30 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1952
Page
1
Eastern railroads agreed to a compulsory union membership provision after long talks with 17 non operating unions. The emergency board urged nationwide iron clad union shop agreements with all non operating unions in a single framework.
An emergency advisory describes a tropical disturbance located about 110 miles east of Augustine, Florida, intensifying toward hurricane strength with winds up to 90 mph. The storm, near 29.8 N 79.6 W, remains offshore with hurricane warnings from Jacksonville to Wilmington as naval and air forces relocate assets to Kansas and away from the coast.
Winchester becomes a hive of activity as residents stock up for the Labor Day holiday. Shoppers report brisk purchases of food and supplies while the weekend forecast remains cloudy with a light rain possibility but no significant showers observed so far.
Freddie Gork Good 9 son of Mr and Mrs Harold W Good Wardensville W Va was killed instantly yesterday at 3 30 am in an automobile accident near A caster Pa Details unavailable He was born May 1 1943 and is the great grandson of D F Kerns of this city and grandson of the late John C Good of Wardensville and Mrs Wade H Emmart of this city Funeral services will be from Hebron Church Intermont W Va Tuesday at 2 pm.
A guard wounded three Communist prisoners with a single shot on Cheju Island. The incident occurred after a prisoner threw a sanitation bucket at the guard. None of the prisoners was seriously injured. The shot hit the bucket-thrower and two other inmates.
The Winchester Star announces it will not publish on Labor Day Monday September 1 1962 indicating a holiday schedule pause and resumption of regular issues afterward.
A polio stricken girl Kathy eagerly awaits her soldier father and his wife after a mercy flight by the Coast Guard and Air Force. The family plans to visit home in Winnebago Nebraska to arrange funeral for their son as the mother battles a spinal ailment and requires her husband at her bedside.
The piece notes a lull before campaign fury as speakers in Winchester and Roanoke discuss Taft Hartley repeal, FEPC, and labor issues. It mentions Adlai Stevenson, Eisenhower, and Lodge debating anti discrimination policy amid party strategies and potential moves in Congress.
Committees of three men each were chosen in five Frederick County communities at yesterdays PMA elections. Delegates chosen to the PMA Convention will select county committee members and alternates, with PMA officers and the 1953 Agriculture Conservation Program in view.
Angel Gomez, a Korean War veteran from Aibonito Puerto Rico, becomes the first American triple amputee to travel home for a hero’s welcome. The Puerto Rican town prepared a house for him and the mayor greeted him at New York.
Leah Shillingburg s Beauty Shop advertises services with contact number 41 for appointment calls.
Malik denounces Eisenhower as a warmonger in a long rejection speech at the Disarmament forum. He warns against a mad armament race led by Western powers and the United States, arguing policy would provoke greater sanctions and global tension.
A woman was shot in the head with a .32 caliber pistol in Front Royal. The injured person was taken to Warren Memorial Hospital for immediate operation but later died at 4:20 a.m. The suspect, Jordan, was charged with murder.
Harvard bound New Zealand vessel Miru reaches Peru after 11 week voyage from Wellington. Dr R A Davis reports hurricane winds battered the ship 6750 miles from New Zealand as family and two crewmen endured fuel shortage and engine trouble before heading toward Boston for final 3000 mile leg.
A prisoner must serve 20 days of his sentence before any eligibility for credits. The policy applies to sentences under 29 days and those around 30 days, with credits for good behavior potentially reducing actual time served.
Gov. McKeldine said society needs more suitable punishments to deter wife beating and commuted the whipping portion of the sentence. The magistrate imposed jail time, but the governor shortened the corporal penalty.
USDA officials say farmers see no fault in high food bills. A department report shows mid-August farm prices unchanged from mid-July, up about 1 percent in the past year, while retail prices hit records. Drought had little effect on farm prices. with favorable weather, production may rise and modestly lower prices ahead.
A Richmond News Leader survey in central Virginia shows equal split between Stevenson and Eisenhower supporters. The piece notes counties favor one candidate by small margins, offset by opposite results in neighboring areas, producing a general 50 50 sense.
Former Virginia governor William M. Tuck resigns as Democratic State Chair with no firm decision on the presidential race. Tuck’s successor is T Nelson Parker of Richmond, and the committee offers a weak endorsement of the national ticket. Friends expect no early commitment before the November election.
An early Labor Day flood of traffic began with 37 fatalities recorded by noon EST, including 34 highway deaths, one drowning, and two other mishaps. The National Safety Council warned of about 480 more deaths expected from Friday afternoon to Monday midnight, with last year's holiday toll at 461 highway deaths and 658 total fatalities across all accidents.
Virginia selective service director reminds that essential farm labor remains eligible for draft deferment. Navy Capt. Thomas White told farm delegates that many workers do not file formal deferment petitions, noting delays after induction notices are served.
Bristol Tennessee Virginia area completes installation of a multi million dollar pipe disposal system this week. The project aims to modernize waste handling and improve service for local residents and businesses.
Report says no U N planes were downed during 250 Pyongyang trips and the raid targeted Communist departments and other targets on the capital’s main street. Planes conducted patrols to strike strategic targets beyond Pyongyang to boost the 92 cc to a record.
Philadelphia Athletics pitcher Shantz, leading AL hurler, reports threats and a warning not to appear on the field in Boston weekend. The crank’s letters, targeting Shantz and Pirates outfielder Ralph Kiner, mention life threats and a trap laid by FBI agents after missed rendezvous.
Advertisement fragment notes a portable electric machine for sale near Fruit Market about 15 miles from Wine Rat Route One. It lists Ardelle Moore as owner operator and provides a phone-like contact 6156. Also mentions a grocery store open all day and a garbage collection notice due to a holiday.
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