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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1949
Page
5
Earl L. Douglas and others reflect on the divine paradox of God becoming man as a baby in a manger. The piece contrasts simple humble birth with royal majesty and urges readers to recognize heaven near them during the season.
President Truman appoints Charles S. Murphy to succeed Clark Clifford as special counsel to the President effective February. Murphy an administrative assistant from Wallace North Carolina has prepared presidential speeches and overseen legislation progress.
St Johns University of Brooklyn returns to form as they beat San Francisco 60-44 at Madison Square Garden. The Redmen extend their winning streak to ten while Dayton’s ten game run ends with a 69-46 loss to Chicago Loyola. Colorado, Wichita, and Duquesne also win to stay hot. Colorado beat Rice 64-51, Wichita defeated Creighton 70-53, and Duquesne beat Fordham 75-61.
West Berlin officials pass a resolution alleging that more than 1,000,000 German war prisoners, including women and children, are held in the Soviet zone despite pledges to repatriate them. A British spokesman says a stiff diplomatic protest may be sent over the failure to honor repatriation agreements.
A 1940s parenting piece cites Susan Isaacs advising parents that childhood aggression is temporary. She recommends supervised play with peers, avoiding punishment, and guiding behavior through safe activities rather than scolding. Attacks are said to pass with appropriate social play and movement.
A pediatric expert argues that sudden attacks by a child reflect inner emotional tensions and fade by age three. Parents should channel the impulse by sharing toys with less fortunate children and teaching repairs to foster responsibility rather than scolding.
New York faces recurring water shortages from now through the mid 1950s due to population growth, usage, and weather. City and State officials warn a tap Hudson River plan of 100 million gallons daily will take about seven months but may not solve long term shortages.
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