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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1950
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists subscription prices by mail or carrier with annual, semiannual, and quarterly options and separate rates for outside Virginia and West Virginia. It also provides office phone numbers, location at 4 North Kent Street, and notes on display and classified advertising deadlines.
A biblical reflection marks the passage of 2500 years since Isaiah’s death as a prophecy unfolds. The text proclaims God’s plan advancing, replacing thorns with fir trees and signaling a long awaited divine fulfillment.
A political clash in Tennessee pits Mr. J. Percy Priest a Democratic Whip against President Truman over calls for resignations of Acheson and Johnson. Priest after reelection retreats from pledges, defending independence while critics say he mocks campaign promises and the congressional role.
Opinion piece asserts broad agreement on a moral or political stance, framing the dread of sleep as temporary and hopeful dawn. It emphasizes collective belief and anticipates a positive outcome as the cycle of night yields to morning.
A Missouri Democrat defeats President Truman's hand picked Emery Allison for the senate nomination, while Thomas C. Hennings Jr of St. Louis faces Donnell in the general. The result tensions Truman’s influence as party leaders seek unity against Donnell and mend the breach quickly.
The piece argues George Kennan's view that Stalin will delay global war for five years despite Korea and that Moscow will wage indirect war through infiltration. It contends the United States is being drawn into conflict with Communist China, while allied powers react cautiously, and Asia views U.S. policy with confusion and concern.
The Portsmouth Star honors Warren Austin for UN Security Council work with Malik, praising his parliamentary knowledge debating skill and stubborn determination. It notes he opposes abandoning the UN yet refrains from exaggeration, praising his eloquence and leadership as key traits.
A reflective essay notes that age is relative and urges making the most of every minute. It cites a statistician on age distribution, argues optimism eases aging, and advises cheerfulness to reduce wrinkles. It ends with a call to avoid worry and pursue good use of time.
It uses a piano metaphor to show the same instrument yields harmony or dissonance depending on the artist. Challenges mold people toward cynicism or sainthood, wealth can ruin or uplift, and success hinges on personal effort rather than chances.
A fragmented reading quiz outlines a 10 day IQ test with daily score bands memory genius to good. It includes multiple choice and short answer prompts on war machines, population milestones, U.S. Civil War lines, Grant’s death, British currency, UN Korea, Cape Horn location, baseball terms, coral taxonomy, and a correction task with a Kipling poem note.
An article reviews a three year treatment of polio using a calcium restricted diet soft water mineral oil and various drugs to reduce mucus and ease symptoms. In 139 patients more than 70 percent recovered or had only mild paralysis versus about half with other methods. The regimen aimed to lessen calcium and vitamin D intake and include several supportive therapies.
In this Free Country column the author argues hoarding wealth is a personal choice but does not benefit the hoarder, stating it won t make them richer or happier. The piece reflects a social critique of thrift without moral judgment.
A Staunton mental patient was captured after attempted home burglaries. Birth announced for a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Kenwyn Everhart of Winchester, née Vivian David. Mrs. Pearl Ritenour named Fall planning chair by the Winchester Business and Professional Women’s Club. Gibson G. Baker chosen City Sergeant over Taylor Barr in local Democratic selection. Rockingham Poultry Co op granted permit for a branch plant near the Virginia Livestock Market on N Kent St. Wise Child mare of Dr. Orville Van Deusen died after lightning strike. Andrew Bell appointed to Kiwanis International Business Standards Committee. Mrs Mary E Carpenter visiting Cross Roads. Katherine Hodge to marry Joseph Folliott of England. Shawnee Hollow gas plant work nearing completion, largest in the Valley.
The Star's reporter asked locals about compulsory military training. Respondents said it is right for defense, but opinions divided on implementation and impact in the United States.
Authorities warn farmers of a swindler posing as a government agent buying supplies with worthless checks in the neighborhood. Seliman McCullen, a Winchester boy, is advanced to Paymaster First Class in the Navy. Youngsters sing "A Splinter From My Sweety's Wooden Leg."
Report of rainfall figures for the period ending today with August total to date. Present 24 hour rainfall none. 1950 total to date 24.73 inches. Long term average 36.56 inches based on 37 years 1912 to 1949. Monthly averages listed for each month from January to August with precise inches. Data courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
Ives visits Jensen's to treat a wounded boy and contemplates a ride back as Marybelle helps him prepare. Cory stays behind, the town hushes after trouble looms, and Ives wrestles with being a doctor and a man on the run as the scene closes with a wary homecoming.
Holmes Conrad named first president with members Albert Baker C M Gibbons John W Rice T J Cooper George W Kurtz M M Lynch H Hansbrough and Dr William Love. Lies east of Mt Hebron Cemetery on land once the town Common set up by Lord Fairfax.
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