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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1952
Page
4
The edition from Winchester with Frederick and Clarke counties features editor notes and a religious quote. The paper offers single copies and subscriptions through DeLisser, Inc. at 11 East 44th Street New York with stated prices and delivery details.
A Newburgh study shows 47 percent fewer tooth decays among school children after fluoridation. Kingston, with untreated water, shows no harmful effects from fluoride and no decay changes. The New York cities’ findings bolster safety, aiming to expand fluoride use in drinking water.
Justice I Montefiore Levy argues New York law keeping students until 16 in public schools fosters delinquency. He says teens not engaged by high school education should be allowed to quit at 15 to seek paying work, backed by the New York High School Principals Association and similar Virginia advocates. The debate centers on balancing compulsory schooling with employment needs.
The speaker argues compulsory education should offer free schooling to a point, then stop when teens 15 or 16 resist. Forcing continuation yields resentment, so schools must provide education that matters to malcontents, weighing feasibility and cost. The core task is defining a useful educational terminal for youths.
A Democratic landslide in Virginia confirms Senator Harry F. Byrd's six year term. The newspaper hails his anti waste and anti tax crusade against the Truman administration and views Byrd as a stead of sensible government in national affairs.
William E Fauver of Frederick Avenue won election to the Winchester City Board of Education to succeed the resigning Dr Ralph S Snapp. Mrs Gerald DeHaven hosted Miss Sue Porterfield of Newport as her guest on Shenandoah Avenue. Letcher Lloyd of Berryville announced the birth of a son. Edna L Largent of Route 1 returned home after visiting New York City. Layton Stockdale was to teach the Adult Class at Burnt Presbyterian Church of Albins.
Judge Philip Williams appoints John W Rice Jr as Assistant Justice of the Civil and Police Court. Middletown Grange marks its 14th anniversary with Pred Brenckman, National Grange Washington representative, guest speaker.
Twenty five years ago Mr. E. Homer Harlee spent the day in Washington where he attended the ball game. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Crim of Relief were entertained at a home coming and family reunion.
Claude Walters survived a blaze that destroyed his residence. Three year old Christie Fletcher suffered serious injuries after a wagon fall. The Berryville Fire Co. band prepared to debut new uniforms at the Berryville Horse Show.
Washington report notes Maryland Governor McKeldin’s fierce public outbursts shake the Eisenhower camp and revive old Stevens on Hiss ties. It outlines GOP and Trumanite reactions, private memos, and fears of partisan smears affecting Ike.
Dr. Robert Douthat Meade head of history at Randolph Macon Woman's College pursues a two volume Patrick Henry biography begun in 1944. Volume one covers Henry to the famous Give me liberty speech at St John’s Church Richmond. Volume two will cover later years.
Report shows past 24 hours rainfall ending at 7 a.m. Nine inches in August to date 1.79, 1952 rainfall to date 27.36, and a 39 year average total of 36.79. Monthly averages list January through December with varied amounts. totals include Newfound New and December figures, with per month values ranging from 1.99 to 3.99 inches depending on the month.
The article warns bromides can cause insanity, delirium, or coma when misused and may be mistaken for mental illness. Early signs include impaired thinking, memory loss, drowsiness, and skin rash, with poisoning often developing slowly over time.
An essay discusses true culture as the harmony of reason and the will of God. It argues many Christians separate Sunday devotion from weekday life, compromising standards. The piece urges integrating reason and faith to create a consistent Christian lifestyle.
A quiz feature outlines daily scoring with ranges 9 10 correct gives Mem ory Due 7 8 Very Super ior 5 6 Excellent 4 Good. It asks 10 items including questions on ships open hearth copper bread Pickett’s slave case Carroll Castle Garden and Colorado University.
Historical note recounts a centuries old sculpture by a Colombian artist showing a natural object with exaggerated features. The rock carving stands nine feet tall and has been described as a strikingly humorous representation.
A Dun & Bradstreet survey of 1,277 executives shows most expect higher sales and profits for the rest of the year. Most plan to keep employment steady, some may hire. Price stability is favored with 65 percent expecting steady prices, 16 percent higher, 19 percent lower.
Hal orders Blaise and Thatcher to ready the men as a loaded hay wagon is set and lit by fire. Guns blaze from all sides during a heated assault, Blaise charges toward Vasquez who escapes, leaving the chances for Blaise to prevail in Calabasas uncertain.
In a tense street confrontation, Blaise is shot near the collarbone as shots echo. He fires back at Sune, who retreats into the shadows. Hal helps Blaise up as Seer and Melanie confront him at the hotel door while Paul and Walt press forward.
Tehran reports Premier Mohammed Mossadegh revealing a decree ordering landlords to shave 10 percent from their share and deposit 10 percent of estate income in rural banks to aid needy farmers. The measure aims to undercut Communist propaganda and implement a broader reform program granted near-dictatorial powers for six months.
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