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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1951
Page
4
National representatives listed for DeLisser Inc in New York City with addresses and phone numbers for business office and news room. Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights to local news printed in the newspaper.
The Rashin raid near the Russian border prompts questions about U S strategy after General MacArthur was blocked from bombing the base. The piece cites Acheson’s Senate testimony and suggests possible shifts in Washington’s approach to Soviet risk and policy.
The Navy placed a contract for building a nuclear powered submarine, highlighting implications for defense and peacetime atomic energy uses. Nuclear energy prospects face cautious forecasts due to high costs versus other power options.
A debate erupts over trimming a 7.8 billion House foreign aid bill and its impact on Western Europe. Representative Fulton suggests 200 million in military and 300 million in economic aid could be cut but Representative Herter warns such cuts could lower living standards below prewar levels and risk reviving conditions that aided communism. The piece questions the logic of reducing aid and argues for avoiding chaos in Europe.
The article argues current methods avoid costly conversion but no immediate shift. It notes plant investments resist obsolescence and suggests atom power could eventually power ships if an engine for submarines is feasible, with engineers lowering costs as production grows, reflecting a Navy projection.
The May issue of Reader's Digest features Henry C Link arguing that delaying parenthood damages marital security and happiness. He cites studies of marriages to claim postponement is the greatest cause of misery and urges couples to pursue childbearing despite economic uncertainty.
Wilbur and Charles Johnston assistant advisors of Explorer Post 9 of the Boy Scouts left by canoe from 380 East Piccadilly Street to Williamsport and on to Washington and Alexandria via the Potomac River. Six local men were inducted into the Army: Bell MacMillan McFarland Herring Everly and Sencindiver. Mrs Dove celebrated the birth of a daughter at Memorial Hospital.
Mrs R M Graham of West Cork Street hosted her sister Miss Emily Kes ler of Salem VA. Mesdames Charles and Edwin Lillis entertained at a shower for Mrs Meredith Shumaker. Mr and Mrs Sidney Vessey returned from a two month vacation in Tacoma Washington.
Ray Chapman of Winchester, driver for P. W. Plumly Lumber Corp., survived a miraculous escape from death as the truce concluded. The incident highlights the tense period and Chapman’s narrow survival in the era's labor strife.
William J. Muse of Trone was named to the County Board of Supervisors to fill the vacancy left by the late F Dick Good. Sebert Smith and Dan OConnell left for Washington to visit friends for a few days. Bertha Boehm of Wonders store vacationing in Strasburg with friends.
Fifty years ago Misses Mary Jane Gray and Beulah Cline were renamed to the John Kerr School focus. Police were ordered to summon all saloon and bar keepers who had not removed swinging doors per Council's order.
President Truman moves to direct the 1952 Democratic effort by aligning with major city and state machines in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois and California. He backs Tammany Hall’s Carmine De Sapio, sides with Chicago machine figures, and pressures party leaders to secure pivotal electoral votes while seeking support from Southern factions.
The article explains Wernicke's disease as a nutritional deficiency, not only from alcoholism. Early signs include double vision and confusion, with eye muscle paralysis and vision loss potential. Treatment involves high dose thiamine, vitamin B, high caloric intake, and sometimes liver extract. recovery is possible after intensive therapy.
Rainfall amounts for the past 24 hours ending 7 am today show August totals at .85 inches. Yearly and monthly figures list 3.65 inches in October, with August average rainfall at 3.90 inches. Data covers 1912 through 1950 and notes 27.45 inches for the current period while 36.73 inches are recorded as the yearly precipitation.
The passage discusses possible White House plots to replace Dean Acheson before next year’s census, suggesting that anyone doubting Truman’s resolve should be scrutinized. The tone implies strong internal political maneuvering within the administration.
A daily breakdown rates memory ability from 9 to 10 correct answers as Memory Genius 7 8 Very Superior 5 6 Excellent 4 Good Turn to page 2 for answers. Sample questions cover Truman flood inspection Roosevelt religion lion den July flood date leg joint Congress relief brut yacht Islam converse of if you knew John.
The record confirms William Jennings Bryan served as chairman of the Democratic National Committee in 1920.
The State Agriculture Department announced three 1952 production goals for Virginia farmers. Wheat 460000 acres Barley 100000 acres Rye 26000 acres. A goal for oats will be set next year.
Two Toledo brothers with 45 years’ NYC service face dismissal for refusing union membership on religious grounds. Cornelius Uvelmamotte, hostler, 22 years, will leave Sept 8. Charles, 23 years, expected to be dismissed upon return from vacation. Belong to Plymouth Brethren, oppose joining the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen citing scriptural reasons from St Paul.
Tonto Riley overhears a plotting conclave in a back office. Gilpin, Bradley, and Owen discuss framing Bart Overby and Baldy’s murder, with Bar to handle the Slash and. Tonto realizes the trio’s scheme ties to cattle losses and Old Baldy’s death and moves to act.
In a tense confrontation, Tonto faces Owen Bradley Ken Frick and Ad Gilpin in a room as a hall visitor triggers a gunfight. Frick moves to weapon up, Tonto fires, and the exchange ends with chaos and a shot through the wall.
In a tense, danger filled scene Tonto faces Frick Gilpin and a doorway assailant Bart Overby. Bullets tear through plaster and smoke obscures vision as Tonto returns fire and fights for survival before the scene ends with a looming cliffhanger.
A reader reviews Roads to Radiant Living and highlights the chapter Life is Good about a rich man who loses fortune yet keeps courage. The story centers on a wall saying I complained because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet and the challenge to believe all things work for good in adversity.
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