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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1951
Page
4
A brief aphorism notes that distress itself enlarges the individual, with a reflective biblical tone. The line suggests growth or spiritual widening arising from hardship, framed as a personal insight rather than a report of events or actions.
Senator Byrd traps Secretary Acheson by asking when military action becomes a war. Acheson concedes Korea is a war in the usual sense, while Byrd notes Congress must declare war. The administration faces a costly conflict with broad public support cited at about 95 percent in June 1951.
A reader criticizes Kentucky roadwork while praising Virginia's highway system. The letter cites Pound Gap near Jenkins linking to Lexington, laments Kentucky’s pothole plagued segments, and contrasts Virginia counties Wise Lee Dickenson and Buchanan well connected by superior roads.
Burdine Webb of Whiteburg Kentucky complains an 18 day wall painting project on a bridge at Sergent took longer than expected. Webb says the job should have taken three days and warns Kentucky may remain a detour state for years unless progress improves.
An editorial from the Minneapolis Star argues that a $7.5 billion tax bill would harm labor incentives by raising rates on the wealthy and impede savings and investment. It notes the proposed 12 percent tax rise would burden all, but most net income gains go to earners under $10,000, and consumption must be affected to curb inflation.
Samuel Johnson was installed as president of the Winchester Lions Club with officers William Battaile Howard Cather Robert Jasper Marvin Weaver Mercie Slifer J Lee Miller and Earl Mason. L B Mill of 316 West Whitlock Avenue elected first vice commander of the 7th district at the Dayton convention.
C F Schenck, a Winchester businessman, is named Lions of the Year. Mrs Helsley recovers well after appendectomy at Memorial Hospital. Mises Gordette Schenck and Dorothy Kackley chosen to attend a July 4 Front Royal event. Lt Dieckman graduates from Fort Monroe Coast Artillery School. Senior Girl Scouts in Winchester begin a five day camping trip with leaders and participants listed.
Clarence Albert Miller a one year old son of Mr and Mrs Lay W Miller of Bouth Kent Street fell from the roof of a small wood shed at his home and sustained injuries. Col and Mrs B M Rossel of Shenandoah Valley Academy left for New York to board ship for England and France. Mr N G Mottle, recently a patient at Memorial Hospital, was reported improved.
A Star reporter recalls Berryville as a town of big straw hats scrappers and pretty girls. Marty M. Baker was installed as worthy master of the Hiram Lodge of Masons.
New York humor column offers twelve playful tips to cope with hot weather. The speaker suggests cooling methods from muttered sayings to humorous self talk, and even dog inspired panting. Each rule aims to amuse while offering lighthearted relief from summer heat.
FBI and state police captured 26 year old Fred die Brant alias Mitchell Patrick Collins in a Danville home after he posed as his pretend cousin to avoid extradition. The Louisiana escapee, serving four years for armed robbery and facing a 12 year federal term for a $5000 bank robbery, refused extradition proceedings. He traveled from Roseland, Louisiana, to join a local family he had befriended while in prison and planned to use the imaginary relative to stay hidden. Extradition hearings will be convened after a New Orleans complaint dated June 13.
Washington editorial views Congress delaying civil control rollbacks and federal spending aimed at dampening inflation and financing rearmament. It compares congressional postures to a prewar atmosphere, framing Truman as potential beneficiary or scapegoat depending on policy releases.
The role of fluorine in preventing cavities is confirmed by studies in the United States and abroad. In a 1943-like experiment two cities of similar size compared fluoride added to water versus fluoride free water. Cavities dropped to 14.6 per hundred with fluoride from 21 per hundred, while the control stayed at 21.3. Benefits were greatest in younger groups and ongoing observation is advised.
Rainfall during the past 24 hours ending at 7 a m shows none. Dune rainfall to date is 5.79 inches and total rainfall to date 21.82 inches. Average rainfall for 38 years is 6.73 inches. Data covers a 26 year period with records through May 8.
Daily results classify memory ability from 9 to 10 correct answers as Memory Genius, 7–8 Very Superior, 5–6 Excellent, 4 Good. Page 2 provides correct answers. Questions cover history, geography, science, and language, with mixed accuracy.
The piece cites Edward Gibbon on Roman soldiers weakened by comfort and discipline and warns modern society pursues comfort at the cost of moral life. It argues against moral protections and endorses individual choice, even in death, over discomfort.
The Chinese term for See Party appears to be Kung-ong Tang with Tang meaning party. The Mandarin word is Kong or Kung depending on transcription.
The remark frames resilience as essential as life continues despite difficulty, warning that those unable to endure may face harsher outcomes. It reads as a concise meditation on endurance and social responsibility.
Washington reports a four pound four ounce mouthless bigmouth buffalo caught in Moon Lake by the Mississippi game commission. The fish, thought to be about three years old, appeared to have gills and strands of core teal ceae observed during the catch.
In Shafter California the Chamber of Commerce announced a fix for an over efficient street sweeper that was colliding with street signs. Luminous signs on tall posts were installed to keep markers out of the sweeper’s path and prevent damage to signs and debris.
Millicent invites Julie to a house visit and dinner with Millicent’s partner Adam and Jeff, revealing plans for three children, marriage, and a fresh start at a Bayport estate. Julie senses Millicent’s excitement and lingering tensions over divorce and family expectations.
Millicent guides Julie through home decor plans after a tense moment about family troubles. The mood lightens as Adam and Jeff arrive hungry from the drive, and Millicent hints at future plans for Julie and Jeff near the new house.
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