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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1952
Page
4
In a December 1, 1952 Winchester Evening Star brief, a devotional line extols motherhood as the enduring bond, noting that Mary kept and pondered in her heart all those events from the cradle to the crucifixion.
General James Van Fleet urges native troops to defend their lands and replace American soldiers where possible. He praises the ROK Army built with American and Korean instructors, claiming ten divisions and potential for many more. Eisenhower is expected to study the Korean training program during his war zone visit.
The NCAA faces potential formal charges for alleged anti monopoly activity as investors and schools confront restricted TV coverage. DuMont criticized the NCAA as a trade association while Allen DuMont sought to broadcast six games, prompting the one game per week rule. NBC holds exclusive rights to 1952 broadcasts with GM sponsorship of about 2.6 million dollars.
Current Opinion Price Stabilizer Tighe Woods plans an order by Monday to roll back retail beef prices under OPS controls. He faces protests from meat packers and calls for high salaries for public messaging while Congress weighs ending ceilings.
The piece notes several colleges urging the NCAA program loosening for 1953 amid protests from Notre Dame Ohio State Pennsylvania and Georgia Tech over possible antitrust concerns. It discusses a federal suit against the NFL and Liberty Broadcasting System’s $4 million damage claim in a baseball radio monopoly case.
One year ago Santa Claus visited Winchester as Mayor Clowe lit the giant Christmas tree in front of the Court House. Pfc John R Boyd served at Camp Atterbury and Janet Harmon celebrated her fourth birthday with Mrs Susie Spurr in Washington. Lillian Gish starred in Annie Laurie at the Empire Theatre and a Ford sedan advertised for 570 dollars was on sale in Detroit.
Mr and Mrs H B Barr and son Pat with Mr and Mrs W W Middleton attended the VMI VPI game in Roanoke. Mr and Mrs Clifford Nicholson of Route 1 announced the birth of a son. Pvt Blair M Combs, son of Mrs Elsie L Combs, was stationed in Kyoto Japan.
Seaman First Class Ward Snyder son of Mr and Mrs T O Snyder of Kernstown faced enemy action when his ship was torpedoed from under him during combat off the coast of Africa.
Eugene Chiles broke his leg while following a rabbit trap line along Cedar Creek. Mrs. James R. Graham spoke at Kent Street Presbyterian Church about her missionary work in China. Local delays hampered extending the city water line along Main Street due to loafers and bystanders.
From SHAPE to Washington, Charles E. Wilson of General Motors is named Secretary of Defense. The piece argues Wilson can fix weapon output, curb waste, and apply assembly-line methods to military production, with Gruenther aiding at the Pentagon and other cabinet picks cited as forward-looking reformers.
Recorded rainfall shows 0.20 inches in the past 48 hours ending today at 7 a.m. 1952 year-to-date total 41.22 inches, with 9-year average 36.79. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1951 list January 2.45, February 1.99, March 2.88, April 3.03, May 3.88, June 3.99, July 3.82, August 3.82, September 2.63, October 3.27, November 2.56, December 2.50.
The article discusses abdominal pains in children with multiple possible causes including appendicitis colitis throat infections and nerve related disorders. It notes sudden severe stabbing pains near the navel sometimes with sleep after attacks and contrasts epilepsy treatment as a potential relief. It also briefly asks if electric shavers can cause ear damage or deafness.
A naval architects drawn tale compares the grand liner to humanity and the little tugs to common workers. It muses that the world hinges on small efforts, asking readers to reflect on their own useful roles.
A vivid description compares the United States liner to a beauty in harbor. Small tugs guide the giant vessel as it docks and departs, illustrating the precision and care required to maneuver such a grand creation.
The Yellowstone shoreline reveals a pale stranger in clean dress, prompting suspicions of a trap. Astrid and DeMoss debate motives as rescue efforts unfold and the Lady of the West is reported destroyed, leaving one survivor.
Fragments show characters debating leadership aboard a boat with banter and evasive hints. Astrid and Kathleen observe DeMose and DeMons as tension rises over trust and propriety amid a wary crew.
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