Nature makes no mistakes in 1950 wisdom
The May 15 1950 Winchester Evening Star prints a reflective quote about nature and infinity. The page lists paper prices and delivery options for Virginia readers.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1950
Page
4
Atomic bombs for Europe a dangerous share
Thoughtful citizens weigh the idea of arming North Atlantic allies with atomic bombs. Military officials oppose handing over such weapons abroad citing risks of misdelivery, political shifts, and leaks. They argue it is safer for the United States to retain exclusive control for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
North Atlantic
U.S
Russia
Voluntary and Compulsory Assessments by labor groups
The National Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor approves a ten cent per member assessment for the Labor League for Political Education. The League plans a June and July drive to raise two dollars per member from AFL unionists for political activity. Funds aid campaigns of candidates endorsed by labor leaders. The AFL claims eight million members and calls the assessments voluntary to comply with the Taft Hartley Act. President Truman opposes the act and Labor leaders oppose its restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Labor League
League
A. F. of L
Congress
A.F. of L
William Green
A. F of L
Truman
Organized Labor
Green
Lewis
Murray
Reuther
CIO
Taft-Hartley Act and union rights debate
The piece argues the Taft-Hartley Act protects public and individual employee rights over those of labor leaders. It suggests unions resist the changes, noting leaders may resist ceding power after enjoying authority. It frames compulsory political activities as a threat to freedom, and favors protections for workers.
Virginia Delegation Opposes Large River Harbor Pork Bill
Current Opinion lauds Virginia lawmakers for voting eight to two against a river and harbor appropriations bill totaling about 1.7 billion dollars in navigation and reclamation projects. The editorial notes the contrast with two Virginia votes in favor and urges recognition of the eight who defended prudence amid federal funding excess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Congress
House
Senate
Porter Hardy
Thomas Fugate
Robertson
New Mexico
Chavez
Byrd
Richmond
J. Vaughan Gary
Abbitt
Burton
Harrison
Smith
Stanley
Alabama anti Truman tide shows strong in primary
Alabama politics echo a nationwide anti Truman mood as the State Democratic Committee contest ends with 37 regular seats to 26 for the States Rights faction and eight runoff races May 30. Uncommitted wins a seat. results reflect opposition to civil rights program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Alabama
Florida
Pepper
Alabama Democratic Committee
Democratic Party
al” Smith
Democratic Committee
Hill
Sparkman
Cigar Store Rivalry Ends With Window Gimmick
Holt, a cigar store owner, feared a rival used a Spanish girl to lure boys. The next morning a blonde worker faced away from the street in Holt’s window. A crowd gathered inside as the scene unfolded, drawing attention to the storefront rivalry.
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Mr. Holt
Handley group elects Clark as new president
James Clark, Handley junior and son of Dr and Mrs E T Clark, was elected president of the Handley General Organization. Suzanne Pingley won first place in Spanish I and Cary Randolph Marshall earned a scholarship at the State Modern Language Tournament. Marvin Weaver of 223 Jefferson Street joined the Frederick County board of Shenandoah Valley Inc. Arthur Wooten of Greenville N C drew a small crowd at the courthouse by playing three musical instruments simultaneously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clark
Handley Junior
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Handley General Organization
Suzanne Pingley
Cary Randolph Marshall
University of Richmond
Marvin Weaver
Jefferson St
Frederick County Board of Directors
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Turner Ashby
UDC
Arthur Wooten
Greenville
N. C
Woman reports potentially mad dog near school lunch visit
Mrs. William Cruger reports seeing a dog she thought might be mad while delivering lunch to her child at school. City Luther Kremer, 727 W Loudoun St., reports two youths aged 16 and 17 hanging from his front fence near the Boscawen Street entrance where a flag pole base was erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cruger
Cork St
Boscawen St
Luther Kremer
Loudoun St
Hespeth
Robert
Elisha
Forrestals
Job
Eliza Forrestal
Hespeth Crabbe
Eliza
Young Lawyer to Speak at Bonamall Cemetery Service
