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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1950
Page
4
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A saying about hypocrisy appears in a compact proverb highlighting critics who attack others while living under scrutiny. The remark reflects social judgment about conduct and consistency.
W Averell Harriman launches a sharp political blast at Senator Taft saying he should not be reelected for policies aligned with communist objectives. The piece hints at wartime ambassadors and Yalta Potsdam conferences and teases Harriman for providing answers.
The Richmond News Leader cites a vivid illustration on earth’s age versus mankind. A quarter on top of the Empire State Building represents early earth, the coin’s thickness marks man’s span, and rubbing away the tarnish suggests answers may come when history is clearer.
A Reader's Digest joke about a wife who dents a car and answers the accident report question about how the other driver could have avoided the crash. Her reply says he could have parked somewhere else, highlighting a humorous gendered perspective.
One year ago Shirley Bly announced strong advance ticket sales for the Barter Theatre play The Imag inary Invalid. Other items note VPI engineering enrollment for Reynolds Legge, Blue Ridge Country School opening, an apple tree blooming, and community speakers and marriages.
Ten years ago an event believed to be the first wedding conducted there was celebrated in George, marking a historic moment for the community and venue.
C. M. Gibbons was named the Republican nominee for Congress from this district at the convention in Luray. Democratic Day at the Winchester and Frederick County Fair drew large crowds with speeches and track races sparking strong bidding on horseflesh.
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending 7 a.m. at 0.05 inches. Year to date totals read 4.13 inches for September and 31.37 inches overall. Average monthly rainfall over 37 years 1912 to 1949 stands at 36.56 inches with monthly figures listed per month.
Answers list local figures and names including William A Atkinson T W Harrison F B Whiting Philip Williams Burr P Harrison and Elliott Marshall. Population figures shown span years 1900 1905 1920 1930 1950 with increasing totals.
Earl L. Douglas argues that fascination with the unusual is a basic human drive. He notes circuses and movies attract people with novelty, but warns against chasing spectacle at the expense of reality. If strange experiences broaden knowledge and wisdom, they serve true education.
Hoye L. Riley chairman of the Softball Yard Party Committee thanks The Star and readers for cooperation and advertising support. Despite rain, dinners sold out and the event netted $650.82 in profit.
A 10 day quiz score card asks 100 questions on Harriett Beecher Stowe the trombone Poe r Poe and animal facts. It cites Manx island inhabitants and biard golf plus true false on elephants and disease and Longfellow authorship with references to bibliographical notes.
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