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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1949
Page
4
General Eisenhower and Dr. Francis Gaines warn that federal control over school funding risks centralized authority over curricula. The column urges local control and criticizes widespread support for federal education funding as a dangerous trend.
In Trieste the election outcome reflected broad support for democracy over communism. Communists faced splits from Russia Yugoslavia conflicts and Tito forces had harmed the city in 1945, while overall ballots for communist factions remained a small share.
The report notes weak support for pro Cominform factions and that most favor reunification of Trieste with Italy by a wide margin. It suggests Premier Alcide de Gasperi could gain credit if Italy regains Trieste, with the leader’s chances improving as returns come in.
In a Halifax County commencement address Governor William M. Tuck argues Virginia has not fallen behind in school spending health services and highway expansion and notes the state added 34 million for education this year. He highlights employment stability and compares unemployment figures to neighboring states.
Robert Luttrell Roy Beaver and John Carr win election as state farmers at the FFA meeting in Blacksburg. Carl Campbell and wife are elected vice presidents of the Virginia State Council of Post Office Clerks and auxiliary. Winchester anglers report bass wary on opening day.
Officer I Leo Smallwood resigns from city police to join Winchester Poultry Co. New England baked bean dinner readied for Winchester Virginia and Massachusetts war bond dinners.
County agent I. Fred Stine reports a favorable outlook for grain and tomato crops. William J. Levi of Berryville and Glenwood Jobe of Boyce depart to attend the Old Dominion Boys State camp at Blacksburg, sponsored by the American Legion.
Washington, June 21. The debate over academic freedom vs communism expands beyond classrooms as professors face firings and loyalty oaths. Harvard and Maryland figures clash over faculty rights while the House Un American Activities Committee probes textbooks and influence in education.
London taxicab driver A J Whiten, 53, a Royal Meteorological Society fellow, used 4500 pain records from 1948 to build a weather method. He compared his pain observations with daily climate data from his Worcester Park station and concluded that sudden pains forecast rain.
Research over two decades links hypertension to tiny vessels feeding organs. Rest and sedatives help. nerve cutting has benefited some. A salt restricted diet plus mercury injections lowered pressure in some patients within days, with lasting relief when paired with a low salt diet. Kidney disorders tie to high blood pressure via a bloodborne substance. Early treatment offers control in most cases. Bronchitis is inflammation of small lung tubes usually from infection. allergy may contribute.
The Empire Theatre informs patrons of seven extra fans and an cooler balcony. Miss Hilda Dean is re elected president of the Winchester High School Alumni Assn.
A preacher notes how many claim to advise yet avoid concrete effort when plans require action. The piece mocks people who prefer committees and abstract moral questions over signing checks and doing hard physical work to aid others. It contrasts easy prayers with self sacrifice and practical help beyond tears at the movies.
Bangkok June 21. Defense Minister Lt Gen Luang Chart Nakrob tells 23 Army Staff College graduates that Siam must prepare for an upcoming conflict and stay out of internal politics. He warns verbal clashes could turn to force and stresses soldiers must remain apolitical and alert.
A reflection on how after leaving a theater one can encounter real life tragedies demanding action. The speaker cites Jesus saying happiness comes from doing these things. The tone urges concrete charity over mere awareness.
A 10 day 100 question quiz with daily scores and grade categories. Queries include where Sterling marks gold or silver and details on umbrellas lobes and colors. It asks about bullfights, Latin god of commerce, tunnels, US VP, and postwar German voting fractions.
Chip Halliday and Singin Sam confront Clark Rayburn in Forlorn Valley over sanctuary and a murder accusation. Alessandro demands Rayburn hand over the fugitives or face militia as Chip prepares to turn Rayburn over to the governor. Hope watches, torn between sanctuary and truth, as the standoff tightens.
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