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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1952

Page

3

Roanoke Woman Half of Two Housework Paths Becomes Contractor

Mrs. Brownie Eunice, a rare female contractor in Roanoke, supervises a $100000 shopping center project with her son and son-in-law as carpenters. She learned the trade from her father and grandfather, prefers cooking, and says contracting leaves little time for homemaking.

Roanoke Eunice Husky Charles Beasley Charles Spraker Alleghany County Clifton Forge Appie Eu-nice

MASS PARACHUTE JUMP AT BASE DRAWs 46 MILITARY ATTACHES

A large airfield show at the base featured a mass parachute jump designed to display armed capability to 46 military attaches from various nations. The event highlighted the base’s aerial demonstrators and readiness posture during a formal briefing.

Both Sides Agree To Plan Blocking A Plant Walkouts

In Paducah Kentucky a plan to prevent unauthorized walkouts at the billion dollar atomic energy plant was agreed by union and management officials. The accord drawn byPres idents Truman s atomic energy labor relations panel was signed four hours after AFL carpenters ended their picket line. The policy spells penalties for wildcat strikes and noncompliance with orders. Normal operations were expected today with only about a third of the 22 000 workers walking out.

Paducah AFL Truman Atomic Energy Labor Relations Panel Asman F. H. McGraw and Co Union

Princess Margaret Rose It Birthday Feature

Princess Margaret Rose born August 21, 1930 at Glamis Castle is highlighted as the Buckingham Palace glamor girl. The piece notes her status as King George VI’s daughter and her early social life with Sharman Douglas, daughter of the U S ambassador, at night clubs.

AP New Features Margaret Rose Glamis Castle Scotland Earl

Peiping Radio Says U N Pressure Won't Force Truce

Peiping Radio in Tokyo declares that intensified United Nations military pressure in North Korea will not coerce the Communists into accepting U N terms for an armistice. The broadcast calls the bombings “wanton” and says they murder women and children. The U S Far East Air Forces has begun civilian warnings before raids and notes 78 North Korean planes dropping leaflets and radios broadcasting alerts.

Peiping Radio Tokyo Red China Peiping Radio Tonight United Nations North Korea U. N U. S. Far East U. N. Warplanes Attack Military Targets In Specific Areas. the Air Force

Police Chief Blair Trial Reaches Day Three in Wise County

In Wise County Circuit Court Judge George Morton hears the defense case in the trial of Appalachia Police Chief Charles Blair charged with accepting protection bribes from gambling operators. Witness Sylvester Franklin testified about paid protection and raids, with Franklin noting his bribe payments and motive.

WISE Appalachia Charles Blair Blair Wise County George Morton R. C. Shannon Sylvester Franklin Franklin Yestery

Louisiana Dems Pledge Electors to Adlai Stevenson

Louisiana Democrats vote 77 to 9 to pledge the state's 10 electors to Adlai Stevenson while withholding formal endorsement of the ticket. The move secures Stevenson Sparkman on the November ballot with the rooster emblem, though delegates deny full endorsement or platform ratification.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Adlai Stevenson Stevenson Democratic State Central Committee Alabama

Truman Says He Knows GOP Voters Plans

President Truman claims he can predict Republican campaign lines from Willkie and Dewey, asserting he is right while voters will hear the same points he anticipates. He spoke during remarks recalling the GOP candidates Wendell Willkie and Thomas E. Dewey.

United States Willkie Dewey Wendell Willkie Gov Thomas E. Dewey New York

Russia's 5 Year Production Goals Well Under U S

U S outproduces Soviet targets by wide margins in 1955 plan. Americans produce 95.4 million tons of crude steel annually versus Moscow's 41 million ton goal. Oil, electric power and coal also show large gaps with the United States leading.

Russia U.S Washington United States Moscow

Thirteen Models Chosen For Clarke County Fashion Show

Thirteen models were selected for the second annual fashion show to be held September 6 at Woodley near Berryville. Proceeds will benefit the Clarke and Visiting Nurse Associations. Sponsors include Buzella's Margaret Hodgson Modernage Jay's Valley Shoe Salon Wenders and Rhodes Jewelry Conner's and Scheuer's. Tickets available at participating stores and Clarke Nurses office.

Anne Price David Donovan Walter Jr Jeanne Mikell Kline Buzella’s Margaret Hodgson Modernage Jay’s Valley Shoe Salon Wenders and Rhodes Jewelry Conner’s Scheuer’s Berryville Clarke Nurse’s

Growers Propose Processing Changes in Four-State Meet

In Hagerstown Maryland the Appalachian Growers tree on Processing met with major processors from four states. Growers proposed three changes including predelivery price announcements and restoration of specific apple classes and size bases. Committee members and company representatives debated the proposals during a three hour session.

Hagerstown Appalachian Growers Yorks Grimes, Stayman Golden Delicious E. Blackburn Moore William F Young, Sr Virginia Harve W. Miller, Jr West Virginia Fred E. Griest Pennsylvania John P. Caspar Maryland Carroll R. Miller Appalachian Ap Frank Armstrong, Jr Wilkie W. Hunt Fruit Guy Company Hauser C. H. Musselman Company J. Pinckney Arthur Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company John B. Peters Knouse Foods, Inc Layton Stockdale Zero-pack Company Dwight Walker A. H. Beneham and Son Mr. Hughes Duffy-Mott Company Mr. Craig Comstock Company

Michigan GOP Fails to Certify for November Ballot

In Lansing Michigan the Republican State Central Committee admits a mechanical error omitted Eisenhower and Nixon from certified candidates. officials say the slip caused only a minor ballot delay and will be corrected for the clerk’s preparation.

Michigan GOP Lansing Mich Republican State Central Committee Ooops Eisenhower Nixon Barbara Dickoff Republican Committee

Republicans Choose Ticket in Delaware

Dover Delaware U S Sen John J Williams and Rep J Caleb Boggs head the Republican ticket for November in Delaware Williams who sparked the federal probe of the Bureau of Internal Revenue was renominated to seek another Senate term Boggs was named without opposition as the GOP gubernatorial candidate

Dover Del U. S John J. Williams J. Caleb Boggs Delaware Williams Federal Bureau of Internal Revenue Senate Boggs GOP

Berryville Tennis Tournament Opens This Sunday

The Clarke Courier will sponsor a Berryville tennis event starting Sunday with singles and doubles for men and women. Entries close Saturday with drawings and pairings conducted that day.

Berryville The Clarke Courier

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