Whispered wrongs and the price of silence
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1950
Page
4
Supreme Commander In Pacific
The article discusses Gen. MacArthur as potential UN commander in Korea, noting British objections to his extended advance beyond the 38th parallel and debates at Truman Attlee talks. It cites Byrnes calling him a prima donna and recalls his 1937 marriage to Jean Faircloth, plus past arms spending and roles in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
U.N
Korea
Washington
38Th Parallel
Manchurian
Shinwell
London
New Statesman and
Nation
Chiang Kai-shek
Feld
Formosa
U. N. Assembly
New Statesman
Byrnes
MacArthur Rise From West Point to Pacific Commander
The article traces Douglas MacArthur’s career from West Point graduate in 1903 with top marks to military aide to Theodore Roosevelt, World War I command of the Rainbow Division, and his rise to Chief of Staff at age 50. While leading in the Pacific, he was recalled from retirement in 1941 to command all U S forces in the Far East and later become Supreme Commander in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
MacArthur
Philippine Islands
Pacific
Switzerland
Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Far East
Bataan
Philippines
Navy
Arthur MacArthur
West Point
Theodore Roosevelt
Rainbow
Missouri
Fuchs
Russia
England
Korea
Japan
United Nations
Stage reflection on Korea policy after defeats
A Wall Street Journal column argues American strength remains intact but Korea shows a broken policy. It urges evacuating Korea via UN consensus or unilaterally if needed, then reexamining foreign policy with rational limits and avoiding emotional overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Birth in Clarke County Opens Holiday Joy for Jackson Family
Mr and Mrs John H Jackson of 134 Montague Ave welcomed a baby boy as Christmas joy. Betsy Glaize of Wellesley College visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Glaize Jr at Clarke County and nearby towns hosted diverse attendees at a Clarke County Jorical Society open house at Sold Rest home. A widow spider was spotted where a child had played minutes earlier and a Civilian Pilot Training Class member from Shepherd Field near Martinsburg neared final air tests. John S Scully Jr was elected president of the Shenandoah Area Council of Boy Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Jackson
Montague Ave
Winchester
Garlin Baptist
Shepherd Field
Martinsburg
John S. Scully, Jr
Shenandoah Area
Miss Elizabeth Boyd Rutherford Joins Alpha Xi Delta
Five years ago Elizabeth Boyd Rutherford daughter of Mrs. John A Rutherford of Winchester Massachusetts and formerly of this city was pledged to Alpha Xi Delta at Syracuse. A local basketball team including Eddie Yeakle Frank Yeakle Sgt Hoops Hugh Cris Pope Berlin Moore Hector Ritter Roland Ritter and Bill Lovett was to meet at the Newton D Baker VA Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Boyd Rutherford
John A. Rutherford
Winer
Mass
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity
Syra
Eddie Sob
Frank ‘Yeakle
Sgt. Hoops
Hugh Cris- Pope
Berlin Moore
Hector Ritter
Roland Ritter
Bill Lovett
Newton D. Baker VA Hospital
David M. Beales Faces Unforeseen Shock in Incident
David M. Beales experienced a notable shock during an unexpected event with witnesses and local authorities responding. The report notes his reaction and subsequent inquiries by investigators.
Couple Weds as Ruth Keller and Eugene O Knight
A county couple secured a license to wed naming Ruth Keller and Eugene O Knight as the marrying pair. Mr and Mrs Lewis Armel welcomed a daughter at their South Market Street home. Dr Robert M Glass spoke at the Rotary Club about his Rome visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Keller
Eugene O. Knight
Lewis Armel
South Market St
Robert M. Glass
Rome
Rotary Club
Henry Corper injured by accidental shotgun discharge
Fifty years ago Harry Corper received birdshot wounds when his double barreled gun discharged accidentally. A separate notice recalls Gen. Robert E. Lee to remain in the Hall of Fame despite protests from former Union soldiers. Ollie Cooper reported a ten point buck killed near Gravel Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Corper
Robert E. Lee
United States
Ollie Cooper
Austerity era foreshadowed by Byrd address on national peril
Senator Harry Byrd warns Virginia voters that the republic faces a grave peril. He argues for transparency, stronger national defense, and a austere domestic program, urging reexamination of foreign policy and fuller mobilization to deter Soviet aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Byrd
Virginia
Senate
Armed Services and
Rainfall totals and averages from historical records
Rainfall in the 24 hours ending 7 am today was none. December to date 3.41 inches. 1950 year to date 42.69 inches. Thirty seven year averages show total annual rainfall 36.56 inches and monthly averages by month from 1912 to 1949 with values for Jan through Dec including 2.50 inches in January and 3.93 in August.
Strength For The Day by Earl L. Douglas
The piece likens hidden sinful urges to Chinese pirates hidden in a ship hold. It argues the conscious mind contains unconscious impulses and urges vigilance. A captain guards the ship and a Christian must expose dark heart tendencies to prevent ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl L. Douglas
D. C
How's Your I Q Memory Genius Test Guide
A brief score based guide outlines a 100 question IQ test over 10 days. It ranks daily results from 9 10 correct as Memory Genius 7 8 as Very Superior 5 6 as Excellent and 4 as average. It emphasizes consistent daily performance for overall rating.
Page 2 Quiz Answers
This item lists ten factual prompts about U S history politics geography and World War I era events. Answers center on congressional numbering Guy Gabrielson Ernie Pyle Julius Caesar the Mason-Dixon line GM Nazi flight to Scotland Queen of the Antilles refers to Trinidad and the Goodwin Sands lie at the northern end of the Strait of Dover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
S.P.E
A., Inc
Republican Party
Guy Gabreilson
Ernie Pyle
Julius Caesar
Washington, D. C
Mason and Dixon Line
Germany
Scotland
Queen of the Antilles
Goodwin Sands
Look Out for Liza Chapter Forty
Abby worries Liza may be influenced by Michael and seeks medical input from Dr. Fleming. Fleming cautions against overprotectiveness and suggests letting Liza decide, noting Liza’s happiness with George and the risk of meddling. Abby remains concerned about Michael, fearing he treats Liza casually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Michael
Liza
Virginia
George
Dr. Fleming
Robert
Cigaret
Fleming
Faith Baldwin Owthrell
King
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Gaugin
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