Taxpayers Revolt in Michigan Reflects Spending Skepticism
Michigan voters rejected numerous local spending proposals in spring elections. Detroit and other cities refused bonds for sewer projects libraries pools and fire stations while officials’ salary hikes and tax measures faced stiff opposition. Analysts say a broad taxpayer backlash signals a climate shift in local finance and government spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Michigan
Christian Science Monitor
Detroit
Everett G. Martin
Arthur W. Bromage
University of Michigan
Martin
Kansas
Missouri
Marrying Tommy Manville Set for 10th Bride
The Milwaukee Journal notes Tommy Manville, now 63, plans another marriage to a Texas showgirl as part of his 27 year run of brides. Past wives received large settlements including yearly stipends and lump sums, with amounts ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Manville
Tommy
Florence Huber
Eisenhower Budget Cut Demanded Now at $72 Billion
Call grows for immediate reduction of federal spending to trim the Eisenhower era budget of 72 billion dollars. Advocates urge swift action to curb rising costs and reallocate funds.
Quite a System America Awakens to Shifting Labor Roles
The piece argues that from 1947 to 1956 the U S added 24 million people but production workers dropped 3 percent while government trade finance and service jobs rose sharply. It notes gains in retail, finance, and public sectors, attributing changes to improved techniques and machines and detailing a shift of workers to nonproducing roles. The author contrasts American prosperity with communist critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Editorial Digest From Daily Newspaper Roundup
A concise digest curates editorials from forty newspapers, highlighting prevailing opinions and key debates. The column reflects interpaper consensus on policy issues and public concerns shaping the current discourse.
Navy ships haul food to Naples Zoo for lions
A Mediterranean correspondent reports Navy surface transport was used to move food to the Naples zoo. Navy public relations says the effort serves good community relations and lowers feeding costs for the lions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Navy
Naples
Notable 1952 News Snapshots From The Star
The Star recalls 1952 events including Gen Eisenhower’s predicted European command, Gen Clark for Korea, Winchester flood of 40 years, pollination doubts amid rain, local social scenes, the Hope Diamond tale of Evelyn Walsh McLean, a PRR crash at Warsaw Indiana injuring eight, and community theater and parade planning. It lists local advertisers and businesses of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthe B. Ridewar
Eisenhower
Europe
Mark Clark
U.N
Winchester
Patrick Green
Robert Mowery
Carl Strosnider
Evelyn Walsh McLean
Washington
McLean
Pennsylvania Railroad
Warsaw
Indiana
Pat Dunn
Clearbrook Fire Co
Senators Move Up to Second in AL After 6 5 Win
The Washington Senators climbed to second place in the American League following a 6 5 victory. The game featured tight scoring and key plays that propelled the Senators ahead in the standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Senators
Labor Boss Orders To Hand Over Records In Rackets Probe
Senate committee investigating labor management rackets ordered Long Island union leader William C. DeKoning Jr. to provide seven years of personal financial records. He testified before Sen John L. McClellan and allies said funds might need federal regulation. DeKoning, once convicted in a 1953 kickback case, now faces scrutiny over union leadership and alleged dictatorial practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senate
Long Island
William C. DeKoning Jr
DeKoning
John L., McClellan
D-Ark
Committee
McClellan
MacClellan
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Washington
Five Noncoms Acquitted Of Maltreatment Charge
FT. CARSON Colo Five noncommissioned officers were acquitted of assault in a court martial. Pvt Daniel Chuebrich testified he was ordered to fight and then "worked over" by the NCOs. The jurors cleared several defendants while finding Sgt Billy Short not guilty of conspiring to punish Chuebrich. The accused were part of eight weeks basic training and await reassignment after furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Carson
Colo.m
Oscar Chuebrich
Cheubrich
Chicago
Chuebrich
Parker
Zion
Chnebrich
James E. Ranage
Seneca
Billy Fowler
Clinton
Tenn
James E. Harding
Mumfreesboro
Claude E. Owens
Blackwell
Okla
Billy G. Short
Taylor
Ark
Ing
Camp Gordon
Virginia News Briefs from Carroll County and Richmond
In Galax Virginia James Lemons 15 drowned in Chestnut Creek near Carroll County while five hockey players from his school were present Sheriff H K Williams said Lemons a weak swimmer entered the water and drowned before others could assist In Richmond the Great Council of Virginia improved Order of Red Men installed M P Shupe of Newport Augusta County as great sachem and its auxiliary installed Mrs Alleyne Burcher of Dare York County as Great Pocahontas both elected at conventions held yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galax
James D. Lemons
Chestnut Creek
Carroll County
H. K. Williams
Lemons
Richmond
Great Council of
Virginia
M. P. Shupe
Newport
Augusta County
Doctor Advises Air and Care for Whooping Cough
The article warns whooping cough remains a serious risk for young children even with vaccination. It urges rest with fresh air, outdoor play with doctor’s approval, keeping patients away from other children, and regular meals after coughing bouts. it also covers tuberculosis risk and advised sputum testing if a spouse has non infectious TB.
