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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1950
Page
4
The Winchester Daily Newspaper includes an open quote about an infinite mind and truthfulness dated December 5 1950. The line emphasizes honesty with oneself and a higher judgment not to deceive others. The item is a standalone aphorism within the issue.
The dispute centers on canceling the 1936 treaty granting Britain troop rights in the canal zone until 1956 and the Anglo Egyptian condominium in the Sudan. Bevin signals no withdrawal while Egyptian papers urge decisive action, with complexity over history of canal ownership and control.
Britain seeks to station 10 000 troops and 400 air pilots near the Suez Canal under a treaty clause that allows use of Egyptian ports and airfields in war. The Cold War prompts Britain to rethink Egypt pullout and eye an African base in Kenya. Secretary Kevin notes 1936 treaty alters only by mutual consent. Sudan path remains for Sudanese to decide in due course.
Paris, led by Jules Romains, prepares a grand celebration in New York with invitations to a party marking the city’s 2000th anniversary. The event features the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Maurice Chevalier, St. Germain Fair, Place Vendome Pageant, and Montparnasse Week as key attractions.
Winchester moves to convert Loudoun Street to a single direction in the congested business district. The council supports an experimental period with parking on both sides and a possible return to two-way traffic if needed.
A WSJ style caption mocks a wary husband who suspects his wife of petty misdeeds. He quips about dinner on time and imagined crimes while keeping a light, humorous tone. The cartoon plays on suspicion and marital banter with a punchy line.
One year ago the Star reported the Unger family welcoming a girl with Mr Unger linked to former Miss Lucy Slater. General Lawrence Whiting of Chicago noted the marriage of Barbara Unger to Lee of Millwood, formerly Chicago. Douglas Brown named general chairman for the Charles Rouss Fire Co annual event. Virginia horticultural display featured 80 apple dishes by Frederick County women. Mrs Fred Fugitt of East Cork Street recovering after surgery at Winchester Memorial Hospital.
Lt Comdr Leon Slagin, now active from the U S Naval Reserve, returned to the city to resume his dental practice. Also welcomed home by The Winchester Evening Star were returning servicemen including Thomas R. Elsen Charles J. Lillis George W. Puckett Ralph H. McKnee Lewis M. Fletcher Ralph E. Kline Paul B. Stitle William Earl Edmondson Leonard D. Brown Boyd A. Bean Edwin H. Stewart John L. Galize John M. Mason J Elwood White Basil F. Cooper George C. Coffman Jack E. Jones Richard E. Boyd Jr Joseph N. Cooker Preston H. Clark Raymond McDaniel and Howard Bussiere Jr.
Twenty five years ago Prof. and Mrs. J. O. Beard and Middletown High School teachers attended a meeting in Norfolk. In Grimes the neighborhood gathered at Mrs. James Grimes home for a quilting party. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Jones of Painter Virginia welcomed a daughter at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Jones is Emma Cunningham of Red Bud.
The sudden death of Miss Juliet Opie White occurred at her niece’s residence on the corner of Washington and Amherst Streets, startling the local community.
A Senate study on the cost of living may end as Allen Ellender gains control of the Agriculture and Forestry Committee and aims to protect sugar producers. The shift could push a pro sugar agenda, influencing sugar refiners, Puerto Rico relief issues, and possible creation of a permanent high cost of living investigation.
The commonly called chicken snake is an Elaphe species reaching 6 or 7 feet. It eats eggs and small birds but is more beneficial than harmful, since it prefers rats and mice when available. Many other snakes have similar appetites.
The article explains anal fissure as a torn lining of the lower bowel, its symptoms and links to back ache and nervous upsets, and outlines treatments including hygiene, diet, and possible surgical removal. It notes risks of scar tissue, hemorrhoids, infections, and potential complications if untreated.
Present and past rainfall totals noted for 24 hours ending 7 a m on 12 December with year to date 41 28 inches versus 1950 2 00 inches. The 37 year average to date is 36 56 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1949 are listed by month.
The piece argues that behavior results from both physical and psychological causes. It cites Lincoln, Carlyle, and Beecher to show how bodily conditions influence mood and conduct, urging greater attention to physiology alongside psychology.
A reader asks about federal income tax exemptions for soldiers in Korea and the need for presidential combat area designation. Answers explain that enlisted pay in combat zones is tax free, officers receive up to $200 exempt, and designation is pending. The column also notes causes of fallen arches include poor posture shoes weight and prolonged standing.
A quiz style test with 10 sample questions covering U S history geography and literature. Includes references to Blair House Truman Custer Little Bighorn Notre Dame Navy and World War II and asks terms definitions and character names. Contains one main prompt per question and an answer page cue.
Liza calls Michael after Fleming's departure to discuss a potential engagement reveal. He arrives with urgency as Liza hints at a mutual protective scheme to disentangle her from Patty and maintain control in a dangerous, unsettled night.
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