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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1951
Page
4
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A devotional fragment from December 8 1951 discusses the longing of the great heart of the Infinite to adopt beautiful children while urging not to disgrace a foster parent. It quotes the Spirit's adoption and the cry Abba Father.
A voice argues the annual foreign aid of over 7 billion dollars equals Virginia’s entire wealth in land, buildings, autos, and machinery. It notes prior aid totaling 36 billion dollars, equating to equipment for five states, urging reflection by Americans and Europeans.
A European survey reported by the editor notes progress toward European unity is slow and American confidence wavering. Washington sees signs Europeans overestimate US resources while a December report cites policy makers demanding concrete progress for future aid. Senator Hickenlooper says Europeans drag their feet on rearmament.
A Dutch visitor in Nashua argues that Americans enjoy freedoms and goods but threaten them by expanding government, hamstringing industry, and chasing benefits from Washington. He urges preserving free enterprise and democracy before losing the American way of life.
Washington reports General Eisenhower fears slow progress in the Western rearmament program despite mild public optimism. London says Britain cannot finish its 13 billion defense program on schedule in 1953. The ECA criticizes Western Europe for failing to mine enough coal for Marshall Plan needs, calling for frank adjustment.
A tourist recounts finding a windshield note from Tropical Beer and Ale Co after a Florida trip. The note joked about the meter, saying they had saved the driver a buck by dropping a nickel to cover overtime.
One year ago Clifford D. Grim 89 civic leader died after two months in Memorial Hospital. William Cochran 31 Sunnyside was probationary appointed to the Winchester Police Force. Mr and Mrs Jerome Gerver Boyce welcomed a daughter born recently. Mrs Gerver was formerly Miss Wilhelmina Ripe. Mrs Nellie Huffman hosted her daughter Mrs Z F Hardesty of Richmond at Parkway home. Beverley Wright returned to the city after a week at Miami Beach Florida.
Dorothy Iden of Clarke County will marry Carlton Lee Emmert of Clarke County son of Mr and Mrs Prank Lee Emmert. Winchester Bug Company began operating in the city. The White Mite Society met at the home of Mrs. Robert Russell on West Leicester Street.
The United States declares war on Japan following the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, signaling a formal entry into World War II and a shift in global military alignment.
Master Paul Neff four year old son of Mr and Mrs J Luther Neff is recovering from a broken collarbone after a sled accident near his South Cameron Street home. Miss Mabel Moulden and Mr Robert D Keck ley announce their marriage. Mrs Charles Snyder of Topeka Kansas returns home after visiting her sister Mrs Edgar Langley in this city.
James Lockhart suffered his third blaze loss in a month when his barn burned near Rosenberger. Miss Mary File, descendant of Joist Hite, joined Mr. John M. Light in marriage, marking a wedding within the section’s settlement community.
Washington reports a mismanaged publicity drive over plasma exports to Argentina sparked criticism of authorities. The piece details interdepartmental licensing debates, the lack of broad dissemination, and industry practices by Sharp & Dohme. It notes most plasma exports go to U S firms and that voluntary donor plasma does not enter this trade.
The Virginia Advisory Legislative Council urged Governor Battle to revise state insurance laws. The 267 pages mostly recodify and reorganize existing statutes to correct ambiguities and omissions, with few changes affecting policyholders.
Copenhagen police declare Santa Claus will be arrested on sight for disguised public appearance. Commissioner Hebo cites a law targeting impersonation and disguises, warning that anyone in public costume may face legal action under current statutes.
A reader urges choosing a Washington leader who will do the right thing. He contrasts past officials with President Truman noting ethical lapses among allies, calls for competent moral conduct, and recalls a Sicily incident and the call to tell the full truth in public discourse.
The item reports on rainfall measurements for the current period and compares them to long term averages from 1913 to 1951. It notes today’s rainfall as well as total rain year to date and references a 38 year statistical basis for the estimates.
A short devotional notes three sins Bible calls ruinous pride unforgiving spirit and an unloving heart. Pride blocks moral progress while unforgiveness voids God’s forgiveness and an unloving heart echoes the Pharisees and Judas. These sins are often mistaken for virtues and can silently destroy character.
A quiz score guide with ten questions and daily 9 10 correct equals Mem ory Genius while 7 8 equals Very Superior and 5 6 equals Excellent Good Turn to Page 2 for answers The sample questions include Jefferson Madison or Adams first trousered president Statue of Liberty another name elephant ivory furlong US post card versus postal card which state was admitted most recently body of a revolutionary leader kept open missing quote Elementary my dear Watson and correcting a Chicago misprint
Mollie plans to leverage the Ormond operation to engage Nicholas Cowan and force him back into active duty. Clara needles Mollie about the surgery and Peter, highlighting office politics and personal entanglements as Mollie confronts her own motives and the reactions of those around her.
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