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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1950
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star includes a byline with H. F. Byrd Jr as editor and references Associated Press rights. A fragment mentions local post office and publication timing details, with an oblique biblical quote about victories and God’s will.
President Truman defends his interview choices and attacks on his views. He questioned Washington reporting accuracy and called out critics as he brands opponents, while anticipating a campaign focusing on personal clashes over policy.
Senator Williams of Delaware probes a 336 million discrepancy in Commodity Credit Corporation accounts amid potato fiasco revelations. Critics fear persecution complex at CCC while Congress presses for answers and accountability.
The article recounts Senator Williams raising concern about a $336 million item first flagged by the Comptroller General. The CCC sent a confidential explanation letter to the senator, who insists funds were not claimed lost but seeks clarity on how $90 million and $270 million could be absorbed or charged off without agency knowledge.
Current Opinion states budget director Frank Pace argues against immediate balanced budgeting due to ongoing war debt and cold war tensions. The piece questions the logic of paying for past and future conflicts by borrowing, noting deficits now to brace for worse times ahead.
A compact survey of double standards in language showing how men and women are described differently for the same situations. It lists terms like bachelor versus old maid, hen party versus night out, and head of the house versus wears the pants, illustrating gendered labeling.
L. J. Sjostrom named to serve as director of Public Service and Entertainment for the 1948 Apple Blossom Festival. Eight Friendship Fire Co. members listed. Mrs. Eva K. Sprint assigned to conduct a complete Winchester school census. City to consider downtown parking meters. Pvt Wooden reported missing by War Department telegram.
A Buckingham Palace bulletin notes King George suffers bronchitis and his temperature remains unsettled. The report mentions audiences and public interest, with a mention of a bathing beauties contest tied to a film titled The Beauty. A stray line notes whisky seized in the county over recent months.
S. L. Hoover, president of the Winchester Telephone Co., denied rumors of upcoming price increases for telephone subscribers and said rates would remain stable.
News Behind the News notes the 1050 session is over half done with Congress not advancing major bills. The FEPC fight blocks action, Taft Hartley repeal stalls, health care and education plans stall, and a bipartisan Fair Deal is expected to emerge only in shreds.
A fragment outlines a 100 question IQ based test over 10 days. It promises scores like Memory Genius for 9 or 10 correct, Very Superb for 7 or 8, hinting at a graded scale and self assessment. The text is incomplete but shows a novelty scoring scheme.
The article explains pigmented moles including macular and papular nevus and methods using electric cautery to remove them with minimal scarring. It also notes that a heart irregularity may be detected by electrocardiogram to assess normal function and possible disorders.
The report shows monthly rainfall values for a historical period with totals up to February and annual averages. Figures list January through December rainfall alongside references to periods 1913 and 1960 and mention courtesy Winchester Research.
A mixed list of true false items and trivia prompts asks about labor disputes boards presidential veto majority requirements and various historical figures. It includes questions on U S labor law governance burial places constitutional framers and literary authors, with misspellings and garbled phrases.
Randolph and Shayne discuss the missing six carat ruby from Kingsridge Chapter Twenty Five. The ring vanished after a hotel safe transfer to a bell boy for a room delivery amid an apparently routine anniversary party. King, an Ohio native and Purdue graduate engineer, is scrutinized but deemed legitimate.
Detective Randolph discusses a string of jewel thefts linked to Walter Voorland star rubies. Two vanished stones from a Dustin bracelet, one claimed to be sold by Voorland, with a man named Kendricks shot during a later theft. The pattern suggests a calculated scheme, yet sources and motives remain murky.
The article reflects on aging and growth through childhood memories fading in adulthood. A contrast between once grand childhood spaces and their later perceived narrowness is drawn. It cites growth through books travel and cultured company and notes friendship broadening selfless views. It ends with referencing prayer and Bible study guiding away from petty motives.
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