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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1950
Page
4
Current Opinion on Medical Science and Disease Cure
A Sherman Democrat opinion piece argues that medical science has not found a cure because the stated ailments are man’s aches and pains rather than a distinct disease, suggesting a philosophical critique of cure expectations.
Charles E Wilson Chosen to Direct Defense Production
The American public supports the selection of Charles E Wilson head of General Electric to lead defense production. Wilson, praised for experience and public service, is recognized for his War Production Board vice chairmanship Civil Rights Committee chairmanship and Universal Military Training advisory roles. The President congratulated his wise choice.
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Charles E. Wilson
General’ Electric
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Wilson
War Production Board
Civil Rights Committee
Advisory Commission On
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Words That Say Nothing Opinion Piece on Truman Attlee Talk
A Washington Evening Star column criticizes the Truman Attlee communique for offering little concrete information. The author urges leaders to warn the public of real dangers and to set clear, actionable expectations rather than hopeful rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Evening Star
Christmas Cancellations Burden Winchester Post Office
A record one day total of 79 270 Christmas cancellations overwhelmed the Winchester Post Office. Backed by Stephens City merchants Santa Claus visited the Christmas tree in front of the Lutheran parsonage. Navy Chief Petty Officer Clifton Turner and Mrs Turner of Boston bought the Paul Baker house on Walnut Street in Berryville. Other items note Dr Wauiie returning from the Navy and planning a city council run, and a Berryville football game ending 24 23 with Leon Pape scoring 11 in the opening. Birth announcement for Rosanna daughter of Mr and Mrs Emmart Lewis of 318 S Cameron St with Virginia Martin as former part of the family.
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Winchester
Stephens City
Santa Claus
Navy
Clifton Turner
Turner
Boston
Paul Baker
Walnut St
Berryville
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Ed B. Les Elected to Clarke County Junior Board of Trade
Ed B. Les a Post farmer and politician was elected to the Clarke County Junior Board of Trade after three quiet years. Handley basketball team stirred interest by edging its opponents and showing renewed vigor.
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Ed B. Les
Clarke County Junior Board of Trade
Handley
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Thieves Enter 428 North Kent Street In Christmas Heist
Twenty five years ago burglars entered the Harman home at 428 North Kent Street while the family slept and stole a Christmas cake. Jack Raymond resumed his role as pianist at the Colonial Theatre after a hiatus. Frank Anderson acted as Sam in a Handley High School eleventh grade skit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Harman
North Kent
Ugieves
Jack Raymond
Colonial Theatre
Frank Anderson
Samantha
Handley High School
Kidnap Attempt Foiled by Grandmother at Ninevas
Fifty years ago an attempted kidnapping of a child at Ninevas by the mother and a detective was thwarted by Kate Jacobs the baby's paternal aunt who held a pistol. Willie Atkinson fell through thin ice at Baker Dam while testing for skating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninevas
Kate Jacobs
Willie Atkinson
Baker Dam
A Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas
The article reflects on modern broadcasting and television as unseen forces delivering messages and images. It argues that unseen realities have long been described by religious teachers and urges believers to plug in, trust, pray, meditate, and go forth strengthened by what they receive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Colleages
Childhood roots of bronchiectasis warn of future lung disease
The article explains bronchiectasis begins in childhood and may be missed until later life. It notes coughing and green sputum as signs, outlines diagnosis by iodized oil bronchiography, and lists complications such as pneumonia and lung abscesses. Prevention includes vaccination and early infection control.
Indian Claims Commission and National Inventors Council Q&A
A reader inquiry explains the Indian Claims Commission created by the August 3 1946 Act to hear Indian claims with a 10 year life and five year filing window for tribes bands and groups. It also notes the National Inventors Council formed in 1940 to evaluate ideas with military value and high annual reception rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Claims Commission
Congress
National Inventors Council
Secretary of Commerce
First Four Moves Create Vast Number of Chess Positions
Analysis shows the opening four moves in chess yield about 5.0e14 positions. Roughly 169,518,829,100,544 are theoretically possible in the first ten moves, followed by ten quadrillion-plus possibilities as play continues, though most are nonsensical.
How's Your 1.0 Memory Genius Scoring Guide
A 10 day score system rates daily results from 9 10 correct as Memory Genius 7 8 as Very Superion 5 6 as Excellent and 4 as Good Turn to Page 2 for correct answers includes questions about the author of A Visit from Saint Nicholas what a Yule log is and church observance questions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas
Rainfall Totals and Averages for 37-Year Period
Rainfall for the 24 hours ending 7 a.m. today is none. December rainfall to date is 3.41 inches. The 1950 rainfall to date is 42.69 inches. The 37-year average is 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1949 include Jan 2.50, Feb 1.92, Mar 2.86, Apr 3.09, May 3.77, Jun 3.78, Jul 3.81, Aug 3.93, Sep 2.58, Oct 3.34, Nov 2.47, Dec 2.42 inches.
Christmas Traditions and Dickens Ghosts Explained
Questions cover origins of Christmas names and symbols, two other names for Santa Claus, the next line after a famous quote, Dickens ghosts count, a Yule custom in a country, and why red is linked to the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Charles Dickens
Scrooge
Chinese Bird Nest Soup Described as Delicacy
The report explains bird nest soup is a Chinese delicacy made from the oriental swift nests and the saliva hardened when exposed to air, forming the edible base.
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