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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1950
Page
4
A brief note on a prophecy published in the Winchester Evening Star dated March 14 1950. The statement declares a future upheaval affecting all nations and their treasures. The item appears as part of a broader page note in the newspaper.
A Stamford junior high survey found 11 to 15 year olds in set owning homes watch TV about 27 hours weekly, matching their time in class. Of 447 pupils, four watched TV all the time, emphasizing the TV impact on school life and parental concern.
The Army introduces restyled outfits for female soldiers designed for individuality. Designer Hattie Carnegie, known for high society wedding gowns, styled the looks which ban neckties and feature visored hats. Starting January 1951 Wacs nurses and medical corps will get distinct winter and summer ensembles with tailored slacks for barracks wear. Generals nearing retirement reportedly seek extensions of active duty.
The message argues that improving everyday life for troops, including bedside telephones, is essential to solving recruiting shortages. It emphasizes equal treatment across genders and suggests incentives could draw more volunteers to military service.
The piece cites a Survey Magazine summary showing highway sign damage in California Washington Utah totaling tens of thousands yearly. It notes vandalism to parks monuments and cemeteries, plus littering rights of way, with officials calling for responsible behavior to avoid tax-funded repairs.
The piece mocks ICC fare increases on the Weehawken Ferry affecting 6 000 riders daily while joking about elephants and camels listed among fare victims. It notes a history of odd commuting stories and questions how the new people fares will be posed by the commission.
Ed Molden was named director of the Apple Blossom Festival Budget Committee. A large crowd attended the Girl Scouts 37th birthday at Winchester Armory. Pfc. Charles R. Armel reported safe overseas in Belgium. Nurses received diplomas from Dr. L. M. Allen at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Russell J. Herrell and H. A. Mooneyham joined Hickory Camp 34, Woodmen of the World.
Mrs Harold Brown Frances and Meien Brown Miss Philomena Larew attended a Ballet Russe De Monte Carlo performance in Washington.
The season opens with a game between two teams representing the Independents and the Evening Star newspaper carrier boys. Mr and Mrs Edward Capper celebrate the birth of a daughter at Winchester Memorial Hospital.
The Treasury Law Department presses a test case on tax exempt income for colleges and churches as President Truman urges tax law revision. New York University and Mueller Spaghetti Co. stand at the center with broad church and educational opposition to tax avoidance. A Taft Morse 1952 ticket circulates amid GOP speculation and Democratic dissension.
A health column advises heart patients on diet. Salt restriction is important for blood pressure and heart weakness, while overall food intake should be adequate. Protein reduction may help kidney impairment, but not otherwise. Consider fat, cholesterol, and minerals under physician guidance. insulin by mouth remains unavailable.
The article notes tipping is not customary for travelers on US flights. Only porters handling luggage on arrival or departure are tipped. It also answers a brain anatomy question noting the brain has four major parts: cerebrum, cerebellum, pons varolii, and medulla oblongata.
Fifty years ago T. B. Patton was elected president of the newly organized Fairfax Club with Charles F. Nelson as vice president and Shirley Carter as secretary treasurer. The clubhouse stood over Baker Brothers on North Main.
The report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 7 a m 0 8 inches and year to date 0 77 inches for March and 1950 totals 5 54 inches. Average monthly precipitation 1913 49 period lists January to December with values between 2 47 and 4 93 inches. The text includes garbled notes and names.
A mixed reading includes a ten day quiz with scoring levels from Memory Genius to Good. It asks ten trivia questions on sports, politics, science, religion, and history. The passage then discusses burro overpopulation in Africa, displacement of native animals, and U S census data on immigration, linking to debates on displaced persons and unemployment.
Gerry seeks a fast tracked rise at Kingsridge to prove himself to Judge King and shift Steven’s attitude. He plans to press Lester Brandt for advancement, hoping Alicia’s return in person might reveal if she meant Westward departure. Meetings with Brandt reveal class and power gaps in the plant hierarchy.
Gerry confronts Lester Brandt after Judge King arranges a position, while Lester implies he and Alicia's past ties complicate Gerry's progress. Gerry suspects hidden leverage and plans to push his own case, aiming to secure advancement despite enmity.
The Star Winchester reports that wild burros in Grand Canyon National Park have become too prolific, prompting discussion of management measures to control the population and preserve desert ecosystems. The piece frames the issue as a local voice seeking balanced solutions.
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