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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1951
Page
4
Quote contrasts delusion in calls for sweeping oppression with a moral warning, likening such plans to seeking fruit from impossible sources. The message questions the legitimacy of drastic social changes driven by treachery and deceit.
A columnist argues that America does not need a new ethics code but public officials who will adhere to the existing one. The piece emphasizes virtue and accountability as timeless standards for governance.
States seek to publish relief rolls to verify old age assistance spends while federal law does not ban disclosure though it would jeopardize federal matching funds. If House passes Senate approved bill, states gain discretion to reveal expenditures under taxpayer oversight.
The Hoover Commission criticizes government credit lending and loan guarantees as inflaming inflation. It cites duplication and lack of fiscal control in government corporations, with some investing surplus cash in government securities and paying interest on its own funds. The majority urges avoiding direct lending except in emergencies.
The Bristol American Red Cross chapter opposed joint drives, favoring a single package community chest approach. The chapter warned it could be forced out by September 1 if it continued participation, but members voted to stay in the combined drive alongside other groups and charities.
The Fulbright investigating committee highlights dangers of waste and favoritism in RFC lending and political pressure. The bill would authorize a revolving RFC fund, replacing Treasury public debt borrowing, as inflation rises and budgetary control tightens. The Tax Foundation supports tighter oversight and notes nearly 20 billion dollars in public debt receipts current authorizations.
Frederick County Schools Superintendent R. E. Ayler announced the James Wood High School is now open for public inspection. The column also notes marriages, visitors, and local happenings including a Gore home fire, a china shower for Mrs. Mosby Mitchell, and a Pontiac Six priced at 825 dollars from Northern Virginia Motor Co.
Sgt George Lee Baker formerly of the 29 Division stationed at Fort Meade has been visiting his parents Mr and Mrs. Baker. The note outlines his family connection and wartime service background without graphic detail.
Architect C. B. Kirfersteen of Washington D C saw plans approved for a hospital project in Winchester. George Ginn suffered a moccasin bite at his Relief home.
The piece critiques Soviet press and radio for propaganda while noting State Department skeptics of Kremlin openness. It cites Pravda and Izvestia responses to American messages and accuses Moscow of using goodwill rhetoric to mask hostile aims including Iran mediation and anti American campaigns. A harsh catalog highlights anti Western sentiment in Moscow broadcasts and press in English.
James M. Thomson urges renewed northern and southern cooperation to modernize General Morgan’s life story. He cites Morgan’s extensive Revolutionary record from Virginia riflemen to Saratoga and Alexander, and advocates preserving Winchester’s Morgan house as a museum hub for Frederick County history.
Past 24 hours end 7 am shows no rainfall. August total to date is .63 inches. 1951 year to date rainfall is 26.60 inches. 38 year average is 36.73 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1950 show Jam 2.48 Feb 1.95 Mar 2.86 Apr 2.99 May 3.83 Jun 3.91 Jul 3.84 Aug 3.90 Sep 2.66 Oct 3.33 Nov 3.83 Dec 3.46 inches.
A set of trivia questions asks for the nickname Mill Boy of the Slashes in the U S Senate the Barber of Seville the author of The Little Foxes and the name of a large island northwest of Washington State The items appear amid a broader discussion on sacrifice profit and Cold War tensions indicating a reader interest in political theatre and geography.
A quiz summary presents a 10 day scoring scheme with daily averages for correct answers and a list of historical trivia questions. Topics include cortisone origin from Mexican jams, Paul Revere’s starting town, state capitals, wartime radio censorship, Moses sighting of the Promised Land, and a with The International Confederation of Free Trade Unions meeting location in Italy.
Patrons of Southern States Stephens City Service hold their annual membership meeting Friday at 8 pm in the Stephens City School. Alfred Rinker of Winchester chairs. Emmett Scothorn reports on local agency operations and H B Manuel presents the annual report in film. Board and Farm Home Advisory Committee elections are held, with Ko-Op Kwiz Kontest prizes for local farmers.
A devotional analogy compares directing human energy to water in a channel. Properly channeled effort through hard work exercise and constructive skill strengthens home and community while misdirected energy leads to harm such as vandalism or corruption. Christianity offers the greatest channel for purposeful life.
Tonto presses Baldy for facts about Rick Staples and Ruby while the old man, scattered by drink, hints at Owen Bradley and trouble with women. Bart Overby and Pete observe as tensions rise in the Aurillo barroom.
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