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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1950
Page
4
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A religious reflection quotes scripture stating that keeping commandments leads to abiding in divine love and safety, framed as a moral instruction for readers.
A nationwide Gallup survey shows most favor employed physically handicapped people. Virginia’s 1950 rehabilitations number 1,289, with 1,399 previously depended citizens now taxpaying workers. Local leaders coordinate efforts across Winchester Frederick Clarke Page Shenandoah Warren Harrisonburg and Rockingham counties.
Farm land values, after a post war peak dip, rise toward records. Investors with money seek real assets to beat inflation and view farms as an anchor for wealth. Strong buyers push prices higher as rural land markets rebound.
Farm land values climbed 105 percent of the 1940 level by 1947, marking a two percent rise from the prior postwar peak. Farms are consolidating as smaller holdings disappear, with farmers selling to neighbors or city investors. Farm mortgage debt increased 15 percent from 1946, which had seen a 34 year low.
The Nasik convention of India's Congress affirmed Jawaharlal Nehru as prime minister though critics within the party pressed for ground concessions on economic and religious matters. Deputy Sardar Patel won a party presidency bid, signaling tensions with Hindu extremists over Kashmir and communalism while Nehru defended welfare-state plans and UN aligned policies.
The piece argues Seoul’s recapture would cut North Korea’s supply lines and strain UN leverage. General Walker asserts victory may be near, but warns against complacency at home. It cautions that triumph in Korea must not lead to reduced readiness or global losses to Communism.
The speaker recalls General Sherman and the famous line War is Hell, noting doubt about its origin and affirming that his Atlanta to Savannah march embodied the harsh truth for those along the route.
One year ago the Middletown Fire Co. saved the Tom Mauck farm barn east of town. Shenandoah Valley Electrical Contractors Assn. elected Charles H. Baker as vice-president. Birth announced for Leo and Lily Reid's daughter. War Memorial Assn. named executive committee members. Ruth Mae Willey engaged to Thomas Hammack. WINC owner Lewis to speak at Rotary. District Nurse Assn. reelects H D Fuller as president. Neville Chamberlin, former British PM, left government amid war pressures.
Governor James H. Price was due in Winchester to speak to the men's club of the Presbyterian Church, part of a campaign stop. The visit included plans to arrive in the city and address local civic leaders.
Leo Cather, Garner Edmonds, Bill Perrine and Paul Rosenberger are named among Boy Scouts honored as Troop 1 marks its third anniversary.
The Rev Charles Noyes Tyndell and Miss Rebecca Holmes Lewis wed in Christ Church with Rev Nel son Page Dame officiating assisted by Rev Edward Arthur Temple. E H Rendall was robbed on a highway near Bartonsville. Harry Kern named banquet chairman at Rouss Fire Hall.
The article outlines President Truman's plan to lead a hard campaign focused on foreign policy to win a Democratic Congress. It notes his push to brand Republicans as isolationist, seeks to rally labor and liberal blocs, and highlights the fundraising edge from business supporters. It also mentions a contentious exchange with Oregon Representative Norblad over an irrigation scheme and Truman's defense of the Columbia River water plan.
A 1960 report notes antihistamines prevented leg cramps in elderly and some pregnant patients. The first case involved a man with seventeen months of cramps where quinidine failed but a nightly antihistamine capsule cured and kept the relief for over a year. Sixteen more patients showed similar results, with some needing ongoing use.
Rainfall readings show 24 hour total ending 7 am today zero. October rainfall to date zero. 1960 rainfall to date 32.37 inches. Average rainfall over 37 years 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 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 of Winchester Research Laboratory.
Rosney School began on October 1 1830 near Millwood in Clarke County, run by Thomas F and William F Nelson grandsons of Governor Thomas Nelson. Consecrated Christmas Day 1832 and later destroyed by fire on October 27 1947.
The column notes Mr. Norblad’s reply to Mr. Truman about shipping salty water to California. It argues the salt content would ruin turbines and crops, with tides bringing salt up 300 miles. The piece says Truman has not acknowledged or apologized for the letter.
At the scene of an accident a towing truck attempted to pull up a large trailer. The report notes the scene and the involvement of bystanders and responders in the roadside incident.
A reflective passage notes a girl urging her father to fix a dangerous situation. It compares child faith in parents to believers trust in God, stressing that God acts beyond human understanding while we rely on divine protection. The piece urges adults to match childlike faith with God's omnipotence.
Quiz scoring scheme lists daily results from 9 10 correct as Memory Genius to 4 correct as Good. Page 2 offers ten questions covering military names rivers capitals polo term grammar law and Latin phrases with the alma mater meaning.
Nurse Perry Kimbro discovers Dr McKenzie embracing Sanna Elfender in Phil Eliander’s house. Perry is torn by jealousy and professional duty while Sanna pleads for Jay’s support. Perry resolves not to betray or intervene, ending in a sobering, late night withdrawal.
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