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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1950
Page
4
A historical church figure faced a dramatic shift, now proclaimed as contradicting his earlier denial. The narrative recalls Peter among the apostles as he declared his faith after denying Christ, highlighting a striking turn in character.
A federal report to President Truman stresses that civil defense begins with the individual and expands to the family and community. The state is the key operating unit, acting as the field army with counties and cities as divisions, coordinating with federal and local efforts.
A sailor sneaked past palace walls and entered Maj. Gen. Salisbury Jones's room taking a box of diplomatic papers. He dumped the box in a garbage can and slept on the palace lawn as Scotland Yard mobilized to investigate the incident.
A witty take on royal life as Scotland Yard tightens security at Buckingham while the public enjoys a Gilbert and Sullivan style mockery of high officials. The piece notes Britons’ fondness for light palace farce and a reluctance to fully grow up.
The piece honors General MacArthur for Inchon and Pyongyang feats and recalls the sacrifice of United Nations troops in Korea. It argues the war is not over and stresses that peace and freedom must be meaningfully realized for Koreans. It frames the conflict as a long, ongoing drama in human terms.
Tolstoy argues against simplistic character labels asserting that people, like rivers, display differing traits across time. Each person harbors all human qualities, appearing sometimes kind, sometimes cruel, yet remaining essentially the same individual.
Richmond News Leader comments on Pat rick J. Kelly of the Metropolitan Amateur Athletic Union urging a national push to develop top women athletes after Russian women dominated European championships. The piece mocks gender bias and urges supporting female tennis golf swimming, while criticizing emphasis on looks. Moscow, take it away.
Lester Arnold led with ten thousand dollars as the high bid for the 172 acre Jamison farm and orchard near Grimes defeating Jack Knode and others. J Kenneth Robinson claimed the City Tennis title. Couples welcomed a newborn boy born to Mr and Mrs Paul Miller of Cameron Street. Winchester Police sought a thief who stole a communion set from St Paul AME Church on N Loudoun Street. Howard Statler and wife observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Ethel B. Rinker of the War Finance Committee convened a special Women’s Division meeting. In 10 years past, Frances Ure presented a Civil War flag and Fairfax Inn noted as hospital. A new ladder-pumper truck was to be shipped to Rouss Fire Co from Wisconsin next week. Berryville Bobcats finally beat Aldie 26 to 6. Twenty five years ago a marriage license issued to Porter Bunner and Mary Fletcher. Rest couple and water supply notes capped the era.
Editors broadly favor amending immigration provisions of the McCarran Act while arguing enforcement is uneven and sometimes overzealous. Pieces from Philadelphia to Hartford note the law’s focus on subversive activity, with critics warning overreach could undermine core freedoms.
The Woman's Auxiliary of Winchester Memorial Hospital endorses the Little Garden Club safety campaign. Corresponding Secretary Mrs Hugh Clark signs on behalf of the auxiliary.
A study of 51 amebiasis patients fed bacitracin by mouth over five to 20 days found only three still harboring amebas after treatment. Eight hospitalised cases improved rapidly with diarrhea control and ulcers healed in four to fourteen days. Some relapses occurred but often responded to further bacitracin. reactions were minimal and it may be used with other drugs.
Reported rainfall for 24 hours ending 7 a m today is .08 inches. October rain to date is 2.67 inches, with 1950 rainfall to date at 35.04 inches and the 37 year average at 36.56 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1949 list January through December as 2.50 1.92 2.86 3.09 3.77 3.78 3.81 3.93 2.58 3.34 2.47 2.42 inches respectively. Courtesy of Winchester Research.
Frederick County 2,000,000 Clarke County 650. Frederick County 200,000 Clarke County 11,000.
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The piece ponders fame and lasting memory through biblical figures and everyday life. It warns that immortality can be gained or lost by actions, noting Pontius Pilate Judas Iscariot and Jeroboam as examples, and urges reflection on how we are remembered by family and friends.
Perry Kimbro nurse endures emotional collapse after Philip Kulender’s alleged impropriety and Sanna Mehitty gossip dominates Pinelands. Sally Stewart reveals town rumors that threaten Perry and Sanna as Perry confronts love, betrayal, and a possible recovery rumor.
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