Winchester Evening Star Weekly Single Copy Notice
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1950
Page
4
Public notice from Winchester Evening Star indicating weekly edition details and single copy availability for readers and subscribers.
A reflective editorial quote from August 30 1950 urges readers to remain patient if aligned with righteousness, claiming infinite power supports the just cause and urging persistence to possess one's soul.
The piece argues Truman ordered MacArthur to withdraw a Formosa policy statement amid disputes between military and diplomatic views. It notes MacArthur’s independence, Truman’s broader policy role, and public debate over who governs U S foreign policy.
Winston Churchill charged the Labour government with permitting British factories to manufacture war tools for Russia for two years. He said the wartime Prime Minister spoke tonight and named specific instances.
In a 20 minute national radio speech Churchill charged that machine tools for tank production were sold to Soviet buyers and that jet fighters were sold to Egypt and Argentina and sent to Russia earlier. He said tools reached Communist Poland and that Russian inspectors visited British factories. He urged Britons to replace the Socialist regime as unable to meet the crisis.
Colonel A. B. Chandler brokers a dramatic sale of 1940s World Series TV rights, raising bids from Gillette Safety Razor and Dumont to 800000 dollars with 175000 for broadcasting, all funneled into the league central fund. The Kentucky lawyer and politician leverages the deal amid a carnival of horse trading.
The administration swiftly disavowed Francis P. Matthews remarks about aggressors for peace and a preventive war. The piece argues the comments risk propelling propaganda to Russia and undermining U.S. policy in Korea and UN efforts. It urges a formal rebuke to show global resolve for lawful action defending free peoples.
Fire destroyed Eugene Jenkins home near Nain Virginia while local couples welcomed a newborn girl to Mr and Mrs Kirkwood Wingfield. Engagement announced for Helen Adeline Blosser to Lt Wilbur Feltner US Army Signal Corps. O Sullivan Rubber Co praised by U S Army Quartermaster Corps for wartime work.
Winchester weighs a 307 expenditure to upgrade its airport for defense use. Mrs. John Heber hosted a dinner party at Winchester Country Club.
The educated baboon Peter Pan died here during the Riley Shows at the Fairground. Miss Hilda Pitcock visited Miss Denta McKIlwee at Rosenberger. A birthday party honored Miss Virginia Carper at her parents home in Burnt.
Washington notes AFL CIO leaders returning from a six week tour of France Italy and Western Germany report scant gains from Marshall Plan funds. They fault government and private control for suppressing living standards and warn of potential political backlash if conditions do not improve.
A Health feature explains convalescence as tissue rebuilding after illness or surgery. It emphasizes positive nitrogen balance achieved by high protein intake balanced with calories from fats and starches, and notes testosterone may help protein retention.
This report lists 24 hour rainfall ending today at 7:40 am with no rain. August rainfall to date 1.75 inches. 1950 rainfall to date 26.18 inches. 37 year average 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1949 include January 2.50 February 1.92 April 3.09 May 3.77 June 3.78 July 3.81 August 3.93 September 2.00 October 3.34 November 2.47 December 2.42. Courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
Answers list two city street segments Main Street Market Street Water Street and identifies Braddock Street Methodist as a referenced church in the local questions item.
The plan aims for full discretionary use of authority to curb wages, with labor leaders warning of escalator clause-driven raises. They expect new union demands within months, possibly by September, linked to delayed ceilings on pay envelopes and favorable treatment for ECA Administrator Hoffman.
Walter of Gurnie and Tristram Griffen leave Oxford after trouble and head east toward Cathay. In Antioch they enter Anthemus’s palace, meet Father Theodore a Nestorian priest, and tour a vast bazaar of armor, porcelains, silks, spices, and other riches as they consider joining a caravan.
Walter and Tristram listen as Father Theodore describes Kublai Khan’s plans in Cathay. Lu Chung the Bird Who Feathers His Nest and Bayan of the Hundred Eyes arrive with a grand caravan to Maragha. Anthemus plots spoils and markets while a royal gift of women stirs Walter’s daring.
A 10 day IQ test guide with daily scoring. Scores list memory genius very superior excellent good. Includes questions on cards ranks oak tree Susan MIDDLECOTT red headed races Mary Ball Washington yew tin and a UN father reference.
Only one woman serves in the Senate Margaret Chase Smith of Maine. Women in the House include Helen Gahagan Douglas Chase Going Woodhouse Cecil M. Harden Edith M. Rogers Mary Norton Edna Kelly Katharine St. George Frances Bol ton Reva Bosone and others.
Winchester emerges as the focal point in a shopper feature at Wise, highlighting local deals and community appeal with visible emphasis on Miles and Miles as a vendor or shopper persona.
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