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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1949
Page
4
In a brief item from the Winchester Evening Star archive a motto from Lu as a biblical aside is cited alongside the paper’s classic establishment note. The line evokes the paper’s long history and moral framing common to early editions.
The piece analyzes the setback to President Truman's bid to repeal the Taft Hartley Act despite Democratic majorities. It notes the House rejection of the Lesinski Bill, the Wood substitute, and the ultimate passage of the Wood Bill by 217 to 203, with Virginia lawmakers largely dissenting from the President's stance. It cites Senator Byrd and Senator Robertson supporting the Virginia position and signals ongoing Administration pressure.
The piece argues that President Truman along with Philip Murray and John S. Lewis faced a major setback while the American people achieve a significant victory, framing the outcome as a decisive political moment with broad implications.
Opinion notes Judge Hutcheson punished school officials for failing to provide equal facilities to white and colored students. It questions whether the board members and superintendent bore responsibility for community resistance, while criticizing the harsh penalty and limits of judicial authority.
Herbert Brucker reviews Free dom of Information citing Dr Douglas Southall Freeman editor of the Rich mond New Leader who says 5000 statements of fact appear in each issue. Each statement is checked by five to eight people who tend to err, Freeman notes errors are common as work is published to a universal audience.
Two young women joke about past engagements as one reveals Ralph proposed to both. They compare stories with playful irony, noting prior loves before meeting their current beau. The exchange hints at affection and romantic foibles in a light, humorous tone.
In Berryville and Nain two sisters give birth within nine hours of each other. Moose donates 2100 dollars to Winchester hospital. Boyce seniors rehearse Murder with Orchids.
The royal couple sails from London to begin a tour of the United States and Canada. Harry M. Fout announces his candidacy for the Gainesboro district board of supervisors. Miss Isabelle Simpson is named 1939 Handley Vale valedictorian.
In a 1924 notice D W Ritenour is chosen to succeed Harry Hardy as city Democratic executive committee chairman. Also listed: Flaming Youth at Empire theatre and Mrs R T Barton hosting disabled World War I veterans at 8 Washington St.
In a May column Hal Boyle argues for a national children's lobby and a bill of rights for youth. He imagines courts for parents and schools for parents, with children as judges and leaders guiding a future where kids influence society and politics.
Prejudice is a deadly vice rooted in judging before facts are known. Judging less and knowing more reduces hate. Public figures often face the deepest enmity from those they have never met. Ending prejudice requires action against its sources to enable world cooperation and peace.
A quiz summary listing daily score bands from 9 10 correct to 4 or less with instruction to turn to page 2 for correct answers. It includes ten questions about state nicknames true or false about atoms foreign ministers Trafalgar hero Troy weight central Asia rulers and Canadian provinces.
Pulmonary embolism follows operation injuries or childbirth and is caused by a clot traveling to the lungs. From leg clots is most common and the condition can cause sudden collapse or death. Prevention includes deep breathing, leg exercises, and anticoagulants. avoid hip pressure and correct anemia before surgery. A pediatric case notes underweight and leg pains warrant medical exam.
The text asks about Canada and the third US president and the Oscars winners this year. It cites a total of 92,169,000,000 in U.S. aid pending from foreign countries across WWI and postwar programs, with major portions for lend lease, ERP, UN RRA, Greece Turkey China and other agencies.
Eighty two residents of East Westmoreland New Hampshire voted to boycott the local post office at a public meeting They protested the appointment of Mrs Rae Publicover as acting postmaster and urged restoring the position to Mrs Hiram Woodward widow of the former postmaster They pledged to buy no stamps or materials at the post office a spokesman said the action was to show postal officials the citizens were seeking change.
Middletown town council urges all residents to participate in Clean-up Day offering free rubbish removal to prevent fires and improve sanitation. Scouts will collect old magazines and papers to raise funds for the new scout hall and upcoming camping trip to Rick Enon.
Citizens oppose the appointment of Mrs Publicover amid debate on her qualifications and suitability for the position. Unnamed supporters defend the nomination while concerns focus on policy direction and potential conflicts of interest.
Beatrice, aged forty eight, grapples with her mother Cecily's social world and her own discontent as she recalls past ambitions. Libby, removed from center stage, faces divorce and society's judgment in a small city. Beatrice reconnects with friends at an antique show and art exhibit, while Bonnie Watson appears with a hint of loneliness.
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