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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1951

Page

4

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Free speech and the Communist leaders Supreme Court ruling

The piece argues that the Supreme Court decision in the Communist leaders case marks the gravest departure from free-speech guarantees in U.S. history. It warns Justice Vinson and the majority could justify arresting thousands who teach or advocate overthrow by force, endangering liberty amid global dictatorship battles.

Jefferson Madison Mason Little Republic Supreme Court Vinson Reed Frankfurter Jackson Burton Minton Department of Justice

The Heart of a 10 Year Old Boy

A reflection on a 10 year old boy's heart and the perception of emotion in youth. The narrator contests the belief that boys of that age are cold at heart and argues against the stereotype with personal insight.

The Hard Exterior Masks a Tender Core

The passage describes a man who hides deep sentimentality behind a tough facade. He favors gadgets and nickels, protects his private emotions, and quietly mourns beloved animals, revealing a concealed kindness beneath a hardened exterior.

Engagement Told for Miss Betty Blue McIlwee

Mr and Mrs Robert E McTlwee Gainesboro announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Blue McIlwee to Joseph Lowell Manuel son of Mr and Mrs L G Manuel Middletown. Mrs L J Flenner Woodstock Lane was visiting relatives in Harrisburg. Mrs William LaRue returned home after a tonsillectomy at Winchester Memorial Hospital.

Robert E. McTlwee Gainesboro Betty Blue MclIlwee Joseph Lowell Manuel L. G. Manuel Middletown L. J. Flenner Woodstock Lane Pierce Hunsicker Harrisonburg William LaRue Paper Mill Road Winchester Memorial Hospital

Military discharge list and world flight assignment noted

Norman Bayliss James C. Big gert Mack C. Headley Julian B Marple Richard N. Olcott Humphrey E. Coleman Vernon G Heltzel and Hunter W. Buckner were servicemen recently discharged. Staff Sgt George Lee Baker son of Mr and Mrs A L Baker stationed at the National Airport Washington DC left for a flight around the world as a crew member on a C 54 carrying Under Secretary of War Kenneth Royall on an inspection tour of American bases abroad. Announcement was made of the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Strassner daughter of Atho Bayliss Strosnider to Louis Ashbury Hoover son of Clayborn L Hoover of Albin.

Norman Bayliss James C. Biggert Mack C. Headley Julian B Marple Richard N. Olcott Humphrey E. Coleman Vernon G Heltzel Hunter W. Buckner George Lee Baker AAF A. L. Baker National Washington, D. C Kenneth Royall Elizabeth Strasnider Atho Bayliss Strosnider Louis Ashbury Hoover Clayborn L. Hoover Albin

Winc joins NEC network with key staff named

Winc went on the air as an NEC affiliate with E. Ogden Drigge serving as commercial manager. James Bennett Jones, auditor for the National Fruit Products Co., reported for duty in the Inspector General's Division as a LA. Colonel. Ike Smith, son of long serving Frederick County Treasurer Robert Smith, is listed in satisfactory condition at Memorial Hospital with pneumonia.

WINC NEC E. Ogden Drigge James Bennett Jones National Fruit Products Co Inspector General Ike Smith Robert Smith Frederick County Memorial Hospital

Empire Theatre Announces First North Pole Film Showing

Twenty five years ago the Empire Theatre announced the first American showing of a motion picture about Commander Byrd's flight from Spitzbergen to the North Pole. Mr and Mrs J B Haldeman and Miss Ella Wanger visited eastern Pennsylvania and Mrs James Orndoff hosted a South Kent Street gathering for Hazel Carver with Nellie Sherman Ada Carter Mary Fletcher Levy Fries Martin Fries Robert Stuart Raymond Whitacre Edgar Richard William Guthridge and Clint Whitacre attending.

Empire Theatre America Byrd Spitzbergen North Pole Haldeman Ella Wanger Pennsylvania James Orndoff South Kent Street Hazel Carver Nellie Sherman Ada Carter Mary Fletcher Levy Fries Martin Fries

Winchester Pioneers Early Auto Use and Local Incidents

Fifty years ago Dr W. and Love became Winchester’s first physician to purchase an automobile for calls, a steam operated vehicle. John H. Enders, formerly of Winchester now in Berryville, lost part of his hand in a circular saw. Prof H R Punk rescued Harry Brown after he fell into Bartonsville lake.

Dr. W. & Love Winchester John H. Enders Berryville H. R. Punk Harry Brown Bartonsville

Railroads under federal control and employee classification

When the federal government controls the railroads employees are not federal workers. They are not classed as federal employees and may be treated as railway workers under the government’s operation.

