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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1950
Page
4
Winchester Evening Star presents advertising information with editor H F Byrd Jr and national reps listing rates and deadlines. Display ads must be submitted 48 hours before publication with transient rate at 60 cents per inch and contract rates available in the classified column.
A reflective note from July 29, 1950 urges that death by one’s own actions results from lost possessions, while true treasure lies in memory. It asserts that memories endure eternally, their influence lasting beyond the seen world.
The piece traces U S Formosa commitments and gaps, noting McDermott’s statement that the Pescadores are covered but Quemoy is not. It recalls Truman’s June pledge, Cairo and Roosevelt Churchill context, and the 1947 Formosan unrest with Gen Chen Yi’s governorship and mass casualties.
The piece notes Gov. K C Wu's reforms aiding reconciliation of Formosans to Kuomintang rule. It cites Nationalist forces on Formosa around 300000 troops and 900 planes, mostly American built, and details air distances to regional hubs. It mentions U S recognition of Peking as Red China and lists recognitions by Britain Yugoslavia Pakistan India Cylon Denmark Finland Sweden Switzerland the Netherlands and Indo Chinese rebels, with Baku base cited as key for Japanese aggression.
The Petersburg Progress Index argues Governor Battle rightly refused clemency for seven men condemned in the Martinsville rape case. It credits the governor’s careful review of the record and conscience finding no basis to mercy, despite race and environment appeals and petitions to the Supreme Court.
Washington analysts warn Stalin plans to force an economic bust in the United States via imported deficits and higher taxes. A five year program would require about 35 billion a year in military and economic spending to counter Soviet pressure, with potential tax hikes and a return to stringent controls.
The Typographical Union chief says printers fear crossing a violent picket line as the New York World Telegram and Sun pressmen strike continues. He calls the line vicious, noting personal injury risk and a shift in strike tactics unseen before.
A precedent-setting two party vote in Winchester unsettles officials who lack enough Republicans to staff polls. Other items note a $500 car damage from a raised sewer manhole on Berryville Pike, a baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Huff of Boyce, and several local notices and civic changes, including garden plans and military enlistment.
Fire due to suspected defective wiring caused about 2000 dollars in damage to the York Inn on the Martinsburg Pike. J. T. Orndorff, linked to Star Tanning, was fatally injured when struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train at the Wads ville crossing in Clarke County. Melvin Ray Jennings, son of Joseph R. Jennings of Gore, enlisted in the Navy here and was sent to Bainbridge Naval Training Station.
An Italian editor cautioned Britain not to expect a rapid invasion, warning that Germany may not strike with speed and that defenses must be prepared for prolonged conflict.
Fifty years ago local residents noted an independent ball team here featuring players Sandy Baker McGregor James Collins Brad Beverley Harry Wall H C Ainsley John Boyd Wood Glass John Gibson Nelson Page Edmund Terrell and R T McGuire. Prof James Lovell Shenandoah Valley Academy headmaster touring Europe sent letters home.
A 20 year study shows neurocirculatory asthenia causes many symptoms but little lasting damage. Most patients do not die or develop major heart disease. about one eighth recover completely, one third have non disabling symptoms, rest have varying disability. Anxiety common but not linked to additional diseases. Diagnosis relies on heart evaluation including X ray and ECG.
Rainfall figures show 24 hour total ended 7 am today none with July rainfall to date 4.77 inches and year to date 24.43 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 37 years 1912 1948 is 36.56 inches with monthly values listed from January 3.50 to December 2.42 inches. Statistics courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
A quiz feature lists 10 sample I Q items with varying difficulty and a scoring scale from Memory Genius to Good. It asks readers to turn to Page 2 for correct answers and includes questions on horse color opposite cli max the identity of William Blackstone a Benson Hills actress Morse Jam boree of Boy Scouts Friends term for an unbranded steer and a life work prep counselor.
A weekly sermon is secondary to worship and fellowship in church life. The piece argues that belonging to a like minded Christian fellowship provides inspiration and support against life’s temptations, citing Peter as a relatable figure who faced fear among Jesus enemies.
The Bureau of Mines states that true diamonds occur as mineral curiosities in Virginia and North Carolina along with Georgia and other southeastern states. However details on location quality and size are lacking.
Marybelle joins Ives and Tana as the homeland crisis intensifies. Rod is held hostage by the Hammer colonel after an attempted rescue and the nesters may join the conflict. Ives seeks a plan while internal tensions rise among the women and riders.
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