Should I accept this at your hands
A brief devotional line from the October 17 1950 issue invites reflection on obedience and faith as a biblical question is posed to readers.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1950
Page
4
New York Democrats Brace for Tumult in City and State
As Dewey contemplates a governor bid amid O Dwyer resignation scandals and a split Democratic vote with Impellitteri and the AFL, New York faces a bleak outlook. Upstate Republicans bolster hopes while Lehman’s fate hangs to Haney’s challenge. Truman urged to campaign cautiously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
O’dwyer
New York City
Empire State
Mr. Dewey
O'Dwyer
Impellitteri
Democrats
American Labor Party
Lynch
Organized Labor
Lehman
Joe Haney
Republcan
Truman
New York
Indonesia joins United Nations amid domestic turmoil
The article notes Indonesia's new UN membership as a sign of sovereignty while warning that internal civil conflict may complicate its international standing. It suggests potential future trouble both at home and abroad as the young republic navigates its early independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of
Indonesia
United Nations
Amboiia island group faces ongoing conflict and stalled cease fire
The Amboiia island group including Am bonia Sapartia Boeroe Ceram and the Banda Isles is in a bad situation with warfare persisting. Indonesia has not recovered from the Japanese occupation and post liberation disorders. The republic rejects Dutch calls for peace and the UN commission has failed to secure a cease-fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amboiia
Ambonia
Sapartia
Boeroe
Ceram
Banda Isles
Indonesia
Republic
United Nations Commission
Harrisonburg approves one way streets plan amid merchant protests
The Harrisonburg City Council voted six to two to implement a ninety day trial of one way Main Street northbound and Liberty Street southbound with related parking changes. The move, challenged unsuccessfully by the Retail Merchants Bureau, aims to ease congestion and boost downtown parking and metered revenue, echoing Staunton’s experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants Bureau
Harrisonburg
Rockingham
Staunton’s
Rockingham County Court
Main Street
Liberty
Staunton
City Hall
Roanoke Times
Richmond Times-Dispatch Opinion Wary of Native Rule
As Korea consolidates victory officials consider transferring governance to locals. The piece questions native leadership readiness and acknowledges likely familiarity with the country's problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Meek Inherit Earth Theme in Naval Humor Piece
A Bristol Herald-Courier fragment notes a satirical line about the meek inheriting the earth after the unmeek messes it up. It references GOB HUMOR from the Tester at United States Naval Air Station Patuxent River Maryland and hints at a historical novel featuring a shapely wench on the cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom the Tester
United States Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Md
Braddock Bulldogs Dominate Stewart Street 18 to 12
Braddock Bulldogs defeated Stewart Street 18 12 with B Grove leading in the score and game action. Nearby events note an 18 pound Shenandoah catfish caught by Mrs. G G Baker and Mrs Earl Crowser ended at Winchester jail for dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Grove
Braddock
Birthday surprise for Eugene Lupton noted in Kernstown
The Kernstown youth Eugene Lupton received a delightful surprise birthday party. Lawrence Swartz of Grimes reportedly fell from a ladder while picking apples and suffered multiple fractures. Handley School seniors Howard Hart Barbara Bond Sam Brooks and Virginia Brown were mentioned in the Junior Evening Star write up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Lupton
W. W. Lupton
Kernstown
Lawrence Swartz
Grimes
Handley School
Evening Star
Howard
Buzzie” Hart
Barbara Bond
Sam Brooks
Virginia Brown
Plot to kill Roosevelt led to guilty plea by Blount
Edward Blount, once of Clarke County, admitted guilt in a plot to assassinate President Roosevelt. The former resident pled guilty to charges tied to the planned attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Edward Blount
Clarke County
Con federate Veterans elect Chaplain General at Staunton conclave
The Rev. J. P. Hyde was elected Chaplain General of the Virginia Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans at a Staunton conclave. He belonged to the Turner Ashby Camp in Winchester. A Clarke County youth named E. A. Miller was knocked down and robbed on Millwood Road while returning home across the Opequon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Obaugh
