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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1952
Page
4
Fragmentary text references Winchester Evening and counties Frederick and Clarke with figures about readership and postage. A stray note mentions a heavily armed giant versus a man of truth and righteousness with helmet and mail, suggesting a didactic emblem amid partial newspaper fragments.
Current Opinion notes Virginia voters split among Dwight Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson Thurmond and Truman Barkley paths. Eisenhower leads potential gains by retaining Dewey Thurmond support while Stevenson Sparksman face uncertain appeal. The piece expects intensified Virginia campaigning beyond 1928 patterns as voters weigh national change.
Dominion could become a pivotal state as Eisenhower and Stevenson may tour the Commonwealth this fall. Locals expect attention after years of neglect and anticipate an exciting political spotlight.
In the Peakes case and similar instances Judge Streit’s broad discretion to discharge committed lunatics is condemned. The editorial urges re exams of state laws and hospital director policies, proposing psychiatrists review practices to better protect the public.
Dr. Arthur L. Wilson of New York City partners with Dr. Pembroke T. Grove. Mrs. Robert M. Dick hosts a birthday party for Mrs. Sam Dick. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ricketts announce the marriage of their daughter Frances Virginia Ricketts to Calvin Lee Ritter, son of Mrs. Stanley Cooper.
Five years ago Mrs. Ethel Hereford of Berryville announced the engagement of her daughter Ethel Mae to Neville Derflinger of Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. James Renner hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. James Tewart of Tiffin Ohio and Mr. and Mrs. James Dix Jr. for Jimmy and Judy’s birthdays.
George W. Haddox died at his East Lane residence after a several week illness. Lt. Mary B. Johnston of Camp Claiborne Louisiana visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B Frank Johnston. Hugh Dailey Billy Norman and Roland Snapp of Stephens City received the Virginia Association of Future Farmers of America Third Degree award, the highest state honor.
Twenty five years ago Miss Gertrude Ritter hosted tea for Miss Jo anna Hockman. Mrs Jack Jolley received a surprise party by her children for her 77th birthday. Mrs J W Headley was confined to her home on South Cameron Street due to illness.
Mayor William C Gratchen quoted after a conference with Mormon leaders stating their inability to prose cute their work in Winchester. Captain George W Kurtz was re elected president of the State Board of Embalmers.
Chinese Nationalists announce 446 refugees from the Communist side now in a Hong Kong camp will travel to Formosa. The group includes students businessmen professionals and a few generals and officers. They are the first such group this year approved by the Nationalist Ministry of Defense.
The piece argues the Democratic slate may alienate Far West voters while Republicans named Nixon for second place. It notes Stevenson's Southern-leaning ticket, Sparkman as VP choice, and the resulting public power plank could backfire. It warns Southern moderates and labor allies may limit Stevenson’s appeal.
The following note reports on the manager of Tooheys Brewery, described as a teetotaller. Tooheys stands as the second largest brewery in New South Wales with widespread operations.
Past rainfall at Rowe measured 0.02 inches today at 7 am. July rainfall to date and year to date totals appear incomplete. A 38 year average shows monthly figures with April 3.02 and June 3.90 inches, July 3.82 and August 3.82 inches, with September 2.63 and October 3.37 inches.
Disease masquerading as tuberculosis can be sarcoidosis. It mimics TB but is usually less serious, with variable symptoms and often found on routine X ray. Biopsy may be needed for confirmation, and ACTH or cortisone have helped severe cases with no definitive cure.
Auto makers push air conditioning as the latest gadget for cars, promising greater comfort and convenience for drivers. The feature aims to expand as a common option across models, with engineers touting efficiency and passenger cooling improvements.
Excerpt discusses human nature and the belief that each person’s life is shaped by inherent tendencies. It notes that some individuals seem drawn to evil as if by a magnetic force and suggests that nothing in life occurs outside the nature of the individual.
Questions cover common phrases and military vocabulary. Adam's ale means water and subaltern refers to a junior officer in the army. In WWI era New Zealanders served with Allied forces in various capacities. The Tigris association echoes Middle East fronts. The Erie Cumberland and Ohio Canals were mockingly called the Big Ditch.
Maria Bakunin, 75 and five feet tall, rejects today’s Kremlin masters and reflects on her father’s ideas. She recalls the Naples library fire during German retreat that destroyed her home and vows that those who destroy culture should disappear from the earth.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Blaise riding toward Conejo to spot head of treed stock while Hal Paul and Fernando discuss plans and a potential confrontation with Scorpion. The scene hints at tensions and a call to gather stock as characters prepare for a meeting.
A fragmented scene shows Hal overhearing strangers discuss a recent blaze and a failed ambush. Dialogue hints at a gunfight with gunfire and a patrol or patrol car at a remote location, leaving Hal pondering the danger and location.
Barbara W. Ford was informed the stolen auto was recovered but missing parts spoiled the relief with the battery two tail lights tire tools and a cigarette lighter gone from the car. The incident was reported in Pittsburgh via a police call.
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