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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1952
Page
1
Nebraska voters deliver Taft a slim popular lead as Kefauver and Kerr vie for Democratic delegates. Eisenhower trails with Stassen still strong on write ins while Taft leads in delegates. Nebraska reports note record write-in behavior and shifts as Kerr concedes.
Bank robber Willie Sutton was sentenced in New York City as a fourth offender to 30 years to life for a gun charge. Judge Louis Goldstein said he regretted not being able to sentence him to death. Sutton pleaded guilty and made no comment during a 15 minute courtroom proceeding.
Capon School near Lehew West Virginia hosts a Country Ham Chicken and Oyster Supper on Saturday April 5 at 5 p m. The event is sponsored by the Ladies Aid Society of Timber Ridge Christian Church.
The AFL CTU Western Union division and CIO Communications Workers of America led a wave of planned industrial action. About 30,000 Western Union staff across 43 states prepared to walk out at midnight, with AT and T and its Western Electric unit also facing large-scale walkouts.
Red Cross Bloodmobile visit in Winchester collected 103 pints of blood, 22 shy of quota, praised by Cahill blood program chairman. Conrad Hoover Post No 21 and Robert Baker led the drive, with Ruth Robinson and Mrs Jenkins directing the nursery for mothers with infants. Donald and Mrs Michael donated while their children were cared for.
The Winchester City Democratic Committee called a mass meeting for April 15 at 8 p m in City Hall to elect delegates and alternates to the Seventh Congressional District Convention in Harrisburg on May 1 and to the State Democratic Convention in Roanoke. Delegates for the district and state conventions must file intentions in writing to T G Scully by April 13. Mr Scully chaired the recent meeting.
Three candidates backed by the Taxpayers Protective Association won the Democratic primary in Winchester Second Ward. A. C. Oates led with 160 votes, followed by Orville Wine 133 and E. R. Clark 128, while Sherman Dick received 76. Unofficial results pending canvass. other independents listed in both wards.
Juliana of the Netherlands arrives in Washington with a wardrobe fit for a queen including about 10 dresses seven evening gowns three suits and a dozen hats. She and Prince Bernhard travel with D. A. Stikker Bar oness van Bouwstede and others plus three detectives. They will be greeted at National Airport by President Truman and Mrs Truman with full military honors and later stay at the White House three days before a three week U.S. visit and Canada trip.
A flash fire on a Manhattan Bridge subway train injured seven passengers as a crowd panicked amid smoke in eight cars of the B M T Sea Beach express. A man and a woman broke windows and leaped to the bridge, while an eighth person was treated for hysteria.
In New York the second contempt trial of gambler Frank Costello nears closure as the government plans to rest soon after morning opening. Attorney Kenneth Spence says Costello will not testify and he may not present any evidence.
The Friendship Fire Company schedules its regular monthly meeting for Thursday at 8 p m in the company hall. All members are urged to attend. Secretary Robert A Geaniou s.
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower argues the United States should keep supporting European military buildup but demand better results for the money. He notes NATO's aim to maintain peace through collective security and calls for Europe to become self sustaining in military manufacturing while American aid remains finite.
A large red fox was spotted near the front door of the Presbyterian Church on Loudoun Street. Dick Crisman shot the animal after help from a neighbor. the fox was taken to the Frederick-Winchester Health Department, which cannot test for rabies due to a head wound.
Charles E. Hofer was elected president of the Rotary Club for the 1952 53 year at a called board meeting held Tuesday at 1 p m at the Chanicleer Inn. Officers elected include Howard A. Holland as vice president Thomas W. Kay secretary Fred A Naegely treasurer and William C. Thomas sergeant at arms.
In Nansemond County near Myrtle the Riddick home was burned. Clementine Riddick three Joyce Ann Riddick fifteen months and Hallett Riddick Jr three months died in the blaze. Mother Vernice Riddick seriously hurt. Fire blamed on kerosene stove flare up. House destroyed in about thirty minutes. Bodies recovered from ruins.
Taft fights back toward the GOP nomination after ballot victories in Nebraska and Wisconsin give him 24 of 30 Wisconsin delegates. Eisenhower remains a strong rival with unpledged supporters and key delegate battles loom in Illinois Iowa Michigan. Taft’s Wisconsin result contrasts with New Hampshire where Eisenhower led in write ins.
Gen Dwight Eisenhower sent messages to Abilene residents expressing his profound hope to return to the United States well before the Republican national convention on July 7. He gave no indication if he would continue duties in Europe or campaign for the presidential nomination. Governor Arn read the message at a ground breaking for the Eisenhower museum where his $1,000,000 war souvenir collection will be housed.
Washington reports U.S. battle casualties in Korea reached 106,956, up 162 from last week. The announcement comes from AP sources noting ongoing conflict and toll.
Local attorney Thomas G. Scully traces Winchester Virginia’s Civil War significance. He cites three battles from 1862 to 1864, notes heavy hardship, and says Jackson’s and Early’s campaigns shaped Lee’s Virginia and Pennsylvania plans. Battaile introduces Scully at Lions Club.
Attorney General McGrath met with President Truman for 15 minutes and declined to comment on reports his resignation was imminent. He said only that he discussed departmental matters with the President. The White House provided no immediate remark on the visit amid a clash over Morris and Morris questionnaires.
The Gore Fire Company will demonstrate its new firefighting outfit this week at Whitacre Cross Junction and Gainesboro with multiple visits in western Frederick County. Chief James C. Sawyer said sessions start Friday at noon and continue Friday afternoon and Sunday afternoon at 2 30 at Tom Rosenberger home.
Washington officials and lawmakers from both parties viewed General Eisenhower's 12,000 word defense report as a potential campaign document. Senators Ferguson and Mundt noted the report could shape perceptions of his candidacy while Connally praised the report as splendid amid foreign aid discussions.
Wisconsin results show Senator Robert A. Taft capturing 24 of the 30 GOP delegates amid a national GOP contest. Taft led with 40.6 percent of GOP votes as Warren trailed with six delegates. Stassen and Kefauver led Democratic totals in their races while Truman exited the race.
Local storages report rapid apple movement with prices favorable. Robinson storage holds 6000 bushels and expects them gone by month end. Winchester reports 100000 bushels on hand, less than half the year before, with much sold and shelves nearly cleared by May. Virginia Apple Storage shows 38877 bushels with WarSaps moving fastest. all storages expect clearance in about a month.
The Congregational Christian Church at Clifford and Braddock Streets cleared its debt on the parsonage after 28 years in a Sunday service. Rev. Robert A. Whitten led the dedication with more than 60 attendees, who then shared in a social hour.
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