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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1950
Page
4
A five line editorial reflects on soil as a foundation of civilization. The writer recalls God commanding the earth to bring forth and notes humanity’s long reliance on six inches of soil, urging appreciation and stewardship amid modern excesses.
The piece compares Babe Ruth’s and Ted Williams’ earnings after tax. Williams earns 125000 annually in 1950, about 60 percent more than Ruth’s 1931 top salary, yet Ruth nets more after federal taxes.
McGrath argues Congress should legislate while the Justice Department hunts subversives. He cites Alger Hiss as proof of political risk in DOJ investigations into officials. He notes Nixon exposed treachery, suggesting McGrath must show he will prosecute both friends and foes to win public trust.
Current Opinion argues Virginia should increase out-of-state and foreign automobile travel, grow tourism year by year, and extend visits. It cites last year’s 20 million auto tourists and 2.5 million other travelers, noting tourism ranks as Virginia’s third largest industry with over 220 million in annual gross income.
Tax Outlook cites a House committee inquiry showing 288 steps to buy dried onions. The process involved time stamps, document handling, and 110 messenger transfers through 18 government subdivisions, illustrating bureaucratic overreach.
The author argues that expanding government power through subsidies rent control social security and housing grants threatens liberty. He warns a small step toward socialism leads to dictatorship and urges stopping state directed business and industry.
Bill Buckner pitched Boyce to a 5-0 win over Stephens City in the Frederick Clarke League. Miss Betty Boden wed Walter Rackley in Brucetown. Frederick County School Board posed for a family photo in new uniforms. Handley swept its second annual invitation track meet with Bobby Green as standout.
Plumly employees voted to remain at work on V E Day. Robert Edward Nail, son of Wilmer J Nail of Hayfield, enlisted in the Navy. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Johnson of Berryville welcomed a second son, Gilbert Grant Johnson Jr, with Mrs Johnson formerly Dorothy Locke of Berryville.
Doe Thames and BiP Harris, chairmen of the festive escort committee, shared their headaches caused by mounting requests and the ensuing scheduling pressures.
The late Thomas Pugh wills the Shenandoah Valley Bank cashier to ensure the Pugh family plots at the local cemetery are kept tidy. Madison Lodge IOOF hosted 650 to 700 guests at the George Washington Hotel for the 106th founding anniversary of the order in the U S. The Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, largest ever to perform here, was booked for May 4.
James P. Reardon addressed the 20th annual Sigma Phi Delta celebration at Shenandoah Valley Academy. Mrs. W. V. Hodges hosted the local WCTU during its 15th anniversary parlor seal event.
President Truman directs the Reconstruction Finance Committee to fund a 15.1 million dollar loan to Texmass Petroleum, a six state merger, as RFC powers broaden amid Senate probe. The move aims to sustain regional oil industry, empower small borrowers, and test new federal credit reach before 1950 elections.
The article discusses shingles treatment history and a reported antibiotic chloromycetin showing rapid relief from pain and eruption in four patients, with complete recovery and no nerve damage. It notes that prior damage limits effectiveness and mentions mental factors and nutrition as contributing to persistent pain after an attack. It also includes a Q&A about a voice tremor and nervous disorder, recommending specialist study for cause and treatment.
Presented rainfall data shows 24 hour period ending today at 7 am with none recorded. April rainfall to date is .79 inches, 1950 year to date .56 inches. Average annual rainfall across 37 years is 36.56 inches, with monthly averages from 1913 to 1949 listed for each month. Data courtesy of Winchester.
A Department of Agriculture survey traces the path of spinach from farmer to dinner table revealing the complexity faced by the modern city dweller. The study highlights chain links from cultivation to consumption and the urban consumer’s daily dietary choices.
The text notes spinach prices triple the farmer’s pay due to packing transport and distribution costs and reflects on modern life’s rising complexity. It argues many seek happiness through wealth while daily life burdened by commutes crowded housing and social obligations reduces real well being. It calls for faith and discernment between eternal values and temporary pleasures to pursue the good life.
Winter air conditioning refers to a warm air furnace system with a fan for circulation a filter for cleaning air and some method to humidify it. It is often called a winter air conditioning setup despite its primary function as heating.
A 10 day quiz scoring guide rates results into memory genius very superior excellent and good. Sample questions include Cabral possession of Brazil UN Conference city Pan American Building Scott Rowena Williams Arthur age and the capital of Argentina.
Natalie and Jenny drift through a snowy evening as Brent and Natalie edge toward love. Jenny battles feelings of practicality and fear of change while Jack Tyson arrives seeking solace and shares his life story, hinting at deeper tensions and past disappointments.
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