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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1950
Page
4
Brief religious reflection noted in the Winchester Evening Star masthead from August 2, 1950. The line presents a devotional phrase attributed to a commentator or column heading, reflecting the era's faith-themed content and newspaper tone. The item appears as a short, standalone religious snippet within the issue.
Lewis Hoskins recalls a 1945 Pentagon scene in which one star general pressed to divide Korea before four o’clock. A Far Eastern expert argued Korea could not be cut, yet the 38th parallel was chosen, creating the enduring division and ongoing conflict.
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board bought 275,000 cases of whiskey valued at about eight million dollars and stored it as a precaution against possible liquor restrictions from the Korean War. The hoard, tied to inflation fears, would only be touched if supplies dip below current levels. Government should set an example, critics say, and view this action as non exemplary despite being a state agency.
Congress combines two ideas to use FDIC surplus. The bill doubles deposit insurance to 10 000 and requires the FDIC to add 70 million to its surplus before refunding the balance to banks. If profits stay normal banks could recover up to 55 percent of assessments.
A review of Joe Louis's career from 1937 to the late 1940s notes widespread doubts about his peak form. It traces key title wins, KO wins, and critics who argued his speed and power were waning, while predicting his eventual return to face Ezzard Charles and reclaim the crown.
One year ago Gary Whitfield son of Mr and Mrs C D Whitfield 340 Miller Ave was selected to represent the local squadron of the Civil Air Patrol in an exchange program with Great Britain. The assignment would send him to London for a period as part of the international goodwill effort.
Twenty five years ago Miss Lois Forney representing Friend ship Fire Co won a diamond ring at Kremer Park during the Fireman's Carnival. Nearly 200 children prepared to depart New York on the B and O for a two week stay in the fresh air. J Fred Goss of Winchester Gas Company suffered a fractured wrist after stumbling over a ditch on Fairmont Ave.
Surgeon Joe Heller completed service with the U S Army Medical Corps in the Philippines after enlistment. In other news William Hawkins reported a theft as mail carrier gear coat and pants were stolen from his stable.
In a Senate House battle line, Chairman Carl Vinson faulted the Budget Bureau and President Truman for defense shortfalls while exonerating Joint Chiefs and Congress. He noted White House impoundments and Cannon's Appropriations delays, highlighting a clash over postwar military funding and authority.
Rossetti allowed friends to recover lines from his poems seven years after his wife Elizabeth Siddal’s burial. The work, produced during her suffering, was published 1869 1870 as House of Life.
The new antibiotic tetramycin shows promise across diseases from pneumonia to kidney and bladder infections. Six hour oral dosing causes few reactions, may upset stomach, often mitigated with milk. It remains in blood for hours and may stay active up to 24 hours. It does not cross into spinal fluid but can reach fetal circulation and chest fluid. Further trials are needed to define optimal use and risk.
In a concise weekly prompt, Battletown is named as the focal area. The answer ledger lists 73 as a responding figure, reflecting a numerical prompt tied to the local inquiry.
A devotional piece urges readers not to fear the end of the world. It contrasts those who seek worldly gains with those who rely on faith and inner strength to endure, citing Emerson and Jesus as examples of living without the world. It reassures that religious faith and a gallant heart enable one to get along.
Quiz prompts 10 questions across military history and general knowledge. Items ask about B-29 use in Korea, Civil Service scoring, Seward's Folly, Cornwallis surrender at Yorktown, Elizas crossing, Maj. Gen. Almond, window parts, a Washington DC residence, Benjamin F. Fairless industries, and wood ticks biting humans with true/false.
Present and past rainfall figures cover 24 hours ending 7 a m today with August total and year to date. It lists 1950 rainfall to date 24.68 inches and long term averages including 37 year average at 36.56 inches and monthly averages from 1912 to 1946 led by August at 3.93 inches. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
Ives confronts Stoll at night as tension builds around Hammer ranch. Benedict awaits rescue after a planned swap. Ives aims to free Benedict and avert a looming clash with wary settlers and armed men at the Sombra. The wary standoff continues at Hammer.
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