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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1950

Page

4

Be Not Afraid of Sudden Fear Lord’s Confidence Cited

A religious bulletin cites scripture urging fear not for the Lord shall be thy confidence. The note emphasizes steadfast faith and divine protection during uncertain times.

Where Does It Begin Budget Cuts For Rearmament

The United States Chamber of Commerce urges a six billion dollar cut in non military spending to curb rearmament. It notes the budget rose from three to forty three billion in under two decades and questions where savings would harm the nation. It doubts Congress will cut and expects only tax increases.

Congress United States Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce United States

Say It With Turtles and Other Postage Pranks

A humorous look at collection agencies using live animals to pressure debtors. The New York Journal of Commerce notes turtles snail and snapping turtle stunts as gentler warnings before harsher notices. The piece speculates on cats and other animals as future mail threats and mocks debtor fear.

White Collar Siowpayers New York Journal of Commerce Latm

Ambiguous Textilized Quote Sparks Online Debate

A fragmented passage mentions phrases about Americans addressing Stalin and expressing themselves with phrases ranging from rate to awakes and skunks, reflecting a historically garbled OCR fragment. The exact source context remains unclear but hints at censorship or propaganda language.

Stalin

Acheson Under Fire Over Reexamination Remark

The Roanoke Times and The Richmond News Leader critique Secretary of State Dean Acheson calling his November 17 speech misinterpreted and claim he offended Republicans with a remark about reexaminists. They warn of Senate Republican strength and growing American skepticism toward overconfident leaders.

Richmond News Dean Acheson Senate Acheson Bob Taft Congréss State Department Harvard

Feminine Figures and a Mystery Error Some Place

A wife balances a checkbook and presents four pages of items with costs. The husband verifies and finds all figures align with the bank, except one entry labeled E. 5. P. meaning Error Some Place, prompting curiosity about the mystery item.

Keep TV Out of Gutter in Family Viewing

A television comedy trend toward bedroom and barroom humor provokes critics who say shows cross family boundaries. Protests rise as sponsors and producers face calls for more wholesome content and possible censorship to protect young viewers.

America

Local army recruiting officers named for En listed Reserve

Detailed as recruiting officers for the En listed Reserve here were Lt. Col. David W. H. Mahaney of 229 Malden Drive and Lt. Edgar M. Whiting of 415 W. Clifford St. Mr. and Mrs. Ritter Jenkins of 113 W. Germain St. were receiving congratulations on the birth of a boy. Mrs. Jenkins was the former Miss Mary Unger. Phyliss Breeden of Mountain Falls won first prize at the Palace Theatre Amateur Show. TEN YEARS AGO Aunt Jerushy on the War Path Was a piece of dramatic art offered Clarke County by the seniors at Boyce High School. Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeHaven were receiving congratulations on the birth of a son in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs. De Haven was the former Miss Virginia Bayliss.

David W. H. Mahaney Malden Drive Edgar M. Whiting W. Clifford St Ritter Jenkins W. Germain St Jenkins Mary Unger Phyliss Breeden Mountain Falls Palace Theatre Jerushy Clarke County Boyce High School Robert DeHaven Winchester Memorial Hospital DeHaven Virginia Bayliss

flu sidelined family and society drive announced

Mrs. Howard Patton Jr and daughters Ellen and Martha were ill with influenza. Mrs B M Rozel thanked contributors to the Children’s Home Society of Virginia in Winchester and Frederick County. Hoye L Riley announced a luncheon to launch a War Memorial Fund Drive here.

Howard Patton, Jr Ellen Martha B. M. Rozel Children’s Home Society of Virginia Winchester Frederick County Hoye L. Riley

Wisecarver Injured in Collision. Tom Mix At Empire Theatre

Twenty five years ago H W Wisecarver a well known county resident collided with a lamp pole breaking his glasses and bursting his eyeball. Tom Mix was featured in The Best Bad Man at the Empire Theatre.

