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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1950
Page
4
Kirtley Mather argues some American scientists vow not to pursue any research with destruction as its aim and warn such abstention could aid Russia. He says aviation, automobiles, radio, radar and rubber intertwine progress and peril and that the majority should continue contributing to national strength and public good.
The article notes congressional doubt as hearings begin on 2.95 billion dollars for the third Marshall Plan year. It highlights weak progress, fears of Communist influence, and Hofman’s European Payments Union plan with a proposed 600 million withholding to nations in cooperation. Trial balloons test continuation beyond 1952 amid opposition.
The proposal would trim federal vacation from 26 to 20 days and sick leave from 15 to 12, saving about 100 million annually. It seeks an 8 to 10 percent federal staff reduction and rider placement on the deficiency bill amid broader $2.7 billion cuts.
Richmond cleaners turn sleuths with quirky methods to mark cleaned suits. Tags on linings, multiple staples, and hooked clamps raise questions whether the stains stay or come off. Readers imagine detectives and polar bears in a humorous, local puff.
News notes from the Star report Miss Virginia Yates Handley student won the District contest of the Virginia Banker’s Association at Berryville. Also mentions birth in Winchester area and death notice of Pfc. Alexander Gordon Lunsford in the Philippines.
Seventeen young men met at H. R. Bryarly’s Reuss Avenue office and formed a social club. Professor Marty R. Homer was elected president J. Frank Eddy secretary and F. W. Sheets treasurer. They leased four rooms on the Faulkner building’s second floor on West Water Street. House committee included C. Vernon Eddy John Cooper George Shepherd H. R. Bryarly and Richard Beardsworth. Membership committee named William E. Cooper Mary M. Beker and GC. ere Eine.
About 200 attendees gathered at the George Washington Hotel in Glo Resets Lane and Ziweessefabs Bost for the Apple Blossom Festival selection of princesses from several Southern colleges.
Washington debates a finished admin procedure reform aimed at reducing port discretion and lowering tariffs to expand imports. White House scrutiny delays action, raising fears of pre election inaction and strained Hull Truman trade commitments.
Medical note discusses enlarged prostate in older men and nonoperative care to delay surgery. Recommendations include bladder habits, hot sitz baths, rectal prostate massage, stilbestrol when soft swelling, and infection treatment with sulfonamides or penicillin. Addresses nightmares with causes and prevention steps.
Presentation of 24 hour rainfall ending 7 am on 44 March shows 0.75 inches. Cumulative rainfall to date in 1950 is 5.52 inches with average annual rainfall over 37 years at 36.56 inches. Monthly average rainfall for 1913 to 1949 lists values from January 2.50 to December 3.48 inches across the year. Courtesy note appears as satiafion provided.
Sung by ad copy style, presents a 10 question IQ quiz with scoring bands from Memory Genius to Good and instructs turning to Page 2 for answers. Mentions lobsters, Quantico, Franco Prussian War, US Presidents since Wilson, Indonesian loan via a government agency, a Russian-born actress who died in 1945, late declaration of war to Nazi Germany, Henry George economics, Holy Thursday, and Pinochle card rankings.
Mr Eugene Baker has flu at home. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Richard Keckley and son. Leroy Hillman of Baltimore visited Clyde Shuler. Robert Fout family called on Nelson Baker. Sunday visitors at William Clowser home were Walter Dunlap and Ollie Clowser. Laura Atkenson of Washington visited W B Solomon.
In Kingsridge, Susan and Gerry reveal their engagement amid a gathering at Elizabeth's home. The crowd applauds as Gerry slips a diamond ring onto Susan's finger and the couple share a kiss, while friends offer joyous wishes and chatter fills the room.
In June Susan returns home after graduation while Gerry endures stiff welcome from the King household. Tim’s silent declaration contrasts with Susan’s doubt about love as she and Gerry navigate family pressures and future plans. Audrey and Elizabeth watch, while Frank remains a potential ally or obstacle in the looming engagement.
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