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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1950
Page
4
It is a quotation from Proverbs about upright living offends the wicked. The note appears in the 1950 Winchester Evening Star issue dated Saturday April 22 1950. The page includes publisher and advertising details with a Bible verse as a moral admonition.
A writer recalls a mechanic declaring he does not pay taxes but the piece argues taxes fall on lower and middle incomes through payroll withholdings and hidden taxes on goods. It notes federal state and local levies, estimates a 25 percent annual tax burden, and urges curbing government spending to stop rising taxes.
Jesse Jones, ex chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, writes to a Congressional committee condemning RFC loans as prostituted. He says the RFC, led 13 years until 1945, was intended for small business, yet has supported Kaiser-Fraser and Lustron Corporation loans.
The RFC lends heavily to Henry Kaiser and related firms. Lustron, started with $1000, received multi million dollar government loans. Taxpayer losses are undetermined. Senator Fulbright heads the inquiry into RFC lending. Legislation to curb such loans is proposed, with a suggestion to limit RFC participation to a few thousand dollars.
The Wall Street Journal notes Secretary of Commerce Sawyer rejects claims of industrial concentration as bunk. He cites 1900 and 1950 firm density, argues government should strengthen small business, and questions who inflates fears of big business, pointing to cabinet colleagues as sources.
A recent economy memorandum from Governor Battle urges agencies to review their staffing and justify each position. He hinted at forthcoming reports on actions taken and cautioned against creating new jobs without solid grounds.
The United States News and World Report notes that cold war tensions and spy scares rise annually as Congress prepares military and foreign aid budgets. Officials are beginning to pay attention to this pattern and its potential implications.
Elizabeth Steck Arthur named maid of honor to Queen XXII and Senorita Lillian Samoza guest at Endless Caverns mark a lively festival season. Pvt Roy Orndorff’s body returns to Winchester for interment. Bonnie Frances Royston to wed William B Allder of Bluemont. A clock tower steeplejack repairs City Hall, Elopement of Ellen plays to packed houses with proceeds aiding Berryville school beautification.
The Grove Lime Co. relined kilns at Stephens City with specially processed brick following a damaging fire. S. W. Hensell elected chairman of the Democratic naming convention locally. Hugh Nelson injured in a Millwood Pike collision between his buggy and Daniel Haines’ buggy.
Charles P. McVicar announces 1,725 city auto tags sold. War Department telegram informs Mrs. Bly of Winchester that son Pfc Alfred Bly is missing in action in Germany since April 2. Local students turn in 42,117 clothing items for overseas war refugees.
Mrs J L Weller, noted lecturer on Garden Club topics, was principal speaker at a joint meeting of local garden clubs. Local citizens had their first view of the Winchester white way as City Manager Lee spoke.
President Truman vetoes the Kerr bill shielding southwestern natural gas producers from federal regulation after a careful political survey. He weighed votes for 1952, balancing aid to oil friends with potential backlash from consumers and Capitol Hill leaders. The move paints him as planning for reelection and satisfies key Democratic and Republican blocs alike.
The article explains surgical options for large stomach ulcers including removal and short circuiting operations. It notes post operative nutrition issues, weight loss risks, and the role of pancreatic secretions. It also covers dietary guidance, frequent small meals, protein emphasis, and cautious activity. Liver extract injections are mentioned as helpful.
Rainfall data cover 24 hours ending 7 am today with none reported. April to date 0.39 inches, 1950 rainfall to date 8.16 inches. Average annual rainfall over 37 years is 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1949 list values from January to December, with March 2.86 and September 2.58 inches. Statistics provided courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
A mixed fragment asks 10 questions on figures like Gene Stratton Porter and Theodore Roosevelt and includes a long literary excerpt praising nature. It appears as a quiz style page with answers to be found on page 2 and references to Wordsworth Arnold and Matthew Arnold.
One hundred years ago tomorrow the English poet William Wordsworth died. The piece lauds Wordsworth as a benefactor of mankind who opened eyes to nature and beauty and aimed to make people wiser better and happier. He was deeply moved.
Local tax office urges residents to file their state income tax returns by the May 1 deadline. Don’t miss the filing date to avoid penalties and interest.
Jenny returns home after shopping to a silent house and a note that Natalie and Brent are in Westport. Faith and Max reveal an engagement to Jenny and Faith’s mother in law wants to attend a small wedding before she leaves. Mrs Folsom arrives home from Green Ridge, eager for Christmas visit and plans.
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