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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1952
Page
9
New York report from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co cites Census data showing rising share of women ever married since 1940. In ages 20-24 the rate grew from 52.8 percent in 1940 to 68.8 percent in 1951, and for 25-29 from 71.2 to 89.0 percent, with gains continuing at older ages.
The United Nations General Assembly prepares to approve India’s peace plan for Korea, authorizing a four power commission and a fifth power umpire to handle prisoner repatriation. China and North Korea are expected to veto, with Krisna Menon hopeful for a path to an armistice.
The article notes that ocean surfaces tend to have higher salinity than deeper waters, despite sharp regional variations in salt content.
An analysis of the December job market in Newbery shows ample local help for the Christmas rush with more applicants than positions and a lower unemployment level. Virginia Employment Agency head Francis Bailey notes a balanced job pool, while retailers plan for late hiring as weather could affect demand.
Roy McClanahan of Covesville testified at the Trade Commission about being a member of the Appalachian Apple Service Inc. He named four fellow apple commissioners and Appalachian President C. Purcell McCue as members. The hearing outlines two installment payments on agreed prices, and notes Virginia apple growers rely on Appalachian services but no longer pay dues due to a state tax. The session progresses with two witnesses left, with hearings in Roanoke and Gettysburg planned.
The saying comes from Ephesians 4 26 which states Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath. This verse cautions against prolonged anger and urges swift resolution.
Virginia State Police Chief Colonel C W Woodson Jr warns December is the deadliest month for traffic. He cites 751 December deaths in the prior decade and 31 pedestrian deaths last year, urging careful driving walking and early travel to reduce holiday casualties.
Berlin reports from ADN say three American soldiers fled to the Soviet zone seeking political asylum. one unnamed soldier, "Philip Morand," is said to have been granted asylum. Blake and Smith are named as two others who allegedly renounced U.S. citizenship and remain missing.
Prisoner William Edward McGuire aged 22 received twelve lashes with the cat o nine tails at Dartmoor Prison for attacking a prison officer. He also forfeited 12 months credit for good conduct and was strapped to the triangle for the punishment under medical supervision.
A university official stated the program seeks to reverse a drop in national ranking and restore Virginia's competitive position. He emphasized strategic reforms and stronger recruiting to boost visibility and performance.
Admiral Paul Pint presents an illustrated North Pole lecture at the Berryville Community Building, 8:30 p.m. The event aids Grace Episcopal Parish House Building Fund with Navy film shown to highlight Arctic progress. Sponsored by local dignitaries. tickets sell at the door for adults a dollar and 50 cents for children, and are available at the A and M Music Center.
Dr Allen T Hawthorne will be toastmaster at the annual First Baptist Church dinner and business meeting in the church assembly room. About 250 members expected with some tickets left. Committee heads and reports from Wisecarver Chamberlin Morrow Kerns Leigh Clark Hepler Newlin Crosby Miller Vann Conner. Russell to present nominating report and Kelly budget report. Elizabeth Grim to direct special music.
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Jacksonville Florida reports a used car salesman B. E. Raines survived a five day ordeal after being shot in the spine and left in a field Thanksgiving Day. George Turpin 28 was charged with assault with intent to murder and armed robbery after admitting the shooting. Raines described being forced into a car trunk driven around while threatening and ordered to write a release for 1850 dollars.
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