McC Williams, a young lawyer from Bere, was to deliver the address at the Bonamall Copfedesote Cemetery ceremony, according to the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McC. Willams
Bere
Bonamall Copfedesote
Winchester Kiwanis hosts 300 from Hagerstown in 25th year
Twenty five years ago the Winchester Kiwanis Club welcomed 300 members from Hagerstown Kiwanis. G. W. Snapp a Fawcett Gap neighborhood leader died in the local hospital from blood poisoning after four years illness and a leg amputation. The Citizens Band planned to donate its services to the American Legion after a climbing act by Harry Gardiner The Human Fly at the George Washington Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Kiwani Club
Hagerstown
Citizens Band
The
American Legion
Harry Gardiner
George Washington Hotel
Gangs Profit From Stolen Horses In Town Fire Alarm
A Star reader urged ousting reckless horse thieves after a blaze lit up the night near Fairfax School. The Potter stable sustained damage as horses were bought from intoxicated countrymen and resold for profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
D. H Potter
Fairfax School
LOW. Com
Poor Man's Philosopher urges peace over new war
The essayist argues against a coming international conflict within 10 to 15 years. He urges college education over draft fears and promotes peaceful progress through mutual prosperity, diplomacy, and shared safety across the rival heartlands of Russia and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dove of Amity
Russia
America
Strength For The Day by Earl L. Douglas D D
The columnist urges living unselfishly and following social duties to gain true life. Attitude toward others shapes happiness and growth, asserting foundations of behavior were formed long before us. An undisciplined life harms both self and society and deprives one of real vitality.
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Yo I
How's Your I Q Score debrief of ten questions and notes
Quiz style prompt lists 10 sample questions about politics geography language and history with multiple choice like scoring. It mentions Senator Connally chairing a committee and asks factual queries across topics including reptiles food chains and citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Connally
Senate
State Department
E. Kirby Smith
Lynn
Mass
USS
Narsarssauk
Baby Cold Dangers and Care Advised for Newborns
A 1950 health column warns that colds in babies can signal serious illness for infants and require prompt care. It advocates masking by caregivers, isolation, fluid and salt injections for vomiting and diarrhea, and careful monitoring for ear infections or fever.
Rainfall Totals and Seasonal Averages From Winchester Data
Rainfall for 94 hours ending today shows .87 inches with May to date at 3.33 inches and 1950 to date at 11.82 inches. The 37 year average annual rainfall is 36.56 inches. Monthly average rainfall during 1913 1949 inclusive lists Jan 2.50 Feb 1.92 Mar 2.86 Apr 3.09 May 3.77 Jun 3.78 Jul 3.81 Aug 3.93 Sep 2.58 Oct 3.34 Nov 2.47 Dec 2.42 inches. Statistics courtesy of Winchester Research.
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Winchester Research
Texas Ranch Roundups and Shipping Tea Facts
Questions and answers cover Texas cattle branding roundups held in late March and early April near Lubbock to beat flies and frost, tea bag shares in the United States with 43 percent of tea tonnage, and a naval ship named H M S Friday built to contradict Friday superstition, plus a note on Paul Revere lanterns per Esther Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Lubbock
United States
The
Tea Bureau, Inc
Boston
Paul Revere
Esther Forbes
Col. Conant
The Outsider Takes Over a New Interval Mill
Eliza Forrestal, heiress to a New England paper mill, arrives in New Interval New Hampshire to manage her strict grandfather’s concern. Townsfolk fear her European background and question her ability while she battles panic and adjusts to a life far from London society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iiza Forrestal
New Interval
N. H
Outaiier
Europe
Eliza
Marylin Streeter
Chris Cameron
Sly George Culbert
London
America
Hesper
Cranford
Hespeth
Percy Trelawn
Goodby
Eliza Inherits A Perilous New World Of Wealth And Memory
Eliza gathers bank books and keys from Elisha and moves into Cranford wealth. She finds an empty cabinet and recalls toy figures Michael and Matilda as she discovers unfamiliar domestic sights and a strange welcome from Hespeth. The scene ends with her breakfast in bed yet unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha
Cranford
Eliza
Hespeth
Michael
Matilda
Matida
Bliga
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