain World War II naval action Houston OSS initials and a question about Queen Mary.
Present and past rainfall data for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. No precipitation. April rainfall to date 0.12 inches. 1950 rainfall to date 7.76 inches. Average annual rainfall for 37 years 3.56 inches. Average monthly precipitation based on 1913-1949: January 2.50. February 1.92. March 2.86. April 3.09. May 3.77. June 3.78. July 3.81. August 3.93. September 2.58. October 3.34. November 2.47. December 2.42. Data courtesy of Winchester research.
The Lord's Day Act restricts Sunday activities in Canada. Although a federal law, provinces administer it. Except for one BC Sunday paper and a Montreal French paper, no other Canadian papers publish Sundays due to strict observance of the act.
Q A A explains suntan fades gradually since pigment melanin remains but skin shed removes tan over time. Q When was Crystal Palace in London destroyed by fire A November 30 1936 The palace built for 1851 Exposition burned with only Crystal Fountain spared. Q Which artist painted realistic thief leading to arrest A Gainsborough drew quick sketch of fruit poacher aiding identification. Q Where was donkey domesticated A Donkey likely first domesticated in Nile valley later reaching Ancient Greece via Asia Minor. Q Who wrote AEsops Fables AEsop likely recited by storyteller with many translations based on Babrius copy found in Mt Athos monastery in 1844.
Jenny wrestles with jealousy over Natalie and Brent as Natalie's life with Gary and art ambitions creates tension. Brent's influence on Natalie sparks questions of love, marriage, and who should live in the family home. Faith faces widowhood while Mrs. Owen confronts boundaries and Faith's future.
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