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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1949
Page
4
The text discusses unequal access to opportunity for high ability students with limited finances and critiques spending on students with ample means but limited college qualifications. It argues for expanding doors of opportunity and reducing emphasis where need is high.
The piece discusses scenting ink with pine woods in a daily paper and potential future uses. It notes trials by Magazine publishers and imagines themed issues carrying distinct aromas such as roses, gasoline, and leather, highlighting practical and nostalgic appeals for craftspeople and readers.
Washington reports the Reconstruction Finance Corporation extended a 15.1 million dollar oil loan to Kansas City and Missouri firms, tied to the Truman Pendigast political circle. The move signals RFC backing for large scale oil ventures across multiple states, with figures like Arthur W. Kincade and William Thornton Kemper Jr. prominent in organizing and financing.
The piece argues that statism and welfare state labels mislead in describing Truman era policy. It notes surveys show voters misinterpret the terms and cites Senator Dulles dropping the word. It condemns government excess, bureaucracy, and regimentation as a drift toward socialism, warning against England’s fate.
Fragmented item discusses university tuition fee announcements and entrance requirements amid public funds concerns. Mentions University of Virginia and Lynchburg Daily Advance, signaling broader education funding controversy.
A historical AUSTRALIA election looms as the Labor government faces ouster in favor of a free enterprise regime. The piece links Australia and New Zealand shifts toward socialism, arguing voters reject welfare state utopia and prefer individual responsibility.
The conservatives win a decisive general election in Australia following a Labour defeat in New Zealand. The duo of results is seen as evidence that democratic peoples fear excessive controls and favor balanced government.
A third of a mile of Valley Pike sidewalk near Middletown high school is completed at a state cost of 5000 dollars. Police are asked to help locate six steers missing from Bond Brothers farm on Apple Pie ridge.
Thirty years ago a note recalls Robert Wadlow the world’s tallest man at eight feet nine and a half inches spending the night at the George Washington hotel unable to ride the elevator. Also mentioned are Odd Fellows first degree honors in Front Royal and a record period for today’s Star advertising.
In 1899 W H Pierce of Ridgeway butchers three Parkers weighing a total of 1275 pounds. Nearby, twenty five of Mr Armel's sheep are raided by dogs and similar losses strike the Crawford farm.
A columnist laments time standing still to keep Nina, a bright two year old girl, from growing older. He recalls Nina’s early speech, growing curiosity, and his role as godfather narrator. Nina’s parents head to Italy, leaving Nina to watch tugs on the East River and say there goes Nina’s boat.
Rainfall data shows present and past 24 hour totals ending 7 a.m. December rainfall to date ninety two hundredths inches. It lists average monthly precipitation over 36 years from 1913 to 1948 for January through December with values from 1.92 to 3.88 inches. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
A parent recounts a farewell visit to the Central Park zoo with a child who says she is sleepy and dozes in the car seat. The moment contrasts with a planned departure after Christmas and the narrator reflects on becoming a godfather in absentia and doubting Santa Claus.
A reader quiz asks daily IO questions with ranges from memory genius to good. It poses 10 trivia prompts across topics like clams, anatomy, Roosevelt family, lacrosse origins, veterans bonuses, grammar, Bojangles, Gone with the Wind casting, Mount Rainier state location, and cardiphobia.
Dr Horatio H Newman notes infant mortality is higher for twins than singletons. But after infancy twins’ life expectancy is likely similar to that of other children, according to the authority on twins.
Earwigs can fly. Some species have four wings with the hind pair folded lengthwise and crosswise under wing covers. Despite developed wings, they fly only rarely and no specific flight time has been noted.
In a storm soaked Maine home Myles, Fran, and nosey Silas piece together a possible assault mystery. Footprints damp on the floor hint at an intruder while prior danger and a secret plan unfold amid tense dialogue and a looming reveal.
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