06 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1952
Page
1
Rain prospects bring hope to farmers with Hanover County seeking 5000 to 10000 tons of hay. Pastures have dried, forcing use of next winter feed. State Agriculture forecasts hearings set for August in Rich-. observers note agricultural relief steps amid drought conditions.
The sale confirms a property at 122 124 North Loudoun Street changing hands to Sam G Ghendon. Ghendon states current tenants stay and cites purchase terms amid surrounding notices of community events and local vendors.
Senator Williams of Delaware reports threats against him over tax evasion charges against racketeers following senate speeches accusing gangsters of profiting from tax settlements. An unnamed informant cited threats connected to Wayne case remarks, with Williams declining to discuss details.
Disappointing crowd of about 14 000 hears General Eisenhower present a 10 point program for America's future at the 53rd annual Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment in Los Angeles Coliseum. He pledges economic prosperity not based on war and renewed faith in individual achievement while receiving the VFW M Baruch Medal for distinguished service.
Byrnes counseled Washington Democrats to support the party ticket as the district party navigates convention choices. He noted the state party aligned with Eisenhower Nixon and urged the convention to act in concert with the state executive committee.
The Winchester Evening Star earned first place for excellence in press work. The Virginian and Burnt Factory Methodist Church are noted in comparisons as second and third in the same context. A yard party at Mt. W Community Hall is announced for Aug 8 with home made ice and games for Gore Fire relief.
A report from Wil ee tae ee Ky indicates Springfield could become a hub for Adlai Stevenson’s campaign. Wyatt cites Stevenson’s civil rights and foreign policy views and says he differs little with the governor on major issues.
Washington reports U S battle casualties for the week totaling 18 006 new figures raise the nation’s battle deaths to 114 310 with 1 879 fatally wounded and 202 dead originally reported missing now listed as deduced.
The Evening Star reports army engineers using a vacuum ball in a lab to simulate saucer flight. They claim objects created can appear and reappear in a flash and may fly in formation, supporting prewar theories about saucer behavior and stratospheric balance.
The Get Out The Vote committee headed by Mrs Beattie of the Red Cross continued at last night’s meeting with Cecil Adams of the Lions Club elected secretary. Other members included Robert Barbour of the J.C.C. Ralph Grubbs Leon and Lakers and William Chambers of the Women’s Civic League. A citywide truck drive on election day and an intensive pre election publicity campaign were planned. The committee will meet again just after Labor Day.
National apple production is projected at 99,936,000 bushels as experts warn of a tight market. At the 58th annual IAA convention in St. Louis delegates discuss production costs, pricing, and marketing while notes from officials including M. E. Knouse and Arthur Atkinson highlight industry needs and infrastructure.
Sky battles raged over North Korea as U S Fifth Air Force fighters clashed with MIGs. Captain W J Ryan of New York reportedly scored a second kill in the engagement, with Sabre pilots claiming hits in four of the day’s North Korea targets by noon.
The Exchange Club announces a multi event model airplane meet with shell, rubber band, gasoline scale, stunt, free flight, and combat contests. Entries due August 23 at the Hobby Shop Braddock Street by 9 p.m., with prizes in each age group and events at Senseng Park and the airport.
Unofficial returns from about half the polling places show President Syngman Rhee leading with 21 to 2 and 1 margins over three opponents. Rhee has 2,409,714 votes out of roughly 412 million counted in the first direct presidential election in South Korea.
The text outlines the complete program for the CVVFA meet with opening ceremonies August 21 in Winchester. Highlights include a public opening, banquet at George Washington Hotel, religious services, speeches by Roy R. Allsop and Robert C. Byrns, and officer elections for 1953 along with a fire prevention conference and a closing reception.
An unidentified man about 60 years old was struck and killed by an automobile last night on the Military Highway in Princess Anne County.
A bomb laden B 29 of the 8th Air Force crashed near an air base west of Tar East as the crew attempted low altitude parachute jumps. The pilot and two crew members were missing while three others were reported dead according to Kyodo News.
Mrs. George H. Burwell of Dorchester visited her cousins Mrs John R Beverley and Miss Palmer Beverley daughters of Mrs Burwell. The article notes her death in Richmond and mentions the family at the time.
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