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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1950
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists its 1896 establishment, address at 24 North Kent Street, editor H. F. Byrd Jr., and AP affiliation. It notes circulation over 7 500 copies, postal entry, and display and classifieds rate structures for subscriptions, carriers, and outside Virginia.
A partial OCR shows a dated August 25 1950 fragment with a religious prayer line and surrounding unreadable text. No identifiable people places or events are readable to define a full news item or headline.
A 1950 Congressional Record appendix highlights that while the United States sent billions in foreign aid to Western Europe to counter communism, Europe supplied hundreds of millions in iron steel copper zinc chemicals machinery and explosives to Russia and satellites in 1949. The note warns some steel may return as bullets in Korea and questions long term policy under the Truman administration.
Observers note potential for renewed Chinese Communist influence near India's northern frontier as statements from Mao Zedong and Winston Churchill about Tibet raise concern. The terrain could slow any campaign, but border infiltration remains a historical pattern.
The piece lauds Senator Tydings for explaining the 1946-50 defense budget trajectory. It notes the total shrinking from 54.193 billion to 48.4 billion and argues three-fifths of spending funds nonmilitary needs and civilian support, leaving combat troops understrength for Korea.
The piece argues Tibet’s allegiance to China since 1653, notes recent autonomy, cites a 1949 Dalai Lama letter declaring Tibet wholly independent, and describes Tibet as a high plateau realm with Lhasa as capital, a 3 million population, and ecclesiastical influence amid rail and river travel.
A single girl in the office handed out cigars and candy with blue ribbons to celebrate. She flashed a solitaire ring on her left hand and announced the birth of a boy six feet tall and 185 pounds.
One year ago Rosenberger Lumber Corp won the 1949 City Softball championship defeating Royal Crown Cola 1 0. Mr and Mrs Clayton Hartley of Stephens City welcomed a girl born to them. Mrs Hartley formerly Catherine Ritenour. Mrs Margaret Hicks celebrated her 77th birthday with a surprise party hosted by her children at the Hicks home on Berryville Pike. The 29th Division of Virginia was to be sent to Fort Meade for training. Rev E Trainham of Front Royal Baptist Church to preside at the Shenandoah Baptist Convention opening in Boyce. Winchester ordered mechanical bookkeeping machines for city offices.
No polio cases reported locally as Dr. L M Allen notes Winchester escaped serious medical problems that summer. Pvt Clarence G Robinson and Tech Fifth Grade James A D Locke from the city arrive in New York en route home from the ETO. Friends and family gather at Mr and Mrs L J Flenners 970 Woodstock Ave to celebrate his 63rd birthday.
It was learned that the 107 members of Co. I and Headquarters Co. could expect a call to active duty for one year as the War Department plans proceed.
The Democrats of the 26th District nominated Joseph Denny Sr. of White Post for state senator. A light rain earlier that day was said to improve the city's dwindling water supply. The Star reported the Washington Hotel had refurnished a writing room with an attractive parlor suite.
Two local craps bettors were fined $2.50 for running their bones game that allegedly targeted a group of young children from whom they repeatedly won. Winchester school openings were postponed a week, delighting local children. Katie Maloy suffered serious injuries after a horse belonging to her brother bolted, throwing her from a buggy on Senseney Road.
Washington backs a $125 million loan to Argentina's dictator Juan D. Peron, a move met with liberal and conservative criticism. The deal aims to unwind wartime debts and spur agricultural development, while critics warn of fiscal risk and policy inconsistency amid global Cold War tensions and competing regional ties.
Young children often suffer from a mouth disorder with a long name causing ulcers and fever. It peaks in two and three year olds, then declines after age six, rarely seen in babies. Proper care includes fluids, gentle mouth cleansing, antiseptic treatments, and possible sulfonamide or penicillin if needed. It is thought to be viral in origin.
Rainfall data shows none in the 24 hours to 7 am today and August totals of 1.75 inches. Year to date 1950 rainfall stands at 26.18 inches with a 37 year average of 36.56 inches. Monthly means from 1912 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. Statistics courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
The passage notes a stock of about 20 000 pounds of low grade wool deemed surplus by CCC. It condemns bureaucratic action and mentions Peron and hemispheric unity. It also references Acheson seeking to ease tensions and a contrast with deals with Franco and Tito.
Memory Genius and Very Superior are rated by daily scores of 9 10 and 7 8 respectively. The quiz lists ten questions covering religion history geography language and science with a page 2 answer key.
A local tip suggests placing fresh water in cool shaded areas to keep pets and livestock hydrated during hot summer days. Ensure multiple stations and clean bowls daily to prevent algae and slime.
Walter of Gurnie, a student at Oxford in 273, and fellow town youths clash with the watch after a tavern riot. He meets Tristram Griffen, a fletcher's son from Doncaster, in the commotion and feels an instant kinship amid the tense King’s justice mobilization.
Walter and Tristram fight the watch to free Jack and Rick then flee toward safety. They plan to reach Walter’s hall while Tristram contemplates a future as a shipbuilder with Roger Bacon’s teachings guiding his path and Walter agreeing to attend Bacon’s class at prime hour.
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