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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1950
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star issue dated Monday August 17, 1950 carries a religious proverb at the top. No other news content is readable in the provided OCR segment. The paper is the Winchester Virginia edition serving Frederick and Clarke counties.
Representative J Percy Priest of Tennessee calls for the resignations of Secretary of State Acheson and Secretary of Defense Johnson. President Truman rejects the move and affirms the Cabinet members will stay. The episode highlights dissent within the Democratic Party and Truman’s firm stance.
A Chicago announcement outlines a 10 ton bronze bell cast in England to symbolize five races of man and a pledge that its blast will reach free peoples. The project, championed by General Lucius D. Clay, links with Radio Free Europe and Voice of America to fund and expand Western broadcasts against communism.
The piece reviews W E Debnam's booklet Weep No More My Lady and defends the South against Mrs. Roosevelt's remarks on poverty and progress. It mocks liberal critics who judge the South while ignoring urban poverty in other cities and notes Debnam's critique of selective sympathy and racial politics.
General Eisenhower led the liberation of Europe from the Nazis and Joseph C. Grew, ambassador to Japan, warned of oppression long in advance. The campaign will be nationwide and should be met with the seriousness it deserves. It is hoped many will hear when the Freedom Bell rings.
Notice notes the imminent end of B and O Railroad passenger service to Winchester. Other items report Berryville couple William and Jacque Longerbeam Hough welcomed a baby girl with Beulah Shingleton a Winchester Hospital patient Sargent tallied 386 ballots at 1 45 pm and Robert Wall former agri culture instructor to Luray State reports 18 polio cases and Roosevelt accepts James Farley resignation as postmaster with deep regret.
Kenneth Windle, longtime Winchester musician, is named director of the McIlwee Municipal Band succeeding the late Prof. William H. McIlwee. Capt. Ralph Manuel overseers describe his assignment near the Danube in Bavaria where thirty German generals and 7,000 soldiers and civilians are held. A Democratic primary contest pits Gibson Baker against Taylor Barr for the city nomination.
Four hundred employees of the Virginia Woolen Mill enjoyed an outing at Golightly's Park on the Opequon. At the regular meeting of the Commercial and Savings Bank board John S. Sloat was promoted from cashier to trust officer. Mrs. Harry C. Kern, home after a three month hospital stay, returned home.
Former Speaker Joe Martin argues political averages and postwar disillusion fuel Republican chances in 1948. He cites 1942 and 1946 GOP breakthroughs, stresses voter weariness over world policing, and highlights key states like Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Ohio Indiana Michigan Iowa Kansas and California as likely GOP strongholds. He also notes public anger at Acheson Johnson and rising tax and price pressures shaping ballots.
A reader laments the United Nations Assembly for requiring a hand raise to address Soviet Russia and accuses the body of aiding Communism. The letter urges continued support for troops in Korea, questions UN credibility, and pleads for a stronger American stance against global Communism.
48 hour rainfall ends 7 a.m. today at .05 inches. August to date .30. 1950 to date 24.73. 37 year average 36.56. Monthly averages 1912–1949 show Jan 2.50, Feb 1.92, 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. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
The 1910 record cites George W. Harrison and Dr. J M Casey. The cornerstone was laid in 1900.
The piece argues Christianity has not failed. humanity's imperfection explains poor outcomes. It contrasts with other fields and uses a public discourse tone to defend Christian truth and fault human misuse rather than the faith itself.
A vintage quiz feature outlines IQ scoring based on daily results with ranges from Memory Genius to Good. It lists sample questions on geography language and history, plus a snippet noting Post Office letters delivered and unclaimed parcels in fiscal 1949.
Ives and Benedict ride to Lunds place after a night of fire and tension. Tana shows calm reserve as Ives decides to send Lund to Hammer with her, while Ives battles fatigue and memories of a shared past. Marybelle provides a brief, refreshing interruption as Ives sleeps and awakens to her kiss before food.
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