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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1950
Page
4
A brief column from the Winchester Evening Star dated Friday July 21 1950 includes a biblical quotation promising devotion to the Lord. The page reflects churchly sentiment typical of local faith commentary.
The piece calls McCarthy and Tydings superficial and inconclusive in their mudslinging over Communist charges. It notes McCarthy lacked substantiating evidence while Tydings focused on discrediting McCarthy rather than investigating charges. It also cites Governor Battle's move in Virginia civilian defense, naming Joseph H. Wyse as State Coordinator and Samuel Bemiss as unpaid assistant, highlighting their qualifications.
A fragment from a wartime era piece discusses how food supply fears, notably wheat, strain nations. It notes farmers and governments react to looming conflict with rationing plans and production boosts, highlighting a tense link between security and agriculture.
The article describes years of agricultural effort to curb surpluses through acreage reductions and price supports. With the Korean conflict unfolding, Washington signals removal of restrictions and a push to exceed one billion bushels of wheat in 1951, elevating grain as a key wartime resource.
The article notes it took 24 months to reach 50 000 annual planes in World War II and forecasts 1950 will require at least 10 more months due to heavier, more complex war planes. It cites 50+ large plants purchased by private firms after the war, kept ready for quick restart, and cites improved technical know how and skilled labor as advantages.
Current Opinion argues the request signals a troubling state of affairs as the United States spends vast sums and faces communist threats. It questions why emergency measures are needed at the first armed move by communists and compares national spending to a sheriff needing aid at the first sign of a riot.
In a small Illinois town a young dentist cares for many children. A boy brought a card from his mother promising a free double-dip cone for gallantry in the dentist chair, redeemable at Carson's Drug Store.
Leslie D. Kline, longtime county schools superintendent, was honored at Middletown Inn after resigning July 1. Eugene F. Dearing elected Chef de Gare of Voiture 1078 and connected groups, succeeding P. G. Ireland. A baseball 3 hitter by James Golightly led Highland Ave. Wildcats past Braddock St. Owls 145. Debris fire injures John Jenkins, a Middletown mail carrier. Winchester officer James Thompson suffers a broken collar bone in a motorcycle crash. Mrs. H. G. Browne gravely ill in S. Washington St. home. New British income taxes rise to 42 percent to fund the war.
Weather forecasters warned the intense heat wave would grip the nation for multiple days. High temperatures and humidity were expected to persist across major regions, stressing power grids and prompting health advisories.
Twenty five years ago the Handley School staff member Rev. Harry M. Crim was persuaded to remain after planning to depart for theological studies. Garland Redd Quarles and Nancy Crisman Quarles returned to Winchester from their wedding trip. W Boyd Steele reported hearing the verdict in Tennessee's Scopes trial broadcast over his radio.
A Confederate dead memorial was unveiled in Berryville with about 100 Winchester residents, Turner Ashby Chapter UDC members among them. Earlier Mrs Loring Cover and her daughter Virginia escaped injury when their horse slipped on Cork Street’s new vitrified brick.
Washington debates Korea's impact on national politics as Truman faces pressure for a coalition cabinet. Republicans push for gains in Congress amid calls for a stronger defense and possible shifts in State and War leadership, with Connally drawing attention.
A 10 day IQ style test yields daily scores with grades Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent Good. Page 2 provides correct answers. Questions include Moham medans Holy City, indestructible matter, grammar fix, the boy orator of the Platte, coal miners welfare fund benefits, and Quito’s capital.
A 1950 report notes aureomycin may treat shingles a virus affecting nerves. Early use within two weeks can prevent post rash pain and speeds healing. Dosing 1 g four times daily for 2–4 days after crusts form, with gradual reduction. IV option exists. Not effective for herpes labialis.
The report lists 24 hour rainfall ending 7 am July 26 current year at 4.48 inches to date 1950 24.14 inches, with a 37 year average 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1945 show 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. Beastsies courtesy of Winchester.
Answer fits seven letters and names a South American country.
The Star prints a corrected letter from a reader praising the idea of leaving a lasting name in the heart of a child. The writer urges Virginia to fund a planned cerebral palsy program, noting that without local financial backing the state cannot advance diagnosis facilities and related care.
Citizens are urged to donate to Frederick County no for cerebral palsy care and training. The appeal lists needs including shoes with braces plates and braces and notes only one third of the $175 target has been subscribed, with Mrs. Wyatt H. Richard as the forwarding contact in Winchester Virginia.
A gilded lead statue of King George III was created in London and placed at Bowling Green New York. It was toppled from its pedestal after the Declaration of Independence was read and melted down.
Norman A. Fox paints Marco Stoll in the Tamerlane shadow town as cattlemen divide, banter fades, and Beamis begs for medicine for his ailing daughter amid a tense, wary night.
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