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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1951
Page
4
Charity and Perfection: Reflections on Moral Duty
A brief meditation quotes a biblical verse on human fallibility and the goal of perfection, noting that no one achieves righteousness by law alone and that all must strive to do their best in duty.
Guggenheim Urges Strong Western Hemisphere Defenses
Former Ambassador to Cuba Harry F. Guggenheim warns Europe remains primary but the Western hemisphere is the last line of defense and must be impregnable. He says policy is prudent not isolation and calls for attention to Latin American neighbors neglected in haste to lead globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Mr. Guggenheim
Europe
Asia
A Million Dollars Budget Drafted by Truman Stirs Debate
An economist once said a million dollars is beyond the average citizen to imagine. President Truman proposes a 71 billion dollar budget, about 400 dollars per person, raising concerns about inflation and the dollar’s national and global integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Virginia Tax Cut Hopes Rise On Byrd Plan
Current Opinion notes a possible ten percent reduction in Virginia’s tax bill under the Byrd Jr. tax reduction bill. The plan hinges on a projected surplus by June 30 due to inflation and rearmament efforts. Comptroller staff say extra personal income tax receipts were not counted, risking the needed revenue target to reach $100 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton News-Leader
Commonwealth of Virginia
Harry F. Byrd
Foundation of a Great Economy Falters as Prices Fall
A shifting market shows the foundational role of affordable goods being questioned. Analysts warn that a price drop may undermine long term growth, impacting workers and consumer confidence while policymakers seek stabilization measures.
Russia Drives Wedge in Four-Power Talks
Moscow replies to American British and French notes show variation. The American note drew silence, the British a moderate reiteration, and the French a menacing tone. Russia seeks to split France Britain and the United States while avoiding real engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Moscow
France
Britain
United States
Privileged Class Tax Exemptions Urged for Elimination
Senator Williams of Delaware proposes repealing tax exemptions for the President, Vice President, Speaker, and Congress, arguing no good justification for exemptions. He notes the President's salary has risen and that exemptions keep officials in a privileged class, urging taxation without special breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Williams
Delaware
House
Congress
Winchester Evening Star
Aunt Lilly Play Presented By Clarke County Junior Club
Winchester police kept searching for robbers who took 700 dollars in tools from Price Construction Co and about 15 dollars in cash plus merchandise from Orndorff's Service Station on Millwood Ave. January weather returned with a near 80 degree day and five and a half inches of snow blanketing the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilly
Junior Woman's Club
Clarke County
Winchester
Price Construction Co
Orndorff
Millwood Ave
Veterans Return Home As MacArthur Marks Birthday
Winchester reports 34 000 pounds short of victory clothing drive. General MacArthur celebrated his 66th birthday on duty in Tokyo. Lady Astor returns to Virginia to visit birthplace and renews strength on native soil. Veterans released from service include Theodore A. Ilson Harold D. Patton Alfred C R Buckingham Harry J. Bucher Lester C Foster and W T Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
MacArthur
Tokyo
Lady Astor
Virginia
Theodore A. Ilson
Harold D. Patton
Alfred C. R. Buckingham
Harry J. Bucher
Lester C Foster
W. T. Williams
Oldest Mother and Large Family Noted at Mon Tague Church
Mrs. Emma Golightly was honored as oldest mother and Mrs. Ruth Donald also received tribute during services at Mon Tague Avenue Methodist Church where Mr. Russell Orndorff was cited for bringing the largest family to the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Golightly
Ruth Donald
Russell Orndorff
Montague Avenue Methodist
Shenandoah Valley Academy Classes Start Amid Regional Notes
Winter commercial classes began at Shenandoah Valley Academy. Harry Woodward of Winchester, a popular barber, renovated Ponsorial Parlor. Congress had taken no action on an appeal for 30043 dollars by oakholders of the old Winchester and Potomac Railroad for rails torn up by the Union Army during the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Harry Woodward
Winchester
Congress
Oakholders
Old
Potomac
Here
Harpers Ferry
News Behind the News on Korea and 1952 Politics
The piece outlines estimates of 900000 Red soldiers in Korea with 700000 Chinese volunteers, plus frontline splits and air power impact. It also covers Guy Gabrielson’s recall, Taft Dewey split, Eisenhower sponsorship, and GOP maneuvering over 1952 leadership and foreign policy. A closing Q and A notes Britain’s 400 year Roman occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Guy Gabrielson
Taft
Dewey
Gabrielson
Ike” Eisenhower
National Committee
Capitol Hill
New Jersey
Eood
Nobody's Born A Stutterer
An article argues stuttering arises from parental responses during childhood. It warns stern parenting can worsen repetition, while natural speech tends to normalize. Emphasizes no drug help and that therapy targets family influence and normalization.
Rainfall figures show monthly averages across 38 years
The report lists average monthly rainfall in inches for a 38 year period. January equals 2.48, February 1.95, March 2.86, April 2.99, May 3.83, June 3.[:1], July 3.64, August 3.90, September 2.65, October 3.33, November 2.53, December 2.46.
Letter to the Editor praises The Winchester Evening Star
Edwin C. Parker of Cranston Rhode Island commends The Winchester Evening Star for outstanding local coverage and staff leadership. He compares it favorably to papers in Winchester Virginia and Frederick County and wishes continued success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Winchester Evening Star
Winchester
Frederick County
Winchester Virginia
How's Your I Q Score Based on 100 Questions
A reader quiz offers a 100 question test with a daily average scoring guide from Memory Genius to Good. It asks ten sample questions covering language meaning, history, economics, and general knowledge with true false items and numerical riddles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas FE. Dewey
New York
United States
Sallie W. Boyd Will Is Recorded In Probate
The late Sallie W. Boyd's will names 216 Fairmont Avenue bequest to Wardie and Fred S. Boyd. Stock in Commercial and Savings Bank goes to Harry W. Boyd and Fred S. Boyd. John O. Boyd inherits interest in the George Washington Hotel. Executors Fred L. Boyd and bondsmen handled appraisal at 15260.34 by Bell Slonaker Hollis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie W. Boyd
Fairmont Avenue
Wardie Boyd
Fred S. Boyd
Commercial and Savings Bank
Harry W. Boyd
John O. Boyd
George Washington Hotel
Fred L. Glaize
Philip B. Glaize
Jennie N. Boyd
Nell S. Boyd
Fred
Harry
John
Fred L. Boyd
Robert S. Bell
R B. Slonaker
J. William Hollis
Death and Letters chapter scene reveals suspect network
In a private office Gamadge and Mrs Coldfield discuss tracing the letters theft through an English agent. They assemble a list of potential intermediaries, weighing credibility and motives while noting the agent’s 10 000 dollar guarantee and ties to the Coldfields. The dialogue shifts to planning a meeting with Susie’s circle and the family doctor as night rains begin.
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Mra Coldfield
Scotland Yard
Home Secretary
England
Coldfields
Coldfield
Sosie
Doddington
Mr. Gamadge
Ira
Ira Coldfield
Stock Exchange
Watertons
Mrs. Coldfield
Susie
M Am
Smyth
Jim Waterton
Myra
New York
Europe
Ames
Hobbby
Orange
Venner
William Cote
New Yorks
Mom
Bathelor
Sylvia Coldfield
Holis
Gregory
Laseyet
Debrus
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