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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1950
Page
4
A Tuesday March 21 1950 issue of the Winchester Evening Star presents masthead details including editors and pricing while noting Associated Press affiliation and circulation notes. The page also contains a moral quote about doing good and a brief outlook on classified rates.
President Truman left a small bundle of Hoover Commission proposals at the Capitol porch and hurried to sunnier climes. About 21 measures aim to streamline federal operations and give department heads more power, with two controversial items: abolishing the Maritime Commission and dissolving the NLRB general counsel post. Bills on Post Office reform and modernizing accounting also move through Senate committees. About half of the Hoover ideas are in flux. one-fifth have become law.
The piece notes prices edging downward in some indexes while inflation lingers with delayed effects. It highlights the Interstate Commerce Commission approving a 10 percent rate increase for the Railway Express Agency on merchandise food and perishables, the third wartime postwar rise. The agency needed higher income to cover rising costs, adding to the price level.
Current Opinion argues that Virginia should study and possibly adopt annual legislative sessions by 1955. The piece notes increased fiscal complexity, longer bills, and public confusion as reasons to consider reform, while cautioning about certainty and public clarity.
The Missouri’s loss in Hampton Roads signals the battleship’s decline as air power reshapes naval strategy. A $2.5 million annual saving funds the Leyte carrier until a replacement is ready, marking aircraft influence as the new symbol of sea power and prompting questions about tomorrow’s symbol of naval dominance.
News of Other Years recalls Elizabeth Patterson Glaize and Sue Worthington Mathews named Apple Blossom Festival princesses. In Winchester a fire at 328 Smithfield Ave. saved an injured woman, an Army officer vanished into the crowd, and L G Sjostrom was elected Rotary Club president.
Henry Hemsley manager of the William Thompson farm near Boyce dies in local hospital from blood poisoning. The mid west endures a violent tornado outbreak described as the worst in 50 years. Roughly 700 deaths and up to 3000 injuries are reported.
Fifty years ago two hundred leading Winchester businessmen selected a 15 member committee to establish a permanent body. Mayor Barton chaired the meeting with Daz. Puller named chairman of the organization panel including Puller Haddox Barr Cooper Graichen Smith Haymaker Lewis Smith Lynch Leafe Atwell Hans borough Norton.
A semi official estimate for the Truman Fair Deal projects a jump from 40 billion to 65 billion a year in federal outlays if seven major proposals pass. Experts warn of near 80 billion dollars including state local taxes, with a 166 dollar per person tax rise and possible economic collapse.
The Star Winchester editor urges reader support for the American Feline Society to aid stray cats and warns of political apathy and rising regulation. A Winchester Democrat cites chaos in Washington and calls for citizen pressure. Virginia representatives are urged to protest steps toward regimentation.
Bob Johnson of Peoria Illinois is a heavy duty mover with 48 years of experience moving pianos boilers and other large equipment. He has never had an accident or injury in his career.
For a golden wedding anniversary use a low yellow bowl filled with yellow and gold roses, snapdragons, and yellow daisies to create a bright celebratory display. The arrangement combines warm tones and varied textures to honor the couple.
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour total of .61 inches ending 7 a.m. on March 7 and year to date 1.68 inches. The 1950 year to date is 6.45 inches with a 37 year average annual rainfall of 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1949 are listed from January 2.50 to December 2.43 inches. Data courtesy of Winchester.
A quiz program offers 100 questions with daily scores and a grading scale from Memory Genius to Good. Page 2 reveals answers and a set of general knowledge items including a Connecticut university president, in loco parentis, McCarthy's state, Ivanhoe author, postwar expenditure growth, football field nickname, GI training critique, Earth's satellite, schistosomiasis effects, and Whitehorse territory.
Earl L. Douglas preaches a daily devotional titled Strength For The Day focusing on faith, perseverance, and spiritual guidance for readers seeking encouragement and moral resolve.
The piece recalls the milestone of entering the sixth decade in early 1950 and reviews progress since 1900. It suggests history repeats and values honest self-critique to avoid past mistakes in the years ahead.
The author argues that the past fifty years show more drinking crime labor unrest and warfare in 1950 than 1900 and urges a forward looking mindset. If reflection occurs it should aim to guide progress rather than cultivate complacency.
The UK Speaker is traditionally nonpartisan and re elected despite power shifts, serving until resignation or death. In contrast the US Speaker of the House is always from the ruling party and typically a party leader.
Jenny cleans and plans dinner while Brent's arrival frames hope for a renewed home. Diane bursts in with distress revealing marital strain and her decision to return to Green Ridge, leaving questions about Fred and their future.
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