Resolutions Tested by Grit and Fleeting Virtue
A reflective meditation on steadfastness and moral resolve, comparing steadfastness to morning clouds and dew that vanish with time. It suggests virtue wanes without consistent effort and discipline.
Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1950
Page
4
Warren Says Big Government Monopoly a Greater Threat
Virginia State Senator George M. Warren argues against centralized federal power at the Ninth Congressional District Democratic convention. He contends crisis government and spending persist without wars and warns of government bureau overreach, urging a return to Jeffersonian democracy and individual responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Warren
Bristol
Virginia
Warren
Southwest
Usless
America
George Warren
Senator Warren
Weather forecast period extends through February and beyond
The federal weather bureau enters the second long range forecast period. In February officials offered a 30 day outlook based on known facts past records and educated guesswork. The forecast covers mid February forward with cautious projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Weather Bureau
Weather forecasters predict colder mid March in eastern region
Government experts say mid March will be colder than usual in the eastern two thirds of the country with about 30 days of similar weather. Western areas should see normal conditions. Forecasters offer no official explanation while some old timers seek natural reasoning.
Family trucks replace old family cars in new design shift
Current Opinion notes Automobile Facts highlights a shift from carrying people to carrying people and cargo. Modern models boast large storage and flexible seating while preserving head and leg room in older designs, with old cars offering ample trunk space and multiple accessible doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Facts
Pierce-Arrow
Reo
Humphrey Opposes All Retrenchments in Senate Debate
Minnesota Senator Humphrey attacks the Byrd Joint Committee on the Reduction of Non Essential Expenditures. He catalogs nine years of $100 000 in expenses as waste and extravagance and argues for one retrenchment by opposing devices aimed at economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey
Minnesota
Senator Byrd
Byrd Joint Committee
Joint Committee
Sun Day Grammar Lesson About Difference in Meaning
A college freshman asks a professor about Sundays game and uses a casual phrase. The professor notes the difference between badly and badly with a cheeky example involving a coed and stern look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Middletown notices from the files of the Star
One year ago Miss Sarah Ridings daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Ridings Middletown was chosen to represent the Middletown Fire Co in the Apple Blossom Festival Harold R Edwards of Fairmont Ave was named cashier at Commercial and Savings Bank succeeding the late John I Sloat Mr and Mrs Wesley Shirley 28 Kent St welcomed a boy Mrs Shiley is the former Lucille Hockman Royal Chamber of Commerce Five fire alarms were answered in the city during the past 24 hours none of them were serious Mrs Elva Howe won the door prize at the first day of the opening celebration for the new show rooms at Miller and Anderson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Ridings
Harry Ridings
Middletown
Middletown Fire Co
Harold R. Edwards
Fairmont Ave
Commercial and Savings Bank
John I. Sloat
Wesley Shirley
Kent St
Shiley
Lucille Hockman
Royal Chamber of Commerce
Elva Howe
Miller and Anderson
Local youths win kite contest at Virginia Avenue School
Donnie Athey and Paul Clark both ten win the Recreation Department kite flying contest at Virginia Ave School. Loretta C. Russell of Berryville learns by War Department of her husband being wounded in Europe. Mamie Butler of Martinsburg Pike brings a five inch egg to the Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnie Athey
Paul Clark
Recreation
Virginia Ave
Loretta C. Russell
Berryville
War Department
Europe
Mamie Butler
Martinsburg Pike
Star Office
Cross Junction Names New Postmaster and Secretary
Harry McKeever was named official post master at Cross Junction. Forrest E. Jones, well known in the city, accepted the position of secretary of the Front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McKeever
Cross Junction
Forrest E. Jones
Front
Cumberland Valley All Stars Honor Hockman Winkfield and Sale
Twenty five years ago Hockman Winkfield and Sale were named all star honorable mention in the Cumberland Valley Basketball League. Winchester Rotarians returned from Richmond with a trophy for best attendance at the State meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockman, Winkfield
Sale
