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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1950
Page
4
Local newspaper page header listing contact details for ads and subscriptions. Includes office addresses in Winchester Virginia, editor M F Byrd Jr and national representatives Debisser Inc. Rates and deadlines appear for display, classified, and carrier subscriptions.
A June 20 1950 page features a religious affirmation stressing that harmony with the Infinite brings utter safety. It declares fearlessness before nightly terrors and daytime arrows.
Postmaster General Donaldson sparked a fishing controversy by classifying a fishing contest as a lottery ruled by luck, drawing House Judiciary scrutiny led by Rep Ramsey. Bills now aim to define landing a fish as a display of skill, not luck, shaping future mailings and prize contests.
The piece contrasts the Dutch boy legend with belief among travelers and soldiers, then analyzes President Truman's political move to nominate Hutchinson to the Federal Trade Commission. It notes FTC power under the Clayton Act and court influence on qualifications, critiquing Byrd's stance and the political framing.
The Dutch government dedicates a bronze statue in Haarlem, praising duty and courage. Critics doubt the event’s veracity while supporters view the monument as a timeless lesson and tourist draw.
A short verse about resisting desserts to stay slim. The speaker notes a steel will to pass shortcake pie and candy while longing to be trifle slimmer, unable to rival Betty Grable in slenderness.
Luther W. Price dies of a heart attack while mowing at 414 Gray Ave. Rouss Fire Co. wins first prize of 100 at the Northern Virginia Firemen's Assn. parade in Front Royal. Birth notices include a daughter for Curtis and Esther Robinson, and another daughter for Edward and Caroline Williams. Also reported is Ruth McNeil leaving Frederick County to a Home Demonstration post in Buchanan County. Bike thefts occur on Millwood and Kent Streets. A 10 year lookback recalls cabinet posts for Knox and Stimson and a Winchester mayor’s children wartime visit.
Twenty five years ago Dr. F. T. McFaden was named chair man of the executive committee to lead a campaign to raise funds to enlarge Winchester Memorial Hospital. Thomas Marshall of Woodstock Scott Grant and Charles R. McCann of Winchester traveled to Upperville to judge heavy draft classes at the Upperville Horse Show.
Henry Baetjer suffered a severe hand crush in a cellar hydraulic pump incident. C M Gibbons lost a fine St Bernard dog that had been ill for several months.
Washington debate questions Secretary Acheson's London trip for strengthening Western Europe against Russia. Critics say the efforts failed to win Britain’s participation and to mobilize European unity, while Paris and London resist deeper integration.
Arab passengers aboard steamships visiting Haifa are barred from disembarking while other nationalities enjoy shore access. The French steamer Providence often carries many Arabs who consistently fail to obtain permission to tour Haifa.
A 1950 King Features Syndicate guide explains rehabilitation for apoplexy patients. It covers initial tests, blood pressure monitoring, bedbound procedures, limb support, and early speech training, plus exercises to regain movement and walking potential.
Report summarizes 48 hour rainfall ending today at 7 a m and year to date totals. It lists 1950 and 37 year averages with monthly rainfall means from 1912 to 1949. Courtesy credit goes to Winchester Research Laboratory.
Earl L. Douglas argues modern readers should avoid compromising principles but may adjust policy to achieve higher aims. He references Washington's Jay Treaty as a historic example that kept the US from war and advanced democracy, urging balance on policy matters to serve a greater good.
A quiz promises daily scoring over ten days with bold categories from Memory Genius to Good. It asks ten trivia questions on figures, places, and history, then notes Armed Forces Day timing and regional dairy trade contrasts in Wisconsin Iowa and Minnesota.
Eliza debates staying with Cameron as Eliza and Peter plot a South America departure. Chris Cameron watches from the study while Marilyn and John tensions rise over Penny and their strained affair. Marilyn confronts loneliness as John contemplates distance and honesty.
John arrives at the mill to inform George Culbert about Dave Wilsons medical progress. Culbert resists, arguing the mill bears hospital costs, while John cites Doctor Cooks request and Miss Eliza Forrestals ownership. The scene ends with Culbert ordering him out.
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