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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1950
Page
4
The piece argues Attorney General McGrath is unrealistic claiming no Communists exist among federal employees, noting past Communist presence and the Alger Hiss case. It urges skepticism rather than complacency from the attorney general.
The 1950 mild winter allowed pest insects to thrive boosting predicted damage to about 2 billion dollars, roughly six percent of farm income. Grasshoppers in the West caused 27 million in losses despite 13.5 million tons of poison, and the corn borer now threatens about 350 million dollars in corn damage. Government urges more careful insecticide use and guidance.
The piece notes 1945 to 1949 insect damage rising, Boll Weevil destruction tripling, 1949 losses reaching 470 million dollars. It lists pests like coddling moth oriental fruit moth potato bugs bean beetles and caterpillars. Experts warn of a potential 10 year cycle of high insect activity while laws and poison makers face a bleak outlook.
A Troutville reader notes a Times front page photo showing General Eisenhower Defense Secretary Louis Johnson and the Commander-in-chief viewing a Washington Armed Forces Day parade. The image draws editorial-like reaction, highlighting differing demeanors from grave reflection to boyish awe.
Hollywood faces scrutiny as Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner travel to Spain amid fanfare. The piece argues performers with young followings bear responsibilities, noting Sinatra’s married status and contrasting past scandals with today’s standards.
News notes list local achievements including C. E. Miley Jr. named principal of Clarke County High School consolidation. Everett D. Kline elected Grand High Priest of the Grand Encampment in Roanoke. Jack K. Butler tapped for Scabbard and Blade at Virginia Tech. Harry L. Kerns graduates from Johns Hopkins University.
Chief of Police C W Hollis announced John E Massie resigned from the Winchester Police force. Mr and Mrs John E Armel received a telegram from the War Department that their son Pfc David E Armel died May 3 of wounds from Okinawa. John Kerr school won the 8 Scrap Flag for the second straight year with students averaging 9.65 tons of scrap per term.
David Hottle was elected to the office of president at Handley High School's degree ceremony as part of the 105 candidates for degrees.
Twenty five years ago Paul Riley, nine year old son of Mr and Mrs William Riley on S Kent Street, had an appendicitis operation at Winchester Hospital. Rev F T McFaden, Presbyterian pastor, to give the Memorial Address at National Cemetery. Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Nancy Catherine Crisman to Mr Garland Redd Quarles on Saturday June 15 at Braddock Street Methodist Church.
Fifty years ago Robert Galloway, twelve, was badly crushed while riding a horse to the Stephenson post office for the mail. In Marlboro, Mrs. B. C. Shull purchased the Marlboro Fertilizer Co. for 1185 dollars. C. A. Shannon, B and O local agent, famed as a practical joker, received a large Tabby cat by express.
News Behind the News asks if the Republican Party is waking from a long sleep and shifting toward progressivism. It cites primary results in Pennsylvania New Jersey and the actions of Duff Driscoll Dewey and Warren as signs, notes Ike Eisenhower and Ev erett Dirksen potential paths, and discusses ADA influence in the Democratic Party and Truman Boyle tensions.
Medical note discusses Buerger's disease affecting medium and small leg arteries, its strong links to heavy smoking, and symptoms like intermittent claudication. It describes sympathectomy as a treatment to relieve pain and prevent amputations, with early diagnosis and prompt care crucial.
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour rainfall ending at 7 a. m. today none. May rainfall to date 4.78 inches. 1950 rainfall to date 13.27 inches. Average rainfall for 37 years 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1912-1949 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 inches. Statistics courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
Daily IQ quiz with 10 questions and graded results. Questions cover spelling verb forms leather curing war journalists compass horse anatomy stadium name Alice Longworth father and piano keyboard keys. Choose correct answers and turn to page 2 for solutions.
A devotional piece discusses how Bible verses and religious tracts convert readers, citing a Hindoo who read a Bible wrapped with art and Bible pages. It explains the Bible as God’s message, offering peace through the Spirit and notes Australia’s name from Latin for southern, proposed by Captain Matthew Flinders in 1817.
John confronts Chris about church reform and money and considers his place with Marilyn. He plans work at the mill to fund a party for the Forrestal girl while Marilyn cleans and dreams of a stable home as he seeks personal growth and renewed trust.
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