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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
4
The item lists publication details for a Winchester Virginia newspaper, including edition timing Monday through Saturday, office address at 24 North Kent Street, editor H F Byrd Jr, and national reps DeLisser Inc. It notes post office filing, ad display deadlines, and subscription and classifieds rates, plus a Bible verse from August 3 1950.
Senator Byrd voiced opposition to unnecessary regimentation while backing President’s standby powers to curb inflation and prepare for worst case Korea developments. He stressed his long fight against planned economy controls and urged vigilance against overreach.
The Virginia senator advocates an expiration clause by July 1 1951 for any broad powers and requires wage and price controls. He warns against sideline wars and calls for Congress reviewed periodic authority, reduced non essential federal spending, and a disciplined preparedness program to safeguard freedom.
The American Medical Association supports ensuring adequate care for service members even if new laws are needed. Past wartime deferrals show volunteers are unlikely to satisfy demand, as 3 000 letters produced only 200 replies and 15 volunteers. A draft aimed at those deferred previously is seen as necessary.
One year ago reports include a panther sighting on Middle Road and anglers catching carp bass and crappies on the Shenandoah River. Patsy Fahnestock marked her seventh birthday with a family celebration. Ten years ago Roosevelt third term backing grew while a bill for twenty billion to the Armed Services was debated. An engagement was announced between Anna Julia Conner and James C Collins in this city.
Two veteran soldiers under care at Newton Baker Hospital after overseas duty are Sgt. Hugh R. Orndorff of 1323 8. Loudoun St. and Private Albert Mc Donald of Middletown. Newsboys from the Winchester Evening Star will join the event as guests of the management.
Hackwood Farm sold to Mr. Dudley Pierce. J. H. Pickeral barn and outbuildings burned after sparks from a threshing machine set day afire. W. S. Kerin lost 250 dollars in his vest pocket when a brush fire spread to a fence post where the garment hung.
A quiz series poses ten questions including: who is deputy foreign minister and which nation’s first president wore artificial teeth. It asks about Egypt and UN aid to South Korea, Samuel Hopkins patent, a grammar correction, a fraternal order not nationally known, the man without a country, truth about the Dead Sea, and Alabama’s first Southern Confederacy capital.
A reflective essay notes that old beliefs endure amid new claims and warns against assuming every new idea is better. The author cites satirical examples from Moliere and comments on shifts in religion education and alcohol study, urging discernment over trendiness.
The passage notes that transforming from good to bad, wise to foolish, or sober to dangerous has long been a human constant. It argues that people recognize these changes across centuries, despite reluctance to admit it.
Rainfall data shows no rainfall in the 24 hours ending 7 a m today and August rainfall to date stands at 0.25 inches. The year to date total reaches 24.68 inches with the 37 year average at 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1949 list January 2.50 February 1.92 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 2.42. Statistics courtesy of Winchester Laboratory.
In 1925 a note records Frederick Prince of Wales son of King George II. The item lists questions and answers related to the historical figure and lineage.
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