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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1952

Page

3

Tuck May Reveal Stand Tomorrow In Party Shift

Ex governor Tuck hints at no recom mendation while signaling a possible stance on the national Democratic ticket. State party stalwarts assess Stevenson Port prospects as top figures like Battle Byrd Robertson Robeson Gary Abbitt and Hardy signaled support for the national ticket. The Waynesboro City Democratic Committee joined the movement yesterday.

Stevenson Tuck Battle Sen Byrd National Party Robertson Robeson Gary Abbitt Hardy Waynesboro Sup

Checks for ABC Profits to Be Mailed Thursday

State Comptroller Henry G. Gilmer said checks totaling 10 748 318 will be mailed to Virginia localities as their two thirds share of net profits from AB store sales for the year ended June 30. The amount exceeds last year’s distribution by 519 928 and reflects population basis computations completed for all towns except two Covington area changes and a missing commission requirement.

Richmond Office of State Henry G. Gilmer Virginia Gilmer Covington

Protest against moving ship to Mobile shrine

Two Mobile women who recall the Battle of Mobile Bay join a protest over plans to move Admiral Farragut’s flagship the USS Hartford to Mobile as a historical shrine. Local figures criticize the idea noting the ship memorializes Admiral Franklin Buchanan and the Confederate fleet.

Mobile Ala Mobile Bay Admiral Farragut USS Hartford Mark P. Lowrey Mobile American Legion Post Hog Peietee Ee Council Norfolk Tak Ladd United Daughters of the Confederacy Franklin Buchanan Farragut American Legion ‘Post New York

North Frederick Youth Meet at White Hall Church

North Frederick Charge calls all youths aged 12 to 23 to a Sunday gathering at White Hall Church at 7 30 p m. The meeting will review the Methodist Youth Fellowship program and shape activities for all charge churches. A rally features song and a 30 minute slide program titled God of the Hills.

North Frederick White Hall Methodist Youth Fellowship God of

Hashemite Royals Link Through Shared Lineage

The King of Jordan and the King of Iraq are second cousins from the Hashemite dynasty tracing to an thirteenth century Mecca emir. Hussein of Jordan and Feisal II of Iraq are both youths, Harrow alumni, and 17 years old.

Jordan Iraq Mecca Hussein Ibn Ali Abdullah Hussein I Feisal Feisal II Harrow England

Republicans Pivot Against Brannan Farm Plan Under Truman Era Debate

Republicans launch early attacks on Brannan and his 1949 farm plan arguing it limits government power to store grains. They claim 1948 campaign boosts Democratic influence while Dewey Aiken Williams push to blame GOP for 1948 price moves and farm aid policies.

Johng¢ - Williams Dela Bs Uy Payer Ger Branvai 80Th Congress Sabor Regato Brannan Brannan Dewey Aiken Williams

Challenge of Defiant Red War Prisoners Met by U N Guards

Prisoners challenged U N guards amid clashes described as frequent in August last year. The report notes inmate fights and incidents involving tear gas and riot guns, with injuries among Reds and guards during a riot.

U.N Rose

Crash Survivors Rest as Air Force Conducts Inquiry

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE Fla survivors of a bomber crash are resting after a 24 hour ordeal amid a fuel and water shortage. Sgt Charles D Jones 31 Meridian Mississippi and Airman Peter R Rosing 22 Ingleside Illinois were among six crew members treated for exhaustion as an Air Force inquiry begins into the crash.

Eglin Air Force Base Fla Charles D. Jones Meridian Miss Peter R. Rosing Ingleside Ill Arthur R. Debolt

Elderly Auto Grabs Mechanic's Finger

In Bellingham Washington an elderly automobile seized a 17 year old mechanic's finger while he worked on a 1937 model car. A crank turned the engine and a valve lifter trapped his finger, requiring three hours of firemen doctors and mechanics to release it.

Bellingham Wash Duane Partlow Partlow

Canned Fruit Prices Likely Steady This Fall

Department statement notes large last year reserves will offset smaller this year production. Prices may run a bit lower than a year ago, with reserves buffering the impact on costs.

STAR VACATION SERVICE PROMISES DAILY DELIVERY

The Star offers a daily vacation edition service. Readers are invited to dial 3424 to receive the Star each day during their travels, ensuring access to latest news while away.

Clerk Who Played Santa Claus Jailed

A 42 a week messenger, Anthony Adams, was sentenced to six months in jail for forging company vouchers to steal $30,000 from his boss William Wood Prince Jr of the Union Stock Yard and Transit Co. He admitted signing Prince’s name to altered vouchers and cashing the checks to help needy friends and relatives.

Chicago Santa Claus Anthony Adams Adams William Wood Prince Jr Union Stock Yard and Transit Co Prince

Massachusetts Compulsory Education Law Passage Date

The first compulsory education law in Massachusetts required that all children be taught to read. The measure established state oversight of schooling and set the precedent for universal literacy initiatives in the United States.

Massachusetts Ing

Chronic Held in Cause of Death at River Grove

A female body found in River Grove wearing only a brassiere and belt with a scarf tied about the thighs. Police suspect narcotics use. she had multiple aliases and needle marks indicate possible drug addiction.

River Grove

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