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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1950
Page
4
A December 39 1950 newspaper fragment notes a mob destroying Cincinnati County Court House over a lawyer using false witnesses. It calls ethical lawyers to reject cases based on falsehood and to uphold truth. It lists contact lines for National Representatives Inc and subscription rates.
The piece criticizes President Truman for a crude letter to a music critic about Margaret Truman. It argues the president’s outburst reflects poor judgment and threatens confidence in his ability to lead, given international blunders and military policy. It warns the public to demand cooler, steadier leadership.
The article argues that soaring population and shrinking soil fertility threaten future food security. It cites rising life expectancy as a driver of population growth and notes concerns across many lands about potential famines if disasters occur.
The text traces life expectancy from ancient Rome at 22 years to 49.2 in 1900 and 66 today, notes medieval stagnation at 35, and links rising health standards to hygiene and sanitation. It discusses Malthus’s theory on population pressure causing famine and plague, and views future prospects as hopeful if new lands open, but somber if the theory holds.
The Opinion argues Western Europe must be protected to save freedom, Asia should be sacrificed. It urges withdrawing troops in Korea to a defensive Southern Korea line, delaying further materiel if China’s aggression continues, and prioritizing Europe’s survival over Asia.
A compilation recalls events from one year ago including Mr M B Snapp at home with a severe cold and Marguerite Christjohn taking part in a university musical revue. Five years back the Salvation Army advisory board named Ray Garrabrandt president and returning servicemen welcomed home.
At Capon Bridge Mrs. Harry Burheimer slowly recovers from an attack of yellow jaundice while the Handley faculty prepares to present the play The Flattering Word.
Plans were made for the wedding to be held at Loudoun Street Church. A Catholic bazaar featured an instrumental trio of Mamie Conway Mamie Spellman and William Rear don. A masked mob attacked three on the Bartonsville highway. Captain Koontz was injured by a runaway team on Main Street.
In a Richmond Times-Dispatch letter Ross Valentine addresses Bobby and his grandmother, explaining the Korea conflict through a parable about Happy Island. He contrasts truth and propaganda, warns of megalomania, and notes soldiers dying in a distant war while civilians seek understanding. The piece ends with a brief Q and A about the Lost Triangle.
Parents are urged to recognize appendicitis signs to seek prompt medical help. Key symptoms include abdominal pain that shifts to the lower right, fever, vomiting, and tenderness with possible stiff abdominal muscles. Variations in appendix position may alter tenderness and presentation.
Rainfall for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. today is none. December rainfall to date 2.60 inches. 1950 year to date 41.88 inches. The 37 year average is 36.56 inches. Monthly averages (1912-1949) list Jan 2.50, Feb 1.92, Mar 2.86, Apr 3.09, May 3.77, Jun 3.78, Jul 3.81, Aug 3.93, Sep 2.58, Oct 3.34, Nov 2.47, Dec 2.42 inches.
A sermon reflection on how children's bribes rise with age and how adults are valued by what they cost. It argues that some seek political power or fame as prices while praising those who sacrifice for family or country as truly valuable. It ends by questioning the reader's price and whether they are bought by God.
A reader questions section offers answers on authorship of John Dewey over 30 major works, caviar definition and rarity, and decibel levels of loud snoring. The column cites Dewey as a famed American, explains true caviar, and notes snore measurements up to 69 decibels.
Memory Genius tops daily 9 or 10 correct. Very Superior 7 or 8. Excellent 5 or 6. Good 4. Page 2 lists 10 questions on territories, capitals, barometers, Debs, quire size, Bart abbreviation, grammar, currencies, pyramid edges, and gift meanings. Also queries Hannibal death and exile legacy.
Virginia tours Liza's stylish apartment and notes her independence as Liza preps for a summer in the city. Guests include Olga Norden, the Goddards, Fleming, Wayne and Hiram Mason plus Michael Lennox with a circle of friends and associates.
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