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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1951
Page
4
Oil products consumption nears double the level of a decade ago with rising car use and heated homes. Despite strong demand, oil in storage climbs as gasoline, light fuel oil, and kerosene stocks rise. Expectations of shortages fade while some call for reduced output due to oversupply.
The article describes a renewed enemy push in Korea resembling the spring offensive. It notes large manpower waves, rifles and mortars as main arms, initial breakthroughs, and possible artillery preparation. Reports mention 160 mm guns and antitank weapons but warn against repeating the April push with 75,000 casualties.
The article notes more than usual Chinese prisoners captured recently though totals remain small. The masses continue advancing, raising questions about whether the enemy can contribute more than flesh and blood to the struggle this time.
The institute celebrates its alumnus General George C. Marshall by renaming its New Market Day for him. Maj. Gen. J. Franklin Bell praised Marshall as the greatest military genius since Stonewall Jackson. Pershing and Stimson acclaimed Marshall’s leadership as vital to America’s destiny.
Charlottesville leaders met Governor Battle and Parole Director Chew to press that local authorities be advised before prisoner releases. The push follows the Albert William Jackson Jr case, a 30 month rape sentence with a later confessed second rape, highlighting parole risk and the need for local consultation.
A columnist cites Karl Marx's assertion that taxes are the path to ending capitalism, noting the idea as a historical critique echoed in current tax policy debate. The piece frames taxes as a tool with profound economic consequences and questions its practical effectiveness.
A Wall Street Journal brief notes that the fear of a nuclear strike on Washington is unfounded, arguing that Stalin is too shrewd to precipitate such self-defeating chaos.
News of Other Years reports Winchester Odd Fellows attending the Grand Lodge session in Richmond. Firefighter Harry Leight from Cameron Street injured his foot battling a blaze at the Brucetown Store. Edger M. Whiting hosted the Century Club at West Clifford Street with students from Handley High School performing a recital. Participants include Barbara Brooks Christine Morrison William McCallum Barbara Anne Wheeler Walter Kasten Susan Sowers Jane Sowers Delores McCormick Betty Lou McFarland Nancy Mae Betty June Hurst Jimmy Miler Colleen Grimm.
Rosa V Headley wife of J W Headley residing on Wesley Avenue died in Memorial Hospital. Daniel E Leatherman said John E Williams a student at Union Theological Seminary Richmond would serve as pastor at Stines Chapel during June July and August. William T Jones of Baker Street suffered severe leg lacerations and possible foot fracture unloading a car of fruit at the siding onto a platform at the Robinson Lee and Cold Storage.
Ten years ago Miss Kathleen McCartney was listed as a piano teacher in local society notes. The brief item notes her public engagement and ongoing instruction in the community.
Mr John L Shine of the city phoned The Star to report the Lee Jackson Highway between Winchester and Washington via Boyce is open to traffic. Mr and Mrs Stanley Harmer were in Rochester Minnesota visiting their son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs W W Sager. Dr Hugh Clark and his wife Claudia Jean White returned from their wedding trip and were at home at 35 North Braddock Street.
Fifty years ago the Winchester Round Club elected Herman Hable as president of the newly formed organization. Captain George Kurtz endured a painful injury when a patented swing on display in his store folded up trapping him and cutting his nose.
During the 1910s Santa Barbara and San Francisco hosted King Albert and Queen Elisabeth. A sheriff, a mayor, and Belgian orders created political mischief. The California governor later had the king as pallbearer for Rolph, former governor, with the Order of the Crown worn by both men.
Linda R. Scheffler argues for citizen input to lawmakers and calls out high taxes, government payroll growth, and bread prices. She cites Senator Byrd and urges letters to Byrd and other officials while advocating prayer for guidance amid global distress. Winchester Virginia resident signs the letter.
Permanent headquarters of FAO is now in Rome.
Rainfall data shows daily total of 0.07 inches for May 7 and year to date 3.26 inches in 1951 with 15.41 inches total for the period. The 38 year average stands at 36.73 inches and monthly averages range from 2.46 inches in December to 3.91 inches in June.
A page presents a 100 question IQ test with a 10 day plan and daily score bands from Memory Genius to Good. Then it lists ten trivia questions about MacArthur reception location apostrophe usage, royal succession, Old Ironsides craftsman, Guillotin, Saul of Tarsus, Sinnomy duck, Bluebird author, liquid metal, and Red Cross founding year.
The piece argues Karl Marx’s call to unite the workers was a dangerous influence and links Lenin and Stalin to its cruel execution. It calls for dramatic, biblically inspired expressions to rally liberty and Christian virtue, hoping for a great figure to dramatize freedom and decency worldwide.
Detective McGann interviews ex Mrs Ronnie Tompkins Kathleen Rogers in her Manhattan apartment after linking a coffee cup morphine trace to a murder plot. She reveals jealousy over Ronnie, sympathy for his wives, and a past confrontation with Shirley Stanton while hinting at dangerous connections.
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