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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1951
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star dated May 18 1951 lists publication details and a poetic line. It shows the paper's address and staff notes while noting Associated Press rights and advertising deadlines. The brief closing line invites readers to draw near with faith.
Colonel Jay D. Patton announces a printing contract for the 1952 General Assembly manual awarded at less than half the prior cost. The saving is about 2500 dollars, but the point is broad contract discipline and taxpayer relief through cumulative small savings.
The piece cites 65 000 US casualties in Korea out of 250 000 troops, with MacArthur describing losses as staggering. It compares Chinese casualties to Japanese losses and notes Russia's limited war approach to drain American manpower and material over time.
The passage argues Americans must understand government purpose and operation to influence leaders and protect personal interests. It notes the 4-H Club organization at national and state levels provides means to engage and learn how management operates and regulations affect individuals.
The parent body organizes a weeklong Washington camp for selected youth leaders from rural clubs nationwide. Delegates chosen for leadership and community service will learn about public affairs, observe the national government, and return to share knowledge with their clubs to benefit the organization.
The Internal Revenue Service halted a 159,917 tax lien on a leading Washington numbers operator. A banner headline drew attention as bettors plunged on the first three numbers of the lien amount. Gamblers then learned a second claim of 487,000 was reported. The actual sum was 478,000, but misreading sparked further losses.
Eugene Field once rented a room in a boardinghouse so filthy a sign read Please Wipe Your Feet. He stayed a week then left a quip on the door: When You Go Out.
In Alabama last spring a stranger asked for help with a stuck car. Will Hesitated, backed his car out, and as he prepared to push, the man started the car and sped away. He revealed he wanted to see if Will was the right man to vote for.
Advocates insist men should not be required to fight and die without a concrete aim and the means to achieve it. They argue a defined objective is essential for justified war efforts and moral courage.
The Green Bay Press-Gazette calls for unity after disagreement with President Truman urging Americans to elect him to office with sober judgment. It argues failure should be marked by quiet sorrow, not boos or laughter, and urges the public to endure a necessary period of reflection.
The Star reports 76 seniors were candidates for graduation across five Frederick County high schools. Diane O Neal, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert E O Neal, won the $250 essay contest prize sponsored by the Virginia Highway Users Association to be awarded at Middletown High School graduation May 31.
Bruce K. Nelson and Raymond C. Gibbs were discharged. Mrs. Thomas Gibson presided as president with Mrs. C. Ridgely White secretary and Mrs John 8. Scully as program director at a Chanticleer Inn luncheon. Dr. and Mrs. John B. McKee returned to Winchester from New York City.
Ma Winchester congratulated Berryville and Clarke County citizens on approving a municipal swimming pool project. Delegates from the local Lions Club were named to oversee the effort.
Twenty five years ago the Berryville High School graduating class included Misses Jacquelin Moore Mary Gruber Virginia Hardesty Frances Cadwallader Elizabeth Withers Margaret Pishpaw Anna Vorous Mary Sinkabine and Messrs Edwin Whitesell George Pine Bryan Lloyd Samuel Macatee Mrs Dora White of Harrisburg Pa visited her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Earl Massey on South Braddock Street Mrs Albert Baker spent time in New York City with friends.
Fifty years ago N M Cartmell was named a second lieutenant in the United States Army. A flood in North River near Capon Bridge caused damage to farms and camps along its banks, while Front Royal suffered inundation as Hap Ley Creek overflowed from heavy rain.
Washington reports condemn overstaffing in the Economic Cooperation Administration. Members demand cuts for 1952 and question the transfer of staff to civilian agencies after Marshall aid ends. Greece and Korea show the worst excess, with Hq Europe at 250 staff and Greece hosting 125 workers amid political contention.
A reader quiz shows daily scoring by correct answers with labels from Memory Genius to Good. It asks trivia items including authors poets and geography, asking truefalse and general knowledge questions.
The Communist Party fielded a candidate in five presidential elections. Approximate vote totals were 1924 32,000. 1928 48,000. 1932 103,000. 1936 80,000. 1940 46,000.
Practical guidance on selecting deodorants for sensitive skin from a medical column. It covers sweat and odor basics, germ activity, safety of available products, allergy risks, after shaving irritation, and consulting a physician for irritation. It notes most deodorants and anti persp rants are safe and distinguishes deodorants from antiperspirants.
The report shows past 24 hour rainfall ended 7 am with none, May rainfall to date 3.17 inches, year to date 15.32 inches, and long term average 36.73 inches. It lists monthly averages for 1912 to 1950 across Jan to Dec from 2.46 to 3.91 inches.
McGann takes Shirley's death hard as he confronts a troubling confession. He plans to relocate Chary to a secure hotel, intending to keep her hidden while autopsy results and a murky conspiracy unfold. They separate with a cautious, bittersweet farewell at the Waldorf as danger closes in.
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