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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1950
Page
4
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In a new push the Generalissimo renews demands over Gibraltar as Britain and Spain react to renewed tensions. Officials note no new concessions and warn of possible regional instability if talks stall. International observers monitor shifts in allegiance and defense postures.
The piece argues Franco may seek Gibraltar as a political distraction and a fascist prestige move. It recalls Gibraltar's long history since 1704 and Britain's hold, stressing the strategic value for the West and warning against any concession or distraction amid rising global tension.
One year ago Dr. John Hortenstine and wife welcomed a daughter. Georgie Stringfellow, formerly Miss Stringfellow, is the mother. Dr. James Miller of Winchester was elected president of the Virginia Medical Society. McSherry Lupton spoke to a Rotary Club on Europe travels. Mrs. Herbert Larrick hosted Turner Ashby Chapter UDC noting hospital care in the South 1861 65. George W Hulver Jr welcomed a daughter at Winchester Memorial Hospital.
The Boyce town council names Dr. J. M. Casey as mayor following the resignation of Dr. Henry Clay Smith. Lester D. Arnold Jr. recently discharged from the Army plans to enroll at VPI. Miss Mildred Grim of Paper Mill Road marries Malcolm Brumback of Belle Grove near Middletown.
Bee Enders Fire Co. elected L. H. Bells as captain and Charles Enders as secretary‑treasurer ten years ago in Berryville.
Twenty five years ago at Ninevah Mr Frank Pitcock moved his family from the Chapman Farm to the tenant house on Miss Irene McCartneys farm. On her seventy second birthday Mrs Alexander De Haven was treated to a delightful surprise party by her children.
William Hoffman, captain of the Berryville Fire Co., suffered a broken leg fighting a blaze in his own store. Also arriving for burial is the body of William T. Timberlake, who died in the Philippines last year while serving with the U.S. Army. The B&O announced installation of typewriters in railway station offices.
Washington reacts as Henry Ford III and General Motors' Charles E. Wilson loom on the White House blacklist amid auto price boosts. Keyserling argues profits unjustified and warns small distributors face collapse without relief. Discussion widens to federal control and public utility status for autos.
A quiz promises different IQ bands from Memory Genius to Good based on daily results across 10 days. It presents 10 sample questions covering geography, history, spelling, and general knowledge with answers on page 2.
Rainfall in the 24 hours ending 7 a.m. today was none. December rainfall to date is 3.30 inches. Year to date rainfall is 42.58 inches. The 37 year average is 36.56 inches. Monthly averages for 1912–1949: January 2.50, February 1.92, March 2.86, April 3.09, May 3.77, June 3.98, July 3.81, August 3.93, September 2.58, October 3.34, November 2.47, December 2.42.
The answer varies by individual ability. One authority claimed the average American can learn enough to converse in six weeks or less, based on a time study.
A local report recounts a traffic expert visiting Main Street to advise on parking rules and zoning. He later received a parking ticket, paid the fine, and praised equal treatment under the law amid city and farm perspectives on temperance and cider.
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