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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1950
Page
4
A 1950 Winchester Evening Star quotes a biblical admonition to press toward one’s goal and not be diverted by trifles. The note appears on the Wednesday edition alongside standard newspaper masthead and subscription details.
Analysis notes Russia’s postwar needs center on oil capacity as prior fields in the Caucasus and Baku suffered war damage and exhaustion. It cites reserves at 4.3 billion barrels and compares Soviet output with U.S. production, highlighting oil control by major foreign firms and the geopolitical stakes around Iran and Europe.
The text argues conjecturally that American petroleum use dwarfs Soviet needs, notes Romania and Austria export oil to Russia, and recalls wartime fuel scales. It cites Eisenhower’s forces consuming a million gallons daily during the Battle of the Bulge and claims the U S supplied 83 percent of Allied oil in World War II.
Current Opinion from the Petersburg Progress Index notes President Truman said no reason to stop selling heavy machinery and farm equipment to Russia. It cites Russian purchases totaling 113.7 million dollars in the first nine months and cautions about blurring military and civilian production amid wartime alignments.
The Richmond Times Dispatch urges clear goals from the presidency on Korea, criticizing military preparedness and wartime spending. It questions Truman's leadership and asks how citizens can respond amid the nation’s uncertain strategic path.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce named Mrs. Ralph Hardy as safe driver of the month for 25 accident free years. Mrs. Richard 8 Pingley announced her sister Miss Mary Margaret Strosnider’s marriage to Ashby Sherwood Brill of Star Tannery. Births and awards noted along with veterans’ recognitions.
Prize winners in the Ham burger's Specialty Shop competition were Mrs. Grace V. Forney of S. Washington St and Miss Nellie Lichliter of Strasburg. Miss Gladys Funkhouser of this city had a severe automobile accident while visiting relatives in Washington D C.
City Clerk R. L. Gray reports a decline of 129 students over several years, reflecting strained school enrollment. A young man was found sleeping in the County Hitching Yard watering trough, with his horse near death from thirst and hunger in its stall, left there for two days.
Washington debates limited A bomb use against Russia if Korea escalates. Officials cite terrain, lack of targets, and international backlash. Public unease centers on Acheson and Johnson and fear of partisan fallout amid war pressures.
An excerpt notes Guillain Barré syndrome as an inflammatory nerve disorder often following a mild infection. It ranges from mild tingling to almost total paralysis, is not clearly contagious, and requires hospital care with bed rest, pain relief, physical therapy, hot packs and vitamins.
Amber Hill was built about 1790 for General Morgan's daughter Mrs Betsie Heard. General Morgan died there July 6 1802 after living at Soldiers Rest and Saratoga, two homes he built in Clarke County. The estate was constructed after a German model by Hessian stonemasons captured at Trenton and Saratoga among 1600 prisoners of war.
The fragment hints at a political shift where accountability moves from a group to an individual, with implied anger toward the public in the coming November. It suggests escalating tension and the potential for electoral backlash affecting ordinary citizens.
A reader puzzle list titled How's Your I Q with 10 day scoring explains memory genius to good levels based on daily correct answer rates and then prompts Page 2 for correct answers. It contains questions about months with 31 days, a Boston socialite, a beer stein or vine, Washington presidency, inland sea birds, scratched horses, Wright brothers spelling, and a type of applejack.
In his sermon Strength For The Day Earl L. Douglas argues the true Christian lives in two realms. Born into the material world and reborn into the spiritual, he pursues heavenly treasure where moth and rust do not corrupt and thieves do not steal. He notes such believers can be rich in peace, conscience, and love while inhabiting everyday reality.
Rainfall for the 24 hours ending 7 am shows none. August rainfall to date is .33 inches. Year to date 1950 is 24.76 inches. Average rainfall over 37 years is 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1949 include January 2.50, February 1.92, March 2.86, April 3.09, May 3.77, June 3.78, July 3.81, August 3.93, September 2.58, October 3.34, November 2.47, December 2.42 inches. Data courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
Dr Ives fights a raging epidemic in a fragile settlement, arranging water, wells, and a makeshift hospital while Cory enforces order and guards against attack. Tana arrives to help as death shadows daily rounds and new cases multiply, ending with a hopeful note before a continued tale.
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