Real estate transfers list several deeds and parcels
Transfers include Finis William Danley and wife to William Douglas Fore and wife a southern Whitlock Ave lot and improvements. H W Harmer as administrator to Luther Mowery a 355 National Ave lot valued at 9100 dollars. Hazel Offutt and husband to William Offutt a Commerce Street lot. Justin Smith to Charles Smith a 1 acre Dicks Hollow Road tract. William P Coon to Charles Conard a Virginia 608 lot. Anna Elizabeth Pixx to Alice Longerbeam Wine Winchester Gainesboro District tract. Calvin Crosen to Earl Campbell Jona Shane Road Gainesboro District. James Tuttle to Clarence Gail Robinson a 69 acre TM% interest in Opequon District. Roscoe Cartier to Inez Doux all in 7 acres Route 672 north west of Clearbrook. Virgil Eskridge to Emmest Tucker a Winchester area lot east of Berryville Pike. Lamar Owens to Norman Baker a Stonewall area lot about 2 miles east of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finis Wiliam Danley
William Douglas Fore
Whitlock Ave
H. W. Harmer
Luther
Mowery
Naional Ave
Hazel W. Offutt
William E. Offutt
Commerce Bt
Justin T. Smith
Charles C. Smith
Dicks Hollow Road
Winchester
Wiliam P. Coon
Charles R. Conard
Virginia
Gainesboro
Anna Elizabeth
Alice Longerbeam
Calvin W. Crosen
Earl Campbell
Jona Shane
James Tuttle
Clarence Gail Robinson
Opequon
Roscoe Cartier
Inez Doux
Clearbrook
Virgil H. Eskridge
Emnest M. Tucker
Berryville Pike
Lamar Owens
Norman H. Baker
Stonewall District
How's Your I Q Memory Genius to Excellent Scores
A 10 day, 100 question quiz scoring guide lists daily results from 10 correct as Memory Genius to 4 as Good. It presents varied trivia questions across history geography Bible literature and biology with prompts to turn to page 2 for answers.
Butler Turned Cabbie Shows Heaven on Wheels
HAL BOYLE profiles Raymond Roma a former butler who runs a luxuriously stocked Manhattan taxi. Roma offers multilingual conversation air conditioning cigars snacks and a toilet kit while delivering courteous old‑world service. He claims the venture costs him time and money but aims to gift passengers better manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Raymond Roma
Roma
Manhattan
Paris
Remington
Harikiri
Strength For The Day by Earl L. Douciays
An essay reflecting on nightlife and indulgence, urging joy in daily life. It contrasts late night debauchery with seeking wholesome cheer, noting suffering comes from poor enjoyment of life and urging fortitude and moderation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl L. Douciays
Worry Clinic urges horse sense in Bible study
Dr Hal argues that some zealots worship the Bible rather than God and calls for a scientific view of faith. He notes Bible writers spoke in their era and urged readers to discern truth, using historical examples from Moses to Paul to avoid mistaking form for substance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal
God
Gideon
George W. Crane
Crane
Earth
Moses
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Joseph
David
Peter
John
St. Paul
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wee
The
Milwaukee Journal
Manville
Lois McCain
Avonne Taylor
Marcelle Edwards
Bonita Edwards
Wilhelmina
Sunny" Ainsworth
Georgiana Campbell
Anita Roddy-Eden
Playboy
Marying
Richmond News Leader
New York Yankees
Taylor Barr
Fred Forney
Leslie N. Woods
Winchester Little Theater Group
Capitol Theater
Eliza Tucker
Johnny Weams
Fred Hunt
Star
Stuart H. Edmonds
Edward Cowher
Gochenour & Bros
Robinson Bros
Huntsberry’s
Jones Creamery
S. Rosenmeyer Shoes
N. Grove
Henry Baetjer & Co
Russell and Green
Hansbrough and Carter
Good
Faulkner's Clothing
W. W. Baldwin
D. R. Eskey
Union Bank of Winchester
Gray and Sheeta
Horsey and Atwell
Scott
R. J. Scott
Virginia News Briefs
Doctor
Herman N. Bundesen
VLD
City OF
Frederick County
I. Q
Charleston
S. C
Savannah
New Orleans
Mont of Olives
Gennesaret
Pittsburg
Tand Office Business
Hal Boyle
Butler
Cabbie
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!