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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1951
Page
2
Washington launches a two day paper drill to test civilian defense readiness against atomic attack. The exercise focuses on command and communication for aerial and ground protection with no aircraft or troops involved.
December 8 at 12 noon and December 14 at 1 12 noon list real estate, household goods, farm implements, and vehicles offered for sale. Auctions held at Frederick County Court House and nearby locations with multiple agents and property descriptions.
Judge J Bernerd Cocke holds Kenneth L. Dixon and James Norton defamation cases in Lake Charles under advisement. The editors faced charges linked to defaming 16 officials and three gamblers during a campaign to enforce gaming laws. A month may pass before a written decision.
At the Winter White House on a naval base, President Truman scans daily diplomatic and military intelligence reports marking the tenth anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. Reports arrive by telegraph radio and courier between the base and Washington as the second in a series is concluded.
Los Angeles report outlines a privately circulated 1942 Japanese book claiming five midget submarines caused Pearl Harbor damage. It notes nine officers under 30, sheds questions on sub size and torpedoes, and traces ownership to Roland A. Martone of South Pasadena who found a copy after wartime reporting.
Taree S. Boushall of the Bank of Virginia in Richmond has sent a congratulatory message on the Eisenhower for President Clubs effort in Virginia and Winchester. He urged countywide organization by year’s end. A meeting at Sarah Zane Fire Hall at 8 p.m. Monday December 10 will discuss forming the Winchester club, with the Winchester Municipal Band to perform at 7 p.m. before the gathering.
Martinsburg West Virginia Charlies Turner Bartgis 39 died after being wounded while deer hunting during a three day hunt. The event marked the sole fatality in the state as more than 20000 deer were killed during the period.
Media Pennsylvania. J Brooks B Parker, 62, a former Olympic fencer and insurance executive, died Nov 30 leaving $25 000 to be used by historians for a comprehensive study of Franklin D. Roosevelt's influence on the nation. Executors are to hire leading historians to complete the study within two years and publish the report.
A Detroit 11 year old, Duane Hunter, won 2905 at the race track. Probate Judge William J. Cody ordered converting his winnings into U S defense bonds as guardianship over funds was disputed by his mother Mona Belle Hunter. The boy said to avoid losses and trusted trainers for tips while his father financed bets.
A Hoosier named Hosier from Lincoln Indiana enters the Burlington Liars Club contest with a tale claiming muskrats carried off his post holes to use as dens. Harry Hosier hopes to win as mailbags fill with similar hole filled stories as judges rush to a year end deadline for the world champion liar.
Norfolk officials report Mrs. Violette Stevenson was released after a habeas corpus petition sought by her husband Alphonse Stevenson. The petition, filed yesterday, claimed illegal imprisonment since December 3 for nonpayment. Judge Clyde H. Jacob prepared for today’s hearing as the discharge was pursued.
Taft arrived in St. Louis and told reporters he is confident he can defeat Dwight D. Eisenhower if the general runs for president. He said he can also beat Governor Earl Warren, both men having announced their candidacies for the Republican nomination.
Senator Munroney urged the Pentagon to submit next year a program for production on a sizeable scale of atomic artillery weapons. He cited Gen J Lawter Collins saying such weapons will greatly enhance defense and be ready before long.
VPI Student Grange convocation speaker Editor Paul D. Sanders says farmers defend against isms with capitalist roots. He notes Virginia becomes a major livestock area and southerners may rely less on the Midwest for meat and dairy.
After the Battle of Waterloo Marengo was taken to England where the famed white horse lived until 1839. A silver shod hoof was fashioned into a snuff box treasured for years by the British Grenadier Guards.
The list includes Belgium Liberia Charles Darwin William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens along with references to a ferocious African baboon and other items.
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