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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1950
Page
4
A brief civic-voiced quote urges readers to trust proven beliefs and reject clever, untested philosophies. It emphasizes that civilization rests on steadfast faith and the value of proving all things.
The editorial argues in favor of replacing Secretary of State Dean Acheson, citing loss of confidence among Republicans and the public. It favors a thorough housecleaning and a reexamination of foreign policy, urging a new secretary with calm judgment and decisive action.
Premier Attlee rushed to Washington after President Truman warned he would not hesitate to drop atom bombs if needed to protect the United States. Experts weigh why this weapon looms in postwar security debates and alliance strategy.
Opinion piece urges careful reading of Anna M. Rosenberg's case as cleared again by the Senate Armed Forces Committee of Communist association charges. It warns against alarmism and slander while praising vigilance against real infiltration and notional accusations.
Senator McMahon calls the atomic bomb a tool to strike power sources or massed troops while British and American analysts question its battlefield usefulness in Korea. General Groves notes target selection is hard and editors warn it may fail to cripple communist forces. Hanson Baldwin cautions it could rally Asia against the United States.
Current Opinion History highlights Mr. Thomas A. Sulkie of Laurel in opposing renaming Whisky Bottom Road to Patuxent Drive. The piece links his stand to a tradition of American naming, citing multiple place and drink-name pairings as a broader charm of heritage and identity.
One year ago Star reports Winchester officer Danny Slane named president and valedictorian of a Winchester class of twenty state troopers who graduated at Richmond. Doyle Peer, also of Winchester, was among the graduates. Frank Armstrong Jr. became president and treasurer of National Fruit Products Co. after a leadership change. Handley High School prepared five hundred pupils for an annual carol concert. Cloud of Stephens City serves in principal Ayler’s office at Stephens City High. Bruce Shade, son of Ernest and Mrs Shade, joined Sigma Gamma Epsilon at the University of Cincinnati.
Five years ago the Star welcomed back B Allen Vincent and Bennett Ruswell and reported the re election of Horace C Browne as district chairman of Shawnee District Shenandoah Council Boy Scouts of America. Mr and Mrs James Carter of 450 N Laudoun St were congratulated on the birth of a baby girl. Ten years ago a rubber plant owned by Miss Luisa Me.
The Kiwanis Club elected J Marion Ornendorff as president with attorney Philip Williams as vice president. W A Sandy Baker of Baker and Co was named to a State Chamber committee to develop Hampton Roads as a world port. W R Legge of Handley Schools was chosen to coach the American Legion basketball team.
Washington reports a renewed Dewey Taft battle within the GOP over Dean Acheson’s dismissal. Dewey pressures party unity while Taft resists a formal ouster move. Ives shifts against Acheson, Taft avoids ditto, and Eisenhower's possible 1952 bid reshapes the struggle.
E B A suggests adding wine during aging by pouring small amounts of sherry or brandy over the cake at intervals for a week or 10 days. Another method is wrapping the cake in a cheese cloth saturated with the liquor. Maintain in a moist cold area or fruit and vegetable compartment of the refrigerator.
Affected children show nasal discharge, mouth breathing, sneezing, coughing, and sometimes hearing loss from Eustachian tube blockage. X ray therapy may shrink lymphoid tissue but is not a substitute for surgery. Elimination of triggers and cautious treatment guide care. surgery considered after age six if deafness persists.
Rainfall data covers present and past totals ending 7 a.m. today with December to date 3.41 inches and 1950 year to date 42.69 inches. Average over 37 years is 36.56 inches per year and 37 year monthly means list January 2.50 February 1.92 March 2.86 April 3.09 May 3.77 June 3.78 July 8.81 August 3.93 September 3.58 October 3.34 November 3.?? December 2.42 inches.
The passage argues happiness comes from attitude toward others, self, surroundings, and the universe created and sustained by God. True happiness is getting right with God and living accordingly, with all other joys following naturally.
A quiz on IQ testing with daily scoring ranges from 9 to 10 correct answers as Memory Genius down to 4 as Good. Page 2 lists true or false gasoline from coal, signals to start football, 55 years since National Anti Salon League founded, Quonset meanings, boxing weight classes, Mussolini’s death, OSU Illinois result, Parthian shot, animals in a warren, hors de combat, and Congress pages age 12 to 16 with morning classes.
Reader questions cover Geneva Switzerland facilities now housing UN agencies the Palais des Nations. Exclave definition explained for separated country portion. Kentucky Derby attendance noted as about 10 000 with historical detail of 1875 first race.
Liza reveals a failed loan and a profit from an investment as Mr. Wayne calls about a financed plan. Michael jokes about bankers and wealth while Liza contemplates drastic changes and a clandestine check exchanges hands before an implied confrontation with gossip and lovers.
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