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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1951
Page
4
A religious message emphasizes God’s generous repayment to those who show fidelity and love, promising mercy to thousands who keep commandments. It underscores divine benevolence and steadfast care for faithful believers.
Premier Frost warns that dangerous stunts at the falls will be prosecuted and preventive measures will be taken. Thousands enjoy the spectacle but officials say such acts add no knowledge and pose risks to daredevils and spectators alike.
Staunton News Leader reports on a puzzling case involving Morgan's bones with local authorities investigating historic remains. The feature traces discoveries, expert opinions, and community reactions while outlining ongoing questions about provenance and preservation.
A B 26 dropped wreaths over Hiroshima to recall the 1945 blast and plead for peace. In Winchester Va Cowpens seeks court order to move General Daniel Morgan’s remains from Mt Hebron Cemetery to a veterans post, raising questions of lineage and rightful resting place.
A special board chaired by two retired Major Generals and Justice Learned Hand found 90 cadets guilty of a serious honor system breach. The Army Secretary ordered their expulsion, while the question of honorary discharges remains debated.
After William Hill Jr. dies at Niagra Falls officials urge provincial police to prevent further daring barrel jumps. The measure aims to curb dangerous stunts while the public awaits further guidance.
The piece argues that political party organizations must serve supporters, not control them. It notes nearly a century of major party realignments within the two current labels and questions whether a necessary realignment can be achieved without changing those labels.
Dr Edmund Horgan of Winchester presented case reports at the Medical Society of Northern Virginia meeting led by President Dr James Miller of Winchester. Other notes include Mrs Jesse Oakes visiting Washington DC with daughters and Memorial Hospital appendectomy patient Jimmy Whiting reported as satisfactory.
Twenty five years ago Mrs Ollie Hawkins wife of Mr Stadden I Hawkins died at her home in Albin after a brief illness. Mr and Mrs John I Sloat hosted Miss Agnes Moore of Wooster Ohio as their guest. Misses Clara and Mollie Wood gave a bridge party at their home Mine Bank.
Mr and Mrs John EB Herrell observed their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception at their home. F A Cochran reported a yield of 23 bushels of wheat per acre on his local farm.
Washington insiders report rising talk that General Dwight Eisenhower may run for president in 1952 as GOP leaders press him to delay Taft and test the field. Supporters warn Taft could lose delegates and fear the party needs a winner to secure a national comeback.
Frances H Petersen of Middletown protests moving General Morgan’s remains from Winchester Virginia to Cowpens. She recalls his life in Clarke and Frederick counties and argues he wished to be buried in his home town, urging residents to oppose the expatriation of his bones.
Rainfall data show none in the last 24 hours ending 7 am today. Accumulated rainfall to date is 63.1951 inches with 26.60 inches for a separate period. Average rainfall over 38 years is 36.73 inches. Monthly averages for 38 years 1906 inclusive list Jan 2.48, Feb 1.05, Mar 2.86, April 3.00, May 8.83, June 3.91, July 3.84, Aug 3.90, Sept 2.68, Oct 3.33, Nov 2.43, Dec 2.46.
The passage argues Taft would block global defense favored by Eisenhower. It suggests the General may enter politics and be appointed U S Ambassador to a Latin American country. It asks who that country is, and which nation owns the Azores, plus a sentence correction about delayed mail.
A printed quiz feature outlines a ten day I Q test with daily scores and rank labels from Memory Genius to Good. It asks eight multiple choice style questions about geopolitics language origins literature and current events and ends with an incomplete line about John Wiley.
An editorial argues that organized crime thrives with rich criminals and complicit politicians. It contends many officeholders ignore crime and profit from it, blaming voters for placing such people in office as investigations reveal links between crime and politics.
Tonto and Ruby discuss Rick Staples and Bart Overby as they part at Avrillo. Ruby reveals her identity as Ruby Sevier and asks Tonto to decide their future, warning of snoopers and Bart’s likely reaction while Tonto weighs Roy King’s hint that Ruby helped cause Rick’s death.
Tonto consults Old Baldy at the General Store about Rick Staples. Baldy claims to see things others miss and hints at hidden motives behind Ruby’s actions as trouble looms for Bart Overby. Baldy pleads for a drink, offering to share what he sees.
The speaker laments public complacency and demands moral accountability from leaders. They criticize the Senate Committee for pensioning reform while urging a genuine, internal renewal beginning in individual hearts and households.
Washington reports that as of July 1 the Secret Service backlog reached 15000 cases awaiting investigation into government bond and check forgeries. Drug addicts are said to steal and forge government checks for narcotics, with at least four such cases found in the year ending June 30.
A confidential matter between umpire and club places major league salaries estimated from 7000 to 12000 dollars. Experienced officials may earn higher totals with living and traveling costs provided.
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