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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1949

Page

4

United Nations Appraisal Calls For Realism Over Idealism

An editorial views the fourth UN General Assembly opening as a moment to assess its progress since 1945. It faults veto power and U S actions, urging a more realistic approach from the State Department to restore credibility and pursue a truly effective world organization.

United ‘Nations General Lake League of Nations United States Russia Britain France China United Nations State Department World Organization San Francisco General Assembly

Better Movies Boost Theatre Box Office This Spring

The Wall Street Journal notes box office receipts dipped then rebounded and nearly matched last fall. Hollywood producers say new releases like Jolson Sings Again and Come to the Stable attract audiences, as good pictures build a steady patronage despite past declines.

Wall Street Journal Hollywood Studios Audience Research, Inc New Pictures Jolson

Random Thoughts on 1952 Presidential Nomination Outlook

The piece weighs Democratic prospects led by Harry S Truman and possible Chief Justice Vinson. It forecasts Republican options hinge on Ohio 1950 Senate results, with Taft or Eisenhower possible, while Dewey fades. The core hinge remains the Ohio Senate race.

Harry S. Truman Truman Justice Vinson Ohio Taft Dewey General Eisenshower

Byrd blocks private salary in public service principle

Opinion notes Senator Byrd opposes allowing Carl Ilgenfritz to hold a federal post while drawing pay from U S Steel. Byrd insists on integrity of government over private gain. Senate support for Byrd's stance is cited as 40 to 28, underscoring his persuasive influence.

Harry F. Byrd United States Truman Carl A. Ilgenfritz United States Steel Corp U.S. Munitions Board Ilgenfritz U. S. Steel Byrd Igenfritz Mr. Ilgenfritz Sigenfritz Senate

Clevenger Reelected Coach of Brown Bombers

T. J. Clevenger is reelected coach of the Brown Bombers football team. Homer E. Alberti is granted full membership in the American College of Hospital Administrators. Dr. L. F. Havermale addresses the Quota Club about life in China.

T. J. Clevenger Brown Bombers Homer E. Alberti American College of Hospital Administrators L. F. Havermale China

British and American troops hold positions amid global fronts

British sky troops report holding at Arnheim while American units bypass a strong position on Pererli island. Pvt. Walter M. Whitlock of 409 Highland Ave receives the Combat Infantry Badge in Italy as Russell T. Hupp delivers a four pound potato to the Star office.

Sky Arnheim Pererli Island Walter M. Whitlock Highland Ave Italy Russell T. Hupp Star

Germans claim capture of Warsaw reported

The article states German forces claim to have captured Warsaw. It also notes the Medical Association of the Valley of Virginia holding its annual meeting locally and Carl Lewis winning honors at the Winchester Gun Club shoot.

Warsaw The Medical Assn Valley of Virginia Carl Lewis Winchester

The Arab Plays at Empire Theatre

The Arab offers thrills at Empire theatre while Mrs Madeline is named instructor of diction dramatics and physical training at Fort Loudoun Seminary for the upcoming session. Market Street skating rink opens with new model organ playing current tunes.

Empire Theatre Madeline Fort Loudoun Seminary Market St

Jacobs opens coal yard beside Biehel berger store

C J Jacobs opens a coal yard at a store room opposite the B and O Station. Isaac O'Neil is injured and James Ferguson's racing mare Gaiety must be shot after falling at a jump during exercise. No significant coal find in Lae Gainesboro fields yet, but work continues.

C. J. Jacobs Biehelberger Isaac O'Neil James Ferguson Gaiety Gainesboro Fields

Congressional inquiry finds anti trust issue faded in US politics

Washington report notes testimony under White House backing shows the anti trust crusade has largely faded except around elections. Observers reference Du Pont nylon history and a defense of big business citing high wages, mass production, and government role. FTC data show 46 percent of manufacturing wealth in 113 corporations.

Washington White House Emanuel Celler Brooklyn House Judiciary Committee du Pont Tom Clarke New Deal United States Clark Bevin Stafford Cripps Federal Trade Commission

No Falsies for Jap Gals

Sam Sadeki, 47, Osaka railway chief touring America, says Japanese taste favors bumpless silhouettes and kimono wearers avoid falsies. He notes silk stockings flatter legs, sees room for vending and hostess roles, and compares Japan to the United States where crowds and customs differ. He plans to lure tourists and even buy a baseball team someday.

Hal Boyle New York Sam Osaka Japan Isamu Sadeki Kinki Nippon Railway Orient Sadeki America Japanese Silk Assn

Even as a Father

The piece reflects on parental love as a model for God's love. It notes the tireless care of parents for misbehaving children and asserts that divine love remains constant and reachable for all people, regardless of personal faults. The tone urges belief in enduring, unconditional divine compassion.

How's Your I Q Score Based on 100 Questions

A dated quiz scoring scheme describes daily results from 9 to 10 correct as Memory Genius down to Good. It lists ten example questions about geology history geography and literature and directs readers to turn to Page 2 for answers.

United States Thailand Reno Nevada Saudi Arabia Mediterranean Sea Arabian Sea Red Sea James Tdiot Canberra

Minister Granted Permit to Add Home Addition

Rev Norman E Cooper awarded permission to add a two story 14 by 21 foot extension to his residence at 449 N Braddock St with an estimated cost of 2500 dollars. Additional remodeling permits issued to Ivy Heltzel for plaster replacement new floors in three rooms and furnace installation at 21 W Germain St to Homer C Conard of 28 Jackson Ave for a 7 by 8 foot addition to 1038 Orchard Ave and Sidney E Lee of 727 Woodland Ave to enclose a back porch.

Norman E. Cooper N. Braddock St Ivy Heltzel W. Germain St Homer C. Conard Jackson Ave Orchard Ave Sidney E. Lee Woodland Ave

Moscow to Open Stores Representing Soviet Nationalities

Moscow plans a new group of restaurants and stores representing various Soviet nationalities. Ogonek featured Armenian drawings, showing careful design to reflect Armenian art and architecture. The project highlights cultural variety in the capital commerce.

Moscow Ogonek Soviet Picture Magazine Armenia

Keep Up With the Home Town News

Local readers are urged to subscribe to The STAR offering hometown updates and community notices for a weekly rate of 20 cents. The appeal emphasizes timely local news, events, and highlights from the town and surrounding area.

Fair Weather Across Nation With Regional Temperature Variations

The nation sees fair and pleasant conditions overall with local showers along the Gulf Coast and a belt from Michigan to Kansas. Cooling in the Mid Atlantic and New England contrasts with milder readings in the South and central Mississippi Valley. A stray fact notes a worker bee weighing one five thousandth of a pound.

Associated Press Michigan Kansas Middle Atlantic New England Minnesota Dakotas Pacific Coast Mississippi Valley Great Lakes

The Golden Shoestring on a Transatlantic Flight

Terry Austin travels from Guatemala to New York amid rumors of wealth while hiding almost nothing of a broken fortune. In New York she faces love, envy, and a search for purpose as she and her friend Helen navigate a world of luxury and shattered dreams.

Terry Austin Guatemala New York Jim Southard LaGuardia Terry Helen Lannis Southard Mark Austin Helen Frank London

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