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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1950

Page

4

Winchester Star Classified Rates Notice

Public notice listing transient and contract classified rates for the Winchester Star edition with pricing details and publication timing information.

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The passage reflects a religious sentiment praising steadfast effort and divine support. It echoes a biblical cadence, highlighting strength, elevation, and triumphant achievement through faith and perseverance.

Turkey Votes For Free Enterprise and Backlash

The piece notes Turkey’s 1946 election ending Inonu era rule, with the Democrats winning a large majority and sweeping cabinet officers. It compares Turkey to New Zealand Australia and Britain, arguing a shift away from socialism and urging U S voters to pressure President Truman to abandon leftward policies. It references Senator Robertson’s emphasis on the need for reform.

Turkey Inonu People’s Party United States Democrats New Zealand Australia Winston Churchill Truman America Harry Truman England

Senator Calls Tax Relief for Small Firms the Best Aid

The Junior Virginia Senator said soundest aid the government can give small business is relief from burdensome taxation. He argued exorbitant taxes sap America’s economic strength and urged tax relief as a key policy.

Virginia America

Current Opinion on McCarthyism and government cleansing

The Staunton News Leader editorialize that McCarthy has failed to prove charges against the State Department. Representative Harrison urges action, arguing government loyalty programs miss undesirables and that officials fear harming morale and political advantage. He calls for full cooperation to root out Communists and related undesirables from the government.

McCarthy State Department Burr P. Harrison House Committee On un-American Activities Congress Beverley Manor Raritan Harrison Truman Owen Lattimore Earl Browder United States Browder Tydings Committee John Hopkins

Greensboro movie crowds skew toward All the King's Men

The Greensboro audience favored All the King's Men over Stromboli, with the former drawing ample seating while Stromboli drew critics and moralists. Despite praise for its intelligence and power, All the King's Men failed to attract big crowds, leaving advocates urging patronage of better pictures.

Greensboro Stromboli

Putting Human Nature to Work

A plant manager tests two foremen by forcing a quick resolution. The complainer starts, but both foremen walk out and settle the dispute in five minutes. They return smiling, avoiding job loss.

Red Organization United States Browder Moscow

Health unit to be set up here July 1

The State Commissioner of Health announced a Winchester Frederick County Health Unit would be established in the area starting July 1. Other items note local sports wins, births, rabies dog investigations, and radio equipment installs as reflected in a snapshot of past events.

State Commissioner of Health Winchester-Frederick County Lacy Bray Gainesboro Berryville J. W. McKay Cameron St Glen Dean Peyton St Winchester Jmr John Unger Clarke Count Aughter Judith Vivian Unger Gay Denny County

Census Director Aims to Include Suburbs for 7000 Count

J M Steck census director hoped to include suburban area to reach a population of 7000. James L Redmond city sergeant, popular and ill with pneumonia, died after years running a stage line between here Millwood and Front Royal.

J.M. Steck James L. Redmond Millwood Front Royal

Natural gas rate fight deepens federal clash

President Truman vetoed the Kerr Bill and the FPC set a depreciation based rate base, prompting 25 to 50 percent hikes for gas supply to cities across the Midwest North Central West and Atlantic Seaboard. Industry protests and an alleged economic sit down threaten shortages next fall and summer as producers seek to bypass federal controls.

Washington Truman Federal Power Commission FPC Middle West North Central West Atlantic Seaboard Mr. Truman Congress White House Kerr Mon C. Wallgren Senate National Security Resources Board

How's Your I Q Based on 100 Questions Daily Scoring

A quiz feature presents ten daily questions to gauge memory and reasoning. It ranks results from Memory Genius to Good based on correct answer counts, with Page 2 providing the solutions. The item lists ten sample prompts spanning history science and literature to test general knowledge.

United States

The Moonstone Praise Sealed By Detecive Story Talk

A group of learned men discuss detective fiction led by a noted English scholar. He argues realist novels fatigue readers and hails the Moonstone as timeless and morally elevating, urging readers to revisit Wilkie Collins' classic immediately.

Wilkie Collins

Causes of Indigestion Bloating From Muscle Contractions

A Mayo Clinic study by Dr. Walter Alvarez on 92 patients, 85 women, shows bloating can be due to abdominal wall muscle contractions rather than gas. Stress, emotional upset, and swayed posture often trigger attacks. large meals and certain foods worsen symptoms. Treatments include barbiturate suppositories or injections. some patients improve when worry is reduced.

Walter C. Alvarez Mayo Clinic

Rainfall Figures for May and Yearly Averages

Rainfall data shows 24 hour total ending 7 a m today zero for May. May to date 3.75 inches. Year to date 12.24 inches. Average annual rainfall over 37 years 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1949 list values for each month from January to December. Courtesy of Winchester Research recor.

Raonto Winchester Research Recor

The Outsider and the Valley mill’s return to power

Eliza Culbert inherits a dilapidated New Hampshire estate and a massive mill. She plans to hold fast against change while facing a loyalty test from her housekeeper Hespeth. The prospect of Bendley Mills buying the valley stirs tension as Eliza seeks roots for her new life.

Bisa Forrestal San Tome New Hampshire George Cul Bow Hespeth Annie Ees Culbert Bendley Mills Elisia

Envy and Gossip Edge Mill Life in a Teeny Tale

Marilyn Streeter broods on fate and glamour while spying Miss Forrestal at the mill. George Culbert visits on the front steps as Marilyn questions Forrestal’s wealth and what she does, all amid small town chatter and plans for more.

Marilyn Streeter George Culbert Forrestal Mi Yard Mill Yard

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