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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1950
Page
4
A brief historical note identifies the Winchester Evening Star as the daily Winchester city newspaper established in 1896 serving Frederick and Clark counties. It mentions 24 North Kent Street location and lists F. Byrd Jr as editor with a solemn line about weariness of life.
The New York Times reports two dispatches from Europe warning that the Marshall Plan cannot solve Europe’s balance of payments alone and will need US and European collaboration beyond 1952. Brussels delegates admit requirements exceed Britain France the Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg and current US aid.
The Washington Evening Star argues the Justice Department mishandled the Roger Slaughter case. It contends the indictment was politically motivated and the trial produced no credible lobbying evidence. Judge Holtzoff acquitted Slaughter, supporting the founders' aim to shield federal judges from partisan influence.
The article critiques an envisioned aid program that would end all aid programs yet continues to advance. It laments the planners' lack of transparency and warns that once current projects fail, the public will be asked to pay for the next round, though details remain undisclosed.
An ex RF C official, John J Hagerty, moved from Reconstruction Finance Corp to Waltham Watch Co as president with a 30000 salary. He is now back with the RF C as a special assistant to the board at 10300 annually. The piece notes pattern of government roles boosting later industry pay.
Jean Marie Robinson was chosen maid of honor to Queen Shenandoah XXII. The article lists other local youths and social events in Winchester, including dance attendees at the University of Virginia and campus sports. It notes induction notices, honor roll painting, and festival coverage with out of town journalists praising the events.
A brief retrospective on events reported by the press bureau in Front Royal ten years prior, noting community affairs, local figures, and notable developments from that period.
Harry Trenary James Cather William Wagner and Lewis Miller were named as enumerators for the 1900 census. Miss Margaret Trenholm was the last member of the Old Kent Street Presbyterian Church to wed Robert Wooley. The church will be sold and the congregation merged with Loudoun and J Presbyterian Church.
Washington report notes Easter recess sent about ninety percent of House members back to districts to seek guidance for November races. Voters’ mood pressures restraint on Truman era programs while signaling possible GOP gains. Hiss and McCarthy figures stir interest but not broad fear of communists in government.
A 1960 report notes aureomycin reducing infection by pleuropneumonia like germs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis after gold salts failed. Germ disappearance preceded arthritis improvement. some cases worsened briefly as treatment began. Authors urge searching for infections in urinary tract teeth tonsils and sinuses and treating them to boost health.
Report shows 48 hour rainfall of .38 inches ending today and April total .77 inches. 1950 year to date registers 854 inches. Average annual rainfall over 37 years is 36.56 inches. Monthly averages for 1913-1949 list January 2.50 February .192 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 3.42. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
The passage questions reality and ethics, contrasting reminders of naval might with calls to examine authoritative claims. It dismisses glamorized danger while urging skepticism toward grand notions, resonating with postwar anxieties about power, media, and public perception.
Writers of the middle ages used allegory to depict the power of evil by describing whales as immense beings that could grow as large as islands and lie in wait.
Government urges residents to file state income tax returns by May 1 to avoid penalties. Officials remind taxpayers to gather W-2s and other forms and to use approved filing methods.
Jenny cares for Ghillie and Mrs. Folsom while Brent and Natalie plan a surprise. Dick asks to work in the attic making gifts for Elsa and Pete, and Jenny senses a settling peace at the Torres home as memories and new love shape her path.
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