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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1952

Page

4

Prolonged Musings on Faith and Doctrine

Fragmentary reflections trumpet new philosophies of faith and tiresome debates. The text cites a biblical admonition from Titus 2 1 urging adherence to sound doctrine after centuries of trials and rejections.

New Jersey speedway toll road opens across state

Highway engineers forecast a future of superfast turnpikes eight states already use. The New Jersey toll road runs 118 miles from the George Washington Bridge area to the Delaware Memorial Bridge, cost 255 million dollars, with annual earnings estimated at 14 million. Tolls average 12 cents per mile.

Pennsylvania New Jersey Speedway George Washington Bridge New York City Delaware Memorial Bridge Speedway

Spotlight on A D A in 1952 campaign clash

The piece outlines a Kennedy era style tussle between Gen Eisenhower backers and the Americans for Democratic Action. Sen Dirksen argues government controls for industry and wages while Arthur Summerfield calls the A D A socialist. The World counters that Eisenhower must run with smearers and isolationists up for re election.

Gen. Eisenhower Americans For Democratic Action Sen Dirksen Ill Eisenhower Arthur Summerfield A.D.A Kem Bricker Ohio Edton Mont Malone Nev Watkins Utah Martin Jenner Ind McCarthy Wisc

A.D.A. Shifts Leftward in Postwar Realignment

The article traces how political factors pushed the A.D.A. further left since its 1947 founding. It notes the 1948 New York State A D A convention backing an Eisenhower-Douglas Democratic slate and highlights early affiliate support from Governor Bowles of Connecticut and Rep. Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. It also mentions ties to liberal Republicans, including Rep. Javits and Sen. Morse supporting Eisenhower.

A.D.A New York State Ad.a Governor Bowles Connecticut Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr A.D.A. National Board

ADA Formed as Anti Communist National Political Group 1947

AD A was founded January to March 1947 by liberal and labor leaders as a new national political organization opposing communism. Wilson W Wyatt the first national chairman, followed by Leon Henderson, Sen. Humphrey, and Francis Biddle. After flirting with an Eisenhower draft in 1948, the ADA backed President Truman for reelection. It is viewed as left wing and opposed to prevailing southern political philosophy.

Ad.a Wilson W. Wyatt National Gov. Stevenson Leon Henderson O.P.A Sen. Humphry Minn Francis Biddle A.D.A Truman Wyatt Eisenhower Nixon Dirksen Americans For Democratic Action Humphrey-Moody-Biddle-Roosevelt Chicago ADA Metropolitan James Roosevelt Barkley Kentucky Stevenson GOP Arthur Schlesinger Jr Springfield Pennsylvania Avenue Roosevelt Robert A. Taft Estes Kefauver White House Taft Ike Middle West

A BREACH IN SALARY STABILIZATION

Philip Murray head of the United Steel Workers has been granted a pay raise from 25000 to 40000 annually among other union officials the increases far exceed the usual 16 percent limit and raise questions about the Wage Stabilization Board’s enforcement amid inflation concerns and political pressures.

Philip Murray United Steel Workers Salary Stabilization Board GSB Murray Wage Stabilization Board

Donkey Population Said to Fall to All-Time Low

Wayne Dinsmore secretary of the Horse and Mule Association of America warns the U S donkey population has declined to a record low. Some days readers question the accuracy of his claim.

Wayne Dinsmore The Horse and Mule Association of America United States

News of Other Years From the Files of the Star

Recap of local social notes including returns from vacations and travels. anniversaries and reunions. birthdays. births. high school class reunion. and families hosting gatherings. Mentions Pack Marple, Mrs Kline, the Martins, and Handley High School graduates among others.

the Star Garland Quakes Alan Perry WR. Legge Handley High School

Local Resident Returns From Philadelphia Visit

Miss Gertrude Clevenger comes home after visiting sister Mrs. Elsie Sumption in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor begin their vacation at Fredericksburg and Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Clark travel by motor through Missouri.

