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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1950

Page

4

McCarthy Charges Questioned by Senate Colleagues

The piece argues McCarthy’s claim of 57 Communist cardholders in the State Department is reckless and unproven while noting Bridges and Lattimore comments. It cites Senator Bridges saying a 14 page FBI summary on Lattimore is excessive and that such length questions suitability to represent the country.

McCarthy State Department Wisconsin Bridges New Hampshire Owen Lattimore FBI

Is Our Economy Healthy A doubt about R excess prosperity

Dr. Edwin G. Nourse warns that the postwar economy may rest on unstable foundations. He cites deficit financing, rising farm supports, and labor and industry pressures as risky factors that could trigger a boom followed by a bust. He urges weighing these concerns amid uncertain national policy.

Edwin G. Nourse Nourse

Progress and security in the age of progress

In a critique of Allis-Chalmers ads the piece weighs whether progress yields security or erodes it. It contrasts old crafts and modern productivity, noting printing, mining, and farming have been transformed, yet warns nations and individuals may fear becoming antiques as time advances.

Allis-Chalmers Geoffrey Crowther London Economist America China India Allis Chalmers

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A grim warning that ongoing patterns escalate risk over time and may lead to serious trouble if current course continues unchecked.

Experience Is Spice of Life Lesson

A brief reflective piece from The Saturday Evening Post on how experience, though unwelcome at times, continually teaches lessons we would prefer to skip. The author notes personal growth through unavoidable trials and shared insight into wiser living.

Roxanne Rogers slated for Apple Blossom Festival role

One year ago, Roxanne Mae Rogers of Gainesboro was chosen by Frederick County supervisors to represent the area in the Apple Blossom Festival. The notice highlights other local items including a ninth birthday celebration for Sue Johnson and a house fire on Sulphur Springs Road.

Roxanne Mae Rogers Gainesboro Board of Supervisors Frederick County Ralph Johnson Whitacre Sue

Shaffer is reported killed in action overseas

Pvt. Allen B. Shaffer, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Shaffer of Berryville, was reported killed in action overseas. Mrs. N. E. Bowen of 112 S. Braddock St. announced the marriage of her daughter, Nancy Jane, to Seaman Bernard V. Sours, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Sours of near Stephens City. Winchester women deposited baubles for barter at Farmers and Merchants National Bank to be sent to fighting men for use in the South Pacific.

Pvt Allen B. Shaffer W. B. Shaffer Berryville N. E. Bowen S. Braddock St Nancy Jane Bernard V. Sours A. W. Sours Stephens City Winchester Farmers and Merchants National Bank South Pacific

Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound Praised By Mrs Jenkins

Twenty five years ago Lydia E Pinkham’s vegetable compound helped Mrs Jenkins of Milford Port become a new woman. Winchester police earned praise for orderly crowds at the Festival, handled with commendable conduct.

Lydia E. Pinkham Jenkins Middleport O. Winchester

Mrs John Miller Prevents Fire At Fairmont Home

Fifty years ago Mrs. John 8. Miller credited with stopping a serious blaze when a lamp chimney toppled and ignited her Fairmont Avenue dwelling. She acted quickly saving the house and possibly lives.

John 8. Miller Fairmont Ave

Truman era power plays shape 1952 renomination path

Washington reports on William Boyle and allies building a delegate base to renominate Harry S. Truman in 1952. The strategy centers on locking in Missouri and big-state bosses, avoiding southern support, and leveraging high level political favors and factional alignments across New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey, and California.

Washington William Boyle Guy Gabrielson Kansas City Harry S. Truman Allances Harry Truman Curley Boston House McCormack Bay State White House Dever-Tobin New York Truman O'Dwyer Tammany Pennsylvania Senate Francis J. Myers

New Mom Weight Gain Prompted by Medical Review

Health notes describe rapid postpartum weight gain in some women, often 4 to 5 pounds weekly for 7 to 9 weeks, with fat concentrating in the arms waist and thighs and possible family tendency. Experts speculate hypothalamus involvement and link weight rise to pregnancy complications and large infant births, urging physician guidance and dietary regulation.

Rainfall Totals and Averages From Winchester Research

Report shows 24 hour rainfall of .02 inches ending 7 a m and April rainfall to date at .79 inches. 1950 rainfall to date is 8.56 inches. Average annual rainfall over 37 years is 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1913-1949 include Jan 2.50, Feb 1.33, Mar 2.86, Apr 3.09, May 3.77, Jun 3.78, Jul 3.81, Aug 3.93, Sep 2.58, Oct 3.34, Nov 2.47, Dec 2.42 inches. Data courtesy Winchester Research.

Indées Winchester Research

Wives and Lines and a Wrecked System Questions

The passage mixes trivia questions and moral reflections. It cites an affair anecdote about Henry Luce’s wife and a carpenter, asks about Luce’s magazines, Turner’s genre, Belgrade's country, the author of All the King’s Men, Scotland’s patron saint, military hashmarks, the Spanish American War era, and ends with a note on reckoning and a 1949 count of U S colleges totaling 1,808.

Henry R. Luce Joseph M. W. Turner Belgrade Beograd Scotland

How's Your I Q Based On 100 Questions 10 Days

A reader instructions style quiz outlines daily scoring from 9 10 correct to 4 or fewer with page 2 for answers. It lists five sample items including queen of flowers and a World War I weapon question. It mentions Clare Boothe Luce as a prompt item.

Ypres Clare Boothe Luce

Strength For The Day Strength For The Day By Ear

An insurance firm is sued over a folder bearing the caption After the wreck comes the reckoning and a lurid illustration warning of consequences for failing to plan for mishap.

Christ

Jenny Helps Dick Face Family Tensions

Jenny confronts Dick about his father's absences and his sister Diane with Elsa, urging him to return home. Dick reveals his plan to stay away, but Jenny triggers a change, forcing him to help Elsa with moving furniture and face his family struggles.

Jenny Elsa Pete Diane Si’s Pone Jennyly Lighteen Rathven Willy Dicky

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