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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1949
Page
4
A reflective meditation on restitution and the dangers of clinging to evil memories. The speaker cites scripture and urges mindful action to avoid repeating past mistakes.
A wartime era exhortation argues that while world history shows man’s struggle for liberty, the United States has preserved peace and individual sovereignty. It credits Americans with embodying Saint Nicholas’s spirit, sustaining freedom despite totalitarian threats, and promises that peace and good will will be fulfilled.
The Washington Public Utilities Commission ruled that streetcars and buses may install radios for passenger entertainment despite opposition from the Transit Riders Association. The group vows to appeal, arguing radios disturb chat, reading, and quiet thought and threaten health and safety. Experts noted radios would mix with traffic.
The Supreme Court split five to four on sound trucks, ruling some bans unlawful while allowing bans on loud or invasive advertising. A separate decision allowed bans on trucks unless ads promoted the advertiser's product, reflecting limits on sound-track expressions in public space.
Current Opinion argues Admiral Denfeld was dismissed as chief of naval operations after testifying to congressional committees that Navy strength was being whittled by Defense Department policies. The piece suggests the firing was a reprisal for his criticisms and loyalty questions, with broader implications for official candor.
Little Patricia Goode daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Goode is confined to her home with measles. Defective flue fires home of O D Weber at 703 Berryville Ave endangering interior air quality and prompting safety concerns.
Five years ago in 1944 Sgt. Joe L. Pope of Berryville was killed in action in Germany. Beverley Whiting, son of Mrs. F M Whiting of W Clifford Street, underwent a tonsillectomy in Winchester hospital.
Winchester citizens will have the opportunity to express support or opposition at a public hearing tomorrow night. An estimated 42,000 people were killed or injured in the Turkish earthquake as blizzards and heavy winds worsen conditions for the affected.
The 1924 Christmas cantata at United Brethren Church was well presented with Mrs. Ella Hodges as committee chair. Virginia ranked third in apple output with 2,520,000 bushels. growers in Washington and New York produced 6,650,000 and 3,000,730 bushels respectively.
The firm studying local coal deposits in Gainesboro district will apply for an incorporation charter soon. Lee Heflebower is placed in charge of arrangements for the annual New Year’s Eve Parade War.
National Defense Secretary Louis A. Johnson faces a powerful conspiracy to force him from the Truman administration and block a 1952 presidential bid. The drive stems from liberal elements and critics of his defense cuts and reorganization after Japan? Spain policy and China stance. Johnson defends a high‑efficiency military, economic restraint, and alliances including Formosa fortification.
The Evening Star reflects on Christmas with a true Nativity passage from St Luke and contrasts it with Santa Claus fiction. It questions how children reconcile belief in Santa with religious teachings and ponders the mental strain on curious youngsters facing magical explanations.
The 24 hour rainfall to 7 a.m. December 14 shows 1.52 inches with year to date at 40.66 inches. Average annual rainfall over 36 years is 36.42 inches. Monthly averages from 1913-1948 list Jan 2.47 Feb 1.92 Mar 2.91 Apr 3.07 May 3.68 Jun 3.88 Jul 3.81 Aug 3.82 Sep 2.58 Oct 3.34 Nov 2.50 Dec 2.43 inches.
During the Revolutionary War Tory property made up about one third of colonial wealth. Nearly all such property was confiscated and sold at auction, with proceeds directed to state treasuries.
Myles moves through a vine shaded terrace as barbed rumors swirl about a mysterious waiter named Barth. Fran seeks safety from a watching figure Eckhard while Morrie and Nita remain tense over a possible Gallery theft and a hidden treason behind Tassie’s hires.
In a moonlit garden Myles and an unnamed companion discuss danger and a watching figure named Barth who may have fled or been removed. They seek privacy to talk away eavesdroppers and observe a distant ship while contemplating fear and resolve as they plan their next move.
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