Thomas Gibson Robert Walter T. Anderson Anderson Garnetta Wilson W. W. Glaize M., Glaize Peyton Street Gertrude Clevenger Elsie Sumption Philadelphia Howard Taylor Fredericksburg Baltomire L. A. Clark Missouri

Railroad names two directors in Berryville Winchester line

Holmes Boyd and Dr. W P McGuire were named directors of the Berryville Charles Town and Winchester Railroad Co. The fragment mentions Lilian Ruby from Winchester and an incomplete phrase about Steen PRD. Bune during a game.

ER. Holmes Boyd W. P. McGuire Berryville Charles Town Winchester Lilian Ruby Steen

Selection of Wyatt fuels Truman Stevenson campaign rift

Washington reports Harry Truman derides Stevenson for naming Wilson Wyatt as campaign manager. The piece outlines divides between Truman and Stevenson camps, noting Wyatt’s ADA past and the impact on party unity, with focus on Barkley Taft and Kefauver as key players in the Chicago convention aftermath.

Washington Eisenhower Wilson Wyatt Harry 8. Truman Stevenson Louisville McCarthy Jenner Truman Wyatt Hannegans McGraths Boyles McKinneys White House Wyatt-Mitchell- Schlesinger Advisory Council Franklin D. Roosevelt Raymond Moley Adolph A. Berle Rex Tugwell Felix Frankfurter Henry A. Wallace Trumans Dawsons Connellys Vaughans Steelmans

Rainfall Totals and Averages for Year to Date

Weather summary shows past 24 hours ending 7 a.m. today with August rainfall to date and long term averages. It lists monthly rainfall values from January to December, noting variations from a 39-year period and a 90-year baseline.

Treatment For Ruptured Disk and Baby Prickly Heat Advice

A medical note explains that a ruptured disk occurs when the jelly like material between spine bones protrudes, pressing on nerves and causing pain. Rest in bed with a board, traction, and muscle relaxation are common treatments. spinal manipulations are not reliably helpful. The piece also answers how to prevent prickly heat in babies by keeping them cool and avoiding excess clothing in hot weather.

How's Your I Q Based on 100 Questions Daily Scores

A puzzle quiz explains scoring by daily results with answers on page 2. It lists ten sample questions covering US history, music, language, poetry, world geography, and military history. The quiz asks about flag stripes, presidential marriage, Magna Charta, Mozart, a poem line, Fourteen Points, cobra habitat, split voting, fer de lance, and Little Bighorn war.

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Republican urge to back Byrd and Harrison in Virginia letters

James M. Thomson of Gaylord Virginia argues Republicans and independents should refrain from opposing Judge Burr Harrison in Virginia's Seventh District to avoid splitting the vote that could cost Eisenhower the state. He notes Byrd’s strength and warns a GOP bid might hand Virginia to the Democrats by boosting Eisenhower losses.

the Star Democratic Party Taft Virginia Republican High Command Byrd Eisenhower Virginia Seventh Judge Burr Harrison Washington Truman Judge Harrison

Death in German Village Sparks Wartime Tube Fear

In Beedenbostel Germany villagers fear a deadly blast after locksmith Richard Germer dies when a forged steel tube explodes. The tubes, seized after the war from a Wehrmacht supply, entered private walls and fences as explosive remnants. Local farmer H Hoppenstedt is linked to 120 tubes used to fence cattle.

Beedenbostel Germany Richard Germer Germer Russia

Fragile Magic and a Love Tangled in Deceit

A young doctor, Jeremy, torn between fiancée Nance and Eve drifts toward a dangerous triangle. Eve, a beautiful manipulator, schemes to break the romance as wedding plans loom and jealousy mounts. The night ends with emotional turmoil and a perilous choice ahead.

Jeremy Sreare Carattas Nance Tor Jeremy Eve Flo Croasner Dere Hotel Mach Diane

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