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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1949
Page
4
U S Steel Should Justify Its Price Increase
The editorial calls U S Steel president Benjamin Fairless to account for a $4 a ton price rise amid new worker contracts. It notes high 1949 nine month profits and urges Fairless to testify before a congressional committee with full facts and figures to prove the increase justified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Steel
Benjamin Fairless
United States Steel Corporation
John L. Lewis
Congressman Hartley
Mr. Lewis
Mr. Fairless
Hartley
United Mine Workers
United States Steel
Fairless
Pairless
O'Mahoney
Mao in Moscow Aligns China With Soviet Union Says Mao
The article notes Mao Tse-tung’s visit and claims China’s government is aligned with the Soviet Union. It discusses potential economic imprudence of turning China into a Soviet satellite and notes Soviet ideology as a primary export amid China’s shattered economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mao Tse-Tung
China
Reg Reradio
Mao
Soviet Union
Russia
Brannan Plan Draws Fire From Farm Groups
Current Opinion notes Secretary Brannan faces rejection from the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Grange over a plan to hold farm income at wartime peaks while keeping consumer prices low. The piece quotes Allan B. Kline alleging lack of balanced debate and criticizes production cuts that hit efficient California and Arizona growers hardest. It questions the plan’s consistency with free-market ideals and U S farm policy aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brannan
American Farm Bureau Federation
National Grange
Mr. Brannan
Allan B. Kline
Federation
Secretary of Agriculture
Kline
California
Arizona
Gentlemen Prefer Brains in Spy World Debate
A former French underground member now teaching in Los Angeles argues that modern women spies rely on brains rather than sex appeal. He questions whether a Mata Hari looks distinct from an ordinary woman and asserts wit and intelligence define effective espionage over sensual allure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Quentin Roosevelt dies in Hong Kong air crash report
News notes Quentin Roosevelt grandson of Theodore Roosevelt is reported dead in a Hong Kong air line crash. Postmaster Carl Campbell reports more than 92 000 letters cancelled at Winchester post office a record high. William L. Aber is installed as Middletown Grange master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quentin Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Hong Kong
Carl Campbell
Winchester
William L. Aber
Middletown
Christmas Party at Palace Theatre Draws 2500 Children
About 2500 children attended the annual Christmas party at the Palace theatre hosted by management. Star carriers attended with the first annual banquet. Vincent Fansler served as toastmaster and Marshall Farmer spoke. Plans progress for a Polish and Finnish Relief benefit ball at Scaleby, home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gilpin in Clarke county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Vincent Fansler
Marshall Farmer
Scaleby
Kenneth + Gilpin
Clarke County
Christmas Services Draw Large Crowds in 1899 Churches
Special Christmas services draw larger crowds as Episcopal congregations plan midnight rites. Police warn no rioting or drinking over the holidays with jail and street cleaning as penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Mi
Byrnes directs against Red hysteria in un-American activity link
Washington columnist Ray Tucker discusses James Byrnes directing a Clemson student to the House committee on un American activities after alleging a secret atomic blueprint shipment to Russia. The piece links this to trust in Washington institutions, cites multiple figures, and questions enforcement and political pressures shaping national security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clemson College
James F. Byrnes
Russia
Byrnes
Truman
Senate
Royal Edward Norton
White House
State Department
Department of Justice
Central Intelligence Bureau
Clemson
House Committee On un-American Activities
Whith
Roosevelt
Harding
Wartime Christmases remembered around the world
New York correspondent recalls wartime Christmases from Algiers in 1942 to Manila in 1945. A Christmas dinner in Algiers with Paul Million and family, a grim spa town stay during the Battle of the Bulge, and a peaceful Manila Christmas with Filipino relatives mark diverse memories of joy amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Algiers
Belgium
Manila
Paul Million
Spa Um
First Army
Madame Beaucoup
Beaucoup
Montgomery Ward
Sears, Roebuck
Jesus
How's Your I Q Memory Quiz Gages Mental Styles
A 10 day Q A test promises a tiered scoring system from 9 10 correct answers marking a Memory Genius to 4 indicating Good based on daily quizzes. It asks readers to turn to Page 2 for correct answers and presents questions about Cyrus S Ching Bolivian P 38 pilot and wartime topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus S. Ching
Washington, D. C
Rainfall Averages and 1949 Totals From Winchester Lab
Presentation of 24 hour rainfall up to 7 am with December and year to date totals. Includes 1949 year to date 40.20 inches and 36 year average annual rainfall 36.42 inches. Monthly averages for 1913-1948 list values from January 2.47 to December 2.43 inches, with data courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Research Laboratory
No asbestos mines before a century ago
The statement notes asbestos was used for centuries but mining only began about 100 years ago, indicating a late development in industrial extraction while usage predates formal mining operations.
Strength For The Day Reflections On Life And Friendship
A reminiscence of meeting a longtime friend at a reunion, sharing a printed quote about honest communication and the comfort of trusted conversation. The piece contrasts looking forward to heavenly achievement with looking back on arduous life, happiness, and enduring friendships, ending with a gardening note on pine tree trimming by the Bureau of Plant Industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Plant Industry
Artists intrigue and a studio sale at Sunnyside
In Emilie Loring's tale, Myles muses on Eckhard's possible motives and love interests as Miss Tassie Trent and the gallery circle discuss a painting swap. Eckhard reveals a sold piece, a Belgian castle scene, and the trio plans lunch and studio space while debating future marriages and artistic careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckhard
Myles
Digby
Gene
Tassie
Sargent Gallery
Edhard
Sargent
Gene Sargent
Matilde
Frances Phillips
Morrie Grove
Washington
Rip van Winkle
Sunnyside
Tassie Trent
Tassi
Trent
Sinclair
Miss Sargent
Fran Phillips
John
Emilie Loring
King Features Syndicata
Gallery Mystery Deepens in Belgian Village Storm
Major Myles threads a muddy trail from the Gallery mystery as Eckhard the artist and Congressman Grove mingle in a rain swept Belgian village. Suspicion shifts toward Morrison Grove while clues surface from a soggy studio and a tailor's suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Barth
Fran
Dollars Te Dimes
Belgian
Dunkirk
Morine Grove
U. S. Navy
Eckhard
Myles
Tassie
Susanna
Major Jaffray
Congressman Grove
Morrison Grove
Morrie
Shore Acres
Conk Silag Pond
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