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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1950
Page
4
The text reflects on Israel’s enduring connection to its land after long restlessness. It cites biblical guidance to remain in the land given to the fathers and secure presence through trials. It emphasizes faith, perseverance, and divine sanction of settlement for the nation.
The U S State Department considers breaking relations with Bulgaria over repeated indignities to American officials and Bulgarian staff, reflecting a broader pattern of Soviet pressure to sever ties between communist states and the United States. Moscow views any contact with Americans as dangerous to its control over satellites.
The piece critiques John L. Lewis and his union tactics, arguing their obstruction fuels a perception of coal as expensive. It notes a shift in construction and heating away from coal toward oil and gas, driven by rising prices across fuels.
The piece argues that coal price drama and declining demand threaten miners with unemployment. It claims thousands are starving while production drops, wrecking pension plans and forcing workers to seek other jobs. It criticizes labor leaders for ignoring the market.
The current Opinion column argues President Truman faces sharp congressional resistance to changes in depletion allowances, estate and gift taxes, and excise taxes. It warns that broad tax reforms risk weakening the entire structure, with damage spread across many sectors rather than localized, and notes political caution from Congress and broader consequences for national investment and equity.
One year ago Edward Jenkins hailed as world leader in cattle breeding by Star readers. In Virginia, Walker McC Bond reelected chairman of Soil Conservation district supervisors in Lynchburg. Jewish Women's Club chose Mrs. Hyman J. Fine as president with officers Mrs. Abe Levin, Mrs. Freda Zuckerman, and Mrs. M. Schaffer U. 8. First Army units pushed through snow toward ouffalize, while Third Army fought near the highway approach. Handley Judges fell to Fredericksburg Yellow Jackets 35-23 in a basketball game.
A young Berryville couple was found dead at their home. The coroner classified the deaths as murder by own action, indicating a self-inflicted fatality. Authorities cautioned no further details are available pending investigation.
On motion of C. C. Brannon Mrs Blanche E Noonan was named deputy clerk of the Circuit Court of Frederick County filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Mrs Virginia L Davis. At Nineveh John Bierer sustained a badly fractured arm while cranking an automobile.
Jim Hott reported a seat whip stolen from his buggy while he conducted business in town. Charles Broadway Rouss invested 250000 dollars to improve his store at 549 Broadway New York City. Shenandoah Valley National Bank considered constructing a new banking house to replace the old corner building at Main and Piccadilly, estimated cost 25000.
Washington observers say Speaker Rayburn, long loyal to Democrats and Truman, may break with the President over FEPC and oil depletion taxes. His stance signals possible shifts in House support for Truman’s welfare state agenda as he weighs which measures to advance or block.
A devotional piece discusses praying without ceasing and living a prayerful life. It cites Paul and William Law, urges daily and continual turning toward God, and notes inner purity as key. A Q and A explains how rain clears smoky air by washing particulates from the atmosphere and replacing air mass.
HAL BOYLE ponders ghost rights through a humorous tale of Mrs It the ghost of Mrs Gladys Drury haunting a Bristol England home. The piece questions fairness toward ghosts and imagines alternative housing and gentler treatment in a wry, reflective tone. It ends with a Q and A on federal meat inspection and state authority, noting federal coverage for interstate commerce and the prevalence of federal inspections.
Aristocratic King and Elizabeth host a lavish gathering as their grandson Major Frank Park and granddaughter Susan face a troubling mix of desires and power. A mysterious guest, Gerry, entrances Susan while Frank confronts a rift between his old self and his daughter’s transformed independence, signaling a family crisis fueled by social pressure and hidden temptations.
Susan and Gerry confront a fragile family moment as Audrey pushes to remove him and Frank battles jealousy and fear. Gerry, calm and defiant, agrees to meet the Judge in the study, while Susan insists on staying to uncover truth and protect her own.
Present and past rainfall figures for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. and year to date through January plus a 37 year average. Includes monthly inches for 1913 to 1949 with totals and averages and notes Winchester Research courtesy.
Lawrence A. Markham will face trial in Federal District Court on March 6 for the murder of six year old Shirley Muray, a Meadowbrook School first grader. He pleaded innocent at arraignment. his sanity was not challenged per psychiatrists’ report.
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