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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1950
Page
4
Polls open as Winchester Frederick County residents join the 1950 March of Dimes drive. Campaign chairman Daniel E Leatherman leads a record roster of local groups. Last year the region raised over 4000 dollars in a national effort to battle infantile paralysis and fund rehabilitation.
Current Opinion argues against Attorney General McGrath's claim of ongoing FBI wiretaps and a new emergency policy. It condemns indiscriminate tapping, citing constitutional protections, due process, and the danger of a police state despite possible benefits in catching spies.
The piece argues that railroads and Bank of England already under state ownership shape the electorate's decision on nationalization. It warns that keeping Socialists in power would broaden state control, entrench socialism as a step toward communism, while Conservatives face a pivotal, historically significant campaign led by Churchill.
The Lynchburg News argues Senator Harry C. Stuart overstates fraud fears in seeking repeal. It notes election laws are imperfect but cites limited violations in Russell County to say repeal would weaken a law with good aims.
One year ago Congressman Thomas B. Stanley backed State Senator Jon Battle for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. The administration planned an $8 billion payroll tax expansion for Social Security. Pvt Ralph Frye was wounded in Belgium on December 24. Capt H B McCormac Jr planned to depart for the West Coast. 1st Lt Donald Cooley was promoted to captain. Lt Richard C Himelwright was killed in Belgium on December 26. Parents named. Ten years ago Handley High School planned birthday observance for General Lee. Postmaster General Farley said Roosevelt would not seek a third term.
Twenty five years ago Betty Bronson in Peter Pan played at the new Colonial Theatre. Benny Leonard retired from boxing at his mother’s request. Colonel H J Benchoff of Woodstock became Shenandoah Valley Inc president. Governor E Lee Trinkle spoke at the meeting.
Major Holmes Conrad was reelected president of the Handley Board of Trustees with Jobe W. Rice serving as secretary.
Washington reports morale sinking as President Truman trims Army Navy and Air Force budgets despite warnings from top generals. Critics blame Keyserling Clark and Acheson while Steve Early may speak after leaving government. Admiral losses and Formosa policy stirs debate.
A Winchester Star reader argues against a proposed Frederick County deer stamp. The writer says license fees collected by the state or Game Commission should cover farmer damages, not county farmers, and calls for clear accounting of state wildlife funds. The submission also includes Q and A about Civil War battles and insect pests.
Report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 7 am none. January to date 0.69 inches, 1950 to date 0.69. 37-year average annual rainfall 36.56 inches. Monthly averages 1913 1949 include 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.
A listed IQ style quiz with 10 questions on zodiac signs sandals volt ages musical arts and more. Includes answers on page 2. Questions cover astrology vocabulary volt fraction piano keys hard wood world myths premature birth weight and related facts.
On the beach around a white cloth the group debates Fran's portrait and Myles Jaffray recalls her past. Eckhard presses the sitting while Fran grapples with Myles and Blake Sinclair. In the garden Myles accuses Fran of old wounds as Natalie counsels discretion.
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