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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription options with durations and prepaid terms including one year six months and three months in advance by mail or motor route and extra charges for outside Virginia and the West. It also notes a weekly carrier option and a single copy Thursday December 28 1950 including a biblical quotation about striving for perfection.
The 1950 harvest was the third largest in history with strong yields in most crops, though cotton remained scarce due to a bad season and insect damage. Government forecasts earlier favored a lower ranking, but favorable weather boosted totals. Looking ahead, targets for 1951 call for the largest output ever, at least 10 percent above 1950, with farmers expected to meet these goals under cooperation with nature and market incentives.
The Smithsonian will permanently display Lucky Lady II Spirit of St Louis and the Wright brothers Flyer after a nationwide tour to educate the public. Also added will be an XC 97 Boeing stratofreighter noted for a six hour four minute transcontinental flight, illustrating 25 years of aeronautic progress.
Gen George Marshall argues public opinion shapes policy and school textbooks mislead. He notes Revolutionary War enlistment near 400000 against 45000 foes and 1812 forces around 500000 versus 16000, blaming war waste on teaching failures and urging precise history to solve military problems. He warns myths of invincibility persist without full context.
Virginia's corn growers captured the state contest for the second straight year, beating North Carolina on percentage yield gains. The base yield disadvantage made the win harder, but Virginia still carried the trophy despite the Tar Heel fans' hopes.
A reflective piece argues against universal retirement ages citing leaders and pioneers who thrived late in life. It highlights Gladstone Franklin Holmes Ford Stagg Martin Rosenau and others as examples, noting Dr. Lillian J. Martin founded an old age center at 76 and served until 91.
One year ago Mr and Mrs Roy Walker of 18 Whitlock Ave welcomed a son and Mrs Walker was Colleen Pepper. State Police reported armed thieves took a motorist’s Christmas presents five miles east and $67 cash was smashed by a fast freight. Also McKim Diffenderfer of South Cameron St marked Christmas as birthday.
Returning veterans Lloyd E. Deavers Charles F. Anderson Robert Williams and Charles Morris E Conner of 11 Cecil St were featured in a Winchester Star piece. One man suffered a broken collarbone in a fall at the event.
J. H. Kline his son William H. Kline Mrs William H. Kline and C F P Hinkins of Middletown escaped from a car stalled on a Baltimore and Ohio crossing just in time to see it.
A prosperous Fauquier County planter visits Winchester twenty five years ago to find his 17 year old daughter who ran off with their coachman. Winkfield Sale and Hockman were three Handley varsity opponents in a game preview.
An explosion wrecked a power house in New York City killing nine and injuring about two hundred. Severe winter weather lingered around Cumberland with sub zero temperatures and snow reaching twenty four inches.
Washington notes Truman ends a turbulent year marked by an assassination plot and a major battlefield setback. Analysts say his smugness fades, he abandons upstairs missteps, and he forms a larger war cabinet while balancing diplomacy with Spain and Europe.
A compact test notes 10 daily questions with scoring bands from Memory Genius to Good based on 9 10 7 8 5 6 4 correct answers. It lists geography history and biology queries about seals La Paz vicuna Kansas Teheran and radio stations plus beaver terminology.
The January 27 1922 storm dumped 28 inches in Washington D C the highest recorded depth. Earlier on February 13 1899 20 12 inches fell atop about 14 inches on the ground.
An article discusses ulcer rupture as a sudden risk, noting higher rupture rates in men for intestinal ulcers and varying patterns by sex and location. It highlights ages, duration, premonitory symptoms, seasonal and daily timing, and advises medical evaluation and possible surgery. It also includes a Q A about gallbladder removal and alcohol tolerance.
Rainfall in the 24 hours ending 7 a m today is none. December total 3.43 inches. Year to date 42.71 inches. Thirty seven year average 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1949 list: January 2.50, February 1.92, March 2.86, April 3.09, May 3.77, June 3.78, July 3.81, August 3.93, September 2.58, October 3.34, November 2.47, December 2.42 inches.
An Earl L. Douglas meditation compares sleep to a car battery recharge, arguing regular rest and weekly church worship renew energy to handle daily life. The column includes reader Q and A on Navy families in Japan, a new dosimeter device, and yeast reproduction by budding.
Faith Baldwin sketches Abby Liza and Michael in a tangled parting scene. Michael arrives with a green hat and wild boasts while Liza contemplates telling Abby. Abby fears rash acts as train rides loom and secrets hover over August plans and fishing in New England.
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