H.W. Wisecarver Tom Mix Empire Theatre

Spain Accepts Stringent Peace Terms at Paris Conference

Rumors spread that Spain would endorse the United States peace treaty at Paris. A large crowd gathered for the Chrysanthemum Social hosted by Mrs. Bruce Gibson.

Spain U. S Paris Bruce Gibson

Editorial Roundup Backs Acheson Amid Foreign Policy Debate

Acheson faces mixed editorials on his foreign policy stance with dangers of isolationism and calls for bipartisan shifts. New York Times and El Paso Herald Post urge careful policy guidance while Chicago Sun Times credits Marshall’s policy, and other papers urge constructive criticism without partisan brinkmanship.

Youngstown Ohio Ind-Dem Acheson Tnd- Dem Congress Senate EL Paso Texas Herald Post Ind Vandell‘s Senate Foreign Relations Committee Byrnes Asia United States Europe Chicago Sun-Times Marshall Chiang China

The Greeks Had a Word For It Boastful Pride

A reflection on Greek ideas about hubris and boasting. The author notes that arrogance invites divine and social trouble, urging modesty and letting friends speak of one's achievements rather than self promotion. The piece contrasts ancient beliefs with modern skepticism about divine punishment.

How's Your I Q Based On 100 Questions

A magazine quiz offers 10 days of questions to rate memory and intelligence from 9 or 10 correct answers to memory genius down to lower scores. The page also lists several trivia prompts and historical questions about Pilgrims, Napoleon, Uranium, and McGuffey readers, with partial answers and context.

Christmas tree capital named in reader Q&A

A reader asks which city calls itself the Christmas tree capital of the world. Eureka Montana is cited for shipping 155 freight loads of Christmas trees last year. The Q&A notes checkers is an ancient game referenced by Homer.

M. V Eureka Mont Checce

Wild animals listed in Fay texts include jackal to rat

In Fay area notes wild fauna such as jackal fox hyena wolf wild boar a form of lynx ibex gazelle coney and Pharaohs rat. Are any of these species present in large groups or locally common in the region.

Fay Egypt

Sinus infection in children and related care

Medical guidance discusses how sinus infection affects youngsters, with signs like persistent colds and nasal discharge. It covers allergy links, nasal deformities, irrigation therapy, limited antibiotic use, and when to seek careful physician evaluation for sinus involvement in children.

Rainfall Totals and Averages for Winchester Area

Rainfall for the 24 hours ending 7 a m today shows trace November rainfall to date 4.49 inches and year to date 39.28 inches. Average rainfall over 37 years is 36.56 inches with monthly averages listed from January through December ranging 1.92 to 3.93 inches. Statistics courtesy of Winchester Research.

Courtesy of Winchester Research

Liza Learns from Hiram During Weekend at Goddards

Liza and Hiram interact during a long weekend at the Goddards' home. Liza comforts Sara, contends with loneliness, and seeks distraction at the pool while Hiram watches and talks of success, loneliness, and modern life.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Add MR. Acheson The Roanoke Times Robert 8. Lee Ladies’ Home Journal Milwaukee Journal the Star Acheson and Foreign Policy Far East Communista Russia Free World New Bedford Mass Standard-Times Truman Achesori Korea Formosa Chiang Kai-shek Atlanta Jornal Dem Yarl L. Douglass D. D Scott R. J. Scott Pacific Sierra Leone Olony West Africa Sendicate, Inc I.Q England Plymouth Massachusetts Chicago Napoleon Earth Descrie McGuffey F. McB Restail Winchester Star Information Bureau Eye ST N. W Washington, D. C By Herman N. Sundesen, M.D K. EB Matures Syndicate, Inc Liza Faith Baldwin Hiram Goddards Goddard Jack Sara Kathy Paul George New York Michael Siberia Edna Baldwin Cuthrell Mundin
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