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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1950
Page
4
An early 1950s Winchester daily issue prints a brief headline laden with a Bible proverb about labor and reward. The page reflects provincial news tone and includes a motto emphasizing work before gain.
A report by Lt Gen George Stratemeyer of the Far East Air Force emphasizes that air power must balance with ground forces. He notes 97 percent of 40,000 flights supported ground troops, paralyzing North Korea with less than three percent of air activity. carrier-based Navy and Marine air also aided ground operations. After days, the enemy lost an air force.
One of America’s oldest magazines marks its hundredth year. Harper’s began in 1850 as a venture of Harper & Brothers. The centennial issue admits the founders had no grand plans for journalism or literature guiding the magazine.
The piece traces Harper's Magazine origin as a refined digest style publication with a large six month circulation and a focus on English fiction, then American articles. It contrasts its intellectual prestige with the rise of mass market rivals such as McClure's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post, noting eventual declines of many literary journals.
Governor Battle leads a campaign for briefer annual government reports citing high printing costs. A department head earns praise for cutting an annual report to a quarter of its previous length, signaling the value of concise summaries. The piece notes the habit of reading only reports that are read, not filed.
The article compares the Bell Telephone System and the United States Post Office Department. It notes the Bell System paid 346 million dollars in taxes last year and earned a substantial profit, while the Postal Service posted a 577 million dollar operating loss and lacks a clear valuation of its property holdings.
The American Legion faced a sharp dispute over a resolution about the State Department. The national committee urged ousting Dean Acheson, while the foreign relations panel delayed action a day and approved a call for reorganizing the department without naming Acheson. The lengthy debate signals high stakes and thoughtful consideration.
Gaines boro girls' softball team defeated Clarke County 21 3 as Gardner starred with three triples. The report notes 5 000 vehicles on Route 11 and council plans for armory dedication. Phil Gold of Winchester is seriously ill in hospital. Clarke County had 1 039 youths registered under peacetime draft in one day.
William H. Baker and Norman Ochs each received $50 from J. W. Arthur Insurance Co. for being the first local men to write letters from Japan. Mrs. Landon B. Whitacre and Mrs. Ralph Bauserman attended the State Federation Meeting of Home Demonstration Clubs in Blacksburg. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Jones welcomed a daughter. Mrs. Jones was formerly Lucille Lovett. Ten years ago, at the request of Charles P. McVicar, ap-
42 000 fans witnessed Pittsburgh defeat Washington 9-7 in Game seven to win the crown. Homer Harlee, a confectioner, opened his Main Street shop to the public to listen to the World Series on his radio. H B McCormac was elected president of the Virginia Manufacturers Assn at its Norfolk closing session.
Fifty years ago on the Apple Pie Ridge property of Mrs Elseah Brown apple trees planted by political prisoners in 1778 drew attention in the local press. George W Green was thrown from a one horse wagon returning from a hunting trip in West Frederick after catching his foot in the harness and was dragged about a hundred yards.
Editors across eight papers express cautious optimism about the UN unification plan for Korea approved by the General Assembly. Some fear prolonged guerrilla fighting and possible Chinese Communist involvement could delay a final settlement and extend hostilities.
In a letter from secretary Mrs Philip Glaze the Junior Century Club endorses the Traffic Safety Committee's ideas from the Little Garden Club, urging local action to improve city traffic conditions. The note reflects community involvement and civic engagement.
A 1960 Features Syndicate report notes 184 patients with overactive thyroids treated by mouth administered radioactive iodine. Most improved within 2 to 4 weeks, with many cured after a single dose. pulse rates dropped from about 120 to 75, and adverse effects were minimal.
The report shows rainfall during 48 hours ending 7 am today and October rain to date. It lists 1950 year to date rainfall 34.63 inches and a 37 year average of 36.56 inches. Monthly averages for 1912 to 1949 include 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 and December 2.42 inches. Statistics courtesy of Winchester Research.
A study guide outlines daily scoring with 10 days of questions. Rates Memory Genius for 9–10 correct, Very Superior for 7–8, Excellent for 5–6, Good for 4. Includes quiz answers on governance, Social Security, tomb location, presidential yacht, copper work, grammar fixes, opera origins, oath administration, state borders, and Medal of Honor accuracy.
A short biographical sketch extols David Livingstone as a historical hero. It recounts his Africa missions, discovery of Victoria Falls, scientific work, and effort to end the slave trade. The piece notes his death at prayer, heart burial, Westminster Abbey burial, and Punch tribute.
Perry Kimbro discusses the pudding poison scare with Dr Grinstead. He links the mysterious scent to Miss Mehitty Longworth and warns Sanna may have tampered with Philip Ellender's meals. He insists all food for the patient be prepared by Perry to stay safe.
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