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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1950
Page
4
In a 1950 reflection the writer cites Peter’s rebuke to Judas saying money cannot buy God’s grace. The piece contrasts material prosperity with spiritual humility and contrition. It frames a moral lesson amid a September 22, 1950 publication context.
A four vote margin in the British House of Commons kept the Socialist government in power over plans to nationalize the steel industry. Churchill warned that action would be condemned by the world, while John Strachey warned socialism evolves toward communism. The United States continues aid to Britain as it moves toward a socialist system according to the article.
Gypsy Rose Lee, famed author and radio quiz star, dodges exposure as a crypto communist while facing audience hecklers. A broadcasting executive cited Miss Lee’s affidavit denying accusations as officials press for proof in a growing controversy.
A Miss Lee denies involvement with four events tied to organizations listed in Red Channels. Her affidavit asserts no ties to communist fronts and offers proof. She notes many Americans can testify to her clean record and free from hidden associations.
Current Opinion condemns W Averell Harriman for joining AFL leaders at a Houston rally to attack Senator Taft’s foreign policy record. The Star argues the charge that Taft serves the Kremlin is baseless and slanderous while defending independent political opposition and bipartisan policy testing.
The British Labor Government weathered a political crisis after Parliament backed a plan to nationalize iron and steel starting January 1. Critics accuse Socialist leadership of sectarian zeal risking defense unity and Western democracy cohesion.
One year ago Paul Anderson president Mason secretary and Marvin Weaver past president were to represent Winchester Lions at a Fall meeting in Purcellville. County Agent I Fred Stine noted about two thirds of Frederick corn crop remained to be cut. Mr and Mrs John Goodwin welcomed a new son. Mrs Goodwin formerly Miss Phylis Fowle. Carson Levi Miller and wife learned their son William Clayton Miller Seaman First Class died in an Australian hospital after illness at sea. C H Schutte Fred Ritter and Harry Schmidt were in Washington on business. W Benton Snider named field judge for dog trials in Ohio and Pennsylvania. State Trooper W R Thompson shot and killed during bank robbery at Fork Union. The Paris decree calls for skirts to the knee with strong colors.
J A Wright of Pittsburgh a Civil War veteran traveling to revisit Virginia battlefields. The Frederick County school board approved sending students beyond sixth grade to Handley High School. An Essex car driven by Ashby Hillyard with Russell Oates and Raymond Forney inside overturned and burned near Double Toll Gate.
Washington view of Stalin centers on patience and suspicion, with Harriman arguing Moscow fears encirclement by Western moves like the Marshall Plan and NATO. The piece notes U S leaders from Kennan to Marshall shape policy and warns of possible preemptive action if Moscow misreads Western strength.
A Winchester letter asks residents to back the Airport Speedway, built privately by local boy Kermit Batt, to sustain a premier and entertaining three hour sport. The writer notes top eastern drivers visit, cars worth thousands, and asks fans to attend to enable better future events.
Rainfall over the last 24 hours ended 7 am shows .92 inches, with year to date totals .05 inches for September and 32.29 inches for 1960. Average monthly rainfall over 37 years 1912 to 1949 is 36.56 inches, with monthly values listed as July 3.81, August 3.93, September 3.58, November 3.47, December 2.42. Data courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
The text lists numeric series for local questions across years 1900 1920 1930 and 1950. Entries show multiple large totals and sub totals such as 18 239 and 12 461 for 1900 and 1920 respectively, with 19380 13 167 appearing for 1930 and incomplete data for 1950.
A list of quiz items with ten day schedule and scoring by daily accuracy. Questions include historical figures poets crimes animals beekeeping croquet units gallons tree syrup and cat breeds seeking correct options and factual answers.
The National Bureau of Standards reports last winter average regular grade gasoline octane was 7 and premium averaged 81. In 1930 regular and premium octane numbers were 71 and 79 respectively.
Perry Kimbro a nurse in Atlanta loves Dr. Adam Forrest but pretends to accept his marriage to Anne. She plans a private mountain nurse job to escape heartbreak while hiding her true feelings and arranging a future away from the hospital. The chapter ends as the trio faces upcoming vows and Perry's concealed pain.
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