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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1951
Page
4
A religious exhortation on August 8, 1951 condemns harming the fatherless and widows and declares that justice for widows is dear to God. The piece warns against devouring widows houses and emphasizes divine accountability.
The Times reports a rift between US policy and German law as Dr. Hans Kemnitz is found guilty of luring West Berliners to East Berlin and handed fines. The Allied High Commission forbids civil action against him, sparking debate on American insistence on government by law versus enforcement of individual cases.
The Foreign Relations chair Senator Tom Connally openly rebuked Economic Cooperation Administrator Foster, signaling heavy congressional scrutiny of the three year 31 billion foreign aid program. He denounced subsidies as endless, urged limits, and warned Southeast Asia funding could spark wider backlash against administration spending.
A verse notes lazy men reach the top due to wives who won’t let them quit. It highlights a wife’s power behind the drone and hints at covert influence in ascent.
Mr and Mrs Charles J Enders Sr of Berryville announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Sue to Ronald Locke son of Mr and Mrs Charles Locke also of Berryville. Also notes visits from Clarence Jenkins and Douglas Jenkins of Los Angeles and travels of H K McCleary of Steah City. Miss Anne Wisecarver of Lynchburg visits Mrs F M Wisecarver on South Washington Street. Birth of a son welcomed at Memorial Hospital. Margaret Bean travels to Mississippi.
Reginald Morrison was elected commander of the Lloyd Williams Post American Legion in Berryville. Other officers elected include first vice commander Tousley Hooker, second vice commander Edward McDonald, adjutant Edmonds, finance officer Maurice F Wisecarver Jr., and service officer Jetson Spates. Miss Anne Cather hosted a supper dance at her parents home on South Washington Street.
Ten years ago Parkes Simmons of Long Island was the subject of a local note or reminiscence. The snippet references his identity and origin, implying a look back at a past event or status connected to his name and residence.
Patrick Green of Opequon reports killing two unusually long rattlesnakes, one six feet two inches and another five feet long. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kremer return home after a week with Mr. Kremer's parents at Toms Brook. Mr. Earl Grim and Mr. Dick Funk visit friends in Lenore North Carolina.
J. W. Collins, brother of Mrs. J L Redmond, an engineer for the New York Railroad, thwarted robbers attempting to hold up his train. The fourth electric light pole to fall in a month toppled into the yard and street in front of the H. D. Fuller home.
The ADA and allied liberals criticize President Truman for failing to lead Congress, pursuing cautious steps abroad, and delaying civil rights measures. They fault his ties with allies and internal House splits, while eyeing a possible GOP alternative led by Eisenhower or a Truman withdrawal in 1952.
The lenses were imported for commercial use in 1944 from Jena Germany where Carl Zeiss Inc produced them. The word blanket derives from Thomas Blanket a Flemish weaver who moved to England in 1350 and wore the first blanket fabric.
Tests show reduced oxygen at high altitude does not alter heart rhythms in patients with heart disease. Even those with prior artery disease tolerated air travel well, aided by cabin pressurization in newer jets.
Report shows past 24 hours ending 7am none. August rainfall 0.06 inches. Year to date 26.03 inches vs 38-year average 36.73 inches. Monthly averages listed from January 2.48 to December 2.46 inches for the 38-year period.
The piece argues education begins after diplomas as life’s events shape character. It contrasts those with formal degrees who learn little with those taught by life who gain wisdom, noting alumni number in tens of thousands and celebrating resilience, courage, and open minds. It emphasizes learning from experience beyond classrooms and degrees.
An exposed leg and parts of green trousers were found on Yakutat beach prompting clues about the July 21 missing Korean airlift plane with 38 aboard. Search focuses along Yakutat shore waters as doctors estimate the leg surfaced about two weeks ago.
A quiz game offers a 10 day plan and 100 questions with daily scoring. Classifications range from Memory Genius for 9 or 10 correct to Good for 4 correct. Page 2 contains the answer key and ten sample questions including NAACP convention city and Roman emperors.
The python holds the record for most vertebrae among known animals. A reticulated python measuring 22 ft 9 in had over 400 vertebrae. The reticulated or regal python is the largest serpent species worldwide.
Tonto confronts Frick after a cruel insult and orders him fired. A pistol duel ends with Frick gunless and fleeing into the night as Tex lies injured. Jess Ide saddles Frick’s horse while Tonto plans surveillance for any future threat.
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