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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1951
Page
6
The Winchester Evening Star article provides the paper’s masthead information including establishment year 1896, city and counties served, address at 94 North Kent Street Winchester Virginia, editor name B. F. Byrd Jr, and AP association. Also lists office contact numbers and display advertising policy with lead times.
A religious reflection from Tuesday, May 1, 1951 notes the Lord speaks constantly yet respects those not deeply engaged. It urges readers to heed his words and commit to obedience in daily conduct.
The Monitor wreck off Cape Hatteras is identified by a 1947 anti submarine patrol. Once famed as the Merrimac counter, the ironclad lies at about 120 feet, described as the cheesebox on a raft. A salvage officer says raising it is possible but cautions that disturbance may be inappropriate.
The Oklahoma City Times recalls 62 years of change from 1689 to 1951 during Pioneer Day. It notes bacon and beef prices rising many times, milk at 10 cents a gallon, and hair cures at 15 to 25 cents. Wages rarely exceeded a dollar daily, sanitation lagged, luxuries were scarce, and few urban hospitals existed.
The passage notes that while commendable, few would trade modern life for 1889 hardships, despite recognizing pioneers endured and the cost of living issues. It reflects on progress and the desirability of current comforts over past difficulties.
The American survivor Robert Vogeler spoke after seventeen months in a Red prison. He described coercion and cruelty used by inquisitors and urged the American people to understand what freedom means when lost. He stood with his family, broke down, yet delivered his message about vigilance and liberty.
The Senate subcommittee probing the RFC has again summoned presidential aide Donald S. Dawson to testify about alleged influence over agency loans to business firms. Dawson has ignored prior invitations, raising questions about executive privilege and the panel's subpoena power.
The article recalls a history of post office staff removals and charges over selling departmental jobs in Mississippi. It describes the anti Tru man Democratic base, the Mississippi Democratic committee of Trumanites, and identifies Donald Dawson as the go between to formalize patronage despite ongoing investigations.
Star Pole Chief J. Thomas Boyd notes Winchester motorists must carry 1940 city tags. Sam R. Hurst family returns home after visiting their daughter at Duke University. USN Philp Cabeugh departs Glephens City for San Francisco en route to Japan. Middletown postmaster W F Shipe Sr sells first National Defense bond to James C Reely in a ceremony with local officials.
Frank W. Sencindiver UB.N. stationed in Norfolk arrives for a eign day leave and visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. Turner Sencindiver at their Shirley Street home.
Edward R. Stettinius Jr. crowned Miss Mollie Foulkes Lee as Queen Shenandoah XVIII. A fire of undetermined origin destroyed the plating mill of L. A. Clarke & Son Inc, a lumber firm near Winchester, with losses estimated over $10,000. F A Myde, manager, discovered the blaze.
A marriage license was issued to Albert Clark son of F H Clark and Brookie Carpenter daughter of James Carpenter. Paul C Gaylord returned home after visiting New York City. Mrs J A McFaden left for Parsons West Virginia after visiting her parents on E Clifford Street.
M D Albin was nominated by the local Democratic committee for the office of police judge. William Graichen of Graichen Glove Company left for a business trip to Europe.
Washington observers describe Harry S Truman’s deep political reverses as the Kefauver hearings and the Fulbright revelations erode public trust. The article notes his possible nonreelection bid, rising doubts about MacArthur and Eisenhower’s 1952 bid, and fallout from graft and White House missteps that taint his administration.
A medical note explains that many breast changes are non malignant. Mastodynia, cystic mastitis, and connective tissue overgrowth occur with age and do not always signal cancer. Prompt doctor evaluation is advised for any new swelling to determine treatment.
Rainfall data shows 24 hours ending 7 a m today is none for May to date none for 1951 to date 12 1 inches average per month over 38 years 1912 1950 lists by month including 1 95 for January 2 86 February 2 00 March 8 83 May 3 91 June 3 84 July 3 90 August 3 66 September 3 33 October 3 53 December 2 46
Daily quiz guide promises IQ scoring with 9 10 correct Joel as Memory Genius 7 8 Very Superior 5 6 Excellent 4 Good. Page 2 provides correct answers and a sample question set including presidents commerce economist and Truman horse shoe belief.
A devotional meditation explains how prayer mood shifts between despair and ecstasy due to physical factors. The author, Earl L. Douglas, discusses fatigue and bodily imbalances as common causes of barren prayers and urges attention to the body’s condition for spiritual uplift.
The passage reflects on doubts about worthiness when approaching prayer. It states God’s gifts come from love, not merit, and sincerity in repentance and effort matters more than worthiness. It warns reluctance to relinquish sin as the main barrier, noting the latch is on the believer’s side.
The notice states it is illegal to burn brush and garden bonfires except between 4 p.m. and midnight, outlining enforcement and penalties for violations.
Detective McGann tailed Charity Jones after she admits she might marry Ronnie Tompkins the playboy. A carriage ride through Central Park reveals motives of money and heartbreak as McGann confronts a looming murder case and a watcher on the street.
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