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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1950
Page
4
No title provided in excerpt
A dated opinion piece argues against snap judgments and the belief that any person possesses all facts. It cautions that none are perfect including the writer, urging readers to suspend judging others.
Norton bill seeks higher pay for Congress members
Representative Mary Norton of New Jersey has proposed raising Congressional salaries from 12500 to 20000 a year. The piece argues the current pay with expense allowance is fair and that increasing pay would deter service by wealthier individuals, urging defeat of the Norton bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Norton
New Jersey
Petersburg
Time for Frankness on Military Commitments and Power
Walter Lippmann argues that Washington has not told Americans how wide the gap is between global military commitments and available power. He notes Churchill and de Gaulle warn Europe, while U.S. efforts since June 25 lag behind new demands in Asia and Europe as American soldiers die in Korea and Congress approves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lippman
Mr. Lippman
Churchill
de Gaulle
Washington
Asia
Europe
Korea
Congress
Call for bold presidential leadership and clear public messaging
A call for drastic legislation giving the President control over wages and prices, with sharply higher taxes. The public is ready to do what is necessary and seeks frank, courageous leadership. The speaker urges the President to speak plainly about the situation and the rationale.
MacArthur Wears Four Hats in Crucial Roles
The General of the Army holds four distinct posts: United Nations commander in Korea to suppress bandits. supreme commander for the Allied powers in Japan. commanding general of all American forces in the Far East with jurisdiction over occupation troops in Japan and bases in Okinawa, the Philippines, Guam and other islands. and representative of the Japanese government in negotiations with foreign powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas MacArthur
United Nations
MacArthur
Japan
YrecArthur
Far East
Okinawa
Philippines
Guam
Far Pacific
Truman’s emotional strain cited in Korea policy flip
The piece argues Mr. Truman reversed policy to defend South Korea but exhausted himself emotionally. It criticizes indecision on economy controls and a later controversial letter about Marines, claiming a loss of self-control and unstable leadership during tense days in Korea and Formosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
South Korea
Congress
MacArthur
Formosa
Mr. Truman
United States
Tripoli
Okinawa
Stalin
Deer die from blackleg in North Mountain area
Game Warden Earl Cather reports more than twenty deer found dead in the North Mountain area due to blackleg disease. Police Chief J Thomas Boyd warns Winchester residents of strict enforcement of the 15 mile limit in school zones. Ten years ago Middletown Minks tied 5 5 with Winchester Wholesale Nine. A social dance honored Miss Virginia Watkins of Clarke County at the North Wales Club Warrenton. Miss Mary Bell Bear of Handley faculty returns from Harrisonburg for school opening. Stonewall Brigade Band wreaths Andrew Lewis Spurr drummer funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Mountain
Earl Cather
Ernest Grayson
Winchester Memorial Hos
Winchester
Middletown Minks
Winchester Wholesale
North Wales Club
Warrenton
Virginia Watkins
Clarke County
Mary Bell Bear
Handley
Harrisonburg
Stonewall Brigade
Stauiff
Andrew Lewis Spurr
Local families note promotions and wartime business impact
Mr and Mrs Hugh R Grim of National Ave announce their son Dr Court ney Grim has been promoted to Captain. Mrs E Allen Poe Mrs George Miller and Mrs Herbert Malcomb host a birthday party for their father Mr Charles Sydnor Renner at his home near Wardens W H Lawrence Jr owner of the Clear brook Woolen Mill reports cessation of the war has not paused work due to loss of contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh R. Grim
National Ave
Courtney Grim
E. Allen Poe
George Miller
Herbert Malcomb
Charles Sydnor Renner
Wardens
W. H. Lawrence, Jr
Clearbrook
Remarkable Radishes and Local Flood Aftermath
Charles Clark grew some of the largest and sweetest radishes ever eaten here. Isaac Creek begins to run clear after floods leaving wreck and the fords. Mrs J H Grier entertained young people of the Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clark
Isaac Creek
Wrec
J. H. Grier
Jung
the Baptist Church
Truman's Unique Blunder Belittles Marines in Korea
The New York Herald Tribune reports President Truman denounced the Marines as the Navy's police force criticizing their wartime record in Korea. The piece argues the Marine Corps remains a distinct fighting branch with a storied history from Chateau Thierry to Iwo Jima and Guadalcanal. It notes a House Armed Services Committee vote backing a Joint Chiefs structure including the Marine Commandant and rotation of the chairman, countering the President's stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
United States
Republic
United States Marine Corps
Korea
Armed Services
Stalin
Yakov Malik
Marine Corps
Navy
Chateau Thierry
Mr. Truman
Rep. McDonough
Army
Air Force
Congress
America
Iwo Jima
Guadalcanal
Mount Suribachi
Tarawa
Guam
Saipan
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Questions and Answers from The Winchester Star
A reader asks about Miserere based on Psalm 51 and the composer Milhaud. The piece notes three ancient Egyptian seasons Inundation Sowing Harvest and details Milhaud teaching at a Western women's college after visiting in 1922 as pianist and conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darius Milhaud
College For Women
West
Milhaud
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas
A green house owner faced $600 in property damage from vandalism by youths. Insured, he received a full payout and donated the check to the local Boy Scouts. He, an immigrant from central Europe, emphasizes honesty and civic virtue in America. New Americans teach helpful lessons about good citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
America
Rainfall Statistics for Winchester Area
Rainfall during 24 hours ending 7 a m today shows none. Sept rainfall to date stands at 1.00 inch, year to date 28.24 inches. Average 37 year rainfall is 36.56 inches. Monthly averages for 1912 to 1949 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
Virginia nicknames and key dates in Civil War era
The list presents Virginia identifiers such as Old Dominion and Mother of Presidents alongside three significant dates in the Civil War: May 25, 1862. June 3, 1863. and September 19, 1864.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Dominion
Cavalier State
Commonwealth
How's Your I Q A Daily Quiz Challenge
A series of true false and general knowledge questions asks about world insects, Europe’s powder keg, debate propositions, premature birth myths, writing corrections, ancient hominids, Japan surrender timing, Mozart facts, shellfish months with r, Huey Long assassination weapon, and Dr Schmidt living status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Japan
U. S
Missouri
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Huey Long
Louisiana
Man Retires But Not Truck
George J. Wing er's Model T Ford truck was a year old when he started the baggage hauling business 32 years ago. Now 17 years old, Winger has just retired but his 33 year old truck is still running and near as good as new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winger
Pronunciation of George Wythe’s family name
Wythe is pronounced like with, using the voiceless th sound. George Wythe was a famous Virginia chancellor, renowned law professor, statesman of notable ability, and signer of the Declaration of Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wythe
R.V.A. A
Seppel
Aeginia
The Great Lord Bayan Challenges Walter in Chess
Father Theodore announces Bayan the great lord will play Walter a chess game. Walter, new to the prized set, struggles as Bayan moves with feline speed, seizing control early and forcing Walter onto the defensive in a stubborn, prolonged contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Theodore
Walter
Orkhon
Bayan
Farzi
Hidden Lady Passes as Second Boy in Persian Household
In a tent in a desert compound, Mahmoud pressures Maryam to work, while Walter suspects abuse. Mahmoud’s cruelty grows as he assigns tasks beyond Maryam’s strength, prompting Walter to intervene and uncover Maryam’s true identity. Mahmoud agrees to secrecy to protect all, fearing fatal consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayan
Father Theodore
Mahmoud
Maryam
Tapha
Walter
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Earl L. Douglas
D. D
Scott
R. J. Scott
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Great Rain Forest
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I.Q
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By Thomas Costain
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