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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1952
Page
4
August 19 1952 issue presents a devotional line about trust in God as a strong tower. The short text contrasts outward praise with inward weakness, attributed to a religious sentiment typical of the era. No local events or individuals are named beyond the editor and publication context.
Defense Department records show a remnantary list of meals for officers and civil employees detailing a meal of grilled T-bone steak and gravy with sides and dessert costing far more than 55 cents. Officials admit the stated 55 cent figure is inaccurate while taxpayers cover the expenses.
The Institution staff reports from 1900 to 1950 the death rate fell from 17.2 to 9.6 per 1000, a 45 percent drop due to medical advances, facilities, and disease control. It cites rising heart disease and cancer as major causes, notes physician specialization gaps, and highlights narcotics, venereal disease, and alcohol abuse as persistent issues.
The Brookings Institution calls Alcoholics Anonymous a highly successful effort to rehabilitate people with a disease rather than viewing it as a pernicious habit or moral failing.
In a Critical Opinion piece Western Europe is urged to accept rising and lasting defense funding. The author argues NATO aims and allied commitments require sustained support beyond 1952, noting France Britain Belgium and the United States must share costs despite budget strains.
The piece imagines Governor Stevenson meeting the Cabinet and President Truman after a White House luncheon. It explores Stevenson's challenge to gain administration support without condemning the Par Deal, seeking a cautious reconciliation with the President while aiming to undermine the administration if elected.
One year ago Mr and Mrs Walter H Bosserman Jr hosted a dance at the Winchester Golf Club. Grace Bosserman and the Garrets announced a birth. Anna Marcie Haines announced her engagement to Vernon D Haines. Jimmy Anderson returned home after a tonsil operation. Kitty Ligget visited Fern Dale Michigan. Frye was commissioned a second lieutenant at Fort Benning. Wilbur McCauley visited his parents at home from Camp Pickett.
Delmas O Prye, son of Mr and Mrs A C, is noted in an official ten year retrospective with Virgi B Strader named as manager.
The Misses Hattie and Grace Pitts returned to their Washington home after visiting Mrs. B. N. Seabright at her Millwood Avenue residence. Master Jack McAboy underwent an appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital. Misses Margaret and Ann Jett of Roanoke were guests of Mrs. A. J. Tavenner at Albin.
Fifty years past M Lewis and R Palmer of Washington toured the local area in a Toledo Steam Carriage. Albert Pothamus was struck by an electric light globe at Henry Livery Stable during a storm. Miss Emma Kinzel severely burned after submerging hands in a pan of lye believed to be water.
The AFL and CIO leaders William Green and Philip Murray vie for Adlai Stevenson’s favor as the Democratic convention approaches. Green seeks access to White House influence while Murray hopes for continued labor backing. internal rifts may hinder Stevenson’s bid.
Past 24 hours show no rainfall ending 7 a m today. August rainfall to date 2.06 inches. Simtel reports 30 year data 96 79 average rainfall per month based on 39 year period 1912 1951 with values for each month from January to December.
The article explains allergic and non allergic asthma and notes skin tests may not distinguish all cases. It discusses moving to a different climate, antibiotics for some bronchial asthma, and possible internal disorders in later onset cases. It emphasizes consulting a physician for type specific treatment.
An excerpt discusses strength for daily life and fears of disease and death. It examines whether religion provides assurance of life after death and notes Franklin as an example of seeking such reassurance.
The fragmented text cites Benjamin Franklin writing to his brother’s daughter about relieving the afflicted and aiding fellow creatures. It includes musings on benevolence, prudence, and the idea of removing pain by drastic action, as a metaphor for letting go to end greater suffering.
A reader quiz lists 10 day scoring for IQ style results with ranges for Me Genius Very Superior Excellent Good and prompts asking about Republican National Committee chairman, chewing gum ingredient, Dillinger alias, a bird that can kill, dynamite discoverer, valuable crop not used for basic needs, the president nicknamed Rough and Ready, and a grammar correction.
President Truman may stop active campaigning after Labor Day if Adlai Stevenson delays final decisions. Stevenson reportedly postponed a Springfield meeting and favors limiting appearances to the Milwaukee Labor Day speech and later trips only if campaign developments warrant.
A fragment from a domestic scene describes a family breakfast with thoughts on a doctor driving an open car and memories of adoption. Nance recalls taking in a boy named Jeremy years ago and the bond with the speaker as their daughter speaks of origins and belonging.
Elsie Mack depicts a late night conversation where a woman consoles another about marriage and future happiness. The exchange hints at stifling social duties and wedding preparations as looming events.
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