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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1950
Page
4
A 1896 YMCA Evening Star excerpt reflects on Benjamin Franklin's science and philosophy. It argues Franklin's electrical theories and political ideas endure beyond his fame, emphasizing personal responsibility and liberty. The piece cites Franklin quotes about liberty, safety, self-help, and borrowing.
A. W. Erickson reports the 1950 winter wheat crop will be smaller after on site checks in Kansas Texas Oklahoma Colorado and New Mexico. Of 20 000 000 acres surveyed 13 000 000 show total loss with worst conditions in 15 years due to late rains and green bugs. Domestic need may be met but farm income will fall as surplus unlikely.
Analysis notes that drought or market shifts in the wheat belt may severely affect business conditions across several states, with ripple effects on local economies, farmers, and associated industries.
Current Opinion argues the 100 day Chrysler walkout cost 89,000 workers about $1,000 each in lost wages while the benefits won were largely preexisting or early offers. The piece concludes most strikes are bad investments for strikers and calls this one particularly foolish.
The AP celebrates half a century since incorporation in New York with founders like Noyes Ochs Reid and Howell. It notes leadership changes including Virginian Senator Harry F Byrd Jr as a new AP director, and recalls APs global reach through 1700 newspapers and 1000 radio stations in the US and 1200 abroad.
The Winchester school board requested bids on a planned eight room addition to Virginia Avenue School. Mr and Mrs Meredith Bowers of 232 East Street welcomed a baby girl. she is the former Phyllis Gaine. DeHaven pitched a three hitter to beat Berryville 3 to 2 and secure Stonewall’s first half District L title. The Berryville Presbyterian Church wedding united Thelma Halvestine and Fred H Alger of Charles Town. Mary Robinson was elected regent of the Fort Loudoun DAR chapter at a meeting hosted by retiring regent Mrs F L Aylor in Berryville.
On the day after Germany's surrender in the Little Red School House at Rheims President Truman told the nation the war was only half won and that Japan must still be fought. Corporal Taylor Barr on furlough announced plans to file as candidate for City Sergeant. Reverend R W Vanderberry named president of the Winchester Ministerial Association.
The first singing telegram in Winchester was delivered to eight year old Elizabeth Ann Halvosa for her birthday with messenger Cliff Olinger providing the singing.
Five and five decades ago Mrs. Ida Cather widow of James Cather died at her County home. She belonged to the Lupton family long prominent locally. A Mother’s Day program showed Humoresque and Blossom Time drew a capacity Empire Theatre audience.
Fifty years ago the Winchester Masonic orders prepared a gala to mark the laying of the corner stone in the new city hall under construction. Conley P. Cooper sent a letter from Klondike Alaska where he sought gold. The Presbyterian Church eyed Rev. J. B. Sibley of Atlanta as a possible Loudoun Street pastor.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, in a special session, warned Acheson that the U S cannot forever back the anti Soviet alliance with loans and aid. They urged shared burden through 1952 and a broader Western economic union while cautioning against pledges beyond set limits.
The article explains that most foot problems like corns bunions and calluses stem from ill fitting shoes. It advises a thick protective sole proper heel height and a loose enough upper with one half inch toe room. It notes pressure points and overweight as causes and suggests consulting an orthopedic specialist.
Rainfall figures cover the 48 hours to 7 a m today with no rain in that period. May rainfall totals 2.01 inches for 1950 and year to date 10.50 inches. The 37 year average annual rainfall is 36.56 inches with monthly averages listed from January through December.
The author reflects on individuals who endure to help others, likening them to a one note played to complete a symphony. Many go unnoticed, yet their steadfast conduct amid illness, handicap, or sorrow fulfills a larger purpose under the Great Conductor. Heuristics affirm belief in a caring God guiding life.
A quiz guide outlines a 10 day IQ test with daily scores and ranks from Memory Genius to Good. It presents ten sample questions about stamps, salt ice cream freezing, iceberg color, ECA, grammar, Salzburg, Aesop, Catania, the three men in a tub rhyme, and the Order of the Bath.
Jenny weighs Brent’s unseen love and her own fault in a separation that could heal with time or widen. She recalls a fateful Thanksgiving scene and wonders how to win him back as Di’s changes reshape the family.
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