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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1950
Page
4
A father longs for his prodigal son and God desires children to avoid folly and receive love. When the son is far away, the father sees him, is moved with compassion, runs to him, embraces him, and kisses him.
Arthur C. Butler of the National Highway Users Conference argues wartime auto taxes burden low income families and hinder relief efforts. He notes federal excise taxes on autos gasoline tires and parts add costs while state and local taxes fund highways, challenging the case for extending wartime levies.
In a long campaign defending equal rights, women’s groups celebrate a congressional victory for an Equal Rights Amendment. The Senate attached a rider barring women’s rights while denying men equal treatment, defining protections by sex and limiting new laws.
Current Opinion argues that a proposed amendment to the Sherman Act aims to curb unreasonable union restraints while preserving legitimate union activity. It traces legal changes from 1890 to 1941, notes abuses after the Hutchinson decision, and asserts the need to restore balance to protect the national welfare.
The Senate debates amendments to the Equal Rights Amendment arguing for laws that discriminate against men while granting women privileges like minimum wage rules and alimony. Critics say the move appeases some women but overreaches by denying men similar protections based on real differences.
One year ago W Nelson Page retired city postmaster recalled the mail system start in Winchester in 1898 with three letter carriers and 36 boxes. Mrs Margaret Sirbaugh learned her husband Versus K Sirbaugh wounded in Belgium was recovering. Thomas Marple jailed for perjury over poll tax for car license, claimed not a Virginia citizen and refused taxes. Opequon William Roe bedridden with chicken pox. Fifty years ago Dr William P McGuire visited Berryville for Marshall McCormick.
Edward Jenkins ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Pearl Jenkins of near Middletown sustained severe burns from a hot stove while playing hide and seek with his brothers and sisters.
Washington news analysis says the FEPC push has become a partisan skirmish with Southern Democrats blocking action and Republicans aiding the White House. The piece also scrutinizes President Truman's tax stance on life insurance firms tied to an old 1942 formula and reduced returns under his policy.
New York report on the demanding craft of comedy writing. Edgar Bergen discusses billing a large staff of writers and turning hundreds of jokes into 80 to 90 usable lines per program. He notes the industry requires fresh writing and collaboration.
In a Winchester letter to The Star, Mrs. Linda R. Sheffier urges readers to persuade Congress to halt government spending and debt, warning against harmful laws and politicians seeking votes, referencing a February Reader's Digest article and a January Herald Tribune letter.
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour ending 7 a.m. 74. January rainfall to date 1.77 and 1950 rainfall to date 1.77. Average annual rainfall over 37 years 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1949 list 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. and December 2.42.
A Danish fable illustrates choosing security over idealism. A wild duck leaves the sky for a barnyard fed by a farmer, finding safety yet losing the urge to fly. The tale warns that young people may abandon high aims for earthly ease as life’s demands grow.
A tale centers on Captain Gerry Exrton former Air Force returning to Kingsridge the King family confronts a past enmity as Susan and Donald react to his charm Major Frank and Audrey tremble while Judge King unfolds a plan to resolve family tensions. Mattie Barton looms as a destructive memory in Steven's guarded life.
A stormy April party ends with Mattie King’s revenge and a fatal accident. Gerry, beloved by Steven and tied to the King clan, is left an orphan as Mattie’s cruel scheme collapses into tragedy. Elizabeth faces blame as the town reels from the sudden loss and the unraveling of family bonds.
The Postal Savings System began under the Taft administration following an Act of Congress on June 25, 1910 and started in 1911 under Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock. It comprised over 7,000 post offices accepting savings deposits nationwide including Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Mr. and Mrs. William F Bragg celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Sunday reception hosted by family including Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Heiskell and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Heiskell of Washington The gathering honored the couple at their Bragg home with local relatives in attendance.
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