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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1950
Page
4
More than 7 500 copies published every other Sunday. A Winchester Virginia editor notes churches are crowded at two morning services while urging readers that worship may be done at home. The text cites the Associated Press and national representatives with contact numbers for the paper.
Senator Fulbright exposes a 975000 RFC loan to The Maples Hotel housing Sky Room Casino run by Lou Wertheimer, despite multiple agency rejections. The involved committee notes the loan makes taxpayers lenders to a gambling venue with future competition from Mert Wertheimer.
President Truman sharply criticizes United States Senator Edwin C. Johnson for opposing two presidential nominees, Sumner Pike of Maine and Martin Hutchinson of Virginia. Johnson, former Colorado lieutenant governor and senator, is a strong vote getter and independent Democrat who supports or opposes the Truman program based on merit.
President Truman selects Daniel W. Bell Washington banker and Major General Richard J. Marshall to lead an economic survey mission to the Philippine Islands. Bell is a longtime public servant noted for ability. Marshall, a veteran and MacArthur deputy, brings deep Philippines experience.
A Danville Register opinion urges Indiana businesspeople to enter politics to raise public service standards. It cites a county judge who served time for forgery and a trust fund misuse case, noting he faces possible removal if convicted. The piece argues parties must nominate worthy, highly qualified judges.
The Raleigh News and Observer and Rep Daughton clash over corporation taxes. The editor argues raising the tax harms the wealthy and the wealthy pay the tax, while Daughton says corporate taxes are hidden taxes borne by consumers. The piece notes political motives behind taxing the rich and passing costs to others.
News from a year ago in Winchester records births and local happenings. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brumback welcomed a daughter, Gladys Brickhouse became Mrs. Brumback, and Mrs. Jean Corbin became Noble Grand of the Winchester Rebekah Lodge. William Good suffered a near severed heel in a mower accident. Anne Woolfolk and Wilson Pugh won the Scotch foursome at Winchester Golf Club. Granville Donalds’ sons in Germany reunited after two years. Wilmer Burkhart couple returned from a southern wedding trip, a Beddington girl remained unconscious after an accident, and the German American Bund opposed registration of foreign-controlled groups.
Twenty five years ago Harry Carey headlined Beyond the Border at the Empire. Shenandoah Valley National Bank sold Stone Mountain Memorial coins for one coupon dollar. Mrs C O Watson president of the Civic League convened a meeting to discuss the Stephens City school situation.
Fifty years ago Harry Kern hosted the Frederick County Winchester University of Virginia Alumni Chapter. W. H. Smith held a dance and reception at his Peyton Street home. John Copp declined a $15,000 bid for his $6,000 farm where fruit trees were planted.
Washington debates the American for Democratic Action as Eleanor Roosevelt and James Roosevelt align with the group. Senator Paul Douglas advocates a Fabian stepwise shift to social ownership and public control, outlining industries to be nationalized and warning of gradual, stealthy change.
Article reviews para-aminosalicylic acid PAS as a treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis. PAS helps after streptomycin failure, with response in about half of cases and minimal toxicity, usable long term and compatible with streptomycin, though initial stomach upset may require dose adjustment.
Present and past rainfall data for the period ending 7 a.m. today show .06 inches for July and year to date totals of 1.77 inches this year and 19.93 inches overall. A 37 year average totals 36.56 inches annually with monthly averages listed from January through December. Statistics provided through the courtesy of Winchester.
The ADA's platform leader and President Truman adviser push for public ownership of oil and lumber to secure national heritage, arguing a true conservation program requires state control of natural resources.
A reader asks about scoring on a 100 questions IQ test with daily results ranging from memory genius to good based on correct answers. Questions include topics on wood types fabrics artwork naval officers and a First Lady’s travel to Oslo for statue unveiling with a border state reference.
A devotional reflection urging casting burdens on the Lord and accepting God’s will. It emphasizes enduring sorrow, healing through faith, and finding strength in weakness as grace sustains through daily trials.
Answers cover names, grammar, geography and science. 5. This historical work is composed of fifteen volumes. 6. Paraguay. 7. The full retirement age for covered workers under Social Security. 8. The Big Island. 9. Within they are full of deceit. 10. Chronometer.
Quebracho wood is native to southern Brazil Paraguay and northern Argentina. It is among the heaviest and hardest substances known and its name means are breaker. It sinks in water even when perfectly dry.
Dr Ives travels with Marybelle Lund toward Hammer on the range after a gun attack by Brule. Ives recalls Cory Lund and the Colonel Carradine resistance as they near the ranch gate. The scene ends with arrival at Hammer and a cliffhanger continuation.
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