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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1951
Page
4
A May 3 1951 column extols God delivering multitudes from oppression and calls on civilized nations to adopt a more brotherly attitude. It argues oppression contradicts divine will and urges universal civility and justice.
The agreement creates a 20 year Danish American pact to bolster NATO defense with Denmark retaining sovereignty over Greenland while the U S can act to make the island a vital military base. The Star endorses strategic economies and notes Greenland’s key location on the shortest air route to Russia, praising Denmark’s role.�
The court split 4 4 to uphold firing workers suspected of disloyalty and 5 3 to give subversive organizations listed by the Attorney General a right to a hearing. The opinions vary in reasoning but the substance supports government prerogative in firing, while ensuring hearings for listed groups.
The text argues against giving a single Attorney General power to blacklist private groups and favors judicial review to protect individual rights while safeguarding national security. It notes Supreme Court guidance and credits Justices Black and Douglas for deeming the loyalty program unconstitutional, while supporting a public alert system with proper safeguards.
Henry J. Taylor warned at a civic luncheon that England and France are weakened by domestic policies while Russia hopes the U S collapses from within. He urged Americans to curb government extravagance, noting solvency and security are indivisible as Eisenhower put it.
United States Public Health Service reports 1950 marriages reached 1 669 934 up six percent from 1949 while divorces at about 385 000 fell three percent for the fourth straight year Nevada tops both rates and North Dakota records the fewest divorces relative to population.
A public debate between Gen Douglas MacArthur and former President Hoover is urged. MacArthur seeks more war while Hoover favors less, with the Republican right wing aligned with both positions.
Mrs. Charles J. Enders Jr elected outstanding member of the Fourth District of Virginia Federation of Womans Clubs and leaves for Roanoke to attend the state convention. Dr Willam M. Mann of the National Zoo in Washington spoke at a Kiwanis Club luncheon. In Winchester during April 214 marriage licenses were issued, totaling 722 for the year, versus 745 in 1949. Local grocers listed include Harris Grocery Safeway Riley’s American Stores and Eagle’s Meat Market. Miss Jacqueline English Alison Cooper Winifred Largent of Winchester and Miss Dorothy Allen of Strasburg attended the eighth annual ring dances at VPI.
Festival officials estimated that more than 100000 people saw the gale celebration. E. G. Coiner announced the sale of Coiner Department Store Berryville to three Winchester men C A Hobert J A Emmerth and Fred W Sturm. Charlie O Denny Seaman Second Class son of Mrs Madeline Denny Whitacre was spending a 12 day leave at his home.
Awards were presented for best displays in the apple promotion contest during the festive period. Judges recognized standout arrangements and showcased creativity across participating vendors and exhibitors.
Roy Richards known as the Masked Aviator has burned his hand but expects to fly in the festival. Ber ryville High sends D G Cooley and students Virginia Hardesty Elizabeth Withers Vada Clemons Brian Lloyd and Billy Clagett to the district G meeting in Bridgewater. Mr Leslie Grim of Harrisburg visits his parents Mr and Mrs David Grim.
Charles B. McInturff Shenandoah County supervisor of schools was guest speaker at Jonn Kerr School marking the fiftieth anniversary of his visit and the event noted in local records.
A Milwaukee Journal feature recalls 1907 to 1912 life of General Douglas MacArthur and his wife in a grand 1866 French Renaissance home at 1101 N Marshall St. They hosted Loyal Legion and Old Settlers groups, read papers on the porch, and welcomed visitors as Milwaukee society followed his career.
Dr. Herman I Bundesen explains how untreated farsightedness and cross eye can affect a child's personality and vision. Early eye checks, glasses, pupil dilation, and eye drops may correct the condition. treatment should begin before age five to preserve sight and avoid lifelong handicap.
Rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 7 a m today shows trace May rainfall and 1951 total of 12.1 inches. Average rainfall over 38 years is 36.73 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1950 list: January 2.48 February 1.05 March 2.86 April 2.99 May 3.83 June 3.01 July 3.84 August 3.90 September 3.66 October 3.43 November 3.43 December 2.46.
A 10 day IQ style test reports daily averages from 9 to 10 correct answers as Memory Genius to Very Superior and explains turning to page 2 for correct answers. It asks Adenauer’s country chancellor position and other trivia questions about Cocos Island the Naval Academy and Margaret Ogilvy parentage of an English author.
H Barney of Roseburg Oregon sails from LOACH California on a solo voyage to Tahiti aboard the 26 foot ketch China Doll a WWII surplus conversion. He estimates a 3809 to 4000 mile route will take about two months and carries 25 gallons of fuel for emergencies. Despite offers from women to share expenses he sails solo on the South Pacific journey.
The ceremonial feathered headdress worn by Plains tribes is called the war bonnet. It features eagle feathers and signifies honor and achievement among leaders and warriors.
Detective McGann and reporter Wexton piece together Tompkins case after a narrow miss. They plot sensational headlines while weighing who helped or hindered the story and where Tompkins hid his motive. The tense talk centers on a nurse, a missing girl, and a power struggle in the press.
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