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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1950
Page
4
The text notes that dishonest and dishonorable people lack faith in others and warns against trusting those with no faith. It frames this as a general moral judgment about a forward generation of children lacking faith.
The piece argues the Hutchinson FTC nomination was political retaliation against Senator Byrd by President Truman. It describes Virginians as resenting the move and views the Senate rejection as defense of its prerogatives. It criticizes Miller and Hutchinson’s charges as political hogwash and defends Byrd’s independence.
The Hutchinson controversy pits President Truman against Sen. Byrd with Byrd and Sen. Robertson opposing his Federal Trade Commission appointment. The Senate rejected Hutchinson and four other nominations, signaling a political showdown between anti organization and pro administration factions in Virginia.
Senators Byrd and Robertson lodged formal objections to Hutchinson's nomination noting the President did not seek Senate advice as required and citing lack of training or competency. The Senate rejected the nomination 59 to 14 with 24 Democrats and 35 Republicans voting no and 13 Democrats for approval.
In 1930 and again after World War II the English Channel drew challengers. Florence Chadwick, after earlier failure, completed the crossing to set a new women’s record, surpassing Gertrude Ederle by about an hour, as the Channel season brims with hopeful entrants for 1950.
Highland Ave Wildcats defeated Benner ton Bluejays 15 4 in first game and lost 3 2 in the second as Richard Clark pitched both contests. Mrs Walter Johnson of Albin welcomed a daughter at Winchester Memorial Hospital.
Three victory babies born in Winchester include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Albert Miller of 802 Cork Street a son to Mr and Mrs Glenn Good of 303 Fairmont Ave and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Arthur Haymaker of 72 Purcell Ave Technical Sergeant John F Hoover from Compeigne France reports meeting Ralph Bussiere a Winchester native who once carried the Washington Post Hoover was circulation manager for the paper in town Wendell L Wilkie accepts the Republican presidential nomination amid ongoing campaign chatter.
Bruce Lodge, a young farmer from White Hall, and Winnefred V Smith, 19, from the same neighborhood, obtained a marriage license in the county clerk’s office. Messrs Hugh Duffey R S Fansler and Donald McFadden drove to Washington to attend a baseball game.
A bridge over Happy Creek in Warren County collapsed killing two people and badly injuring the Wagon driver. Charles St. John hosted a gathering at the Winchester Inn for members of the local baseball team.
The article recalls Truman’s wartime stance on price control and congressional oversight, noting his shift from aggressive inquiry as a senator to a more modest executive approach as president. It details his views on labor, wage ceilings, and the balance of power among departments during the Korean emergency.
Involuntary muscle tics or habit spasms arise from repeated movements or nervous triggers. Rest, relaxation, quiet breathing, and possible sedatives help adults. some cases need occupation change or specialist care. eyelid tics may require surgery.
Earl L. Douglas D D notes common grammar and relationships. He argues many people center on I and mine, neglecting God and others. The piece urges recognizing the three persons order and improving how one relates to God and fellow humans.
A quiz based on 100 questions over 10 days assigns ratings from Memory Genius to Excellent. It lists sample prompts like Army Chief of Staff, Gulf border states, eagle in Gulf, Albania kingdom, WWII British PM, a parasite Christmas decoration, proverbs, and grammar fixes.
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour rainfall ending 7 am today none, August total 0.33 inches, year to date 24.76 inches. Average yearly rainfall over 37 years stands at 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1949 list values from January 2.50 to August 3.93 inches with December 2.42 inches. Data courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
Ives treats typhoid amid grief after Elisha Lund's funeral as Hammer’s shadow tightens. Marybelle warns Cory against Hammer and Tana's fate, while Ives battles illness and a growing epidemic. He orders boiled water and wells filled to stop the outbreak. The Cheyenne gunmen depart, and the strain of loss deepens on the Sombra range.
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