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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1950
Page
4
News clipping from Winchester Star includes address, subscription rates, and a Bible quote. Text references Old Testament imagery and a moral reflection about selfishness hatred and envy. No clear local event or named individuals beyond generic references to the newspaper and staff.
The Security Council approved a 7-0 vote with India Egypt and Yugoslavia abstaining to create a unified military command to repel the Red invasion of Southern Korea. General MacArthur named top commander and the UN flag may fly alongside participating powers.
DoD announced Sunday that Major General Emmett O'Donnell Jr arrived in the Far East to direct three B-29 groups in the Korean War. The veteran air strategist, famed for leading the first B-29 attack on Tokyo in 1944, is designated commanding general of the Far Eastern bomber command.
The article warns that Korea's disheartening news shows both sides were unprepared. Blame will be decided later, but immediate action must rebuild Korean morale and continue supplying American troops. It stresses that continued retreat endangers American prestige across the Orient and could invite further challenges.
The text argues the Soviet Union might widen conflict via satellite governments to avoid direct responsibility. It warns that finishing Korea quickly is vital and that an American victory helps peace while a defeat could mean disaster. It emphasizes avoiding escalation and maintaining support among friends.
Current Opinion notes Governor John 8 Battle at Saluda dedication urging more school funding and accountability. He pledges that results should match expenditures and favors emphasis on reading writing grammar arithmetic history before adding varied electives. Citizens and teachers are urged to support first things first.
A Reader's Digest anecdote notes a husband underlines a line about a dog greeting the father with greater warmth than his children. A week later another reader highlights a follow up line suggesting the husband may greet the dog with more enthusiasm than his family.
A brief verse notes that green apples and boys share an affinity when they are nearby, illustrating a light playful observation without further context or events.
One year ago the Longs welcomed a daughter with Mrs Helen Putman as the former Miss Putman. Also noted were a fifth birthday party for Darlene Largent, funeral services for 3 year old Robert Coffelt after choking on food, a resignation after 27 years from R Gray Williams, a lawn partyfundraiser by the District Nurses Assn raising 336.04, and President Roosevelt asking Congress for five billion dollars for defense.
Five years ago First Lieutenant Edward Grove of Route 1 and Sergeant Louis F. Dodson of 110 West Cork Street were returning to the States from a German prison camp. Doctor Herman I. Pifer rested in West Virginia mountains after a major operation. Mr and Mrs J T Thomas of 317 East Piccadilly Street welcomed a daughter at Winchester Hospital, Mrs Thomas formerly Enola Smith. Ten years ago Handley School Board elected T R Cather.
Twenty five years ago a house and a barn were destroyed by fire on successive nights and a man and a woman were held for arson. Hospital fund drive sought 40 beds 28 for charity. Trial lighting tests underway at Main and Water Streets to ease congestion.
Fifty years ago a boy named Carlin Gray nearly lost his hand when a dynamite cap he found near his home exploded. In a separate incident at Wadesville Charles Kirby was nearly terrified after a three foot black snake climbed into his pant leg while he worked building a fence for M Swimm ley.
The administration maintains that UN Charter and Universal Declaration cannot invalidate state or federal laws on free press radio and equal rights for women. A California ruling banning Japanese land ownership in California is cited. Senates and courts may resist treaty supremacy, with Eleanor Roosevelt noting the declarations are guiding ideals rather than binding.
Darwin reports say body snatching is widespread as Aboriginal groups remove bones from orthodox graves. They transport remains to Arnhem Land for tribal burials, reflecting vast regional rites and opposition to white cemetery practices.
A 1950s medical note explains thinning scar tissue by vigorous sandpapering after acne or chickenpox pits heal, with anesthesia, controlled bleeding, petrolatum dressing, and possible penicillin ointment. Repeated sessions may be needed after three to six months, and patients require an experienced practitioner.
Present and past rainfall figures reported for the Winchester area cover a 24 hour period ending 7 a m with July rainfall at .01 inches. Year to date rainfall is 3.18 inches for 1950, total to date 21.34 inches. The 37 year average is 36.56 inches. Monthly averages by month from 1912 to 1946 include Jan 2.50, Feb 1.92, Mar 2.86, Apr 3.09, May 3.77, Jun 3.78, Jul 3.81, Aug 3.93, Sep 2.58, Oct 3.34, Nov 2.47, Dec 2.42 inches. Statistics courtesy Winchester Research.
A quiz feature outlines daily IQ scoring with nine to ten correct answers as Memory Genius and seven to eight as Very Superior. It poses ten questions about golf Ardmore history language penology race Bible Cain and Abel affiliations and early 20th century cinema and politics.
Thoughts of Youth recounts a 1560 scene where two weathered English sailors share far flung tales on a dock. A listening boy, Walter Raleigh, absorbs overheard remarks shaping his future role in England’s discoveries. The piece notes how children are influenced by casual, unmediated observations from adults.
Milton Chadima told former neighbors west of Swisher about corn six feet tall with ears ready to pick. He claimed the tall corn was found during a 5382 mile car trip into southern Mexico where agriculture remained primitive, similar to early settlements a century ago.
In Sombra Range a confrontation erupts as Sheriff Rod Benedict arrests Dr. Brian Ives on suspicion of murder amid tensions between landowners led by Colonel Carradine and protesting nesters. Marybelle Luna and Tana Cine stand witness as Ives defends his movements. To be continued.
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