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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1950
Page
4
A July 22 1950 Winchester Evening Star piece presents a reflection on collective faith stating Millions of good men have had this experience We are not alone if we are right for one man and God make a majority No man stood with me but all men forsook me
The piece weighs expert opinions on American and Soviet tanks, noting Liddell Hart and Hanson Baldwin praising Soviet models like the Stalin III, while Red Star proclaims equal or superior global tank power. It discusses U S and Soviet strengths, weaknesses, and impacts on Korea era expectations.
The piece explains the tank’s origin as a British French 1914 concept. It notes vulnerabilities to mines and artillery, and asserts tanks are best countered by tank destroyers or rival tanks. It cites Garrett Underhill on German and Soviet tank losses in 1940 41 and claims Koreas share of armored doctrine.
Noted American social figure Evangeline Cory Booth died at 84. The former international commander reshaped the Salvation Army in London and the United States, earning broad respect across classes. Her early years in Limehouse and Whitechapel and her 1917 doughnut mission with U S troops boosted public support and solidified the Army’s standing.
A Wall Street Journal column notes a junior’s admiration for ponies while a father and cronies see betting potential in the Preakness context. The piece contrasts affection with wagering attitudes around horse racing.
One year ago Lawrence Fletcher eight months old and Arthur Jenkins of Middletown were treated for infantile paralysis. Lee Davidson and Lena Mahew welcomed a boy in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Rain totals rose to 9.01 inches for July. Clarence Garrett of Boyce jailed ten days for $7.50 cab fare dispute. Bobby Ayler underwent a tonsillectomy at Winchester Memorial Hospital.
Report says the C P Telephone Co undertook construction on Braddock Street with plans to spend sixty thousand dollars as part of an underway project. Severe tremors were felt at Trebozone, Black Set port in the Armenian section of Turkey. Winchester Guardsmen announced they would depart August 5 to train in northern New York.
Twenty five years ago a local man paid a 15.25 fine for striking the Salvation Army leader here. Seth W. Osborne, a Northern Civil War veteran, visited after 60 years. An American ranchman was killed and others kidnapped near Peking amid Far East bandit trouble.
A telegraph office in Rippon West Virginia was hit by a severe electrical storm and burned to the ground. A second incident in ten days is noted involving a local man named Benjamin.
Washington discusses raising the legal debt limit from 275 billion toward 400 billion to finance possible World War III and ongoing Korean War costs. Officials see tax needs and security spending rising. Lake Success talks reveal weak funding for Point Four aid and UN support.
An article explains heart failure edema arises from kidney-related salt and water retention. It covers twofold treatment: strengthen the heart with digitalis and boost kidney function with mercurial diuretics, plus salt restriction and bed rest to reduce complications. Antabuse is noted as a possible aid for alcoholism.
Rainfall over the 24 hours ending 7 a m today shows none. July rainfall to date is 4.48 inches and year to date is 24.14 inches. Historical 37 year averages total 36.56 inches per year with monthly means listed for 1912 to 1949: 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 inches. Data courtesy of Winchester Research.
A collage lists trivia prompts including the Scopes monkey trial in Dayton Tennessee 25 years ago and a 10 day IQ test with scoring. It asks about graphology presidential elector counts the Genet role Burbank work and other true false and factual queries with one line noting weapons of the Simono Indians.
The story of Jack Miner who tied Scripture verses to bands on geese and released them. The bands reached people worldwide, teaching bird habits and offering spiritual insight. Eskimos and a missionary read the verses, sparking joy and questions about what God says today.
A reflective note questions the burden of duties and the limits of understanding, asking what divine guidance offers when faced with onerous tasks and complex demands. The speaker seeks solace and direction beyond human capacity.
The DoD lists three types: the inherently buoyant jacket type the inherently buoyant yoke type and the inflatable vest type. The yoke preserver aids assault landings while the jacket and vest types are used by shipboard personnel depending on duties. Greek place names in the United States arose from early 19th century sympathy for Greece and the Greek War of Independence leading to names like Athens Sparta and Troy. The Koran currently has 114 chapters, arranged roughly by length with the longest first and the shortest last.
Stoll studies a medical text to mix a prescription while Beamis pleads for credit and a sick child. Outside, Hammer gathers a Texas style mob around Colonel Carradine as Sedalia waits for a decisive confrontation.
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