M.C

Call for 49 Lady Godivas

Hal Boyle humor column argues 49 modern Lady Godivas could curb high taxes by riding through capitals to pressure Congress. vivid satire contrasts ancient Coventry tale with today’s $7.2 billion tax bill and public appetite for dramatic tax relief.

Hal Boyle New York Milady Coventry House of Representatives Frank Tripp Washington, D. C Lady Godiva

Acheson Faces Cabinet Strife in Truman Era Foreign Policy

Washington insiders say Secretary of State Dean Acheson sparks friction with Cabinet and agency heads as he relays grievances to officials and blocks aggressive military plans. Critics urge consolidating foreign economic policy under a single long-term administrator to ease clashes and shift diplomacy.

Washington Dean Acheson Truman Acheson Marshall National Resources Security Board Joint Chiefs of Staff Pentagon Spain Yugoslavia Greece Turkey United Nations Korea White House Pcopper and Rubber Mr. Acheson Defense Charles £. Wilson George A. Sloan U. S United States Dean

One Man Army: Pvt Carrillo Kills 14 Reds Five Captured

The U S First Cavalry Division reports Pvt Leo P M Carrillo of Los Angeles single handedly led a hill assault in Korea. He killed 14 Chinese troops and captured five prisoners after disregarding a retreat order. He seized an American rifle and a burp gun from the enemy.

U. S First Cavalry Division Korea Leopold M. Carrillo Marino Carrillo Los Angeles Carrillo Carrio

Oldest Surgical Practice Circumcision Across Ages

The article notes circumcision as the oldest operation known dating back to 5000 B C and common today though postponed for prematurity jaundice or hemorrhagic disease. It discusses hemophilia risk in infants and urges checking clotting before proceeding. From a hygienic view circumcision is simple and low risk in infants.

Rainfall Totals and Averages For 38 Year Period

Recorded rainfall for the past 24 hours ending 7 a m on June 15 shows 5.9 inches, with year to date total at 21.97 inches. Average rainfall across 38 years stands at 30.73 inches, with monthly figures listed as 2.48 for February, 3.91 for June, 3.84 for July, 3.90 for August, 2.66 for October, and 3.46 for December among others.

Honever Guy

Strength For The Day reflection on kindness and global misery

A columnist recounts a visit to a New Jersey epilepsy village where a girl cherishes a donated pair of shoes with holes in the soles. The piece urges gratitude for daily kindness while highlighting widespread suffering at home and abroad and questions why happiness masks deep deprivation.

New Jersey United States

How's Your I Q Based on 100 Questions Daily Scoring

A quiz prompts readers with ten days of questions and daily score bands ranging from Memory Genius for 9–10 correct to Good for 4 correct. It includes a Page 2 answer key and items on history literature and culture.

Happiness Begins and the Debt of Shoes

A reflection on happiness as a relative term noting that many people have very little including a child who valued a basic pair of shoes as a munificent joy. The statement contrasts wealth and joy, highlighting global inequality and the fragile nature of contentment.

Woman Noted For Chronic Tardiness Draws Attention

A local note highlights a woman labeled as habitually late in daily routines. The brief item comments on punctuality and social impressions within the neighborhood.

Negro Convicted for Attempting to Wreck Trains in Virginia

Thomas Ricks, 27, of Baltimore is found guilty by a Giles County jury on two counts of trying to wreck Norfolk and Western trains. He testified he placed crossties to halt trains seeking a ride to Bluefield West Virginia, admitting two attempts with ties on tracks and a fire under one.

Pearlsburg Thomas Ricks Baltimore Norfolk and Western Railroad Giles County Ricks Bluefield W. Va Eggleston

Ham and rump muscle composition explained

The lean meat in ham or rump steak is muscle tissue. All edible meat, excluding bone sinew and fat, is muscle.

Julie and Jeff Plan a Spring Church Wedding

Julie and Jeff discuss a quick church wedding in April after a whirlwind engagement. They weigh venues and family roles while planning a Mexican honeymoon and future move, as Julie worries about balancing work and marriage and pleasing Jeff’s mother. Carol’s quiet Christmas Eve distress hints at family tensions to come.

Adam Douglases Millicent Julie Jeffrey Milly Adam Jeff Ocean Highway Mexico City Los Angeles Mr. Carey Tyler Peg Presbyterian Church Carol Bayport High Fairmeadows Mrs.Douglas Thorndyke Alex Sharon Sandra Leslie Morgans Honey Tyke

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