Reliance
Rally of
Christian Endeavor
United Brethren Church
Jesse Willey
Dulcie M. Fincham
Winchester
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Co
J. P. Hyde
Virginia
Conclave
Staunton
Turner Ashby
Clarke County
E. A. Miller
Millwood
Opequon
Jess Larson The Quiet Power Behind Federal Housekeeping
The former Chickasha mayor, now 46, leads the General Services Administration with a billion-dollar annual budget and a vast portfolio including public buildings and supply contracts. His rise from War Assets and service in Sicily and Salerno to a key federal post is marked by steady leadership and strong Congressional rapport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Warren
Ray Tucker
Washington
Jess Larson
Chickasha
Okla
Boas
General Services Administration
Oklahoma
Willard Cocktail
Larson
War Assets Administration
WAA
Federal Works Administration
Truman
Omnibus Bureau
FWA
General Services
Public Building Administration
Bureau of Federal Supply
Bureau of Contract Settlement
National Archives
Federal Government
How's Your IQ A 100 Question Daily Scoring Guide
A 10 day IQ test style page lists daily scoring by correct answers from 9 to 10 down to 4. It also asks ten knowledge questions covering Korean ports, star novae, Volturno WWII battle, Ganges river, Rimsky Korsakov, Rabbi Ben Ezra, Pilate washing hands, Social Security wage credits, cardinal creation ceremonies, and The Girl of the Golden West opera type. Turn to Page 2 for answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inchon
Volturno River
Jesus
Julius Caesar
Pontius Pilate
Nero
Rainfall Statistics For Winchester Region 1912-1949
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending 7 a m today with none today. October total is 2.26 inches and year to date 34.63 inches. The 37 year average is 36.56 inches. Monthly averages 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. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Research Laboratory
Local Question Answers and Early Corporation Officers
Frederick district names three and lists M M Lynch L D Kline and R A Ayler. Winchester lists four including M M Lynch F E Clark H Duffey and G R Quarles. Clarke County lists four with C G Massey L D Kline A F Robertson and G W Burton. Chartered on March 13 1869 and located on North Loudoun Street with officers R L Baker president T B Wood vice presidents H S Dangerfield Lewis J T Pierce R H Dulany and J Q A Nadenbouch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
M. M. Lynch
L. D. Kline
R. A. Ayler
Winchester
F. E. Clark
H. 5
R. L. Baker
Freerick County
T. B. Wood
H. S. Dangerfield Lewis
Clarke
J. T. Pierce
Mineral County
West Virginia
R .H. Dulany
Loudoun
J. Q. A. Nadenbouch
Berkeley
Strength For The Day By Yarl L Douglass D D
Yarl L Douglass argues the eighteenth century philosophers pursued liberty yet led to servitude. He calls today’s era a paper age with endless theories that rebrand vices as virtues. Yet enduring problems remain unsolved despite abundant discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarl L. Douglass, D. D
Thomas Carlyle
Birmingham rollers breed of pigeons
The Birmingham rollers are a breed of pigeons that roll over and over in the air. The sport was introduced to the United States in 1870, with the Pensom strain developed by William H. Pensom of Smethwick near Birmingham, England. Roller pigeons display a vocal instinct and appear to enjoy their aerial stunts, with some birds reportedly performing for up to nine hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. McC. A
Birmingham
Notable figures depicted on Supreme Court pediment
The pediment features likenesses of former Chief Justice Hughes and sculptor Robert Aitken, architect Cass Gilbert, and Elihu Root, John Marshall, and William Howard Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Hughes
Robert Aitken
Cass Gilbert
Elihu Root
John Marshall
William Howard Taft
PERRY KIMBRO Confronts Doctors Over Poison Analysis
Perry Kimbro faces Dr Grinstead and Dr McKenzie after she brings pudding analysis to test for poison without consent. McKenzie accuses her of overstepping, recalls a past embrace, and vows action against Miss Mehitty. The doctors debate authority and Mehitty’s influence as Perry grapples with hope and fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Dr. Grinstead
Philip
Dr. McKenzie
Granny
Jay
Miss Kimbro
Sanna
Miss MeKitty
Bud Pickens
Ellender Memorial
Miss Mehitty
Pal
Sanna Eilender
Rose
Danny Parker
Kimbre
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