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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1951
Page
4
Jerusalem was magnificently rebuilt, but its inhabitants learned no lesson. It is being restored once more. It has a glorious chance. Again and again the famous city missed its chance, and was repeatedly destroyed. There is a lesson. Thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise. Isa. 60:18.
The Times reports a drastic shake-up in Vienna with ECA and US High Commission staff dismissed or moved amid policy rifts. Officials claim publicity over Marshall Plan aid, East West trade, and use of funds to develop the Russian Zone, feeding a 44 000 strong Soviet Army, while critics urge a full State Department housecleaning.
Current Opinion argues Washington must pursue investigations and appropriate penalties to curb irregularities without turning tax collectors into overzealous enforcers. It warns against inflexible policing and stresses that integrity rests on top leadership, including the President and Congress, shaping the bureau’s character.
The article laments an onrush of nearly 100 themed weeks within 91 days, some lasting 10 days and others a single day. It lists imagined names such as National T-Bone Steak Week and National Odorless Decoration Week while warning of overcrowding and absurdity in the schedule.
George W. Lee and his daughter Caro line died when their car was struck by a train at the Stonebridge crossing in Clarke County. Mrs Herbert Whiting of Berryville hosted an informal gathering for her mother, Mrs Province McCormick. Announcement announced the marriage of Miss Mary V Bennett to Mr Robert J Carson.
Miss Lillian Rogers of Middletown married Wade H Muse in a wedding reported as a notable social event. Details highlight the couple and their communities as the ceremony marks a fifty year milestone in local society notes.
Defense Secretary Lovett works on a long range national security budget intended to create a permanent defense system for the United States. The plan envisions a large peacetime defense, with 30 billion dollars yearly minimum, 50 to 60 billion annual outlay, and a structure including 3 million armed forces, a 140 group air force, advanced missiles, naval power, radar defenses, overseas bases, and sustained industrial production.
Rainfall in the last 24 hours measured none as of 7 a.m. today. December rainfall to date 1.3 inches. The table lists average monthly rainfall from 1912 to 1950 with January 2.48 inches through December 2.46 inches.
A health column urges early action for cross eyes in children to prevent long term vision loss. Parents should seek prompt medical care, as initial treatment at 15 to 18 months can help, with eye patching or lenses, and possible surgery later if needed.
A condensed quiz snippet offers questions on history language and science. It asks about gifts to President Truman from Queen Elizabeth, the Ossining prison, a Spanish word for success, heavy metals in rank, Caliban in Shakespeare, and whether Luke was an apostle.
A survey shows that families earning 4000 to 5000 dollars yearly spend about 400 dollars for semiprivate hospital care and 470 dollars for private care. The figures cover hospital and doctor costs, minimum layette, and incidental expenses.
Donald Gordon born December 11 1901 in Old Meldrum Scotland later led Canadian National Railways as president and chairman His family moved to Canada at age 13 He sold newspapers and attended school until 15 He joined the Bank of Nova Scotia in 1916 and rose to prominence In World War II he directed Canada price control system.
Nicholas confronts rumors about Mollie and Peter Shepherd as Clara Wayne presses him to warn Mollie. He wanders the city, wrestling longing, jealousy, and memories of past women, while Mollie hosts a candlelit dinner with Nicholas’s eerie sense of looming drama.
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