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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1950
Page
4
An editorial or moral reflection cautions that many things appealing to a child can destroy him and that older people ultimately face catastrophe when pursuing glittering goals. It emphasizes that no good thing will be withheld from those who walk uprightly.
A debate in Congress over the vast aid to Europe program is intensifying. The House seeks a $1 billion cut from the $3 billion Economic Cooperation Administration request while the Senate appears inclined to approve the full amount. The piece urges trimming this year's foreign aid by at least $1 billion.
Report of an inter American fact finding committee finds Cuba Guatemala and the Dominican Republic guilty of attempting subversion in Haiti. Haiti is cleared. The three nations face diplomatic economic or military penalties unless they cease fomenting activity and aiding the Caribbean Legion.
A humorous look at a shipment from Germany facing Atlantic storms that made goldfish seasick. The piece notes tropical aquarium species rarely encounter seas in the wild, contrasts sea and freshwater fish habitats, and observes Chinese breeding of goldfish producing flashy varieties yet not immune to seasickness.
The Danville Bee reviews the 1950 General Assembly noting reforms and delays, with Governor Battle achieving most aims. Senator Byrd’s tax-cut bill stands out and a school building program is praised. A bid to amend anti trust for unions and attempted civil rights measures were blocked. segregation and poll tax repeal failed.
James P. Hart of Roanoke, representing The Virginia Commonwealth League, asks Senator Lucas to push early passage of the full Civil Rights program. He condemns the recent Virginia General Assembly for clashing with anti-democratic practices, cites the killing of anti segregation bills and the poll tax repeal attempt, and urges federal intervention to enforce civil rights.
News notes from the year include J. R. Brandon’s election by Winchester Ellis to succeed Perry B. Wright as exalted ruler. County farmers met at the courthouse to answer Gov. Tuck’s call for a North Carolina corn battle. Ralph Hengevald led an oyster roast at Fellowship Park. A $75 payment is noted. Earthquake tremors were felt in three Valley towns. Winchester named for WPA armory funds in a federal report. Arthur Leafe, former Lewis Jones Knitting Co. manager, died after five years of illness. Studebaker standard six price listed at 1465 dollars. Winchester Auto Sales, W. W. Dellinger, manager. Mr. and Mrs. H C Funk and Mr. and Mrs. Holmes R. Grimm rode to Baltimore by motorcycle.
Sam Ensogna led the White Sox first practice at Rouss Park. A marriage notice announces Hazel Parker daughter of Hattie Alice Parker and the late James Edward Parker of Moorefield to Herbert Braithwaite son of C. W. Braithwaite of 214 M. Braddock St. Roy P. Duvall reports from Pfc. Robert Duvall that fighting on Iwo Jima was rough but he is okay.
An unidentified driver collided with a tile truck operated by J. W. Larrick from the Chambersville area in Frederick County. Tiles were scattered and the truck sustained damage in the incident.
A musicale at the residence of Mrs. Thomas Cover on Fairmont Avenue supports the Presbyterian Church improvement fund. Featured performers include Miss Virginia Cover, pianist Mrs. H D Puller, violinist Mr. H R Homer, with recitations by Miss Virginia Baker. The Sheetzes perform comic songs. Admission is 15 cents.
A Washington reader explores how and when the United States might enter a shooting war with Russia. The piece cites possible triggers such as a Russian invasion of Yugoslavia or Indo China and notes Congress would have to act in declaring war. It discusses policy signals from Acheson and Roosevelt era precedents, and mentions a correction about a money figure error from billions to million.
The Voice of the People reflects worries about government welfare and farm programs while highlighting housing shortages in Winchester. The writer cites rising taxes, fears over socialism, and notes two families displaced, calling for available rental housing at 216 E Boscawen St.
Reported 24 hour rainfall ending 7 a m shows none and March total to date 2 77 inches. Cumulative 1950 year to date 7 54 inches. Thirty seven year average annual rainfall 36 56 inches. Monthly averages 1913 1949 include Jan 2 50 Feb 3 92 Mar 2 86 Apr 3 09 May 3 77 Jun 3 78 Jul 3 81 Aug 3 93 Sep 2 58 Oct 3 34 Nov 2 47 Dec 2 42 Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
A reader self tests on 10 questions covering science history and civics. It assigns levels like Memory Genius and Excellent based on daily scores and includes a note to turn to Page 2 for answers.
Tokyo report shows over sixteen million school children surveyed postwar, averaging one third inch taller and one to two pounds heavier than two years earlier. Tooth decay down twenty percent and nearsightedness down ten percent credited to improved food supply funded by American imports under occupation.
Jenny confronts a crumbling marriage as Fred accuses Diane of conceit and neglect. Diane’s beauty obsession overshadows family duties while Jenny contemplates how to fix a fractured household before the studio doors close.
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