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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1952
Page
4
The piece notes camp meetings ended long ago and discusses their lingering value for health and spiritual refreshment. It mentions deep breathing and therapeutic value in religious rites, citing biblical guidance to dwell in booths for seven days. The text reflects local newspaper format and period tone.
The piece weighs MacArthur's influence and his call for a clear Korea solution. It notes Eisenhower's intent to consult with MacArthur, acknowledges political tensions, and predicts joint effort to end Korea's debacle. It ends with a stray line on the American flamingo.
The National Audubon Society launches a long term effort to protect the American flamingo once common in the South and Bahamas with 23 000 remaining from a 164 000 peak. Efforts extend to Yucatan and Cuba while habitats at salt lakes and marshes face threats from hunting and development.
The New York Times editor condemns Michael J. Quill for ordering free rides in New York City starting next Sunday midnight. The piece argues the plan would amount to theft from the transit employer and notes the TWU and CIO backing as dangerous incitement.
General Eisenhower selects Ezra T Benson a former farmer and farm college alum nus with marketing and cooperative leadership as Secretary of Agriculture. He brings practical scientific insight and farm lobbying experience plus a Mormon Church board background shaping a view of limited government.
Andrew J. Bowen received the chamber of commerce annual award of merit. Curtis Newcome and Betty Luttrell welcomed a daughter. Dr O O Van Deusen left for Memphis for radiography study. Handley Judges opened basketball with a 40 to 1 victory over Strasburg. C E Staples returned from Chicago. Ray Robinson and Preg Thwaite toured South Carolina. Col William B Kern awarded Gilvers Star for gallantry in Algeria. Peter C Petrie Jr, Seaman First Class, spent leave with parents. Dudley Field hosted Century Club meeting.
Five years ago Dr. W Boyd was elected president of the Virginia State Medical Examining Board. Mrs L H Stokes hosted the Tuve ner Ashby Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy event. Mr A Novick from Montreal visited his brother Max Novick here. Miss Jessie Brook Bishop wed Mr Arthur Streit.
Mrs Eiiasheth Barton, wife of Lews M Barton, died at the age of 28. Funeral arrangements pending.
Attorney General James McGranery plans a new drive to expose and purge Communist fronts in Washington and nationwide. A revised list and an administrative board will hear complaints, with FBI backing, as the Subversive Activities Control Board moves toward formal ruling on the American Communist Party.
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending at 7 a m shows none. Year to date total is 3.20 inches. December rainfall to date is 1.98 inches. The average rainfall over % years is 36.79 inches. Monthly averages listed include March 2.50 inches, August 3.62, September 2.63, December 3.97, February 2.86. Data includes several garbled months and values.
A 600 student test found brushing within ten minutes after eating reduced cavities versus usual habits. Sodium fluoride applied by a dentist and fluoride in drinking water further cut cavities by about 40 percent and 33 percent respectively. Early, regular brushing and fluoride use are advised for kids at ages three seven and thirteen.
Two navy veterans recall their greatest happiness after a dangerous convoy return. The moment of relief, a quiet bunk and a book, symbolizes inward peace earned through hard, well done work.
Governor John Fine ordered the Pennsylvania State Police and National Guard to accept applicants without discrimination. The measure opens the way for African Americans to join the State Police and ends segregation in the state military forces. The policy mirrors actions by the regular Army and Air Force.
A reader quiz outlines an IQ test style scoring system over ten days. It lists daily performance thresholds from Memory Genius to Excellent and directs turning to page 2 for the answers. Ten sample questions cover literature history language and general knowledge.
The crew pushes upstream toward Big Horn with a wrecked gunboat found on an island. Rawls weighs risks to salvage a cannon while tensions rise over Whitter's coercive plan and the arrival of Slash Jenkyn signaling a precarious new alliance.
Al Cody portrays a wary mining party preparing a swift shore excursion. The group, counting twenty plus riders, plans a dawn landing with extra supplies and ammunition, while noting no native sightings andbetting on a bold strike amid open ground and cottonwood clusters.
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