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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1951
Page
4
Winchester Evening Star details display and classified ad rates, publishing rules, and office addresses. A December 1 issue quotes a biblical passage urging progress, reflecting local religious framing amid the era's publishing notes.
Parke County’s E Blackburn Moore chairs a special legislative commission that studied Virginia educational goals and issued a comprehensive report over the weekend. The Times Dispatch editorial on this front page analyzes the commission’s recommendations and their implications for state policy and schooling.
In winter 1937 I sought White House access to propose cooperation between government and business. FDR charmed me briefly then dismissed my idea, while Stalin listened politely, leaving me with a sharp contrast between Roosevelt’s engaging manner and Stalin’s patient smile.
Officials note Korea has evolved beyond a police action with Air Force testimony. Over 1,300 UN planes, mostly American, have been lost. 683 destroyed in combat while enemy ground fire remains the main destruction factor. Reds may command the air as enemy planes drop to 308 losses. Chinese access to Soviet aircraft could influence Washington policy and future war strategy.
An editorial notes the legislative commission chaired by Speaker E. Blackburn Moore endorses state aid to equalize local school funding while urging focus on fundamental subjects. It highlights shortages of trained elementary teachers, excessive loads, and the need to address backward pupils with targeted programs.
A Canadian man who attempted to cheat a Raleigh taxi driver out of $1.50 was sentenced to 30 days in City Court. The piece notes judges treat property protection more stringently than driving safety, implying leniency for drunken drivers.
News notes show Winchester schools closed for Christmas holidays. Mr Jack Willer visits from Roanoke to see his mother. Mrs Robert Kern hosts tea for Miss Ann Eliza Robinson. Miss Betha Shirkey holidays at home with relatives. Local anniversaries and guests include Mr and Mrs Charles Fishpaw and Mr and Mrs John Walter celebrating 50th Whitling, and Miss Jane Rosenberger visiting Speedwell high school. Pvt Easton H Terault of Fort Benning visits M H Tegault’s family.
Lorenzo Lewis former member of The er staff enlisted in the Army and was toned at Port Maryland Mrs John F was visiting her
Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Bowly hosted Miss Rosalie Howell of Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. North welcomed Miss Lucie North. Mrs. Martin Glaize left for the south to spend the rest of the winter.
Fifty years ago Little Nina Lewis nearly drowned after falling into a cistern at her White Hall home. The Friendship Fire Company’s large steam engine was disabled and they asked the City Council for funds to repair it. Commercial Central College in Winchester reopened with Robert Worsley teaching typewriting and stenography.
The report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 7 a m on December 23 and year to date totals of 2.71 inches for 1951 and 35.49 inches overall, with a 38 year average of 36.73 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1950 are listed: January 2.48, February 1.05, March 2.86, April 2.99, May 3.83, June 3.91, July 3.84, August 3.90, September 2.68, October 3.38, November 2.53, December 3.46.
Dr Herman W N Budensen explains whooping cough dangers and the benefits of early vaccination starting around three months old. The article outlines symptoms, complications like pneumonia, testing, and treatments including aureomycin phenicol and tetramycin, plus hospital care and hyperimmune serum options.
The Moore commission analyzes Virginia schools noting the need to treat gifted students specially and to improve handling of exceptional intelligence. It highlights that able students are held back and that the current system underperforms. Overall the commission’s report is thorough and worthy of serious study.
The extract argues that most major inventions come from corporations rather than lone researchers, noting that firms with extensive engineering staffs drive innovation and production. E. T. R. A. reinforces this view by emphasizing the role of large organizations in creating significant inventions.
James M Thompson of Gavlord Va applauds Winchester Virginia for naming Dr William P McGuire as chair of the bicentennial events and for council funding. He urges regional county partnership with old Frederick and notes Jefferson countys 150th anniversary pageant as a model for a strong city celebration. Most Winchester stores stay open evenings until Christmas.
A quiz score guide outlines daily results from 9 or 10 correct as Memory Genius to 4 as Good. It asks ten sample questions on topics from geography to mythology and history, plus a note about Europe’s ape population and Protestant numbers in Germany.
Nicholas claims to have seen Peter Shepherd with a woman at 4:00 am near Gentille Square and notes Porter was killed instantly, with the medical examiner's opinion supporting a quick death. Mollie questions the alibi while Nicholas insists he checked times and remembers the details.
Mollie and Nicholas face a looming inquest after clues place Peter Shepherd near Gentilly Square at four. The two discuss alibis, guilt, and a boy's potential confession as Mollie prepares to testify about Ragsdale’s peril and suspected poisoning. The courtroom scene unfolds at two.
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