Slanders and Perjury Ruin Reputations Say The Paper
The Winchester Evening Star notes that slander and perjury ruin reputations and strip innocent people of their living. It quotes lines about swords in their lips and hearing what is said.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1951
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star notes that slander and perjury ruin reputations and strip innocent people of their living. It quotes lines about swords in their lips and hearing what is said.
The statement argues that in six months American casualties in Korea reached 50,000 while the Soviet Union suffered no losses. It emphasizes the imbalance in wartime costs between the United States and its principal adversary.
The oldest senator is Green of Rhode Island at 83 and the youngest is Long of Louisiana at 32. McKellar of Tennessee also remains in his eighties, while Nixon of California Smathers of Florida and Humphries of Minnesota are in their thirties. California has the youngest delegation with Nixon 37 and Knowland 42, while Pennsylvania has the oldest delegation with Martin 71 and Duff 67. Byrd and Robertson of Virginia share the same age at 63 and share a long, same year political path from state senate to Congress.
The obituary recalls Sinclair Lewis dying in Rome and notes his prominence as a major American novelist. It cites his landmark novels Main Street Arrowsmith Elmer Gantry and Dodsworth and mentions his 1930 Nobel Prize in Literature and his past Pulitzer refusal with a wry remark about prizes.
Current Opinion argues that Russia fears armed Germany more than nuclear or U S power and suggests Western diplomats should probe Russian willingness to trade concessions for an unarmed Germany. Tito and French views are cited as cautious but insightful. The piece questions gains from hurried German rearmament and urges diplomatic exploration.
The article argues Lewis’ later novels failed to find a fresh theme accepted by readers, despite his early success. It notes he wrote six pre Main Street titles from 1914 starting with Our Mr Wrenn, none selling widely, with critics attributing current reception to his fame rather than new work.
The piece questions wartime alliances and distrust of the Russians while debating price control. It notes a push for price controls despite skepticism and mentions Cadillac price protections as an early action. It reflects editorial voice on economic policy and foreign policy during wartime.
Daniel E. Leatherman announces citywide alerts as whistles sirens and bells will blow at 11 a.m. signaling the campaign’s start. Rescue efforts in Mahoney Pa. see two brothers trapped in a mine as 150 workers dig with shovels and bare hands. George S. Taylor hands over a house and lot purchase check to B M Sullivan Realty Co. The Winchester Little Theatre seeks cast as auditions for The Late Christopher Bean are set at the American Legion Building.
In 1945 the city and County issued 1 040 marriage licenses. Governor Colgate W Darden Jr proposed a state budget of 316 115 805 for 1945 48. Sgt F M Funk received a captain promotion in the local police force while Warren Rudolph was promoted to sergeant.
Andrew Bell announced a state plan to reduce motor vehicle licenses for all types by one third of their original cost. Ma Winchester criticized drivers who disregard others rights as at times wanton. John J. Williams and Mrs Irvam O Con
Twenty five years ago W E Cooper served as festival president while W A Ryan was Director General and Captain Henry Steere was secretary. Frank W Bailey and H M Sartelle held key posts as assistant secretary and treasurer with Clifford D Grim chairing the finance committee. Col B M Rosvel, Supt Shenandoah Valley Academy, led the program at a Rotary meeting. Meantime Madeline Whitlock and Grace Clevenger were among six freshmen at Harrisonburg Teachers College who made the first quarter honor roll.
Fifty years ago at Gore School Miss Octavia Kline hosted a party at her parents home Strother Kline in Waticlise. Sidney Dangerfield a former slave and prominent Berryville resident died. he owned the Opera House and several farms.
Editorials across cities debate Tafts stance on Atlantic Pact policy and Congresss role in troop deployment. Critics urge Congress control over war declaring power while supporting executive flexibility. supporters favor allied sea and air power and cautions about committing troops.
Memory genius and very superior classifications based on daily scores. Questions cover public officials, geography Arica port, grammar fixes, historical battles Wolfe and Montcalm, middle names, King of Sweden, and author of Ivanhoe.
Medical guidance emphasizes early detection of skin cancer especially on face neck and ears in people over sixty with light skin. Early treatment with X ray radium or surgery yields high cure rates. delays raise relapse risk and complexity of care.
Report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 7 am today is none. January rainfall to date is 16 inches. 1951 rainfall to date is 16 inches. Average rainfall over 38 years is 36.73 inches. Monthly averages for 1912–1950: Jan 2.48 Feb 1.95 Mar 2.86 Apr 2.99 May 3.83 Jun 3.01 Jul 3.84 Aug 3.90 Sep 2.65 Oct 3.33 Nov 3.53 Dec 2.46.
In legal terms a rate is a price or charge used in filings or contracts. John Doe and Richard Roe are placeholder names for unknown or unnamed parties in lawsuits. A quintal is a metric unit equal to one hundred kilograms used to measure bulk commodities.
The article reflects on a Bible passage Matthew 22 11 14 the parable of the wedding feast The host condemns the man without proper garment as Jesus teaches the kingdom invitation is for all not just the invited The text explains the broader offer of salvation and its acceptance across nations and days
The text discusses entering heaven on God’s terms and donning a divine wedding garment for the feast. It references George broadcasting a Christmas message and notes Sandringham’s 17,00 acres with King Edward VII buying the property in 1861. It includes Q and A items on electricity from walking, fish hook names, galvanized pipe, and saltwater fishing licenses.
The earliest public recreation preserve in the United States was Boston Common, acquired in 1634. The exchange includes questions about parks and estates like Sandringham, with requests for factual answers via the Information Bureau.
Sylvia Coldfield, widow of Glendon Coldfield, is held in a New York Hudson Valley mansion after her husband’s death. Henry Gamadge, detective, investigates whether the death was murder, enlisting rare-book dealer J Hall and his clerk Albert to aid in a coded communication and a planned Thursday ride to uncover the truth.
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