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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1950
Page
4
At the Winchester Virginia post office second class matter status is noted. Advertising must appear 48 hours before publication with transient rate 70 cents per inch and contract rates on application. Rates refer to classified column and advance payment options. The page lists various time-based subscriptions and a Bible verse quote.
Acoustics expert R Allen Wilson warns noise slows thinking and irritates mood. Child psychologists say quiet children may signal problems, noisy children can trigger parental frustration. Psychiatrists urge a normal, humorous approach for parents to cope with family life.
A report by the American Municipal Association says cities nationwide struggle to organize civil defense against atomic attacks. Officials warn most cities could do only limited work, with good plans often only on paper. Delays stem from lack of federal guidance and funding clarity.
The piece argues state and federal actions share responsibility but cities cannot rely on the federal government for extensive defense. It notes the high cost of preparing atomic targets and says Congress cannot fund more than a small part, nor can Washington defend many communities nationwide.
Opinion notes Western Europe wary of U S congressional changes and potential effects on the Marshall Plan. France seeks arms aid, Britain resents coercion over nationalized industry, and Germany enjoys a civilian production boom. Dollar scarcity eases as ECA funds and materials move both ways while Congress scrutinizes policy.
The British coal industry, now government owned, is praised for efficiency under planners. In Parliament Minister Philip Noel Baker pledged government purchase of coal abroad this year to meet urgent commitments, noting a shortage risk despite ample underground supply and past 1947 import lapses.
The United States has spent 9 932 675 000 on food fertilizer machinery and other goods for nations aided by the Marshall Plan. The piece notes this unprecedented sum and urges Americans to recognize the extent of U S generosity.
Mr and Mrs Elwood Mauck of Stephens City welcomed a baby boy with Ruth Hilbert as former mother. Marvin Gore joined South End Fire Co. E O Rudolph Jr won 75 dollars in the Frederick County Corn Club with 115.14 bushels per acre. Returning veterans include David H Allen Jr Philip B Glaise John Richardson John P Nail Raymond E Shepherd Harry C Sirbaugh Melvin L Carter George A Hildebrand Hunter G Whitlock Edward Rudy. Capt Philip B Glaize released from active service after two years overseas. W B Goode and Earl Bunting to speak at Regional Safety Assn meeting in Front Royal. Robert Wilt of Shawnee Ave found a kitten tangled in ignition wires under the hood. Walker McC Bond elected president of Virginia State Horticultural Society. F Grove White won poetry backwards prize as Winchester Kiwanis served a ice cream to soup menu.
Twenty five years ago Mr. and Mrs James Loy of South Market Street welcomed a baby boy. Mrs Loy was formerly Miss Rena Keckley. The Daughters of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting at Miss Lucy Kurtz home. In Stephens City Mrs Ella Cadwallader tripped leaving church and injured her arm.
The Lewis brothers accuse Green and Murray of betraying labor by backing Truman and the Democratic machine. They warn the AFL CIO leaders that their influence in Washington is waning as Labour shifts toward independence and electoral losses underline the rift. They also critique Democratic support for Taft and Ferguson in Ohio and Cincinnati.
The Smithsonian notes that many geologists place the lava source at about 40 miles beneath the surface. Local magma chambers lie closer to the surface, varying in size from small granite intrusions to larger rock bodies, some only a few miles across.
A medical guide notes chronic cervicitis can follow childbirth from cervical injury allowing streptococcus infection. It discusses diagnosis, tumor checks, dental and sinus issues, heat or surgical treatment, and possible penicillin injections. It also mentions removing infected tissue or the uterus if needed.
Rainfall for the 48 hours ending at 7 a.m. today shows 1.88 inches. December rainfall reaches 41.16 inches to date. The 37 year average is 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1949 list January 2.50, February 1.92, March 2.86, April 3.09, May 3.77, June 3.78, July 3.81, August 3.03, September 2.58, October 3.34, November 2.47, December 2.42 inches.
A brief religious note describes how sermons stirred latent spiritual enthusiasm, seen as the fulfillment of the Bible’s phrase about ministers being a flaming fire. The piece highlights ministerial energy and its impact on listeners.
A compact survey traces frontier preachers from Whitfield through Edwards Finney Moody and Billy Sunday to Graham. It notes Moody’s vast conversions, Sunday’s public battles with the devil, and Graham’s echo of 19th century revivals, acknowledged despite critics.
Guide outlines daily scoring including Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent Good bands. It lists questions on pen names Shakespeare Trygve Lie Jekyll and Hyde and Truman speech location, plus trivia on Greene, Star Spangled Banner, Tokyo bombing altitude and Florence art treasures.
Liza dines with Robert Fleming and contemplates marriage while fearing commitment. Elliot Wayne hints at a Meren Motors loan and Associated Products stock moves as Liza weighs profits, housing plans, and a housewarming. Robert hints at future choices as Liza curates her New York home with Olga and Norden’s help.
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