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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1952
Page
4
A 1958 Winchester Evening Star page features bold editorial musings about Paul and a religious verse, alongside a provocative line about Lady Wonder and a Swedish-named person who recently changed gender. The text reflects era tone and local newspaper framing.
Domestic crude output rises six percent year over year while refined products climb ten percent. Industry spokesmen warn high taxes and costs keep prices high and jobs may fall if stockpiles grow, though the United States can meet its oil needs.
The Eisenhower-Nixon inaugural committee decides Eisenhower should be regarded as the 34th president, reflecting authority from the Library of Congress and State Department officials. The note also claims Truman was mislisted as the 32nd president at Truman’s 1949 inauguration.
Scientists conclude the sightings dubbed flying saucers are optical illusions caused by atmospheric conditions. They spent weeks investigating clues but found no evidence of objects from other lands or beings, leaving the public to remain cautious and skeptical.
Ezra Taft Benson becomes the first Mormon chosen for a U S cabinet post, reflecting the Church’s century long rise from religious conflict to political prominence. Benson has farm expertise and wide West recognition, signaling a farmer friendly approach to agriculture policy.
Hollywood says James Jones's From Here to Eternity is now a suitable movie after removing swear words and brutal camp scenes and toning the offensive captain. Critics say the changes leave the story largely intact, like a disassembled engine retuned into a car.
A Wall Street Journal piece surveys how committees vary in temperament and effectiveness from harsh to cordial. It notes critiques range from stingy to generous with timelines and language.
Fort McClellan's Sgt and Mrs Charles Sirbaugh hosted at Shawnee Avenue home. Clarence Hill visiting Greensboro. Tea hosted by Mrs Cather Mrs Warren Eddy and Miss Elizabeth Cather on Jefferson Street. Betha Shirkey initiated into Alpha Gamma Tau at Madison College. Barretts hosted visitors from Sacramento. Mrs Joe Ritter ill at home on Valley Avenue. Ten Years 460 Somes Givens named agriculture teacher at Gainesboro High, succeeding Hugh Ramsey who joined the Navy. Christmas trees sold in Winchester 50 cents to 150. L L Cone and guest daughter D Randolph Thomas.
Twenty five years ago Charles E. McVay traveled to Fairbury Nebraska to visit his mother Almira McVay. Ella R Orndorff wed Louis A Lam. Mrs M E Hildebrand hosted Miss Mamie Files of Mt Sidney Virginia as a guest.
Fifty five years ago James Castleman sent two rocking chairs to C B Rouss in New York. The chairs were carved from hickory cut on the battleground at Winchesies to mark the era.
Republicans aim to keep Congress focused on communism and corruption after the election. They seek disclosures from Truman Acheson era policy to justify GOP control and charge Democrats with tolerating enemies. The party cites Lattimore and Vincent cases, McCarthy and McCarran attributions, and argues postwar policy bears scrutiny for historical clarity.
Report shows 24 hour rainfall of 0.04 inches ending 7 am today and year to date 43.78 inches. December rainfall 2.56 inches. nine year average 36.7 inches. Monthly averages from 1912-1951 include January 2.45, February 1.99, March 2.88, April 3.03, May 3.83, June 3.99, July 2.82, August 3.82, September 2.63, October 3.27, November 2.56, December 2.50.
Many children suffer frequent migraine episodes with one sided pain nausea and vomiting. Warning signs include spots before the eyes fainting or odors. Treatments include fraced tartrate with caffeine and antitheta mines. seizures may respond to dilantin or phenobarbital under medical supervision.
Short questions challenge facts from history geography arts and government. Topics include Margaret Chase Smith state representation, mythological messenger Hermes, Roaring Pole expedition, season start, Toscanini art, rugged individualism, FCC role, Catholic Masons, grammar correction, constitutional eight-year limit and the Twenty second Amendment ratification.
The Japanese transportation ministry plans a 60 man salvage team to the Philippines to study raising 184 World War II vessels. Most ships are believed too deep to salvage.
The United Nations Charter outlines six principal organs: the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council ECOSOC, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice, and the Secretariat.
Emily Thayer and Roger Field announce their engagement at Old Mrs Forbes's Beacon Hill drawing room. Emily’s father Homer Lathrop and Eleanor Thayer face pressure from the family matriarch while Emily asserts independence and hints at a Trinity Church wedding and a world tour.
Emily accepts Roger Field after Christmas as family discussions reveal his job offer at Cutter Mills and Swan. Roger admires a solid house on Joy Street and dreams of a life with Emily, while Emily’s relatives debate the implications of the engagement and Roger’s status.
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