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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1950
Page
4
A call to public spirited effort for a city’s renown and virtue. It contrasts ethical citizens with a few lawless actors, praising parents teachers and business people for shaping a noble urban name. The piece closes with a prayerlike appeal to the city’s goodness.
Government moves to limit octane additives for aviation fuel may raise engine knock and reduce power in some cars with high compression ratios. Bureau of Standards notes mileage impact will be small and no gasoline shortages or rationing are planned.
Current Opinion discusses the mobilization debate between W Stuart Symington and General Hershey, each pushing a different view on deferments for scientists and other brain workers. It argues for a middle ground with strict but flexible rules, noting General Marshall’s probable stance.
A Washington column notes that post election action will bring stricter economic controls. It argues current limits are only a warm-up, with price rents wage and housing controls likely to expand, as Congress and the Truman administration seek tools for wartime needs.
An article argues longshoremen actions blocking Russian manganese shipments threaten war effort. It notes manganese's critical role in steel, U S dependence on Russia, and caution against fragmented action while urging unified national import policy and wartime cohesion.
One year ago a frame sheep shelter at Ryton Farm Millwood owned by Mrs W H Wilmer and John J Pickeral burned from an undetermined origin. A Middletown accident left a man with both arms in a sling. Sacred Heart Church members reorganized the Holy Name Society. Ora Foltz and wife learned their son Lewis R Foltz drowned in the Philippines. Harrisonburg hosted a Turkey Festival. The U S Bear en route to Antarctica to evacuate bases was set to arrive in Annapolis.
A garbled note recalls Governor James MH Price of Virginia and a reported venture titled Mie Ronerite Cestuhn Medes from a decade past. The text is fragmentary and unclear about outcomes or specifics.
A wintry scene framed the third World Series game as Pittsburgh faced Washington in the capital. Fans watched as the teams battled under cold, clear conditions in DC.
Captain Van Fossen directs eight year curriculum pupils to perform night work at home after nine year system. Ernest Funkhouser sustained serious burns when lightning sparked a fire at the Golomnenen Lertwwrs property, injuring residents.
A quiz prompts ten daily scores with rankings Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent Good. Questions cover U S policy Europe Ypres Poe Murders in Rue Morgue a Washington born actress Victoria Regina Washington veep term headless horseman nautical knot curling surface.
In Columbus Ohio a wife who admitted setting her husband s truck on fire had a burning charge dismissed by Common Pleas Judge Joseph Milford. The judge ruled the personal property belonged to both spouses under Ohio law since property acquired during marriage is jointly owned.
Report summarizes rainfall data up to 7 a m on October 16 with 24 hour, year to date, and historical averages. Ten month and monthly means from 1912 to 1949 are listed, totaling 34.38 inches for October to date and 36.56 inches monthly average over the 37 year period. Statistics courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
The company was trained and led by Captain Robert Y. Conrad with a long Honor Roll listing ranks from Sergeant Milford J. Bonner to Private Harry Weiner. Population data show Winchester grew 58 percent from 6,883 to 10,885 between 1920 and 1930, an increase of 4,002 people.
The column argues stomach ulcers stem from mental and spiritual distress not diet. Tension anxiety frustration and unholy desires harm health. Self-change and grace of God are needed alongside diet advice to reduce illness and nervous collapse.
The first Japanese ship since Japan's 1945 surrender arrived in Singapore with 57 crewmen bound for Penggarang South Johore to load 9 000 tons of bauxite for Japan. Crew were not allowed to land as no Japanese may land until a peace treaty is signed.
Paul Mosher publicity agent for Kay Keyser has a son showing promise. The Mosher family drove from Los Angeles to New York. Eight year old Michael ate pancakes at dinner and each ten he finished his meal the cops I ve eaten pancakes straight across the country. Not once in 18 meals would the restaurant allow the Moshers to pay.
Prague reports a dual end fountain pen by Mlada Fronta with one ball point on one end and a traditional nib on the other. The device allows two colors to be written with a single pen.
Perry Kimbro navigates a tense dance of desire with Jay McKenzie while Sanna watches with cool politeness. A phone call from Perry’s sister reveals new social tensions as Perry juggles visits, duty, and intimate memories in a small town medical circle.
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