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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1950
Page
4
By mail or route one year in advance includes six months in advance options. Outside Virginia and West Virginia add one dollar for postage. Six months in advance by mail and six months in advance by carrier. The page features a biblical verse: All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.
Franklin D. Roosevelt wrote to Admiral Leahy on July 26, 1941 saying he did not think Russia would dominate Europe. The note appears in F D R His Personal Letters, part of a two volume collection.
The piece cites Arthur Krock urging a broad review of U S foreign policy and defense spending. It highlights General Bradley’s warning that Korea commitments left the free world vulnerable without adequate defenses beyond the atom bomb. The call stresses reassessing foreign policy, commitments, and the $50 billion defense outlay of the past five years.
Dr Vannevar Bush, renowned atomic scientist, discusses lessons from Korea and argues the United States may face Russian air superiority. He warns that tactical air power could be outmatched and contemplates using the atom bomb as a tactical weapon against large enemy concentrations.
Dr. Bush argues the atom bomb may be more plausible as a tactical tool than a strategic weapon. He notes defenses rise with radar, missiles, and jets while warning the U S must outpace Soviet sea power and ensure proper defense spending. He cautions against complacency in two wars and urges targeted investment.
The piece condemns Truman Roosevelts era policy as leading America toward disaster in Korea. It labels North Korea China and Soviet Russia as threats and calls for major policy and personnel changes in government and a shift to defense spending.
News notes include Manuel Semples reporting that Handley’s full back from the 1949 District 5 champions was elected captain of the All Star District 5 team. Also noted are a birth announcement for a daughter to Mr and Mrs Melvin Bandy, and other local items.
Ralph C. Nesselrodt Charles W. Fisher John M. Mason Charles Everette Hole singer Archibald Cameron Burns Oscar Bever ley Jones Lewis Marshall Castleman Robert Emory McKinney Stewart Andrew Mowery Eugene Frederick Goss John Elkins Madagan William Ebert ro Theodore M. Myers and C Harrison Homer Alberti guest speaker Open Door Bible Class Loudoun St Presbyterian Church
Ten years ago Winchester Lodge S61 and BFOE held a notable meeting or event. Details remain limited in the fragment, but the reference ties the two organizations to a shared activity from the past.
Miss Eleanor Chiles daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Chiles of Kernstown attended a ball hosted by the Virginia State Society at the Willard Hotel in Richmond. Burwash England reports Rudyard Kipling’s illness causing local excitement. Miss Hilda Forney is rapidly improving at her parents home after a forty operation.
Fifty two years ago E G Hollis entered the Circuit Court race. An attempt to wreck the Cumberland Valley train was discovered when ten ties were removed from the track. Miss Sallie Faulkner hosted an old time taffy pull.
William Henry Chamberlin outlines Secretary Acheson’s frequent shifts in policy from postwar aims to Cold War cautions. The piece cites his stance on Germany China Formosa and Stalin appeasement, arguing many reversals justify re examination of his qualifications.
Medical article explains stormy life periods, focusing on adolescence and menopause. Menopause averages 47 but ranges 35 to 55 plus. Symptoms include hot flushes, chills, sweats, possible heartbeat changes and high blood pressure. Emphasizes diagnosis to rule out tumors, and outlines treatment with estrogens under physician care and psychotherapy to ease mental and emotional distress.
Rainfall data show none in the last 24 hours ending 7 am today. November rainfall to date is 4.49 inches. year to date 39.28 inches. Average 37 year rainfall is 36.56 inches. monthly averages list values for each month with several transcription errors corrected where needed. Laboratory data accompany the trend figures.
The Venus flytrap is a small plant and can be cultivated in a 4 inch pot. It tolerates compact root space and requires careful watering and bright light for healthy growth.
The article argues the White House renovation exposes the high price of modernization. It cites bathroom plumbing, electric work, and air conditioning as weakening a historic structure and links adapting to new customs with modern ailments. It warns progress may erode inner strength and questions if benefits outweigh costs.
An old self help quiz presents questions on language sense and history. It includes prompts on dining hall names in caverns, tactile sense, grammar corrections, Nova Scotia meaning, acorn counting, lakes and tribes, habeas corpus origin, war and peace quotes, and a curious note about a feather count in Hungary during Turkish rule.
Hiram dismisses the idea of marrying Liza a rich younger woman. Liza, torn between sympathy and practicality, rejects his advance and asserts her independence as they drive toward town. She cautions him about his foolish behavior and ends with a firm, forgiving note.
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