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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1952
Page
13
Dr. William G. Pollard, a nuclear scientist and executive director of the Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies, was ordained in the Episcopal Church at St. Stephen's Church. He will continue his atomic research, saying the move was not driven by guilt over the atomic bomb. His four sons joined the ceremony.
Science Service lists ten major 1952 advances including thermonuclear weapon testing with potential peaceful use, Data- Prim malaria drug, isoniazid TB treatment, polio vaccines, gamma ray and optical telescope evidence of Milky Way arms, cosmotron design, Jericho's 6000 year history, weather forecasting via electronic calculators, first jet airliners in service, and offshore petroleum formation dating.
Burglars took a six-foot anaconda water boa a eight foot indigo snake a six foot indigo and two five foot boa constrictors and a rare Siamese gecko from the Hollywood Aquarium. Owner Sylvester Chichester Lloyd identified the unique gecko noting its distinctive large feet and Venetian blind patterned underside. He added the animal is known for running up and down walls and making a gekko noise.
A committee from P. E. Lineburg's office led by A. R. Marks Julian D. Steele and church and charity leaders selected 28 families to receive Christmas gifts. Gifts include merchandise cash food credit with merchants toys candy and will be distributed by Christmas Eve.
Police seek a lone thief who entered the unoccupied Petersburg camera store office yesterday and exited with cash and checks totaling more than $900.
Naperville reports an intensified ten day search for two missing children was renewed after draining a large quarry failed to recover any bodies. Local authorities and volunteers carried out the extensive effort amid mounting concern, with no sign of the youngsters.
The Agricultural Department estimates that farmers will wind up the year with net income close to last year, around fourteen thousand three hundred dollars, in the vicinity of the country.
Birmingham veteran Fred Hensel, a quadruple amputee, and his wife celebrate the birth of a daughter.
London reports 15 year old John Bamford of Newthorpe Coal Mine is awarded the George Cross for bravery in saving his mother and three siblings from a blaze at their home. He is the youngest recipient of the honor.
The Navy's Viking 9 rockets to 135 miles altitude, matching the previous single stage record set by Viking 7 over a year ago, as authorities confirm the ascent's success and data.
Detroit reports Gov elect G men Williams waits for State Board of Canvassers certification to seal victory in the disputed November gubernatorial race.
A hearing will be held in Richmond Circuit Court next Tuesday on a striking bus union's bid for an injunction against the state seizure of Arnold Bus lines.
The Communist party newspaper Pravda stated 82 Red prisoners were killed on Pongain Island in Korea and criticized United States handling of Chinese and North Korean war prisoners.
A special air lift organized by the U S armed forces and commercial airlines is flying American soldiers home from Europe for 30 day holiday furloughs.
The Post Office Department says mail service will operate in a limited capacity on Friday December 26 designated by President Truman as an extra Christmas holiday for government workers.
United Nations in New York seeks to end its Morocco debate with a vote on two rival moderate resolutions urging France and its North African protectorate to settle their differences.
Berryville notice filed December 15 in Clarke County clerk’s office details two motor vehicle suits against William A. Wynkoop. Oliver Linwood Payne of Round Hill seeks 25000 for injuries from a February 17, 1952 crash on State Highway 12 near Berryville. William Robert Pearson of Leesburg seeks 10000 for injuries from the same collision. Pearson rode in a Plymouth driven by Pearson and Wynkoop drove a Chevrolet.
Jenkins 25 of 450 N Kent St found guilty of vagrancy with 12 months suspended and $4.25 costs. Braithwaite 22 city charged with reckless driving assessed $14.25. DeHaven 21 of 573 1nm St charged with reckless driving shown incomplete records.
The 76 pound unit traces to Almaden Spain where 176 pounds one ounce was an early measure. US producers initially balked at the unusual weight and stuck to 75 pounds. Most mercury is imported, so Europe’s 176 lb 1 oz standard persisted to ease import. Producers conveniently use a 76 lb basis in practice.
The President's Commission on the Health Needs of the Nation calls for a middle ground plan to fund hospital and medical care for the uninsured with a $1.12 billion annual outlay. States would administer and match federal money, totaling about $1.016 billion for grants. The report also urges more doctors nurses hospital construction and research to address projected shortages by 1960.
Fire officials in Delta Pa report Mrs. Elmer Miller accidentally stepped on her cat's tail. The cat's scream startled her causing a fall onto her husband with kerosene spilled and ignited by a heater. Flames damaged a four room apartment with estimated loss of $6 000 and forced evacuation.
A Fairfax County woman, Geneva Paice Morgan, 30 of Lorton, was killed last night in a non collision highway accident on U S Route 1 about one mile north of Woodbridge. The accident occurred at 11 35 p m according to state police.
A pan of gasoline used for cleaning engine parts at the Gulf Station on Berryville Ave ignited yesterday around 6 30 p m. Fire fighters believe a cigarette dropped into the solution caused the flare up. No damage was reported.
Long Beach voters approved 7600 dollars to send 49 mounted police on Palomino horses to Washington D C for the Presidential inaugural parade January 20. The unit will escort Vice President elect Richard Nixon.
Loma Linda California residents Mr and Mrs William W Lambeth celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary while still enjoying health notes from his 101st birthday in December. They have ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Grant Rudolph 49 of 2148 Loudoun Street died yesterday morning at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at Omps Funeral Home conducted by Rev. L S G Miller. Interment in Mt Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers include Ted Moseley Taylor Rudolph Walter Gehrens James LeMaster Marion Cooper and Russell Carpenter. Body at Omps Funeral Home.
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