Fears and shadows fade with coming sun in Winchester
The June 2 1950 Winchester Evening Star notes most fears and sorrows are shadows and the sun will dispel them tomorrow. The verse urges patience until daybreak and the shadows flee away.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1950
Page
4
MacArthur Doubts Immediate Soviet War as Threat
The article contrasts Air Force leaders with General MacArthur who argues the Soviet Union will not wage war soon. He estimates ten years to build economic strength for a large scale conflict and says mass destruction makes quick victory unlikely. He notes war’s futility and says Russia would not start a war unless sure of winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Soviet Union
Russia
United States
General MacArthur
Truman
White House
Army official cites 157 million overpayments in benefit笔
Assistant Secretary Karl Bendetsen states that overpayments totaling 157 million dollars in service men's dependency benefits were due to errors in the administration of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Bendetsen
the Army
Unemployed Apple Seller Idea Dies in New York
Joseph Siker the commission merchant who sparked a nationwide jobless apple selling movement died in New York. He mentored Apple Week in 1925 and led unemployment fundraising in 1930. Apples were sold at low cost to aid the jobless, spreading from New York to Baltimore and beyond. The program ended when the federal government intervened. The phrase we’ll have to go back to selling apples remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siker
New York
Sicker
Internatonal Apple Shippers Association
Baltimore
Congress and Army Faulted for Invalid Claims Loss
The piece decries a huge $157 million in invalid claims amid a push for prompt payments. It notes $83 million recovered, $25 million deemed uncollectible, and $15 million forgiven to avoid hardship, calling federal bookkeeping uninspiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Treasury
Equal Rights Talk At 1944 Democratic Convention
Inez Robb recalls a late night moment at Chicago’s Blackstone in 1944 when the question of equal rights came up among party men. Paul Gallico settled the matter by paying the bill, quipping that the check was the equal rights in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Robb
Chicago
Paul Gallico
Jesse Jones
Blackstone
Stateline School Class of 1940 Graduation News
One year ago Donald Marks addressed Stephens City High School as valedictorian. Middletown beat Front Royal 8 7 with Shiley and Judy on the mound. Relatives of Charles Henry Winchester face a will suit over a $100000 interest. 77 Virginians appear in Who's Who 1940 41. Dr John Lloyd Newcome to speak at UVA alumni event in Northern Virginia. Red Cross relief drive reached 1703 dollars with 297 02 still needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Marks
Stephens City High School
Shiley
Judy
Middletown Nine
Front Royal
Charles Henry
Winchester
John Kerr School
Winchester Research Laboratory
John Lloyd Newcome
University of Virginia
Northern Virginia
The
Alumni Assn
George Washington Hotel
Winchester Hosts Tri-State Golf Assn Meet Win
Twenty five years ago the Winchester Golf Team won 19 points to top five rival clubs. Local players included D. Weems E. Stone W. D. Myers E. V. Weems Jr P. J. Marshall H. G. Duffey William Paxton and W Nelson Page. James E. Smith bought a home at 7008 Stewart Street. Mrs Herbert S. Larrick and daughter Nancy Grey Larrick traveled to Baltimore for a Goucher College reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State Golf Assn
Winchester
D. Weems
E. Stone
W. D. Myers
E. V. Weems, Jr
P. J. Marshall
H. 8. Duffey
William Paxton
W. Nelson Page
James E. Smith
Stewart St
Herbert S. Larrick
Local Winners and Birth Announcements From Town News
Mrs Gladys Good led the retail clerk contest to sell War Bonds with sales of 20. Miss Ann Elizabeth Robinson, a Winchester girl, earned an Associate of Arts degree at Stephens College. Mr and Mrs George C Wright celebrate birth of a son in Brucetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Good
Ann Elizabeth Robinson
Winchester
Stephens College
George C. Wright
Brucetown
Educator Mrs Katherine G Green and Dr Walter Hoough Entomologist
Mrs Katherine G Green an educator teams with Dr Walter Hoough an entomologist in a historical note. The fragment references their roles and affiliations, but lacks full context or event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine G. Green
Walter &. Hoough
Truman Labor Deals Boost 1950s Prosperity Outlook
Washington notes President Truman credits his labor allies and behind the scenes adviser John R. Steelman for a string of long term labor contracts with General Motors Chrysler Ford and in steel and railroad industries. The piece argues the administration’s policy mix promises continued deficit financing subsidies and public works while forecasting inflationary costs but cites market gains and potential leadership shifts within the CIO and AFL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Truman
United Automobile Workers
General Motors
Chrysler
Ford
Turman
John R. Steelman
White House
Steelman
Penicillin May Prevent Rheumatic Fever Attacks
A 1960 article reports that oral penicillin given to 53 children with rheumatic fever over seven months prevented respiratory infections and reduced streptococcal throat carriage. In contrast, 64 untreated children had several upper respiratory infections and throat strep. The piece urges physician supervision and suggests penicillin could lower recurrence of rheumatic fever.
Rainfall statistics for Winchester region
Rainfall for the 24 hours ending 7 a m today is none. June rainfall to date is 0.0. The total rainfall to date since the start of the period is 15.25 inches. The average rainfall over 37 years is 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1949 are listed: 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. Courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Research Laboratory
How's Your I Q A Quick 10 Day Quiz
A reading listing ten quiz questions with multiple choice prompts and a scoring note. Questions cover US Senate terms author of The Last of the Mohicans a correction task Kaiute Rockne university, non mammals, hog overeating, caraway meanings, sesquicentennial, Truman birthday age, and whether horses get seasick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohicans
Parkway Opening Predicted Today
Representative Burton D Va says the Blue Ridge Parkway will open next year from Front Royal Virginia into North Carolina. The new work will open the scenic drive through Virginia except bypasses at the James River and Route 460, linking to Skyline Drive north of Front Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington,p
Blue Ridge Parkway
Front Royal
North Carolina
Burton
D-Va
Virginia
James River
Route 460
Russia Planning Invasion Charged
Belgrade Yugoslavia military authorities charged Soviet Russia with planning to invade Belgrade as far back as two years earlier. Former majors Branko Petricevic and Vlado Cepcevic faced high treason indictments for an August 1948 escape attempt toward Romania. Lt. Gen Arso Jovanovic, once army chief of staff, was killed at the frontier during that escape. Petricevic admitted guilt in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Russia
Mai. Xen
Branko Petricevic
Forme
Vlado Cepcevic
Romania
Axa
Arso Jovanovic
The Outsider Chapter Eighteen Focuses on Jeremy Penny
Jeremy Penny, living with the Abes near the school in a tiny room, reflects on a painful past with her brother Roland. She shuns invitations, contemplates a life of unhappiness, and faces a social event at Mrs Streeter’s supper party after an awkward encounter with Chris Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremy Penny
Abeis
Jeremy
Roland
Frances
Rochester
New York
Great Neck
Long Island
Heaven
Zhanya Crea
New Hampshire
State Board
New Interval
Mary Abel
Marilyn
Pete
Eliza Forrestal
Miss Penny
Chris Cameron
Hespeth
Eliza
Jane Abbott
King Peay
Party Prep and a Promising Letter at Altemont
Eliza Forrestal debates her company for a social night as George Culbert insists on driving her to the Streeters. A reader’s note arrives from Bendley mills about a valley buyout, signaling tension between personal and business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altemont
Peter
Gere
Hespeth
George Culbert Doctor Streeter
Marilyn
Mr. Cameron
Chris Cameron
George Culbert
Eliza
Mill Vard
Miss Forrestal
Bendley
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