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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1951

Page

4

Law and Sin Reflect on Transgression and Guidance

A reflective passage states that law is for self guidance and that sin harms both self and others. It defines sin as transgression of the law, emphasizing moral accountability and communal impact.

Allies in Europe A World War II Style Test for the U S

The piece surveys Western Europe and allied states from Britain to Turkey as potential backers in a Soviet attack on the United States. It notes Britain’s resolve, Norway’s loyalty, Spain’s compelled alignment, Greece’s fighting capacity, Turkey’s formidable position, and Western Germany’s disarmament posing limits to quick defense.

United States Europe Mr. Gallagher Hoover Great Britain

European Nations' Stances in a Soviet Attack

The analysis outlines Western Europe powers and neutrals facing a Soviet assault. France and Italy appear weak or uncertain, Denmark and Portugal vulnerable, Belgium and Holland dependent on allies, Yugoslavia pressured to join, Switzerland wary of neutrality, and Sweden potentially powerful but at risk if neutral.

France Italy Denmark Holland Belgium Europe Sweden

Victory for Vivien Kellems in tax withholding case

A federal jury found Miss Vivien Kellems did not act willfully in withholding income tax from employees. The panel awarded recovery of most penalties seized, leaving the constitutional question largely unresolved. The Treasury commented the decision should not set a broad precedent.

Vivien Kellems Stonington Treasury Internal Revenue Bureau Miss Kellems

Winchester festival queen hopeful named in early nomination

News notes from the Apple Blossom pageant cite Belle Femme as an early nominee for Queen Shenandoah XXIII in 1950. Weather across the nation turns wintry with snow sleet and rain.

Ma Winchester Evening Star Shenandoah XXIII

Police capture cow after hour long South Philadelphia pursuit

Seven policemen took an hour to corral a wandering cow in South Philadelphia streets. Atlantic Greyhound Corporation bought a site on South Braddock Street opposite Handley School for a new bus terminal. Comrade Joseph Timmes of the Navy Medical Corps said the Nagasaki atomic bomb loosened survivors’ teeth and left some with radioactive gold fillings.

Philadelphia Atlantic Greyhound Corporation Braddoch Street Handley School Comar Joseph Timmes Navy Medical Corps Nagasaki

Capt. Beverley Improves in Ill Health Report

Twenty five years ago Capt. J. Brad Beverley clerk of the Corporation Court was seriously ill but slightly improved. Niagara Falls was described as frozen solid. Virginia York Imperials found a good market in Liverpool.

J. Brad Beverley Corporation Court Niagara Falls Virginia York Imperials Liverpool

Court ruling bans extra tax on deeds decades ago

Fifty years ago the Supreme Court of Appeals held that any additional levy on deeds could not be collected. Richard Evelyn Byrd was described as a college friend of Woodrow Wilson at the University of Virginia.

Supreme Court of Appeals Richard Evelyn Byrd Woodrow Wilson University of Virginia

Democratic Party Gerrymanders House Committees Across Budget Clout

In a sweeping power move, the Democratic majority reshapes key House committees to counter a 1950 GOP gain. The Rayburn McCormack leadership expands the Rules Committee and adjusts representation to favor liberal spending, enabling larger appropriations and a stronger floor push for the Truman program. Senate margins remain tighter, limiting cross-chamber impact.

Washington House of Representatives Rayburn-McCormack Truman White House House Congress Senate Byrd Virginia George Georgia

Youngster Nail Biting Habits Cure and Causes

A medical column explains nail biting in children from age three to eighteen, noting periods of prevalence and that mild biting generally needs no treatment. It cautions against ridicule and emphasizes affection, understanding, and supervision to address underlying emotional factors.

Rainfall totals and averages for January 1951

Rainfall data shows 24 hour totals ending 7 a.m. today and year to date figures for 1951. It lists January 1951 rainfall of 1.29 inches, with 38 year averages for monthly rainfall by month from 1912 to 1950, including January at 2.48 inches and December at 3.46 inches.

How's Your IQ Based on 100 Questions

Memory based IQ test with 10 day schedule and daily scores. Questions cover brassiere industry copper limits UN Security Council languages snakes MATS Marine Division Korea service member with quadruple amputations and year 1950 poll of ten women including Gloria Swanson and Faye Emerson.

United Nations Security Council United States 1St Marine Division Gloria Swanson Faye Emerson

Strength For The Day By Earnt L Douglass DC

The author argues true philosophers rise from humble contact with people and, aided by faith, gain perspective on life. Religious conviction lets believers view trouble with calm and confidence citing Jesus overcoming the world.

Earnt L. Douglass Jesus

Dog Diet Question: Vegetables in Daily Feed

Some authorities say vegetables role in a dog's diet has been exaggerated. Tomatoes lettuce carrots spinach and onions can be fed, preferably cooked with meat.

J. Co

Death and Letters by Elizabeth Daly Chapter Twenty One

Gamadge's private study hosts Ames Coldfield and a visitor as they swap literary banter and theories about the Garthwain letters. The talk mingles pride in craftsmanship with caustic views on secrecy while Salmon looms as a suspect friend in a tangled literary plot.

Gamadge Mr. Gamadge University Quarterly Garthwain Ames Coldfield Ames Codger Madge Garthwains Salmon Quarterly Gamadge Hinself Sylvia Coldfield Susan Serene

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Winchester Frederick and Clarke Associated Press W. Va U.S Wes Gallagher AP European Correspond United Stat Soviet Union Western Europe Eastern Europe Britain England Norway Spain Greece Turkey Germany Tack Western Tito Portugal Yugoslavia Moscow Yugolavia Switzerland Petersburg the Star M. H. Rosenberger Hayfield Roosevelt George Washington Hotel C. P. McVicar Winchester Chamber of Commerce W. Alan Peery Andrew Bell BY Ray Tucker GOP Post Office Florida The Union Scott R. J. Scott Sharkey Herman WN. Bundesen, M.D J. M I.Q Forrest Elizabeth Daly Amos Counry London Henry James Coldfield James Auree Syndicate
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