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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1949
Page
4
A short devotional passage dated Monday July 11 1949 urges rulers and people to pursue decency morality and righteousness. It asserts that pride leads to self destruction and cites Deuteronomy 28 1 as divine guidance.
Local citizens funded the Winchester Memorial Hospital expansion with a building fund, later augmented by Hill Burton Federal monies. The Federal Labor Department sets wage rates 25 percent higher than local norms, threatening costs. a reconsideration meeting is scheduled at the George Washington Hotel on Wednesday.
John J. McCloy speaks in his first public remarks since assuming the role pledging no drastic shifts from General Clay. The West German state watches with curiosity and hope as he seeks peaceful, prosperous Germany and to reassure France while guiding postwar policy using Atlantic Charter principles. He is described as a seasoned trouble shooter with a long government record.
The President approves the Administrative Services Act and quickly names Jess Larson to head the new General Services Administration. The act creates a centralized agency to consolidate functions from numerous bureaus and reduce duplication of effort.
The text notes overstaffing and the need to man agency properties while consolidating purchases. It argues that mass buying can yield substantial savings in both government and private business, describing Washington’s step as an encouraging start toward economy.
Current Opinion discusses CIO and AFL leaders mobilizing six million members to oppose senators who vote against repeal of the Taft Hartley act. It notes Virginia, Byrd, and August Democratic primary dynamics, public opinion surveys, and the uncertain impact on the November vote.
The piece argues most voters have decided, with August ballots looming for local, General Assembly, and state races. It notes uncertainty remains for a small voter segment and predicts Governor candidates John Battle and Francis Pickens Miller as the main contest, hinging on whether the established administration stays or is replaced by Miller’s reform agenda.
The piece frames romance as a soldierly play where a woman repels early advances and, in the end, corners the narrator’s retreat. Keen on control and discipline, the woman guides the emotional exchange with a strategic poise.
New York July 11 Osa Johnson famed as the first lady of the jungle lives on Park Avenue and longs for Africa She plans a new expedition with two station wagons six jeeps and a helicopter She aims to film a full length color wildlife movie and publish more books while pursuing cooking and fishing hobbies and a lecture tour.
A sermon likens life to an ocean voyage and argues that storms build strength. It notes ships and people must be prepared for bad weather, with crews and captains exemplifying readiness beyond smooth sailing.
Five negro men were jailed in Bowling Green Virginia charged with the shotgun slaying of Grover Thomas a 60 year old retiree from Alexandria Sheriff T S Henshaw reported Seven men were arrested after the killing early yesterday two were released The suspects gave statements trying to shift blame among themselves
Official figures show the Missouri consumes about 18 000 dollars per day for seaworthiness and crew. The estimate covers fuel supplies maintenance and personnel costs for a single day at sea.
A reader asks about caromel and its safety. article notes heartburn affects about 66 per 100 pregnant women and that resins absorbed in the stomach can neutralize acid. Two capsules usually provide relief within 10 minutes, lasting seven to ten days, under physician supervision.
In Dallas on July 11 a white lawyer Noah Roark and a Negro defendant Ozzie Watson faced death threats during a Habeas Corpus hearing. Roark threatened to post bond for Watson to kill him, was briefly arrested, then released after promising not to act on the threat.
Much of the silk used in World War II powder bags was Japanese silk, with the Navy holding a large stock at the outbreak of the war.
A self quiz outlines a 10 day course with daily IQ scoring by correct answers. It prompts on political figures and history questions with references to a page 2 answer key and includes ten sample questions spanning state, presidency, astronomy, duels, proverbs, Roosevelt’s death month, currency, labor leadership, wartime transportation, and Latin chants.
An unidentified white woman among six killed in Virginia traffic accidents over the weekend. Police said she was burned to death when a truck she rode in caught fire after a collision with a auto on Route 460 at Zuni in Isle of Wight County.
Chip fights through a relentless chase across Bear Creek and the basin as Alessandro and his riders tighten the noose. Wounded, exhausted, and surviving on grit, Chip confronts Alessandro at the ranch with the hunt nearly over and a final showdown looming.
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