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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1951
Page
4
Local newspaper page lists circulation, price rates, and staff details for Winchester Evening Star. The fragment includes subscription costs, city contact info, and AP affiliation, followed by an out-of-context biblical quotation about establishing a throne.
A Richmond columnist attacks the State Parole Board for releasing a 1948 rape convict who, after a 1950 parole, was found guilty of raping a 40 year old white woman in Charlottesville. He faces death. appeal likely to the State Supreme Court.
In Greensboro, readers see a report that a Senate investigating committee offers the armed services wide access to questions about defense actions and policy. The piece notes the committee's broad inquiry scope and potential implications.
Citation the Calumet stable standout claimed his first million dollar title with a decisive Hollywood Gold Cup win. The 6 year old veteran had earlier dazzled in the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, earning fame as one of America's greatest turf performers alongside Man o War.
Mr and Mrs Jacob F Shanholtz of Winchester learned their son Pvt Charles L Shanholtz had been wounded in Korea, the first local casualty reported in the Korean War. The Kiwanis Club installed new members Donald Buckley Vincent Hollis Gordon Baxter C H Hill Ed Baillie Robert Baker Gus Bornscheuer Harry A Nelson and J A Hotinger. Betty Jane Kelter of Stephens City High School attended Girls State at VPI as a delegate R D 1 Stephens City.
The auxiliary chose Mrs Ralph Gray Pollard as president and Mrs G Gib son Baker as first vice president. Other officers include Mrs Harry L McCann as second vice president treasurer Mrs Fred Yellett historian Mrs Ralph Hengeveld and chaplain Mrs B M Roszel. Patsy Boyer daughter of the Boyers returned home after two weeks at Camp Wakanda Woodstock. Virginia Goss Louise and Winifred Wilson also came back from a stay in Richmond.
Mr and Mrs J W Groves and Mrs Minnie DeHaven were in High Point North Carolina attending the Southern Furniture Exhibit. On a fishing trip to Weems Virginia were Bob Gaines Bob Schenck Ralph Hengeveld P G Ireland and A C Halvosa Cy Mee of Kernstowy had been inducted into the Australian Society of New York by Commissioner Hugh M Casey.
Mrs H D Robinson and two children return from Fairmont West Virginia to visit parents Mr and Mrs H D Hall. Mrs A W Sterling remains very ill at her home. Mr and Mrs R C DeWitt on a camping trip at Bridgewater.
Discussion notes Ira Aldridge the first notable Black American actor. Highlights his Othello performances in England Sweden Prussia and St Petersburg with Edmund Kean and Wagner correspondence referencing Othello. Mentions a religious paper The Free Agent appearing in Winchester and a buggy accident involving Dudly Miller.
Washington negotiators warn that the San Francisco peace treaty will place the United States in an unusual role as sponsor and guardian of a semi autonomous Japan for an extended period. The piece discusses postwar dynamics with Japan and Germany, occupation policies, depurging, antimonopoly reforms, rising rightist groups, and Cold War implications.
A sequence of aphorisms on marriage truth manners and daily life. The items mix humor and caution from flattery to fashion and the quirks of modern households. Notable bits reflect on miscommunication and social expectations in lighthearted sharp style.
The column answers common questions from readers. It notes MLB teams average 23 days off per season, discusses colonial flags with stars and stripes, explains brain growth time, traces the dime’s origin, outlines York Stock Exchange purpose, and describes tanker cargo practices and plant sugar content.
Medical advance treats osteomyelitis with absolute rest and local ice packing alongside penicillin. The method cools the infected area for five to fourteen days, reduces fever and bacterial growth, and speeds healing when antibiotics alone fail. immobilization and follow up checks are required.
Report shows past 24 hours 0.00 inches today. July rainfall to date 1.79 inches. 1951 rainfall to date 24.70 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 38 years 36.73 inches. Monthly averages listed for 1912-1950 include Jan 2.48, Feb 1.05, Mar 2.86, Apr 3.09, May 3.83, Jun 3.81, Jul 3.84, Aug 3.90, Sep 2.06, Oct 3.38, Nov 3.56, Dec 3.46.
The column advises parents to maintain authority and respect with their children. It argues that adult attempts to be pals with teens are abnormal and undesirable, stressing that children seek security and reverence from wise, vigilant parents.
A practice quiz with 10 questions and daily scoring. Questions cover history and literature, including the Battle of New Orleans 1815 and a request to correct a quoted sentence.
The tale follows Tonto Riley arriving in Aurillo N M to claim the Slash S ranch after owner Rick Stapien is slain. Tonto tests Ken Frick the foreman then defeats him in a knife and fist clash as he asserts leadership of the crew and prepares to ride the spread.
In a brutal confrontation Frick assaults Tonto with multiple heavy blows. Tonto recovers, counters, and overpowers Frick, gaining respect from the surrounding men. Tonto asserts command as he plans to ride over the spread at dawn.
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