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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1950

Page

4

Federal Reserve Wary on Consumer Credit Rules

Washington reports the Fed faces pressure from automakers and appliance firms to ease Regulation W terms while Truman and Snyder push for milder credit curbs. Analysts expect a moderate down payment of one third on autos and eighteen months for repayment, balanced by political concerns ahead of the off year elections.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Treasury Snyder Truman McCabe-Eccles Reserve White House Federal Reserve

The Unclaimed Bill Windfall That Haunts Lumansky

Lumansky won a pile of unclaimed money after a year of waiting for the original owner to appear. He faces legal claims from the government and persistent suitors seeking a share, and sleeps little under the pressure. He contends the ordeal has become maddening and wearying.

Lumansky

September 5, 1950 devotional motto

A dated newspaper snippet presents a religious meditation urging sacrifice and steadfast faith, contrasting worldly life with spiritual salvation. The brief reflection quotes biblical verses to inspire daily self-denial and commitment to Christian gospel.

Senate resolution calls for broad probe of federal judges

The North Dakota senator introduces a concurrent resolution to investigate the competence and political beliefs of all federal judges. The piece argues against wholesale scrutiny, urging impeachment only if evidence warrants and noting courts safeguard constitutional liberties during heated times.

United States Senate Langer North Dakota United States Buch Roosevelt Truman Senate Congress

Insurance man finds $20000 in cash during giveaway idea

David Lumansky of New Bedford Massachusetts proposed an enhanced radio giveaway program and a year later the discovery of $20000 in cash is noted as a striking outcome of his idea.

David Lumansky New Bedford Mass

Jail for speeders echoes Detroit traffic cure

Current Opinion argues Detroit’s punishment for speeding over 15 mph above limit is jail time. A minimum five days up to 60 in jail claims to cut traffic deaths, with nearly 300 jailed in four weeks and deaths dropping from 18 to seven in the first month.

Detroit Motor City America

Early New Deal agrarians learned farming from Marx

The Baltimore Sun critiques wartime New Deal farm experts seen as Marxist influenced. It cites Lee Pressman and others in Washington offices shaping farm plans to win votes, arguing these Marxoid agrarians sought control over farmers through policy. It notes Wallace’s tenure and accuses reforms of graft and red communism in agriculture.

Fom K. Marx The Baltimore Sun Washington Park Avenue Mr. Lee Pressman Karl Marx Abts Kramers Witts Pressmans Georgetown Agriculture Pressman Wallace Stalin Mr. Wallace

News of Other Years From the Star Files

One year ago Robbie Sue Ernst rushed to the hospital after choking with convulsions. Douglas Jones to receive Eagle Scout badge at Shawnee District Court of Honor services. Methodist Church adopt return of pastor Rev Johnson and District Superintendent Rev Oglesby. 25 applications for Winchester Police Training School. Harrison Rackley dies after being struck by car crossing Main Street Berryville. City to apply 30 000 gallons of as TEN YEARS AGO boxing students learn fast. Adam Myers wins best Vegetable garden prize. Cecil Flecher wins prettiest garden and W L Pope tops sanitary back yard. Elizabeth Hall Shryock represents Winchester at Tobacco Festival in South Boston.

Robbie Sue Ernst Robert Ernst Millwood Pike George Jones Fairmont Ave Douglas Shawnee C. W. Hollis Winchester Police Harrison Lee Rackley Clarke County Winchester Memorial Hospital Main St Berryville S. Lee Grant Tom Starrett Adam Myers Cecil Flecher W. L. Pope Elizabeth Hall Shryock F. Amos Stryock Winchester South Boston

Handley Library Not Closed on Labor Day

Mrs. G. W. Farmer fractured her hip after a fall at Capon Springs and was admitted to Winchester Hospital. this occurred twenty five years ago with library services remaining open on Labor Day.

Handley Library G. W. Farmer Capon Springs Winchester Hospital

Trio-Play Highlights Kern and Bakers in Martinsburg Game

Sandy Baker, Kern and E. Baker combined for a triple play in a contest against Martinsburg. Miss Lena Kern delivered the annual report of the WCTY.

Sandy Baker Kern E. Baker Martinsburg Lena Kern WCTY

Characteristic Signs of Sprue and Its Treatment

Dr Dundesen explains sprue symptoms including loss of appetite fatigue pallor and especially fatty stools. Fat absorption tests over twelve days help confirm diagnosis. Folate therapy often restores blood counts even when liver extract or B12 fail. Pregnancy is not possible after uterus removal.

Rainfall Statistics for Winchester Area 1912-1949

Rain totals for the 72 hours ending today show .36 inches with yearly totals about 28.24 inches in 1950. Average monthly rainfall over 37 years is 36.56 inches, with monthly averages listed from January to December. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Local Q&A Answers with Names and Dates

Answers list names including Colonel, James M. Mason with dates July 20 to August 29 1861, Alexander R. Boteler 1962 to 1964, Col. Frederick W. M. Holiday and Labd Lasi5. The items appear as scattered roster style responses.

J. C. Moore James M. Mason Alexander R. Boteler Frederick W. M. Holiday

Democratic reform debate clouds 2024 platform plans

Partial text notes reforms may leave Democratic candidates without a clear leading platform ahead of the next election. The fragment suggests shifts within party strategy could shape policy positions and campaigning.

Strength For The Day by Earl L Douglas

A short excerpt recalls a boy in Westminster Abbey listening to organ music and psalms sung in metrical version. The boy grows to become Edward VI whose reign marks a lasting advance in England's religious life.

Earl L. Douglas D. D Westminster Abbey Whitehall England Edward VI Edward

Stand before youth and examine your heart

Historical sermon notes praise youth as a force for good and warn of its power to shape lives. It urges reverence for young people and reflects on moral responsibility, then shifts to a quiz titled How to Score with questions on poetry, history, and general knowledge.

Second Boy Mustapha's Arrival Shocks Walter

Lu Chung and Walter maneuver a new second boy named Mustapha at the camp entrance. Mahmoud guides the reluctant youth while Walter tests loyalty and Tristram notes the unfamiliar eyes and plans. The trio eye a road to Bayan's camp and a potential path for a trusted but hidden fugitive.

Walter Lu Chung Smail Mustapha Mahmoud Massers Tristram Tris la Chung Bayan

Prisoner Maryam Remains Defiant in Hidden Escape Plan

In a tense tent scene Walter and Tristram discuss the escape plan with Mahmoud and the servant Maryam. Maryam confirms Lu Chung’s arrangements and reveals details about her father, uncle, and Anthemus, while the group prepares to depart under cover of night.

Jourtain Maryam Walter Lu Chung Anthemus Landon Alexander Mahmoud

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