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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1950
Page
4
A brief listing notes DeLisser Inc as national representatives with an address at 11 East 44th Street in New York City. The passage also cites a biblical quote about being born anew to see the kingdom of God.
The Lustron scandal shows a government financed scheme to mass produce steel houses. The RFC loaned millions to a private company that built factory space rented from the government. Output never surpassed two homes a day and the firm failed, bankrupting the venture and foreclosing on a 37.5 million mortgage.
British philosopher Bertrand Russell argues crime fiction offers harmless outlet for aggressive instincts and could reduce war. He says readers identify with the killer or the detective, potentially easing tensions and promoting world peace.
The text questions whether readers of mystery novels influence real-world aggression or domestic violence and argues that whodunit fans need a clear reason to read them beyond curiosity. It links famous tyrants to genre readership in a provocative, reflective tone.
The Export-Import Bank extends a 20 million dollar line to Yugoslavia while the State Department maintains aid to Marshal Tito. Despite criticism and Ho Chi Minh recognition, aid continues to blunt the Cominform blockade's impact. Yugoslavia's economy remains fragile, relying on minerals and limited imports to avert collapse.
In a rare cross party move the French National Assembly barred Coca Cola with conservative wine interests backing the ban. Communists joined seeing a chance to attack US influence while health grounds mask trade rule concerns as the beverage faces a ban though concentrate is produced in Morocco and distribution remains French.
Mary Whitacre honored by Frederick County 4 H Clubs during National 4 H Club Week. Betty Vonn Brill 16 year old Stephens City High School junior wins Conrad Hoover post American Legion award. Hilda Collie starts as Home Demonstration Agent Clarke County. Rabid dog in Star Tannery found. Laura V Ashley celebrated 76th birthday at Martinsburg Pike home. E E Brengle Jr resigns B F Goodrich manager post to join Armed Forces. Fire department improving resolutions adopted. Dr P W Boyd named to Georges Memorial Institute Virginia governing committee.
Doors opened at 6 30 a m for screenings of the Louis Goday fight in Winchester with three showings planned. Mr and Mrs Charles L Wood formerly of Clashes County were guests at a reception following the event.
After more than six decades apart, the Kent Street and Loudoun Street churches in Winchester reunite to worship as a single congregation. A unity committee led the effort, and the reunion passes by a vote of 77 to 5.
The piece argues the Roberts era court has hindered immigration officials in deportation efforts by ruling on the entry qualifications of alleged Communist agents and dangerous aliens. It cites the Walter Logan Act and warns of a two year delay for about 200 suspected aliens as deportations restart and potentially return to the Supreme Court.
An article explains cirrhosis of the liver arises from cell loss and scarring and is best managed by a balanced diet low in fat, with adequate calories and protein. It notes possible tube feeding, supplements like protein drinks, and nutrients such as choline and methionine, with abstinence from alcohol aiding recovery.
The article asks about scoring on a 100 question IQ style test over ten days with 9 or 10 correct marking a memory genius and 7 or 8 very good. It then queries about the first permanent English settlement in America and a Swedish film actress mothering a baby boy born in Rome. It continues with questions about Kosciuszko Chopin and Joseph Conrad and ends with a Bible story question.
Presents past rainfall amounts and long term averages. 24 hour precipitation ending 7 am unknown. March rainfall to date minus .04 inches. 1950 year to date 481 inches. Average annual rainfall for 37 years 36.56 inches. Monthly averages for 1913 1949 period listed for each month with values. Courtesy Winchester Research.
A jumble of questions and answers on literature and history appears, asking about a tenor at the Metropolitan Opera, the boy on the burning deck, a Virginia geographic comparison, and a college with a discriminatory quest, with a fact about Jacomo de Casabianca who perished aboard the Orient in 1798 during the Nile battle.
Gerry schemes to secure a powerful position by presenting a bold demand to the Judge. Audiences observe Audrey and Alicia amid shifting loyalties as Gerry’s plan to corner opportunity accelerates.
Gerald Barton meets Judge King who reveals a plan to place him at Lester Brandt's plant with a ground-up role in personnel. The judge implies past scheming and hints at a strike context while Gerry weighs the opportunity and his loyalty to Susan.
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