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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1950
Page
4
The edition reflects on service over domination as a guiding principle. It notes many devote their lives to freeing others from poverty fear and bondage. The closing lines quote the son of man who came to minister and give his life as a ransom for many.
The Clarke County survey of 183000 apple trees shows 55 percent under twenty years old and over 30000 trees planted since 1945. Sixty one percent are good to excellent, only fourteen percent poor. Seventy six percent of acreage is in major varieties like York Imperial and Stayman.
A Frankfurt dispatch reports strong German interest in U S films with Mickey Mouse and Bing Crosby drawing crowds. Public polls claim Germans prefer American movies to others, yet some doubt remains about the motive behind their popularity as life in Germany grows harsher.
American films draw German audiences with titles like Ninotchka and The Best Years of Our Lives. Song of Bernadette won a 1949 German film award and remains Germany’s most popular postwar cinema. Critics note warm, homely atmosphere in appeals across cultures.
Current Opinion argues that President Truman's plan to liberalize RFC lending insure bank loans and back investment companies fails to win support from Congress or most small merchants. A National Small Business Association survey shows 97 percent oppose federally chartered investment companies and broad lending powers.
Washington experts tie Stalin to a long term push to control Korea and expand Soviet influence in China. The piece traces Stalin’s early leadership roles, his backing of Chiang Kai-shek, and his postwar drive to turn peripheral regions into parts of the Soviet state. It notes Russia’s aims to project power into Korea Japan and Southeast Asia despite U.S. and UN opposition.
John T. Flynn argues in Reader's Digest that federal numbers rose from 1939 to 1948 while state and local shares grew, leaving the federal government with three quarters of tax dollars. He claims taxpayers face a growing squeeze and urges action against government overreach.
News notes from The Star detail 16 year old aviation minded Whitfield of 340 Miller Ave selected to represent Winchester Civil Air Patrol on a three week foreign exchange in England. Other items include Mrs. Virgil Massey returning home with infant Judy Darlene, and local Legion and 40 and 8 members joining Volture 1076. A Democratic platform wrangle and Roosevelt draft fever marked the convention as refugee evacuation plans for nine English children moved forward.
Five years ago Frank Naddeo of 448 Loudoun Street became editor of the O Sullivan Kid der house organ for a local manufacturer. Clarke County Historical Society chose A McKay Smith as president. Miss Helen Royston daughter of Gilbert and Mrs Royston of Clarke County was elected president of the Future Homemakers of Virginia at the State convention at Madison College in Harrisonburg.
Twenty five years ago the marriage of Miss Julia V Henry to Mr Elmer H Lewis was announced. Mrs C B Stickley of Vaucluse said 22 children were signed to come from New York City for a fresh air holiday. Mr and Mrs Amon Harmon of South Market St welcomed a baby boy. Mrs Harmon was formerly Miss Marie Chapman of the city.
Miss Lillian Lewis hosted a driving party for local youths when the bridge on East Cork Street near Hollis tan yard failed after a large traction engine and thresher passed through town from Senseney road. No injuries reported.
Questions and Answers discuss whether any of the thirteen original states ratified the Constitution unanimously. Delaware New Jersey and Georgia did so. The rest voted with various margins: Pennsylvania 43 23 New York 30 27 Massachusetts 187 168 Virginia 89 79 New Hampshire 57 46 Connecticut 128 40 Maryland 63 11 South Carolina 149 73 North Carolina 194 77 Rhode Island 34 32. An American serviceman in Japan asks about marrying a Japanese woman and bringing her home. response notes Congressional action would be required.
The article explains typhoid fever historically as a deadly scourge but notes chloromycetin as a potent new antibiotic that rapidly reduces fever and clears blood and intestine of germs. It highlights effectiveness against paratyphoid and salmonella infections with few side effects, contrasting long cures. A brief Q and A about freckles follows.
Rainfall for the 24 hours ending 7 a.m. today is none. July rainfall to date is 3.22 inches and year to date is 21.38 inches. The 37 year average is 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1948: 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 2.47, December 2.42. Data courtesy of Winchester Research.
A collection of quick Q and A items covers topics from immigration law to animal load limits. It includes notes on gold dollars minted in Charlotte in 1854, a Leaning Tower analog in China, and the origin of the pituitary gland's name. It also lists works of mercy, map placement rules, beetle egg counts, and differences between frankfurters and wieners.
A dated brain teaser notes a 100 day quiz with daily scores from 9 to 10 correct for Memory Genius down to 4 for Good. It asks ten content questions on Darwin, Utah deserts, presidents, Indian baby terms, George Washington, zoology, lead in pencils, The Quaker Poet, birth states of early presidents, and Centigrade freezing point.
Doctor Brian Ives is ambushed near Sombra Range and rescued by Marybelle Lund. He fears a mob amid landowner clashes led by Coronel Carradine and plans a jail escape with Cory Lund. Ives is arrested but flees hampered by danger and a perilous night as gunfire erupts back in town.
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