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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1951
Page
4
A devotional line quotes Acts 6:29 about enduring truth in God over changing human authority. The message emphasizes obedience to divine, not earthly rulers, reflecting a faith-centered perspective on governance and moral guidance.
A study from the Institute of Life Insurance and July 1950 data from 529 mutual savings banks show strong saving trends. Deposits rose by 57 million in July to a record 20.457 billion while consumer spending lagged. Long term savings surged 650 percent over 30 years, vs 200 percent for consumer expenditures since 1920. Experts warn public policy should harness savings to curb inflation and preserve dollar value, noting a potential 5 billion inflationary gap if savings stay near recent rates.
President Truman accuses Congress of spreading butterfly statistics to frighten voters about government finances. He defends the 1951-52 budget as tight and essential, while critics point to higher nondefense spending and rising costs since 1945 amid easy money policies and expansionism claims.
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce urges localities to refuse state and federal aid and fund needs from own resources. A study would map tax sources and return funds locally, promoting greater local control and potentially reshaping state and federal finance with no attached conditions.
Handley cheerleaders named Bally Getz and others plus Mrs Carroll Morrow visiting Richmond. Jean Manuel begins senior year at Madison College. Thomas G Scully elected VP of Virginia State Bar Association at its 56th annual meeting in Virginia Beach. Young couple James and wife welcome a son at Memorial Hospital. Della Hart visits Mrs E K Mitchell in Stephens City while Lucille Kendrick hosts Young Women’s Business Club.
Jelbert H. Rogers of B. Company 30th Battalion has been discharged from the Army.
Jack Dempsey retained the world heavyweight title. Mrs. William L. Hollis hosted sister Mrs. Mamie DeRonville of Albany, N Y. Mr T B Jolliffe, once ill, was able to go out again.
D Conrad led the final German of the year in Rouss Hall with many new dances enjoyed later. Announcement was made of the marriage of Miss Arimetta Ridenour to Mr Edward R Conner. Rev T Marshall West, attending the Buffalo Exposition, witnessed President McKinley’s assassination.
A survey of traffic codes shows Virginia imposes among the severest penalties for drunk driving. Nationwide fines range from 10 to 300 dollars, with Virginia hitting up to 1000 dollars and allowing jail terms up to six months for a first offense.
The discussion notes that only 1950 food purchasing power indexes are available with the US at 100. Australia tops the European list at 107, Italy at 24, while Norway reaches 84, Canada 78, and Israel 63. It also states Andrew W Mellon was not the longest serving cabinet member James Wilson holds the record, serving as Secretary of Agriculture 1897–1913 with recommissions in 1901 1905 and 1909.
A bleeding ovary in late teens to early twenties can mimic appendicitis with severe right lower abdominal pain. Rupture of the egg or ovarian cyst causes bleeding, sometimes misdiagnosed as appendicitis or ectopic pregnancy. Most cases subside without surgery, and minimal ovarian tissue should be removed if surgery is needed.
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending at 7 a m shows none. September rainfall to date is 1.90 inches. 1951 rainfall to date totals 29.79 inches. Average rainfall over 38 years is 36.73 inches. Monthly averages for 1912–1950 list totals by month with Sept at 2.65 inches and Des at 3.46 inches.
Text discusses interpreting suffering and rejects the idea that God sends trouble as punishment. It argues trouble comes from human sinned world, not divine malice, and that God supports both guilty and innocent to help them endure. It emphasizes that followers are not promised security.
Daily results show a 10 day IQ test with tiers from Memory Genius to Good. Questions cover literature geography history and grammar with a note to turn to page 2 for answers and one rule on facing the South Pole.
Seven year old Loretta Kelly burned to death in Philadelphia while playing a new game she called burning boxes. Her dress caught fire as she whirled a lit cardboard box with paper, transforming her into a human torch. Neighbor William J. Kenney smothered the flames with a rug, while Loretta’s father was at her mother’s hospital bedside.
The Singapore Standard reports the Swedish Angel earned a halo after a bout where rival Man Montain Tor billed as the Angel appeared at a pool hall and surrendered a pint. The Angel claimed to have given two pints of blood at a time in the United States.
Robert A. Lovett becomes the nation's fourth secretary of defense in a rapid 30 second swearing in, taking office in Washington.
A strained family faces financial ruin as Harrison Binyde contemplates selling their home to cover debts. Eden fumes at the loss of status while daughter Anne and son Deke weigh courage against hardship and a return to a modest neighborhood. The story follows tensions with Laura Blayde and Jim Eliot.
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