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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1951
Page
4
Winchester Evening Star details its address and contact info. It lists national and local representation, AP affiliation, publication city Winchester Virginia, and a variety of advertising and subscription rates for different durations and mailing options. The notice emphasizes routine newspaper information rather than a specific news event.
A 1951 column quotes scripture urging restraint and self discipline as a duty of manhood. The verse asks how long one will drink and calls for putting away wine. The tone is admonitory and domestic in early modern flavor.
The piece argues the public should be taxed to endure hardships for freedom while urging the President, Vice President, and Congress to cut nonessential spending and personal perks. It calls for leadership sacrifices and questions current tax exemptions for top officials.
The piece argues that President Truman should not act unilaterally in deploying troops, urging him to obtain Congressional approval as advised by Senators Douglas and George. It notes the bipartisan source of the counsel and warns that defying it could widen the White House Congress split while stressing that a well-supported proposal could win congressional acceptance.
Analysis argues for drafting 18-year-olds into armed forces to implement universal military service and training. The opinion contends compulsory service would strengthen national defense and civic duty, examining constitutional and logistical considerations.
Secretary Marshall and Assistant Secretary Rosenberg faced sharp questions as figures shifted from 3.2 to 3.462 million in armed forces. MIT’s Dr Comptoon urged evaluating all options including 19 to 26 year olds, while General Marshall warned against delaying defense and urged clarifying conflicting statistics for a possible 3.5 million force within six months without dipping under 19.
A quoted critic contrasts Washington isolationism with rural insight. He argues officials isolate themselves from public opinion, and asserts that with full facts the American people will find the right answers. The piece underlines the need for leaders to stay connected to outside views.
The column argues Senator Taft advocates a limited war stance against the Chinese Communist threat while noting past U S actions in Korea. It contends workable foreign policy requires open debate and broader peace goals within American strength, praising Taft's significant contribution.
The Boyd Headley home at 1315 Valley Avenue suffered fire damage. Betsy Stockdale a Winchester freshman at VPI took part in a student horticultural speaking contest during the Virginia State Horticultural Society meeting in Roanoke. Mayor M B Clowe Jr named outstanding man of the year by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Berryville National Guard to be inducted into the regular Army for training in a year. Duell Glover and Jean Shryock won first and second in the Turner Ashby Chapter UDC essay and poetry contest.
Streets into the city bore about half an inch of packed snow as Frankie Snapp a baker third class USN son of Mr and Mrs James F Snapp 621 8 Cameron Street arrived in Winchester for a 30 day furlough. G Kenneth Levi Clarke Courier editorial writer Berryville won the Virginia Press Association award for the second best editorial published in a weekly newspaper in 1945.
Franklin D. Roosevelt took the oath as President of the United States for a third consecutive term marking a rare constitutional milestone. The ceremony followed his renomination by the Democratic Party and affirmed his leadership during a turbulent era.
Winchester Fair officials announced the next fair will run from August 31 through September 4. Reserved seat tickets went on sale at Bakers Drug Store for the Handley High School seniors musical program. Marion Orndorff, Andy Bell, Jess Oakes, and Paul Beck returned from Charlottesville after attending a Kiwanis Clubs conference in the capital district.
Fifty years ago Mr and Mrs Henry Pope were guests of honor at a Clarke County party. Valley Branch of the B and O line sustained heavy traffic as snow tied up lines for several days. S H Hable announced a January sale at his large Main Street store.
Washington correspondent Ray Tucker answers reader questions on presidential military powers, Korea, and a plan to draft 18 year olds for 21 to 27 months. He argues Senate approval is wiser than executive action and discusses shorter college timelines and student soldier programs.
The article describes rheumatoid arthritis beginning with a single swollen joint and progressing to involve larger joints, noting unknown exact causes and multiple contributing factors. It covers rest, heat, nutrition, exercise, and drugs including cortisone and ACTH, and explains glandular involvement and complex treatment aiming to prevent crippling.
Rainfall for the 24 hours ending 7 am today is none. January rainfall to date 69 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 38 years (1912-1950) varies from 2.46 inches in December to 3.90 in August, with other months listed as 2.53 in November, 3.84 in July, and 2.86 in March.
A religious reflection argues the Christian Church remains influential though not as strong as some wish. It urges faith in the Church and its active presence in public life, from councils to markets, and promotes spreading Jesus teachings beyond the iron curtain.
An instructional snippet outlines a 100 question IQ quiz over 10 days with daily scoring benchmarks from Memory Genius to Excellent. It then prompts page 2 for correct answers mentioning an industrialist named by President Truman to head a defense agency and asks why Titian blonde is named that.
The late Dr. Charles Moore noted in his book that Chatham at Fredericksburg, Virginia was the only roof to have sheltered both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, known in Lincoln’s day as Lacy House.
Detective Gamadge probes the Coldfield family in the Hudson Valley to uncover a possible motive for a murder. Sylvia Coldfield reveals tensions and secrets while a crossword book with a missing envelope hints at hidden evidence, as a trusted ally helps pursue the truth.
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