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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1950
Page
4
The page includes masthead details for Winchester Virginia publisher HF BYRD and The Associated Press, with subscription rates and classified notices. The lead editorial asserts the resurrection of Christ as a central fact, highlighting its impact on Peter and the apostles.
The piece argues President Truman and his advisers misstate the federal deficit with repeated revisions. It cites initial 1950 deficit projections under one billion dollars, Byrd’s estimate of over five billion, and subsequent Truman revisions to 5.5 and then 6.9 billion dollars.
Joe Dickman, a miner, criticized John L. Lewis and was expelled from the United Mine Workers. Four months later he apologized in hopes of being allowed to work again in his trade.
The witness accounts clash over Lattimore with Budenz claiming official informants labeled him a communist. Budenz remains composed while McCarthy gains public sympathy following his statements.
A committee weighs statements from Lattimore and Budenz on party loyalty and concealed membership. The panel seeks to determine truthfulness and responsibility for ordered actions.
Current Opinion Winchester and the Evening Star mourn the death of John Hoover who fifty years presided over the Star’s news columns. He served the Winchester area faithfully with courteous cooperation and fine newspaper craftsmanship, leaving a tide of community life reflected in births deaths marriages and events.
The Apple Blossom Festival pressed on without many blossoms as Danville and Winchester offered dogwood in bloom. The event crowned the Queen by her stepfather the Vice President who hinted at marriage plans from the 1949 festival.
Governor Battle told the Richmond Association of Insurance Agents that national troubles stem from citizen apathy. He urged introspection, understanding issues, informing others, and voting to improve public leadership and administration.
In 1929 federal expenditures were 121 dollars per family, rising to 250 dollars by 1938 and 984 dollars per family in 1948. The argument warns that spending grows as government expands, calling it a primrose path toward monopoly.
From the files of the Star one year ago Vice President Barkley crowhied Miss Margret Thors of Washington DC queen Shenandoah XXII at a festival party hosted by Mrs H B McCormac at Macsfield Fruit growers faced a 30 degree chill.
At the Constitutional Convention J Sloan Kuykendall was named to the Privileges and Elections Committee to secure servicemen voting rights free of poll taxes and personal registration. The May Day event drew many names and Florist service for the celebration. Bore High School invited countywide participation for Bible teaching in public schools.
Raymond Edmondson named captain of Handley track squad and served as manager of the 1925 football team. Qe F Morton, local writer, published The Story of Winchester. Kiwanis Club sponsored, Strasburg Publishing House printed. Mrs. Baker spoke at a Staunton state meeting. Red Bud mill cornerstone found among debris, said to be from 1860. Massanutten Bank in Strasburg robbed by eight masked men taking $6000 each.
Washington rift widens as Dean Acheson and Under Secretary G Beverly clash with Secretary Early on whether the United States should permit exporting railroad parts to Communist China to repair its system. Acheson backs a cooperative stance while Early warns of war potential and the need to deny shipments.
The article explains hypnotism's appeal in mental cases and its use to shorten treatment. It notes that 80 to 95 percent of people can be hypnotized, with better results from imaginative, educated individuals and those aged 18 to 26. It describes methods, training needs, and potential to relieve symptoms under professional guidance.
Rainfall data covers 48 hours with today’s fall and year to date totals. Historical averages show monthly figures from 1913 to 1949, including January to December values. Statistics courtesy of the Winchester Laboratory.
A mixed set of questions and commentary covers U S China relations earlier McCarthy era charges on Owen Lattimore opera Die Walkure and cloak and dagger agencies during World War II along with a long prose excerpt praising Brahms and his mother and the Requiem opening lines.
The excerpt asks for the cabinet officer who acts as the presidents legal adviser. The second question references a census enumerator recording facts about President Truman and his family on April 1. The third clue asks to identify the source line starting with On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep.
Music feature discusses Brahms Requiem and its emotional impact highlighting sorrow and strength through sacred choral work by Earl L Douglas. The piece surveys composers emotional expression and the enduring appeal of choral music in difficult times.
Jenny notices Natalie and Brent's marriage license at City Hall and endures a storm of fear and duty. She confronts Ghillie the dog, endures a snowbound night, and suffers a fall that lands her in a hospital. Natalie Diane brace for the fallout as Jenny wakes to hospital warmth and restrained drama.
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