Local News and Classified Rates From The National Press
A 1950 newspaper page notes advertising, subscription, and mailing rates for RKente and others. It lists office hours for display and classified ads and shows the Saturday date March 4 1950 along with a quoted religious verse about God’s path through Jesus of Nazareth.
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National Representatives DeLisser, Inc
East 44Th Street
New York City
Associated Press
God
Jesus of Nazareth
Jehovah
Falls Treaty Aims To Guard Niagara Beauty And Power
The draft treaty between Canada and the United States seeks to protect Niagara Falls scenic grandeur while placing water diversions for power on a permanent legal footing. It could raise power output as flow increases from 36 000 to 100 000 cubic feet per second, but the Senate must ensure the beauty of the Falls remains intact for posterity.
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U. S
Niagara River
Hume Wrong
Dean Acheson
Niagara Falls
Cannade
United States
Senate
Latin Courtesy Sparks Minor Olympic Row
The article notes a petty incident in Guatemala where a military band played a dance tune instead of the Star Spangled Banner to greet the Puerto Rican team at the Central American Olympic games. The mistake was corrected the next day and Latins are portrayed as having reasons to dislike the United States.
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Guatemala
United States
Virginia Byrd plan offers tax relief by surplus credit
The Richmond News Leader endorses Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. and his simple surplus based tax relief plan. It would cut taxes automatically if actual revenues exceed estimates by set amounts, with credits rising to 20 percent for larger surpluses.
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Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Virginia
Byrd
Bradford
Latins Reassess U S Conduct and Anti Imperial Sentiment
The article analyzes Latin American attitudes toward the United States, noting colonial ties to Puerto Rico, Guatemala's anti colonial stance, and a leftist Guatemala seen as anti US and pro Russia. It cites lingering resentment of past US interventions and poor diplomatic manners by Americans, while praising the Good Neighbor policy for thawing relations.
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Puerto Rico
United States
Guatemala
Guatemala City
Vivace Club fame and district contest win noted
Handley girl students upheld high reputation with a Lions Club performance. Dane M. Long of Berryville High School won $25 and the right to enter the District contest of the Virginia Bankers Association Public Speaking contest.
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Vivace
Handley Girl
Lions Club
Dane M. Long
Berryville High School
Virginia Bankers Assn
Winchester White Sox
Dan Colan
Pete Purtlebaugh
McFaden Bible Class elects new officers and updates
Philip Hunter was elected president of the McFaden Bible Class with F. Davis Arnold as vice president and W. Austin Havermale as second vice president. Al Gon Hott becomes secretary and Calvin Atkins treasurer, with H. E. Rivers listed. Cameron Sr. learns his nephew William R. Rivers has been freed from a Japanese prison camp near Manila. Roy Garland Wingfield, 17, of Gore, enlists in the Navy.
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Philip Hunter
McFaden Bible
F. Davis Arnold
W. Austin Havermale
Algon Hott
Calvin Atkins
H. E. Rivers
Cameron Sr
William R. Rivers
Manila
Roy Garland Wingfield
Gore
Navy
Local Fire Co Responds To Unlock Residence Call
A local citizen contacted Friendship Fire Company to unlock a residence, prompting responders to assist in gaining entry. No injuries reported as firefighters accessed the property and secured the scene.
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Friendship Fire Co
World union debate and federal debt concerns
A Gary Indiana couple questions a write your Congressman campaign amid Cold War anxieties. The piece argues world federation requires genuine goodwill and Russia's cooperation, assessing feasibility and risks. Also includes Treasury notes on social security and federal trust funds, explaining that current contributions finance ongoing operations and eventual redeemable securities.
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Treasury
Uncle Sam
Early rising after operation reduces recovery time and complications
After surgery patients benefit from getting up soon and walking two to three times daily. Early ambulation lowers urinary infections in men, reduces wound pain, and speeds overall recovery. A study of hernia operations found fewer recurrences with early mobilization compared to extended bed rest.
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King
How's Your I Q How to Score Based on 100 Questions
A quiz style feature outlines a 10 day scoring plan with daily results ranging from Memory Genius to Good. It lists sample questions from a WWII homing pigeons fact to language usage and popular culture trivia. The article references page 2 for correct answers and includes several incomplete prompts.
Rainfall Statistics Show Monthly Averages From 1913 to 1949
Present and past rainfall figures for a 24 hour period ending 7 am are listed with March to date totals, 1950 year to date, and the average annual rainfall over three years. Monthly averages for 37 years are given, including January through December. data courtesy Winchester Research.
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Courtesy of
Winchester Research
True or false quiz on US labor law and world geography
A compact quiz asks whether the Taft Hartley Law passed over Truman's veto, and seeks the continent of Everest, the nickname Satchmo as Louis Armstrong, and the northern city nicknamed Athens of America due to its many scholars and institutions.
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Truman
Mount
Everest
Athens of
America
Save Money Time And Bother Shop in Winchester
A compact Winchester shopper notice highlights a money saving sale event at a local store. Readily accessible bargains emphasize value and convenience for residents seeking frugal purchases.
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Winchester
Sermon Sparks Thought on World Unity in Kingsridge
In Kingsridge on Sunday evening the judge ponders Reverend Ferguson’s sermon about a world united by shared aims rather than unanimous agreement. The preacher warned of vanity and superiority, urging acceptance of differences while pursuing common hopes for peace, work, and dignity.
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Elizabeth
Ferguson
Steven
Kingsridge
Bairds
Lester Brandt
Frank
Audrey
Gerry
Reverend
Ieee
Judge King Seeks Quiet Talk Amid Family Tensions
Gerald Barton presses for a face to face with the Judge as Steven King weighs Texas placement for Gerry to shield Susan and gauge his own humanism. Audrey's visit adds private strain while Elizabeth monitors every move in a tense household.
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Gerald Barton
Joe Ferguson
Joe
Texas
Gerry
Alicia
Susan
Elizabeth
Steven
Bing Peetares
Spudicam
Judge King
Gérald
Audrey
Young Barton
Gerald
Young Whippersnapper
Impuder
Frank
New York
Jonathan Edwards and the modern wilderness of faith
A column reflects on Jonathan Edwards as a foundational figure in American religion and philosophy. It contrasts his era’s sinners with today’s widespread sense of self assurance and questions what Edwards would think of contemporary confidence about salvation and hell.
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Jonathan Edwards
America
Edwards
Northampton
Hell
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