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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1950
Page
4
An old Winchester newspaper page notes a reflection on faith and credulity, stating that belief alone yields no benefit unless paired with action. It asserts that faith is made perfect by works, a view echoed as part of the periodical’s general moral guidance.
The Senate rejected President Truman’s pick Martin A. Hutchinson of Richmond for the Federal Trade Commission by a 59 to 14 vote. The bipartisan defeat followed extensive testimony and critique from Virginia’s senators and the Senate committee, underscoring concerns about his qualifications.
Daniel De Luce reports on a Western Europe tour noting European defeatism over Korea losses. He cites fear of a Soviet march to the Atlantic and Mediterranean, urging renewed readiness and rearmament to deter Russia and sustain liberty amid rising European training and economic sacrifice.
The article lists 25 Democratic senators who voted against Mr. Hutchinson’s confirmation, including Chapman, Connally, Johnson, Eastland, Stennis, Elender, Long, Fulbright, McClellan, George, Russell, Gillette, Hill, Sparkman, Hoey, Holland, Kerr, Johnson of Colorado, Maybank, McCarran, McKellar, O’Conor, Tydings, Byrd, and Robertson. It questions whether these members’ stance reflects a concern for the Democratic Party in the South versus national figures like Truman and Miller.
One year ago the paper congratulated the Keller family on the birth of a girl named Sally Bruce born to Mrs. Jean Braithwaite Keller and Mr. Richard Keller. The event followed a Willow Lawn swimming party hosted by Mrs. John Scully III at 147 Academy Lane. Harry J. traveled auditor was elected president of the Potomac Edison Employees Association.
Winchester Mayor R Anderson urged citizens to mark V-3 Day with thanksgiving and prayer following Germany's capitulation. A surprise birthday event occurred at a Ridge Valley home for Audra DeHaven of West Virginia. Red Cross announced new Winchester Frederick County canteen co-chairs Mrs. Ford Barry and Mrs. J G Over.
Fifty years ago, summer visiting reached peak occupancy as area hotels reported full houses. Police theorized that the heat contributed to a spike in intoxication arrests over the weekend. Fred Hatcher entertained the Round Hill Literary Society at his Bayfield area home, Selma.
President Truman faces a family and political clash as his off the record admission that domestic reform will be paused for the Korea emergency and potential future conflicts. A revolt among aides and departments, plus pressure from Interior and Labor, challenges the pause while Kerr and other lawmakers signal loyalty yet gripe at wartime policy.
A vintage quiz snippet presents 10 days of questions and a scoring guide. It lists cabinet ranks, dairy animals, Gold bullion storage, linseed oil seeds, and asks about a nursery tale girl and a San Juan Hill charge by a former president.
In Winchester residents are urged to curb reckless speed after new fatalities on local roads. The Voice of the People urges city and county officials to display warning markers at crash sites to remind drivers that reckless driving causes deaths. The letter cites Virginia’s rising year to date toll and asks for concrete local action.
Dr E C Stuart Sr served since June 10 1910. The report lists 36 doctors and 14 dentists in the area.
A short moral essay discusses self blame for personal troubles and urges inner reflection. It cites Maeterlinck on self causation and notes the value of taking responsibility rather than blaming others for problems. The piece closes with a brief note on the White House restoration plans keeping room layout, but updating electrical and mechanical systems.
The fork placed to the right of the service plate with the knife and spoons is the dessert fork. The Biblical character with a coat of many colors is Joseph.
The oak leaf symbolizes strength and heroism dating to ancient times. It was used by the British Navy, adopted by the American Navy, and now appears in the Medical Corps and other Staff Corps as well as the Civil Engineer Corps.
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour total ending 7 am today 03 August and year to date 24.76 inches. Average annual rainfall over 37 years is 36.56 inches, with monthly means from 1912 to 1949 listed by month. Data supplied courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
Tana rides with Elisha Lund toward Hammer as memories and the past shape her resolve. Brule attacks, binds her, and braces for a deadly confrontation with Hammer while Lund dies after a gunshot, leaving Tana in danger as Brule flees with her horse toward the bank.
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