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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1951
Page
4
The Associated Press states it holds exclusive rights to republication of all local news printed in this newspaper and all news dispatches. This notice applies to the newsroom lines 3428 3429 and business office 3424 3425.
A devotional note urges listeners to hear God’s voice and not harden their hearts, contrasting a listening posture with the distractions of hatred and sinfulness while emphasizing spiritual openness today.
The article argues that reducing the federal civilian payroll could slow inflation. It cites 9,263,758 civilian employees and rising salaries, with April additions of 4,480 to the Labor Department and 328 to the Federal Security Administration, while defense manpower grows. It urges Congress to enact sharp appropriations cuts rather than rely on voluntary action.
The Supreme Court rules it is permissible for cities to enforce anti peddling ordinances. The ruling weighs homeowners rights against sellers rights in urban areas where door to door sales reach more homes. The piece recalls rural life and the Rawleigh man as a symbol of farm era sales visits.
The Rawleigh nan sold varied goods from sheep dip to kitchen spices but felt waning warmth as party line telephones arrived. He noted rustic wit and non-gossipy news from nearby families yet sensed growing anti-peddling sentiment among farm people before long.
An oil discovery near Williston North Dakota triggers a nationwide rush as a 300 barrel per day well follows earlier dry holes. Land under lease tops two thirds of the state with activity spreading to eastern Montana South Dakota and Canada. Bismarck boosters see potential, while majors hedge on a lasting field.
In February 1945 at Yalta the decision to divide Korea along the 38th parallel was driven by urgent Soviet demands. The piece links the line’s ominous origins to Russia’s 1904 defeat by Japan and explains how geography and a telegram influenced wartime decisions shaping Korea’s fate.
Veterans are invited to attend the opening of the new Legion Home on Cameron Street. Rotary Club heard from Vincent Catavella of O Sullivan Rubber and Virginia Cerebral Palsy Association. Local All Stars list includes Thurston Grove and other players from Gainesboro, Stephenson City, Berryville, Avon Omps.
Mr and Mrs Russell A Joyce depart for a ten year travel visit. The couple plans to tour multiple locations as part of their extended trip. They prepared for the journey with family notices and arrangements.
Twenty five years ago a barn and two private garages adjoining Willam Buncutter's property at Albin burned down. Also announced was the marriage of Miss Mary Barbara Bowman of Winchester to Mr. Eldridge Poole of Winchester, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Poole.
Excited townspeople gathered at City Hall after rumors claimed a pretty baby girl was found on the steps. Officials clarified the scene saying the baby was a life like doll, not a real infant.
The piece argues Stalin used show trials and engineered confessions to purge rivals, detailing judge Ulrich and prosecutor Vishinsky. It cites Yagoda and Yezhov as key figures, notes millions arrested, and describes the systemic shift from earlier crackdowns to mass executions and forced labor.
Past hour rainfall ending 7 am shows none. June rainfall to date is 0.491 inches with 20.04 inches year to date. Average rainfall over 38 years is 36.73 inches. Monthly averages 1912 1950 period: Jan 248 Feb 195 Mex 2.86 April 290 May 3.83 June 3.91 July 3.84 August 3.90 Sept 2.65 Oct 3.33 Nov 3.53 December 3.46.
A religious reflection argues that peace is rare in world history and humanity must return to God. It contends international bodies and diplomats have limits and only a mass return to faith can stabilize society.
At Parmingdale New York Republic Aviation announces F-84G fighter planes that refuel in flight within 150 seconds. Tanker aircraft transfer fuel at hundreds of gallons per minute, enabling rapid redeployment and extended on call endurance for U S Air Force missions.
About 90 000 acres of Custer State Park in South Dakota are fenced to safeguard a diverse wildlife assemblage including 600 buffalo and large populations of elk antelope bighorn sheep and deer. The park covers roughly 130 000 acres in total.
A quiz scoring guide lists daily results from 9 or 10 correct as Memory Genius, 7 or 8 Very Superior, 5 or 6 Excellent, 4 Good. Page 2 shows ten questions covering states, animals, instruments, and historical figures. The questions include which state east of the Mississippi was last admitted, mandrill type, radio instrument nickname, roundhouse purpose, incendiary, sand bed term, Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance composer, a Negro educator in the Hall of Fame, Pago Pago location, and the Philippine Commonwealth president who escaped Corregidor.
It is not true. White eggs are laid by the White Leghorn Black Minorca and Blue Andalusian breeds.
Julie faces an unloving engagement to Cy while questioning marriage, life goals, and happiness. As tourist season fills her town, she navigates work life with radio reports and encounters Jeff Douglas from the Sportsman Shop, revealing shifting loyalties and new possibilities.
In Bayport Julie wows Chamber crowd in green linen suit as Miss Julie from EDGE, a local tease, wins applause. The story hints at a forthcoming Miss Bayport finals with Julie as a contender and hints at future teletype led program plans.
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