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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1950
Page
4
In a January 4 1950 issue the Winchester Star reflects on spiritual conversion citing Luke 22 32 and urges believers to strengthen others by sharing happiness as a sign of renewed faith. The piece frames conversion as a duty to support and uplift the community.
Fifty years ago beef roasts sold for eight cents a pound and a cup of pure rye whiskey cost a dozen cents a fourth. A stenographer could earn 37 a week while a tailor made 15 for a suit. Room and board in New York ran 5 a week, and a dollar bought far more goods than today. Yet wages and prices do not reveal happiness or well being, leaving doubt about overall human welfare.
Admiral Sherman and Dr. Bush cite Fighting Ships noting Russia plans a fleet of about 1000 submarines, aiming for 750 in service years from now. They warn submarine warfare could shape a third world war, referencing past close calls in the two world wars and the impact of advanced subs on U.S. victory chances.
The text analyzes Russian undersea warfare prospects, noting advanced subs and radar evasion but questioning base access and logistical limits. It argues Norway Denmark and France would be needed for overrun bases, yet atomic bombs complicate such moves and Russian know-how remains limited despite potential help from German experts.
Current Opinion notes agreement with Byrd on federal aid yet argues Virginia schools are too far removed from voters. It praises local boards in Appomattox County while urging more direct public voice, criticizing county boards appointing higher school officials. It expects General Assembly scrutiny of Byrd’s plan.
The Milwaukee Journal notes Churchill's seventy fifth birthday observed in the British House of Commons. Attlee paid warm tribute and Churchill responded on unity, praising sentiments that unite a strong, sound democratic system over minor disputes.
The Denver Post notes that women hold 51 percent of the vote and control most wealth, making any men’s rights crusade seem doomed from the start.
William A. Bailey, 79, a prominent local figure, died at 8:30 a.m. Also noted are the South End Fire Company election at Glen Avenue and J. E. Son lumber firm manager duties. Fl
Fifty years ago an editorial titled Winchester in 1899 called the year prosperous for the community. It described Winchester and Vicinity as conservative and steady, with natural progress not driven by outside influences. It noted a peach crop failure offset by a record apple crop of about 240,000 barrels and predicted Gainesboro coal fields would surpass other local industries.
News Behind the News argues that liberal reforms would strengthen the presidency and party power in Congress by restoring caucus discipline and restricting chairmen. It traces the Roosevelt era shift away from Cannonism, notes risks of consolidating annual appropriations, and questions if reformers realize the irony of undoing past changes.
A reflection urging continued helpful effort in 1950, praising disabled veterans for resilience and suggesting many can still contribute usefully. Includes a historical note about Roosevelt and a quiz about Mkwawa, detailing a WWI era incident and aftermath.
Rainfall data over 37 years ends December 1949 with monthly averages in inches. 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. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
A reader’s quiz outlines IQ bands from 9 10 correct to 4 correct with page 2 answers. Sample questions ask Taipei’s island, pressure yielding land, FDR VP, R Douglas Stuart post, proxy marriages, Babes in Toyland composer, Lewis W Douglas ambassador, Gulf Coast states, Bogota capital, female deer, earth’s perihelion date and time.
Proroguing closes Parliament officially ending the session until the King’s speech begins a new one. Adjourning pauses with recall possible within 36 hours. Little Bo Peep is linked to Mary Queen of Scots and Highland clans. some claim Queen Elizabeth authored it.
Myles returns from Miss Tassie’s party and pursues clues about a burglary and a missing bicycle as he weighs Barth’s possible involvement. Nosey Pine hints at danger while discussing a new lead about the Jaffray emeralds and Miss Tassie’s exhibits.
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