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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1950
Page
4
A June 10 1950 Winchester Evening Star column reflects on trial by fire as a cleansing process for men and women. It quotes a prayer admitting God has proved and tried people, likening reform to silver refined by fire.
The piece argues Americans seek the good life outside crowded cities and failing urban programs. It rails against overpacked living, touts outdoor work and invigorating play as ideal, and warns Midwesterners to avoid shifting congestion to the prairie.
The publisher David Stern and editor Clayton Fritchey of the New Orleans Item were ordered to appear before a Louisiana special Senate committee on contempt of the Senate after an editorial referring to legislators as trained seals and lackeys of Governor Earl Long. The piece calls the Senate action juvenile and absurd and notes legislators are often criticized.
Governor Battle repeats his critique of added frills in school curriculums across Virginia and the nation. He argues communities, not the state, must correct curricula, urging school authorities and patrons to heed the warning about reading writing and arithmetic priorities.
The Iowa Industrial Development Commission runs nationwide ads claiming firms thrive in Iowa and workers live longer. It warns that the pace that kills grows faster daily and targets stressed metropolitan centers with the message that slower work life benefits all.
Albert J. Loveland won the Democratic senatorial nomination in Iowa by about 6 000 votes on the Brannan Plan issue. He polled 37 582 votes, while Hickenlooper won the Republican nomination with 190 396, vastly surpassing all Democratic totals and signaling mixed enthusiasm for the Brannan Plan in the 1950 spring results.
The front page column humorously notes a trivial headline about a child named Liam relying on aid from the United States, reflecting on media sensationalism and domestic concerns.
The Bedford Bulletin notes a Missouri source saying Truman acts from political necessity. Robert Sermon of Independence cites FEPC and civil rights bills as politically expedient. The piece argues administration backers seek gain, while defeating the FEPC bill served political aims for future elections.
One year ago Roger Bros. circus competed with city and county commencement exercises as Winchester opened under a new big top. Pupils earned letters in football basketball and track at the annual assembly. Coach Maddox presented the letters. A fire damaged a frame house at 116 West Leicester Street owned by Richard D. Washington. Sam Ensogna announced his White Box would fold after a 17-14 loss to Hancock Maryland citing lack of talent and practice. Bennett Cerf's Try And Stop Me moved fast at Handley Library. Mrs. Elizabeth Barr hosted a Sunday party for Betty Mae's third birthday at 126 North Washington Street.
Twenty five years ago the council committee on lights proposed new street lighting for the city covering all sizes and types. Miss Madeline Whitlock of Handley’s graduating class received the honor bowl from the senior class, noted by teachers as the student who will be most sorely missed.
Fifty years back Governor Tyler urged creating state troops for towns the size of Winchester. Bill Garrett suffered injuries from a wild hog on a Clarke County farm owned by Frank Whiting, Levin Powell, Ruel Ebersole and Miflin Swartz received degrees from the University of Virginia.
A reader asks why Truman and Acheson clash on war or peace with Russia. The reply says the discord masks domestic aims to justify large overseas aid and defense spending, while praise for peace appears when Europeans resist U.S. aggression.
A 1960 study finds the accident prone group shares similar traits and backgrounds. Impulsivity and resistance to authority mark them, with unstable home life, frequent job changes, gambling and excess horn use on the road. Reforming driving behavior could reduce crashes.
Rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 7 a.m. is .35 inches. June rainfall to date is 1.00 inches. 1950 rainfall to date is 16.25 inches. Average rainfall over 37 years is 36.56 inches. Monthly averages for 1912 1949 are listed with values for each month. Data courtesy of Winchester Research.
A reader quiz outlines IQ scoring by daily results over 10 days with bands for Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent and Good. It then poses ten questions on FBI interest in Klaus Fuchs Great Expectations Lafitte Read Teach Kidd Kentucky Derby sapodilla Four Freedoms opera Evening Star Tyrone Band leader jury service and a 1951 government uniform code of justice.
The piece notes that today’s thinkers face the same ridicule as past reformers. It cites Galileo forced to recant and Pasteur’s scientific work as examples of challenging prevailing norms and enduring backlash.
The piece argues that many scientists and leaders despise dissenters, even as science progresses, noting Einstein faced dismissal fifty years ago. It also recalls a Stanley Steamer fuel question where kerosene powered the vehicle and cites the National Geographic Society stating Transvaal in Africa is a top gold producer.
Chris meets Ted Wilson on the valley road and faces Dave S accident fallout. He confronts Jeremy Penny about her intrusion and offers tea while discussing Eliza Forrestal and Annie Wilsons ambitions. He urges Jeremy toward new reading while she reveals a disdain for books.
In a tense scene Jane Abbott portrays Jeremy’s sister clinging to her brother’s past while his wife confronts possessiveness. Chris upbraids her for selfishness, urging her to see the broader view as Jeremy’s life with Etixa unfolds. To Be Continued.
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