Winchester Rotarians
Richmond
Bentley Kern Elected Chairman of City Republican Committee
Bentley Kern won the city Republican Committee chair election over Charles H. Hardy. The mass convention to appoint delegates to the State Convention in Norfolk drew large attendance and high excitement. The colored Republicans withdrew as a bloc when no delegate from their group was chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley Kern
Charles H. Hardy
Norfolk
McMahon and Tydings push world conference on disarmament
Washington report details McMahon and Tydings pressuring for a world disarmament conference as Truman moves to pursue hydrogen bomb development. Oppenheimer and scientists discussed split views on H bomb use versus peaceful aims amid warns of potential science walkouts and Russian resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Truman
Russia
McMahon
Tydings
Truman
Acheson
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Atomic Energy Committee
Strength For The Day by Earl L. Douglas
The article discusses General George C. Marshall's early teaching method and the value of simple language. It contrasts timeless moral lessons with specialized scientific or political topics, noting that laypeople should study eternal moral truths even as complex fields require experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Marshall
Jesus
Socrates
Police Court Drunk and Disorderly Cases Hearings
Judge John Rice presided over multiple cases for driving under the influence and public drunkenness. Theo dore Alton Sanderlin faced a suspended 30 day sentence with $100 costs. Others include Paul Earman with a 30 day suspended jail term and $55.25 fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rice
Theodore Alton Sanderlin
E. James Sr
Paul Earman
Millwood Ave
Oliver Brooks
James St
Drun
Co. O
N. Cameron St
Floyd Fp
East Lane St
Martin
Ward
Rainfall Averages and 24 Hour Totals for Winchester Area
This record lists rainfall figures for a 37 year period from 1913 to 1949 including an average annual rainfall of 36.56 inches and monthly totals. Months shown include January through December with values such as January 2.50, February 1.92, March 2.86, April 3.09, May 3.77, June 3.78, July 3.81, August 3.93, September 2.58, October 3.34, November 2.47, December 2.42 inches. Data courtesy of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
How's Your I Q Memory Genius Quiz
A reader quiz offering 10 questions with daily scoring levels from Memory Genius to Good based on correct answers. Questions cover baseball infield contact, Beau Brummell nickname, grammar correction, WWII Canadian theater, oxford lace terms, childhood curiosity about birth and sex, Dick Powell careers, Harbin location, an American admiral's quote, and the author of My Country, Tis of Thee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bryan Brummell
Beau Brummell
Dick Powell
Harbin
Siberia
Manchuria
Korea
Tokyo
Emperor Hirohito
Leetown Hatchery Chief Lurber Resigns for Health Service Post
Eugene Lurber superintendent of the Federal Fish Hatchery Leetown West Virginia and chief of the Eastern fish culture division US Fish and Wildlife Service resigns to become chief biologist for the U S Health Service over a wide Midwestern area. He will leave Leetown May 1 and move to Chicago for the new post. The article also notes the coined term simultcast meaning a program broadcast on radio and television at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Slattery
Mr. Slattery
Framingham
Mass
Post Office Department
Maritime Commission
Germany
Riviera
Nice
Mark Twain
Eugene Lurber
Federal
Leetown
W. Va
Eastern Fish Culture Investigation Division
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U. S. Health Service
Lurber
Chicago
The Gentle Heart Synoises Dinner Scene
Jenny Mayhew and her sister Natalie juggle work and romance as Brent Evans returns to dinner. Natalie hints at nearing engagement while Brent hires Diane for art ads and hints of a past lover Gary Underhill. The trio navigate money, art, and relationships amid studio talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Mayhew
Natalie
Mace Diane
Nag
Frea
Brent Evans
Jenny Fussen
Diane
Brent
Jenny
Emhew
Grent
Beau
Gary Underhill
Fred
Mr. Lightfoot
Ers
Connecticut
Amalgamated Electric
Citole
Family Tights Money Strain Sparks Household Debate
In a tense scene Diane and Natalie clash over money and work as Jenny listens. Natalie's insistence that Jenny's unpaid labor equals money highlights the trio's financial strain after their father's death. They recall past sacrifices to keep the house as a precarious budget and uncertain income loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalie
Brent
Diane
Jenny
Nat
Fred
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