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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1951
Page
4
The Winchester Star announces H. F. Byrd Jr as editor for the daily publication serving Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties. The masthead confirms the paper’s establishing year and regional focus.
The piece argues that the seizure of Tibet by the Red Army expands Maoist control across China and endangers non communist nations. It warns of direct Soviet access to India, questions Nehru's stance, and predicts intensified communist influence and propaganda spread from Tibet and Formosa as the remaining non communist area.
The British Colonial Office reports inflation disrupts East African economy and customs. Prices rise on marriages among the Guell tribe, making brides nearly a luxury as inflation spreads since 1941 and prompts government controls.
The text notes prewar bride prices of six cows a bull and six goats, then 1947 shifts to 16 cows one bull and 20 goats for similar matches. It notes under the counter payments for Gusi’s choice daughters and suggests Western-style developments influencing these practices, inviting further ideas from London.
University of Chicago researchers Nathaniel Kielman and Theodore Engelmann studied 19 babies over a year. They report average sleep of about eight and a half hours at three weeks, rising to fourteen hours daily by six months with roughly eight diaperings daily.
A France-Amerique spoof translated by Kansas City Star humorists contrasts small and large states. The joke notes a little nation is ironed out if facing a bigger power, while a big nation could be ironed out by a major power or by the United Nations.
The Montreal Star notes readers share misprints from the Times of London and other papers. Errors range from “immoral trio” for cardinals to “officers will swear words” in military parade notices, with a general once called a “battle scared veteran” and later corrected.
A Wall Street Journal item playfully notes an elderly woman keeping her new hearing aid quiet from relatives. She reveals she has altered her will three times, hinting at anticipated changes and family interest.
The Rev. William Archer Wright of Braddock Street Methodist Church was installed as president of the Winchester Municipal Association to succeed Rev. Carl W. Miser of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church. Eugene Dearing announced 45 teen age girls entered the 40 and 6lech age beauty contest set for June 23 and Mayor Cone said an air raid warning phone was placed in the city police floton.
Building permits rose to 44500 on the June first day as Claire Developments, Inc. received authority to buy 11 new dwellings on Patterson Avenue. Mr and Mrs Jacob C Hiser marked their girl wedding anniversary at home in Stephens City. Snapps of Cedar Creek Grade planned to attend graduation at Marion College Virginia for their Galebier Mrs Beny Jean Snapp. Jack Boyd of Winchester won the 30 lap South End feature at Airport Speedway from Ker mit Batt. Miss Mary Margaret Cooper arrived in Winchester from Miami to attend Milam University. Stanley Miller, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Miller, took a job in Blackstone as assistant operator of a radio station.
Marty C Stouffer announces Walter Ley as assistant postmaster. Stephens City High School graduates listed include Marguerite Rinker Mary Cunningham Lucille Williams and David Petrie. Principal speaker was Russell Cather.
The Evening Star boasted the largest daily circulation in the Northern Valley. The paper sold for five cents per week as partners in the county met to discuss rising costs of telephone installation and maintenance.
Lionel Barrymore recalls the Barrymore dynasty with Ethel and John, recounts his acting career from Broadway to films, and notes his 1936 wheelchair accident and his marriages to Doris Rankin and Irene Fenwick. He praises Margaret OBrien and Margaret, reflects on Frankin Roosevelt, and cherishes youth health and love.
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Summary of rainfall data covering 38 years from 1912 to 1950 with monthly totals. Includes past 24 hour and June figures, annual totals, and average monthly rainfall in inches for each month, ending with December.
The original flag in the United States National Museum measures 28.1 feet in length and 10 feet in width. It has lost some due to battle and time, reducing its size by about 2 feet in width and 10 feet in length.
McGann and Weston trail Miss Mary Jones to Tompkins' mansion where a coded plan leads to a hidden study. They reach the study to find Kathleen Rogers dead from chloroform, a fresh cigarette stub and glass on the desk, and a shadowy figure moving in the servants' stairway as a continuation awaits.
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