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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1951
Page
4
The July 28 1951 issue of the Winchester Star includes advertising rate details for mail and carrier subscriptions and a Bible verse quote from Isaiah 66 13 offering comfort to readers. The page presents pricing for Various subscription terms and locations including outside West Virginia and details typical of a midcentury daily paper.
The piece argues against a bill described as deceptive and calls for its repeal to be a priority for the upcoming Assembly. It notes Virginia tax politics and singles out State Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. as responsible, warning taxpayers about his policy stance.
Richmond report notes a 20 percent reduction in Virginia state income tax becoming effective, a bright spot in the day’s news record despite the lack of humor in the Associated Press dispatch from the capital.
The Washington Star notes the legislature may repeal a rebate law while the Charleston DC Post argues the Virginia concept is not patented and South Carolina can adopt it. The idea is seen as a strong safeguard against treasury spending temptations.
In Springfield morning union critique of Massachusetts legislature increasing taxes contrasts with Virginia’s policy. The paper notes a 20 percent income tax cut in Virginia this year and questions when Massachusetts voters will elect fiscally sound lawmakers.
The piece argues years of floods show the need for prevention through better river control. It cites dams, warns against deforestation and soil erosion, and calls on government departments to address underlying factors to protect cities and farms along rivers nationwide.
The article argues that recent floods in the Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma valleys reveal neglect of fundamental water and land stewardship. It urges national action to restore river headwaters, promote reforestation, contour farming, and native balance to prevent future devastation, noting the high cost but essential long-term safety.
The author argues against fitting Venice gondolas with outboard motors. They insist the gondola’s essence lies in the gondolier and silent glide. Motorized boats would spoil the city’s charm and deter lingering night rides through the historic canals.
HAL BOYLE visits Pete Rosander in Bell Fourche to see the fur bearing bramhale cattle. Rosander, a 54 year old rancher, claims the cross between buffalo and brahma cows yields meat-efficient stock that can thrive on range land. He demonstrates gentleness with buffalo and notes his herd includes 16 bramhales and 23 buffalo. Rosander bets on a future where these half breed animals lead meat production, despite skeptical neighbors.
The column argues GOP leaders see Ike as fiscally conservative and pro foreign aid, while he hedges on party labels. It notes the China lobby inquiry fades amid partisan maneuvering, and Congress may cut up to five billion from the budget amid uncertain Korea ceasefire outcomes.
One year ago Mr and Mrs W M Wentz hosted their niece Ruthanna Kuhns of Hampstead Maryland at Millwood Avenue. Edwin F Ritter and daughter Ann returned home on Piccadilly Street after a Hershey Pennsylvania trip. Local women competed in the Virginia State Golf Tournament at Hot Springs.
Charles Edwards 28 of Clarke County died in Memorial Hospital from injuries when his car plunged over the guard rail at the Gaylord bridge. In Harrisonburg visitors included Mrs. W T Colbert Mrs Florence Strout and Mr and Mrs C P McVicar. Paul Everly son of Mr and Mrs J P Everly of Middletown resumed duties at O Sullivan Rubber Co after Marine Corps discharge.
Miss Nancy Lee Coble and Miss Dorothy Hawthorne departed for Camp site Rock White Rock to spend a week. Mr J Clayton Cochran and Mr Kenneth Hutcheson were vacationing in Florida.
Dr and Mrs E D Davis purchased the home of Mrs Sea bury Davies on South Washington Street. City fire companies received checks from Snapp Foundry Inc for their fine work in preventing the destruction of the company property when it was on fire recently. Mr and Mrs Fred Pugitt and daughters Nancy Helen Jane and Dixie motored to Martinsburg from where Misses Helen and Mancy entrained for Cumberland.
A note mentions spending time with relatives at a land area, focusing on family gathering and leisure by the property.
Fifty years ago William Hawkins a mail carrier was injured in a runaway accident near Stephenson. Cooling rains ended a long hot dry spell with hail reported in West Frederick County.
A 1961 public health feature argues aching feet cost industry money and worker efficiency. It notes foot clinics in industry, common foot problems from work, and warns to wear sturdy shoes and seek medical advice at first distress. It also lists daily foot care steps and footwear guidelines.
Rainfall data reports none in the past 24 hours ending 7 am today. July rainfall to date is 22 inches. The 1951 year-to-date total stands at 47.23 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 38 years 1912-1956 is 36.73 inches with monthly figures: Jan 2.48, Feb 1.95, Mar 2.86, Apr 3.90, May 3.83, Jun 3.81, Jul 3.84, Aug 3.90, Sep 2.65, Oct 3.33, Nov 3.53, Dec 3.46 inches.
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The Western Allies tentatively plan a Big Three meeting and a session of the North Atlantic Pact Council following the Japanese Peace Conference in September.
Ingrid Bergman and her 12 year old daughter Jenny Ann held a private reunion in London as reporters learned today. The meeting appears to have been arranged during Bergman’s visit to England.
The piece argues neurosis as a common trait among great figures and cites Tchaikovsky Wagner Schumann as examples. It suggests instability can fuel force and genius while noting no world permits perfect adaptation to all environments. It contrasts Roman adaption with early Christians’ resilience.
VPI Agricultural Extension head L B Dietrick defends farmer income noting farmers earn 69 cents per hour while manufacturing pay averages 1.46 and construction 23 dollars. He calls wage rises and price controls unfair and warns a continued squeeze could trigger lower production, rationing, and black markets.
John Jacob Astor built wealth from fur trading and real estate investments. The Rockefellers originated wealth in oil refining and related businesses. The Vanderbilts grew rich through shipping and railroad transportation ventures.
In Aurillo Tonto Riley accepts a deputy badge from Vic Ellers as he is enlisted to aid the Staples case. Vic warns against outside intrusion while recounting Rick Staples’ last hours in town, including a poker game with Ad Gilpin and Bart Overby before his disappearance.
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