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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1950
Page
4
Framed as a general newspaper masthead page with advertising rates and contact details. The dated line notes the Friday August 4 1950 issue and quotes a Bible verse line. No distinct news event is described in the readable text.
The piece questions the postwar objective in Korea asking whether U S forces will push to the 38th parallel and quit, or stay to occupy South Korea against its wishes, or withdraw with undefeated intentions. It argues UN must answer and unite Korea so its people can choose their government.
The piece argues that military logistics require extensive shipping beyond Army and Navy vessels. It advocates expanding reconditioning of ships in the reserve merchant fleet as a cost effective way to meet oversea supply needs and sustain free world unity, noting new ships cost millions and linking to ongoing government efforts.
The article notes past ship shortfalls on the U S Pacific Coast during the Korean War and compares to 1941. It credits postwar policies with rebuilding the merchant fleet, and stresses the need for prompt action to maintain sea readiness and an expanded American fleet.
In the last session the Whitehead bloc fought for bigger appropriations while Governor Tuck and Governor elect Battle defended the realism of 1949-50 revenue estimates. Budget Director Bradford confirmed estimators followed instructions. The final figures show actual 95,729,628 dollars against a 95,611,290 forecast, a 118,338 dollar miss or about one tenth of a percent.
Richmond News Leader commentary by Robert Ruark argues that a soldier’s ethics clash with warfare’s reality. He asserts that killing is a necessary function of war, performed without moral gloss, and calls for honest, dignified treatment of fighters and a clear view of their grim duties.
The Thomaston Times reports peaches are shipped to New York, brokered, resold to a produce company, and shipped back to Georgia so local grocers can offer them on their counters for purchase.
Irvin Barb of Berryville edged Robert Henry of Winchester in a 35 mph class A soapbox derby on Jail Hill among 32 contestants. Beatrice Fincham of White Post fur gains from surgery in Winchester Hospital reported improved. Rich mond State Softball Tour nament sees Winchester Bell Clothes face Portmouth Eagles in first round. Frederick County native James W. Denver born near Winchester in 1818 noted. Army officials say training equipment short for National Guard.
Thirty two underprivileged boys and girls from the area attend Camp White Rock supervised by Clyde Koon and Salvation Army assistants. Clarke County Draft board records show 93 men discharged from the Armed Services there. Pfc. Hart Charnock Jr. is spending a 30 day furlough with his parents at 27 West Bond Street.
Local history notes feature Colleen Carter from Loudoun County as a noted film starlet. The article highlights her rising fame and ties to regional cinema history.
Twenty five years ago a local man drunk on the street claimed he did not know how liquor ended in his pocket when arrested. Grace Lutheran Church held a reception for its new pastor Rev. C. A. Freed. A marriage announcement noted Miss Julia V. Henry of Frederick County to Elmer H. Lewis of Frederick County in the United Brethren Church.
Fifty years ago agreements settled that city boys would form the infantry and county lads the cavalry in the new National Guard unit authorized by the state for Winchester. A lightning strike on the Charles Town office of the Winchester Telephone Co. knocked out circuits but caused no injuries.
The 84 year old North Carolinian head of the House Ways and Means Committee, Bob Doughton, plays a pivotal role in delaying tax cuts on economy cigarettes. He swings revenue for makers and retailers, with the big four brands gaining about 152.5 million dollars from a one cent per pack price rise. The piece links his influence to broader congressional indecision over the budget and wartime priorities, noting stalled actions in Congress and White House in the Korea era.
Rain data show today’s 24 hour rainfall totaled none while August rainfall to date and year to date totals are given. The report lists 37 year average rainfall 36.56 inches and monthly averages for 1912 to 1946, highlighting August at 3.93 inches. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
A 1950 article warns beryllium as a dangerous poison found in new alloys and light tube linings. It details lethal doses in animals, potential medical harm from broken linings, and the lack of an antidote, urging caution and further research.
The notes indicate answers to Local Questions 1 and 2. Miss Elizabeth Steck is identified as now Mrs J Victor Arthur. Item 2 places a person in a tomb in the basement of Christ Episcopal Church.
Daily IQ test guide grades results from 9 10 correct a memory genius 7 8 very superior 5 6 excellent 4 good. Questions cover Peter Zenger trial department AG Pusan Mt Everest rural electric rural co op errors Lilliputian philanthropy Rio de Janeiro bibliophobia and more. The source includes a line about the Simono Indians of Bolivia lacking art folklore and curiosity.
An analysis explains how widespread emotional distress from news and personal worries harms health. It argues that upset leads to stomach and heart issues, and overburdens mental facilities. The piece calls for two safeguards: self control and avoiding heated arguments.
The text contrasts two faiths by calling one informed and cheerful. It describes belief not as blind but as knowledge born from loving understanding, portraying confidence from knowing and loving what is believed.
The Malthusian Doctrine argues population grows faster than food, risking starvation unless checks arise, a view voiced by Thomas Malthus in 1798 though building on prior work. In 1901 a Chicago trust company reportedly employed 13 women as tellers at $25 monthly, claimed to be unique in the nation.
Carradine explains Texas migrants formed Hammer range herds with Ives family ties. Marco Stoll’s flogging and banishment expose grudges between Jim Ives and Dave, foreshadowing a town’s split and Ives’ uneasy legacy as memories of the cattle drives and a fatal night under a fire stain the present.
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