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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1950
Page
4
A fragmentary reflection notes multitudes crying to God in extremity, urging habitual prayer to avoid depths. It cites the verse Out of the depths I cry unto thee O Lord as a guiding call for spiritual renewal.
The committee urges Congress to restore rate flexibility and curb the administrations easy money policy. It argues Treasury seeks low rates to contain deficits while the Federal Reserve favors flexible rates to prevent inflation and avoid boom bust cycles, aligning with Marriner S. Eccles on the greater danger.
Washington January 20 Republicans form a watchdog economy committee citing a Truman domestic program cost ranging from 20 to 30 billion dollars as initial planning and early estimates. They warn of inflation and tax rise ahead, while Democrats dispute the totals and allies debate strategy on Capitol Hill and in campaigns.
The Russian embassy is alleged to push Soviet literature into U S public school libraries to portray life in Russia as near paradise. Opponents call for bans, noting U S S R magazine shows an idealized image while omitting slave labor camps and harsh realities in both nations.
The Joint Committee on the Economic Report presents a serious congressional assessment. It notes a national dilemma and stresses careful handling of economic policy rather than seeking sensational headlines.
The Washington Evening Star notes Senate Majority Leader Lucas urges administration action to ease the coal shortage. He faces a political bind between backing Taft Hartley to protect Illinois residents and pleas to repeal the law championed by the President. Lucas warns he may force a Senate floor protest if mine operators and John L. Lewis fail five day work agreements.
One year ago President Truman and Vice President Barkley were sworn in with an inaugural pledge for peace democracy and a global stand against communism. The Star notes Legion honors eight teen commanders and local events from a birthday party to a radio Town Meeting and court cases.
Advertises a fifty disease compact guide with home care tips for illnesses and infant care. Includes forty pages of essential health facts and preventive guidance, indexed for quick reference, offered at 15 cents postpaid with order form to Washington DC.
Fifty years ago L F Cooper and 2 L Gray with Master Carlin Gray were in Woodstock as the great railroad legal fight unfolded. On the state side were Richard E. Byrd of Winchester and W W Logan of Woodstock. for the railroads H H Downing of Front Royal Eppa Hunton Jr of Alexandria Capt James A Bumgardner of Staunton and Gen James H Williams of Woodstock led the defense.
A 10 day score based quiz asks 100 questions with daily ranges from 9 to 10 correct to label Memory Genius down to Good. Includes questions on Rhodesia naming, An gulf off Arabia, chinchona bark uses, a Stuart wedding with a mayor groom, kudu meaning, Admiral Denfield removal, Tall oaks from little grow, arms standardization, John L Lewis AFL status, and presidents born in Massachusetts with same surname.
Report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 7 am none. January rainfall to date .69 inches and 1950 to date .60. 37 year average annual rainfall 36.56 inches. Monthly averages 1913-1949: 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.
Earl L. Douglas presents alarming statements attributed to J. Edgar Hoover of the FBI. He cites crime totals for 1947 and questions the role of education, arguing that moral decay requires religious faith as a cure.
Fran joins a secret rendezvous at the old radio station amid fog and danger. Blake arrives using a coded whistle as Barth demands the missing item. The scene blends betrayal, a looming police inquiry, and a race to recover incriminating evidence before the constable is found.
Myles Jaffray and Eckhard confront Barth and a nervous Blake Sinclair over a stolen painting. Barth reveals he coordinated the suspect and the liaison with coast art experts. The exchange ties a midnight rendezvous, a summerhouse summons, and a repair shop as investigators close in on the missing artwork.
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