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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1951
Page
4
A devotional proclamation emphasizes love and majesty of the creator, urging all living beings to acknowledge Him as the heavens declare His glory and the entire earth should be filled with praise.
Richard Stokes the British Lord Privy Seal blames Marxist Leninist theory for the Tehran oil talks breakdown as Iran nationalizes its oil industry. He notes Britain objects to the spread of nationalization and calls out behind the scenes planners while Britain itself has nationalized many sectors in five years.
The Freeport Sulphur Company announces a discovery of a large sulphur deposit at Garden Isle Bay Louisiana. Expected production of 500 000 long tons yearly within two and a half years could halve the current deficit, with total world shortfall projected at about 1 000 000 long tons annually.
Current Opinion discusses the two routes to amending the Constitution, state ratification and constitutional conventions, and analyzes the Sixteenth Amendment on income taxes. It notes opposition from figures like Choate and Byrd, mentions state calls for a constitutional convention to cap taxes, and warns that unlimited taxation could erode liberty and spur socialism.
A Freeport company plans a sulphur plant 75 miles away and floated to Bay St. Elaine marshland. New projects Stark's Dome in Louisiana and Spindle Topnine in Texas aim to supply world demand. Sulphur, vital for gasoline and many products, remains a strategic resource as oil reserves stay high despite wartime drains.
News of Other Years recalls events from a year ago with local figures like First Lieutenant Allen Legge and his family in California after a 45 day leave, a marriage invitation for Aspecia Sempeles to Lawrence Payne Coverstone, and a Roanoke convention attendance of Frederick County residents. A naval destroyer was named for Commander John H. Aulick, a Winchester native, while Lt. George Miller of the 116th Infantry was on leave in Winchester.
Twenty cadet nurses at Winchester Memorial Hospital graduated in a ceremony at Christ Episcopal Church. The class includes Ann B. Bowers Loretta Campbell Laura N. Carper Mary E. Gill Suicille M. Hoak Margaret H. Hott Mary Jane Huff Erma Lee Keller Genevieve Keller Gertrude E. Kettlewer Winona Paige M Louise Perry Zillah M. Pope Jean K. Ryan Mary E. Ryan Juanita B. Scrivener Jean E Shryock and Lillie Marie Wisecarver Little Miss Peecy Starrett of Front Royal visited Acorn Heights with Mr and Mrs BF Liggett. Barbara Allen Bryant five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Bryant sustained a broken arm from a fall.
Mrs. M. E. Tucker left for Washington en route to Camp Byrd on Chesapeake Bay. L. Marshall Baker and J. Victor Arthur returned from a Charlottes ville Rotary district meeting. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Orndorff visited. Carroll G. Walter of New York was present.
The Rev. W. H. H. Joyce, guest pastor, delivered a lengthy sermon against militarism in the Berryville Methodist Church. Two colored men were arrested on complaint of a young man who claimed they used crooked dice in a crap game. Sweden creeks and rivers in this area subsided after heavy rains and fords were being used again.
The article reports President Truman plans a major personnel shakeup to curb the Missouri faction in Washington. National Chairman Boyle faces dismissal amid RFC loan allegations, with Paul E. Fitzpatrick likely to replace him. The move aims to weaken eastern opposition and strengthen Truman’s 1952 bid, with O'Dwyer and Acheson potentially affected. Boyle’s exit could ease White House congressional tensions and realign convention delegates.
The sty, an infection of the eyelid glands, often reflects poor overall health and possible infections elsewhere in the body. Diabetes, tuberculosis, or severe arthritis raise recurrence risk. treatment ranges from cold applications to warm compresses and drainage. Penicillin or sulfonamides may aid recovery and prevent spread. improving general health is advised.
Rainfall data cover the past 48 hours ending 7 a.m. with values for today and year totals. The 1951 total stands at 27.39 inches, the 38 year average is 36.73 inches, and monthly averages from 1912 to 1950 are listed with January at 2.48 inches and other months following the period’s figures.
Do you indulge your moods The piece explains moods swing like tides and urges self control Normal moods reflect body or mind states Abnormal moods oversize the issue and require management through self analysis and quiet reflection with prayer.
The collar bone is the clavicle a bone of the shoulder girdle connecting the scapula to the sternum. It forms part of the shoulder joint and helps support arm movement.
James P. Martin a 34 year old aircraft mechanic spent five years on a home built craft nicknamed The Roadster. He attempted a test flight at Torrance Airport vertical spin ended in a fatal crash witnessed by his wife two children and parents. The plane lacked a tail and had a 40 horsepower engine.
Tonto follows Owen Bradley to his office and overhears a midnight conference among Bradley Ken Frick and Gilpin about multiple killings. The conspirators discuss fear of discovery and the staged fire to cover tracks, while Tonto awaits a chance to learn more with Tex watching his back.
A quiz feature asks readers to rate their memory and IQ levels based on 100 questions over 19 days with scores placing them in categories from Memory Genius to Good. It includes trivia questions about senators, boxing, Dartmouth, and a grammar correction task.
Arthur Godfrey, a major radio and TV figure, criticizes U S television during a European visit calling most programs poor except for sports casts. He ridicules much of American TV while praising sports broadcasts as commendable.
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