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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1952
Page
4
A religious reflection appears in the Winchester Evening Star describing Jesus final words and death. The piece notes a compassionate focus on fulfilling his life task as the vine gar is received and he gave up the ghost.
The selection of State Senator M. M. Long of Wise County to chair the Senate Steering Committee honors an outstanding legislator. Long represents Wise and Dickenson counties and is viewed as a popular, capable advocate for good government in Virginia.
A Conservative MP urged Britain to drop tea tippling as Americans pace through their workday. He argued tea time is a luxury amid economic strain, but the author counters that Americans’ coffee hour stampede shows a different habit, not a fault in taste.
The USDA reports farmers face a tough year but a generally good overall year. Despite drought, farm output is high with 1952 producing the second highest crop volume in U S history after 1948. Prices lower, yet crash gross up two percent as beef and veal output rise.
Agriculture notes fall and winter conditions show precipitation scarcity this fall lowering next year's crop prospects. Pasturage deterioration keeps feed costs high, prices paid by farmers rose three percent this year erasing cash gains, and some debts near levels risky if incomes fall. Overall, farmers appear to be holding firm but vulnerable to adverse breaks.
In a presidential campaign statement General Eisenhower denounces socialized medicine calling it assembly line treatment and warns it would reduce care while increasing costs. He cites government clerks and bureaucratic control as harmful to doctors incentives and urges maintaining doctor autonomy and private initiative.
The official canvass of Virginia ballots from the November presidential election confirms Eisenhower's larger statewide majority, estimated around eighty thousand. It highlights Senator Harry F. Byrd's strong showing with about 398,577 votes, despite opposition from within the party and write-in belters. The result underscores a national revolt against Democratic leadership and confidence in state leaders.
One year ago items report O C Holliday a Virginia Avenue patient at Newton Baker Hospital Mak insburg Pfc Richard Mawkins back from Korea on leave with father Lynn Hawkins Whitacre Richard Dick and Thomas De Haven in Philadelphia for Army Navy game Mr and Mrs Virgil Evans announce birth of a daughter Mrs Evans formerly Miss Mace Harper Delia Ritter homebound due to injuries Henry T Berg son of Jasper Berg enlisted in U S Navy war Corp in Africa Homer Pugh announces marriage of daughter Helen Elizabeth Pugh to Leo Andrew Lewis
Mr and Mrs Albert McCormick learned their son Pvt Merve McCormick was stationed in England. Corp Roy Hockman, son of Mr and Mrs L L Hockman, was with the U S Army Big field unit overseas.
Miss Katherine Baker returns home after visiting Miss Dorothy Lambert in Waynesboro. Mrs Ella Thomas hosts her daughter Miss Esther Thomas from Washington. Mr and Mrs Karl Peltz of Baltimore are house guests of Mr and Mrs W H Reed.
Nighttime bear intrusion near Berryville shocks residents as Harry Crabill’s home is visited by a bear that fights with his dog. Joseph Leafe heads a series of nightly services at Minnie Wood Chapel between here and Berryville.
The election has sparked strong business optimism with stocks at a 22 year high as railroad shares rise and wages hit a record 70.80. Production and employment are robust, defense labor gaps shrink, and plant expansions for 1953 loom. Policy hopes include tax cuts and less antitrust action.
Pecan grower Nelson H Hander uses a stuffed owl named Pop-Pop tied to a crow to lure others in a decoy method. He traps and shoots the attacking crows, claiming the bird causes major damage to pecan crops.
The word agnostic was introduced into English by Thomas Huxley, who popularized its use in discussions of knowledge and belief.
Rainfall totals ending 7 a.m. today show monthly amounts over a 39 year period from 1904 to 195? with January 2.45 inches February 1.99 inches March 2.88 inches April 3.02 inches May 2.58 inches June 2.0 inches July 2.82 inches August 3.82 inches September 2.63 inches October 3.27 inches November 2.56 inches December figures omitted.
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, especially over age forty, caused by excess fluid raising eye pressure. Early discovery allows surgical treatment to save vision before permanent loss. Slow developing glaucoma brings reading trouble and eye ache, with halos and blurred vision that may improve after rest. Seek medical advice promptly.
A couple finished building their home with spouse and professional help but did most work themselves. They emphasize strong foundations in both house and faith, joining a church to live out Christian teaching. They quote Jesus about building on a rock to endure storms.
A short scoring note outlines an IQ test method with 100 questions over 10 days. Daily results categorize performance from Memory Genius to Good. Readers are told to turn to Page 2 for correct answers and to continue with questions including Norse Vinland discovery, tiger offspring terms, and first Christian figures.
McQuestion confronts Whirter aboard the Astrid amid a failing scheme to lure tribes with liquor and guns. Whirter reveals fanatic zeal and a bold plan to push on, while McQuestion insists on turning back to protect Astrid and the crew despite losses and danger.
Al Cody depicts a plotted raid to seize gold from camps with Native allies, funding the Confederate cause as ships Amie to slip downriver toward Confederate lines. McQuestion challenges the scheme while Whitter presses a dangerous plan linking gold, European aid, and a large armed escort from the Innocents.
The questions cover WWI and WWII legends the polar expedition of 1909 led by Robert Peary with Matthew Henson the radio phrase associated with wartime announcers Paraguay's capital is Asuncion the Pittsburgh millionaire is Horace D. H.? and Eve lyn Nesbit is his wife goldfish origin is China and Thomas Jefferson was the third president.
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