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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1951
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists advertising and subscription rates with options for mail and carrier delivery. It notes the editor H. F. Byrd Jr and provides pricing for different terms, plus a biblical proverb at the end.
Current Opinion lauds the Franklin Development Foundation of Philadelphia for a program teaching education and practical training to underprivileged Europeans near Winchester Virginia. The piece links the project to the President's Point Four program and American know how, citing enterprises like TVA DuPont A and P Oak Ridge Bethlehem CIO and praising the foundation's enterprise.
Virginians will receive a 20 percent deduction on their next state income tax bill once state revenue passes 105 million dollars. The tax break arrives as part of a law triggered by reaching the revenue threshold, offsetting some of the impact from a separate federal increase.
Virginia State Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr outlines a plan to grant tax credits once revenue meets authorized expenses. The proposal aims to protect taxpayers from overpayment but faces doubt as legislative bodies rarely safeguard ordinary citizens as Byrd suggests.
The piece argues war often ends in surrender and peace without victory. It suggests rebuilding Japan's power, keeping Pacific bases, aiding Chiang Kai-shek to hold Formosa, and urging allied nations to strengthen Pacific defense to counter communism, fearing a new balance of power and super weapons.
Miss Phyllis Campbell was feted at a surprise square dance and wine roast at the recreation park attended by Miss Pat Smith Marion Copp Pat Singhass Virginia Bailey and Ruth Grim. 115 boys and girls enrolled at Willow Lawn Pool for the second Red Cross learn to swim class.
Donald D. Anderson Jr. has been released from the armed service and works for Valley Weatherstripping and Awning Co. The Winchester Little Theatre gave Garland Quarles a $500 war bond for the War Memorial fund in memory of Joe Thomas, Billy Bell, and Logan Massey. Wilbur Hewitt, long ill at Memorial Hospital, returned home greatly improved.
Miss Colleen Cather daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Cather Valley Pike has been chosen by the Lions Club to represent Winchester and Frederick County as princess in the Court of Queen Morgan at the Tomato Health Festival to be held at Berkeley Springs. Mrs E E Harbaugh and son were visiting friends in LaPlata Md. Mrs Clarence Himelright Valley Avenue had as her guests Mrs Harry Bates and daughter of Norfolk Virginia.
Mrs Daniel Metz and her daughter Miss Adelle Metz had been visiting Mr and Mrs M B Chamberlain. The short note records a social call and mentions local residents in a friendly tone.
A New York piece argues that television conditions people to need simultaneous visual and auditory stimuli. It suggests salesmen can use simple actions like eye-catching demonstrations or props to engage prospects, noting tap dancing or a live puppy as ways to grab attention and deliver final points.
Washington reports Southern leaders aim to deny Truman a second term by denying him an electoral majority or pushing the contest to the House. They anticipate Ike Eisenhower as the best path to power and favor favorite son candidates to siphon votes from Truman with regional appeal in Florida Georgia North Carolina and Virginia.
Sgt Wade Roberts announces a temporary lifting of the Defense Department ban on volunteer enlistments after pre induction physicals. The Army and Air Force plan a 12 month expansion with new installations, promotions and travel, with volunteers accepted 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the joint recruiting station 3 N Loudoun Street.
Lin at Greencastle Pennsylvania hosted guests Mr and Mrs Amos Shryock with Miss Eva Knox of Atlanta Georgia visiting. Douglas Fisher stayed with his grandparents Mr and Mrs F D Hamilton in Hagerstown during the period.
Fifty years ago John L Whiteman with Clarke County ties purchased Hackwood an old Frederick County Estate for 8200 dollars. Mrs Addie Deschon fainted when a large snake appeared from her wardrobe. Charles Broadway Rouss pledged 5000 dollars to the hospital fund via wire.
On April 8 to 18, 1946 the League of Nations held its final Assembly in Geneva Switzerland. On April 18 its physical assets were transferred to the United Nations and its social and economic functions merged with the UN Economic and Social Council.
A medical advisory warns mothers against overdosing children on vitamins, noting vitamin D excess can cause appetite loss thirst and excessive urination. Symptoms include growth slowdown weight loss fever and raised white blood cells with possible anemia and kidney stones.
Report shows rainfall for the past 24 hours ending 7 a m at .06 inches. Year to date rainfall is 9 inches, with 23.81 inches recorded for the period and an average of 36.73 inches over thirty eight years. Monthly averages list January 2.48, February 1.95, March 2.86, April 2.09, May 3.83, June 3.91, July 4.04, August 5.90, September 2.65, October 2.98, November 2.69, December 2.46 inches.
A quiz guide with ten days of questions and scoring levels from Memory Genius to Good. It asks trivia about Margaret Truman Queen Elizabeth and public figures, plus language usage and word origins. The page includes sample Qs and a prompt to turn to page 2 for answers.
Tonto Riley, a wandering cow hand, suspects Gilpin Ad Gilpin on New Mexico ranching land. Gilpin, smooth and diamonds flashing, claims ownership and friendship while recalling Grant Staples and his troubled son Rick, hinting at past clashes and the violent path ahead.
In Avrille Riley Gilpin seeks Tonto’s friendship to ease Slash S tensions while Grant Staples’ death and a will fuel suspicions of Bart Overby’s murder. Sid Harper notes Staples’s control and hints a deeper plot as Tonto heads to the Slash S.
Salvation is oneness with God through Jesus Christ and involves more than belief. It is fellowship achieved when life aligns with God’s will, yielding every power, thought, and desire to His providence and divine purposes. Then a person lives with Him amid daily life and conflicting motives.
In a letter to The Star Amherst and Morgan Street residents urge firefighters to extinguish a weeklong smoke plume from a cooperage plant. The writers label the nuisance obnoxious and request action to clear the air. The page also notes a Q and A about the start date of commercial radio broadcasting. KDKA Pittsburgh first aired November 2 1920 under the Commerce Department licensing.
The article states that when Einstein's theory was first announced, only twelve men were supposed to be advanced enough to comprehend it.
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