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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1951
Page
4
The snippet shows the Winchester Evening Star masthead plus date January 23, 1951 and postal details. It notes circulation figures and subscription prices for various terms. The page indicates standard publication routine for the era with address at 24 North Kent Street in Winchester Virginia.
The piece argues that Congress must decide overall Europe troop policy, not the president alone, and that a numerical ceiling is illogical. It notes Taft's support for a limit around five divisions, Connally's opposition, and warns limited aims tend to expand. It cites Korea as a cautionary precedent with 150,000 U.S. troops lacking reinforcements.
Secretary Snyder outlined a plan to extend the life of E bonds by ten years to curb redemptions and preserve outstanding volume. The deal includes 2 1 2 percent simple interest for seven and a half years and a 2.9 percent total return over ten years, with tax deferral to maturity.
Fragmentary editorial discussion argues that while sending troops to Europe is possible, the paper sees no current readiness to advocate it and emphasizes the need to send enough forces only if the objective is clear and achievable.
President Truman presents the 1951 52 budget to Congress calling it for national security while critics call it wasteful and extravagance. He vows rigid economy yet proposes curtailments while urging unity even as he adds controversial recommendations likely to provoke disunity.
Seven Shenandoah area fire units meet at George Washington Hotel for their annual dinner and to select a parade director for the 1950 Apple Blossom Festival. Navy calls reports of a near Kodiak submarine probed as improbable. Birth announced for a Berryville couple’s son. Rotary Club speakers included clerk Peyton Marshall and pastor Rev Clarke. Frank C. Walker reappointed Poste master General by President Roosevelt for four more years.
Twenty five years ago a Rouss Fire Company truck and Eugene B Cooper’s automobile suffered heavy damage in a crash at the Loudoun and Piccadilly Streets intersection. Boyd Unger of Albin lost 10 horses 12 cows 11 hogs and five calves when his barn burned. J H Henry city councilman and a Clarke Winchester Frederick County delegation returned from Richmond after protesting a proposed rate increase by the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co.
Ed Moulden announced tickets are on sale for the Junior Board of Trade sponsored President's Birthday Ball to be held January 30. Since January 1, 1945, the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis has sent $151,367.51 to Virginia to combat polio.
Fred Stine said he had received inquiries from several companies about purchasing apples that are typically hard to dispose of. The remarks suggest potential market interest and possible arrangements for handling surplus fruit.
The Frederick plaza, largely repurposed for the nearly finished Rouss City Hall, is undergoing additional fixes to ready the site.
Washington report outlines Governor Dewey's plan favoring Eisenhower in 1952. It details a pro intervention Europe stance, potential nominating coalition, and possible Dewey run if Eisenhower unavailable. Also notes Senate and House reactions to Truman policies and Acheson. hints at Dewey seeking defense post.
A medical overview discusses ulcerative colitis a serious large bowel disease. It covers symptoms weight loss anemia and bleeding ulcers in the lining of the colon and outlines dietary and medical treatments including diet control iron intake liver extracts and certain drugs with hospital care for severe cases. It also notes vitamin B-12 role in blood formation and health.
Reported rainfall for the 24 hours ending 7 am today is none. January rainfall to date is .69 inches, 1951 to date .69 inches. Average rainfall over 38 years is 36.73 inches. Monthly averages for 1912 to 1950 show January 2.48, February 1.95, March 2.86, April 2.99, May 3.83, June 3.90, July 3.84, August 3.90, September 2.65, October 3.33, November 2.53, December 2.46 inches.
A quiz page asks ten questions covering a mix of trivia and current affairs. Items include identifying a young actress, Catania’s island, F-80C propulsion, presidential emergency power, a new government agency headed by Charles E. Wilson, Europe’s highest active volcano, Navy recall authority, Wellington’s country capital, the OAS, and Western European reactions to Truman’s call against Communism.
Henry VIII and his daughters, Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, were noted for excelling in playing the virginal.
Virginia reports 90 354 civilian federal workers, fifth most in the nation, from a first breakdown of the federal payroll. The Joint Congressional Committee led by Senator Byrd urges manpower conservation and cautions agencies to limit civilian hires.
Gamadge and Mrs. Coldfield examine a blue envelope and a facsimile as clues to a trove of 11 love letters by Garthwain, dated 1875, hidden in past correspondence. They discuss a likely sale to a collector, the role of an accredited agent, and the possibility of a hidden motive behind the Coldfield heirs’ involvement.
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