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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1950
Page
14
It is estimated that there are 125,563,800 electrical washing machines in use across the United States today, reflecting widespread adoption of electric appliances in homes.
Warsaw faces a massive reconstruction as 80,000 of its 624,000 residents join the effort toward 1955 goals. German destruction left 77 million cubic meters of ruined space. a quarter restored. State housing for 200,000 rises where the Ghetto stood, turning wartime ruins into national pride.
Chicago reports meat prices climbing after their spring lull with beef and pork higher than a year ago while lamb remains below prior levels. Analysts cite smaller supplies, rising factory wages, stronger hotel and resort demand, and higher grain costs as key factors behind the seasonally driven increases.
A day trip in Calais ends in a bus wreck when a passenger in the lead coach shouted Fire causing the driver to brake. Six buses were returning when the rear bus collided with the front one. Twenty five of fifty one passengers were hospitalized.
Four villagers received shotguns with ammunition from the government for apprehending a fugitive Communist leader near Calcutta. A government circular also awarded cash and kind rewards to 150 other villagers for successful operations against subversive elements in the area.
The listing outlines a dense evening grid across networks with shows from 6:00 pm to 11:15 pm. It includes Kiddies Hours, News Broadcasts, Talk and Commentary programs, dramas like Lone Ranger and Dr. Christian, music shows such as Lawrence Welk, and multiple serials and variety segments across CBS, ABC, and MBS affiliates.
A historical TV grid lists programs on WNEW WTTG WMAL WARE channels for 6 pm to 11 pm including Footlight Theater Kukla Fran Ollie News Caravan Muppet Shop Captain Video On Trial Wrestling News and weather.
Gore High School's enrollment rose from 167 to 380 by the 1949-50 term since opening on October 17, 1938. Stewart Bell was first principal, with Allan DeHaven, Paul Beable, and Frank Kitacre guiding a rising faculty of 13 over 12 years as bus service extended to Rock Enon, Timber Ridge, Mt. View, Star Tannery, Mt. Williams and Hayfield.
London reports a debate on intelligence heredity with Professor Godfrey Thomson claiming IQ is largely inherited and smarter people have fewer children, potentially lowering average intelligence. Professor J. B. S. Haldane counters, arguing data show no fall in innate capacity.
The First Baptist Church will hold a graduation service at 11 a.m. Sunday honoring its members graduating from college and high school. College grads include Carroll Morrow from the University of Richmond, Jack Hepfer from Penn State, Sam D. Preston Jr. from the U S Naval Academy, and Beverly Jakimier from the U S Naval Academy. Handley High School graduates are Barbara Brooks Lou Levi Jane Richardson Tate James Clark Edward Barnette and Deaver Carr.
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie E Hawkins were conducted at 11 a m from Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church with Rev J B Duckwall officiating. Burial followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named Richard Whitacre and Elwood Wil died.
Congress began using standing committees in 1803. Before that bills were debated in the Committee of the Whole and then sent to a select committee for drafting. The names Jey, George McFarland, Charles McFarland, Clifton McFarland and Lee Rinker appear in this excerpt.
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