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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1951
Page
4
A religiously toned note proclaims that evil rulers prevail briefly and urges vigilance, faith, and future judgment while promising a global view of rising and falling powers. The text references world figures of evil and encourages hopeful, alert observation of history.
Vice President Barkley warns the public would be surprised by the number of government employees dismissed for Communist leanings. President Truman and Secretary Acheson deny any Communists in government, while Alger Hiss is convicted of perjury for denying passing secrets to a Communist spy ring. The public is left confused about the truth.
New York dispatches name three contenders for baseball commissioner to be named September 20. Warren Giles president of the Cincinnati Reds Ford Frick president of the National League and Frank Lausche governor of Ohio are cited as likely candidates. Lausche, a Democrat, is praised for forthright independence and bipartisan support and is noted as a former professional player possibly open to the post.
The State Department launches a belated anti espionage drive to shield embassies with extra Marine guards full time security officers replacement of aliens with American citizens and continuous screening and surveillance of embassy staff and contractors.
A Senate sub committee after touring European embassies urged basic security measures for domestic posts. The remarks note exposure of clerks servants and chauffeurs as vulnerable. The speaker argues these steps reveal broader problems and criticize lack of action without the European tour.
Current Opinion weighs the Senate Reconstruction Finance Corp subcommittee rift. The minority alleges President Truman and Boyle moved politics to Washington and morality declined. The majority labels the charges as political poppycock while Benton questions the motive.
Bernard M. Baruch, on his 81st birthday, tells Charlottesville readers to stop bellyaching and get to work. He cites two main enemies the Kremlin and inflation at home, arguing both dangers can be neutralized by labor.
The piece analyzes GOP chances in 1952, noting Democrats held power 20 years and that the Dewey formula fails. It weighs midwest GOP plans to join anti Truman South, South political dynamics, and 1948 voting shifts with Wallace effects. It ends by asking where Eisenhower fits the evolving map.
The convention was approved by the League of Nations on September 25, 1926 with thirty six nations signing. Thirty six nations signed and 27 ratified it, later 15 more ratified, leaving 44 nations bound by the treaty due to political changes. Patriotism was the element cited by William Williams at the Revolution’s start as the sole support for the contest.
Early diagnosis is crucial for intussusception in infants under two. Severe colicky pain, drawing legs up, vomiting, and bright red mucus stool signal the condition. Enema relief is possible but surgery is best when diagnosed early, with most infants recovering after prompt treatment.
A reader recalls being stopped by a motorcycle cop for speeding. In the back seat an elderly aunt blurts out that the driver wasn’t speeding more than usual, turning a tense moment into a humorous defense.
Wall Street Journal notes improved credit terms lift sentiment as consumers gain more time to pay for purchases, even those beyond their means. The piece suggests cautious optimism about easing financial strain amid cautious spending.
Dr. Allen T. Hawthorne spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon after a recent European trip. Other news notes include travel and visits by local residents such as Harry W. Ebert Jr and daughter Deirdre sailing for three months in Europe and Miss Frances Shade visiting Ocean City Maryland.
Miss Jean Baker daughter of Dr and Mrs A T Baker Winchester has been appointed to teach Bible classes in Frederick County public schools. Mr and Mrs Harold Clemons of Stephens City hosted a dinner for Clifton Teets on 15 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Roy Teets. Miss Mary J Gray hosted her brother Charles W Gray of Memphis Tennessee at her North Kent Street home.
John 8 Miller caught a five pound bass while fishing in the Ghenandoeh River. Winchester had the lowest tam rate of $1.10 among state cities after comparison showed the ranking.
The report lists rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 7 a.m. today with none in August to date. It shows a 1961 year-to-date total of 26.60 inches and an average rainfall of 36.73 inches over 38 years 1912 to 1950. Monthly averages from the period are given for January through August with values such as 2.48 inches in January and 3.90 inches in August.
Discussion on the New Testament claim that Jesus established God's kingdom on earth. It argues the kingdom formed only a beachhead amid vast global nonbelievers and nominal Christians, then contrasts with personal belief and social surroundings. Also includes a bowling trivia Q A about reaching a 300 score.
Rep. Brooks proposes using every weapon, including the atomic bomb, if Kaesong cease-fire talks with the Reds fail. He says the United States should not hesitate to act if negotiations collapse.
Soviet controlled press in Berlin reports that the USSR will push for a genuinely just peace with Japan and oppose U.S. aims to use Japan as a base against China and the Soviet Union. National Zeitung and other papers claim Communist China supports the exclusion of Peking from the talks and note Japan's possible surprise signing at San Francisco.
Swordfish torpedoed a Japanese freighter an hour after midnight on December 9 1941. It became the first American submarine to sink a Japanese ship after the Pearl Harbor attack.
Quiz summary lists a 10 day test with daily grade bands from Memory Genius to Good. It asks 10 questions about Korea Red Cross access, explorers, lions, North American peak, dragonflies, Jenny Lindstron, sound speed, alphabet derivation, Truman adviser Iran mission, and the IFWWO.
Congress approves a near unanimous Czech trade suspension with 442 to 1 in the House and 81 to 0 in the Senate, urging U.N. action while President Truman no signature is required. Representative Wood dissents, citing U.N. involvement and policy criticism.
Tonto and Tex tail a suspect through Aurilio's silent town, converge on Overby's tree shaded home, search the empty rooms and find no sign of Bart Overby. They vow to press on at dawn despite the tense quiet and risk.
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