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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1950
Page
4
Local newspaper page segment lists address lines, phone numbers, Associated Press note, postal entry, display and classified ad details, and general publication guidance. Includes motto and historical publication notes for Winchester Virginia.
Virginia lawmakers supported a congressional amendment to slash the general appropriation bill by about three percent. Eight Virginia representatives voted with 109 Democrats and 157 Republicans for the cut. opposed were 110 Democrats, one Republican, Javits of New York and Cantonio of New York. Newest Virginian Rep Robeson of Newport News had not yet been sworn in.
The Senate rejected two Truman proposals this Thursday by 53 to 30 and 65 to 13 votes. The first would have altered the National Labor Relations Board General Counsel status, the second would have changed the Comptroller of the Currency without disrupting banking confidence. The editorial criticizes the president and cites fears of a slide toward socialism amid the political clash.
Current Opinion notes the rumored split between Bing Crosby and Dixie Lee after decades of public adoration. Article cites Paris denial by Crosby, mentions anticipated June reconciliation, and contrasts their Hollywood image with ongoing marital strain and Catholic-Protestant tensions.
Congressman Jacobs of Indiana lambasted the inquiry into John L. Lewis and top mine leaders calling it plain political cowardice. The former union attorney pressed for answers about alleged undemocratic practices and secret signals to defy a federal back to work order. The Washington Star notes Chairman Lesinski controls subpoenas, shielding Lewis from questioning.
Health Commissioner L J Roper urges Average Person to act as their own inspector of restaurants. He lists cleanliness cues to check including windows lighting grease on windows table condition lipstick marks uniforms cough hair nets and bandaged fingers. He warns that unclean establishments may drive patrons away to rival eateries.
The piece recalls Mary Louise Conner entering a Northern Virginia Beauty Pageant and notes other local items including a 71 year old man winning a large prize in 1939, a Gulf Oil employee milestone, a lieutenant killed in action, a planned War Bond Drive appearance by Robert Ripley, a birth in Winchester, Wasco Hack Memorial naming, a sheriff wounded by an accidental discharge, and Frederick County 4-H camps planned in August.
Harry H. Gardiner known as The Human Fly planned a climb of the George Washington Hotel facade. Persell D. Plank assisted by Policeman Tom Boyd enumerated over 2000 names in three days on the census job. Company A under Captain Otis Sargent won a drill at Handley School over Company B led by Captain George B. Miller.
Divorce cases swelled to six on the docket of City and County. Local Masons arranged plans for laying the cornerstone of a new shell building.
President Truman's support for Emery Allison angers Missouri Democrats as they fear a damaged ticket in the 1950 primary. The fight pits Allison against Donnell with possible losses to several incumbents and echoes old Pendergast politics in Kansas City.
The article outlines influenza symptoms such as fever 101 102 and cough, notes variations by epidemic, and stresses risks of lung complications like bronchitis and pneumonia. It highlights influenza pneumonia, treatment with penicillin, and the importance of physician care to prevent dangerous outcomes.
Rainfall for 24 hours ending 7 a m shows .39 inches. May total stands at 2.46 inches with 1950 year to date at 10.95 inches. The 37 year average annual rainfall is 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 1949 list January 2.50 February 1.92 March 2.86 April 3.09 May 3.77 June 3.78 July 3.81 August 3.93 September 2.58 October 3.34 November 2.47 December 2.42. Courtesy Wimchester Research.
A 1948 data note shows white women live about five and a half years longer than white men. Across non white groups the female advantage is even larger with women living roughly 42 and a half years longer on average than men.
A 10 question practice quiz asks about spelling contests senate state press secretary Europe Champs Elysees grammar correction summers of 1716 1816 or 1916 Italian author of The Prince boolean of combustion meaning a London housewife meaning of pram and the 1945 War Time end date.
Eliza Forrestal plans to take over management of her late grandfather’s New Interva mill, facing a wary town and a mother who fears the impact of this outsider. Amy resents the move while Eliza seeks independence and a chance to prove herself amid strained family ties and local suspicion.
In a tense scene Eliza Forrestal arrives at the Forrestal house after weeks of uncertainty while Eliza’s friend Eliza's outburst and a tense mood ripple through Concord and New Interval. Attorney Mr. Henry Wilbur and others in the valley await word of her arrival as Pete Smead's gas pump closes for the night.
The Jersey Black Giant is the largest American breed. It resembles Plymouth Rock in shape but is broader and longer with a single comb. Standard weights are cock 13 pounds, hen 10, cockeral 11, pullet 8. not bred as heavily for egg production as some other breeds.
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