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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1951
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star circulation details show over 1 500 copies published daily except Sundays from 24 North Moat Street Winchester Virginia with offices and national representatives listed for advertising and news.
A short devotional note highlights miracles in nature and biblical faith. It cites the Bible teaching that nothing is impossible and urges faith and courage to overcome temptations while referencing small creatures that build shelter in rock.
Senator McCarthy argued Secretary Pace must explain how secret decoded military messages reached columnist Drew Pearson. He warned that stealing and leaking such documents endangers soldiers and national security, noting Pearl Harbor era code breaking aided U.S. victory at Midway.
The article outlines tax takes, noting 28 cents of every earned dollar go to taxes with 21 cents federal and seven cents state local. It discusses Congress seeking more revenue and states doubling tax intake in ten years. It mentions taxpayer awareness gaps and taxes embedded in wages purchases and production.
The article notes that taxes hidden in prices swell consumer costs, with the federal government now taking about 75 percent of all taxes and projected to rise further, while local and state governments take a smaller portion than in the past a quarter century ago.
Current Opinion argues Western Europe may resist East aggression with Allied support though doubts linger about Europe’s willingness to fight. It notes America's commitments under the Atlantic Pact and UN Charter, then critiques Truman's mixed signals and Fair Deal proposals amid political tensions.
The Roanoke World Times reports President Truman stating the U N is guiding actions and the nation is not at war. Critics question casualties, U N approvals, and the treatment of events in Korea near the front lines and in Roanoke area reactions.
One year ago the Clearbrook Fire Co responded to Apple Blossom Festival invitations for 1950 parades. Women named Mrs H R Stipe Jr Mrs C E Murphy Miss Virginia Goss Mrs Elizabeth Fiddler and Mrs Harry Murphy became the first female members of the Winchester Camera Club. Garland R Quarles was elected president of the Northern Virginia Alumni Association of Randolph Macon College.
Garland R Quarles declares War Memorial certain as fundraising passes 60 000 dollars. William H Lawrence Jr announces formation of the Clearbrook Volunteer Fire Co Inc. The Veterans Administration rents two offices on the second floor of Shenandoah Valley National Bank Building.
Everett D. Kline, a parcel post deliveryman from Winchester, revels in his new delivery truck. John W. Hartley has been appointed full time police officer in Stephens City.
Police pursue thieves stealing lanterns from open ditches tied to Winchester Gas Co and the City of Winchester. A Star ad notes Farmers and Merchants National Bank balance of 3 148 269 98 at closing January 2 1926. The American Legion Auxiliary gathered at Mrs W A Baker's home.
Fifty years ago the Rouss Fire Co with a $1000 budget organized arrangements for their annual banquet honoring their benefactor C. B. Rouss of New York. Jim Hott’s bucey was robbed and a new Christmas whip when town of packages he was in.
Washington observers note President Truman risks a political misstep by proposing to amend the Defense Production Act to set food price ceilings below parity. Farmers demand fair prices to ensure production, while consumers fear higher retail costs and party fallout in 1952.
A reader argues for withdrawing from Korea citing casualties and media images. She details her husband’s injuries from Inchon to Hungnam and stresses the need for officers, while questioning the use of force. The second letter questions execution abroad, and the third asks about the Sistine Madonna's transport to Germany.
Report covers rainfall for 24 hours ending 7 am today and January to date. It lists 38-year average monthly rainfall from 1912 to 1950, with monthly totals: January 2.48 inches, February 1.95, March 2.86, April 2.99, May 3.83, June 3.91, July 3.84, August 3.90, September 2.65, October 3.33, November 2.53, December 2.48.
A daily quiz outlines IQ scoring with 10 questions per day over 10 days and basic result tiers Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent Good and sage answers. True false items cover wool shortage birthday celebration The Man Without a Country author retirement age Social Security meters vs yards Greek alphabet Big Dipper stars toads causing warts.
A devotional on balancing present action and future planning. The author argues against both neglecting today and ignoring tomorrow, using telescope metaphors to illustrate prudent, steady conduct and references Goethe’s lines to urge thoughtful progress.
In early 19th century New York and Philadelphia water was sold by the gallon in barrels for one cent. Today a city of 100000 people uses about 10 million gallons daily, showing a dramatic growth in urban water demand. Skywriting letters can be mile long and half a mile wide. producing letter E requires about 3. miles of flight.
By Geneva Convention terms chaplains are forbidden to carry weapons. If captured they are entitled to preferred treatment and protection due to their sacred role.
In a Hudson Valley mansion widow Sylvia Coldfield faces a suspected murder amid a tense family web. Detective Hamish Gamadge digs into how two overdoses in the same household tied to Dr. Goodrich and the Coldfield clan unfold, with Daigren and Macloud weighing legal steps.
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