Winchester Evening Star January 10 1952
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1952
Page
4
Classified as a historical newspaper page item noting the Winchester Evening Star details and a Bible quote about charity and widows. The readable fragment includes the date January 10 1952 and a Job citation.
Current Opinion argues the Commodity Credit Corporation caused record losses in 1951 and over 18 years, citing subsidies, overproduction, spoilage, and exports. It calls on Congress to reform the farm subsidy program to reduce waste and designed overproduction while preserving fair returns to farmers.
President Truman’s bold reform proposal centered on Judge Thom as F Murphy failed before launch. Experienced bench colleagues persuaded him the venture did not suit a judge to identify with, leaving the plan in doubt.
The president appears to face a setback as Judge Murphy backs away from leading the proposed housecleaning commission. Murphy’s withdrawal leaves a big question about the administration’s next move to address the ongoing scandal epidemic.
The Roanoke Times and Lynchburg News ponder Chiang Kai-shek's view as it notes corruption in his regime while criticizing U S support for Chiang amid a broader moral critique. The piece mocks the Truman Administration for retreating from Chiang despite alleged graft in Chinese Nationalists.
A Raleigh News and Observer feature suggests that travel broadens the mind, but remaining in one place can also widen perspectives and offer unexpected insights. The piece discusses contemplation, local explorations, and self development from a stationary viewpoint.
A fragment expresses doubt about civilization advancing while objecting to a stop sign with a crude or mocking laugh. The text reads as a satirical aside on progress and public signage.
Mrs. Donald Seabright learned her husband arrived in San Antonio Texas where he serves in the Air Corps. Miss Patricia Barton and Mrs Richard Stine hosted a Kernstown Methodist Church young people meeting. Mrs Frank Bolcker of South Stewart Street entertained Miss Pea Moore of Hollis College.
Mrs FEEF Grant arrived in Winchester to visit her son Myr Grant and daughter in law Mrs David Grant at their home. Mr and Mrs John Henry Clark.
The marriage of Ida May to Dennis Hibbard is announced by their families. Mr. Donald Levi of the VPI faculty has returned to campus after visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Levi, in Berryville.
Mr and Mrs Clay Manuel hosted Betty Barr a 16th birthday celebration, while Mr and Mrs Silas Grimm of Stephens City announced the birth of a son and noted Mrs Grimm as former Mise Hilda McCoy. Mr and Mrs N B Shingeleton gave a dinner at their South Cameron Street home.
Mr and Mrs Victor Denny hosted guests at West Cork Street home. F Douglas Sheetz of Cleveland joined Miss Laura V Hildebrand and Miss Martha Lunsford for a day trip to Martinsburg West Virginia.
A total of 40 persons from Frederick and Winchester received treatment at state mental institutions during the past year. The Union Bank opened a savings department in competition with other city banks.
The essay argues that the inertia of good people is more dangerous than the evil in the world. Most troubles come from idealists who abandon action. Corruptors win by default while religious folk avoid inconvenience. True goodness must be practical and make a difference. The call is for saints who act and dreamers who implement.
Long before Christ, the Chinese used bamboo piped gas for salt evaporation. In the United States the first gas well was tapped in Fredonia New York in 1821 and the gas was piped to a hotel and several stores.
Records show rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 7 a.m. today. January to date 86 inches year totals 1.67 for 1952 rainfall to date. Average monthly rainfall over 39 years 1912 to 1951 inclusive listed by month: January 2.45, February 1.99, March 2.88, April 3.02, May 3.83, June 3.99, July 3.82, August 3.82, September 2.48, October 2.69, November 2.56, December 2.50.
Public health warning on accidental lye ingestion by children. Authorities emphasize immediate physician contact, neutralizing treatment with weak vinegar, esophageal care with tubes, staged swallowing exercises, and potential long term regretful consequences. Warns against cans of lye left within reach and notes rheumatic fever heart damage uncertainty.
Washington coverage shows Taft supporters pressing a patronage strategy to win delegates to the GOP convention. Leaders fear Ike's anti-patronage background and note southern bloc loyalty, while Lodge urges southern leaders to back Eisenhower with polling backed arguments.
A Taft loyalist from North Carolina condemns veiled calls for patronage as a threat to Ike. E J Presser argues for a clear choice between real American government and New Deal socialism to avoid defeat, noting regional strains within the party as Taft era rivals mock the exchanges.
The article describes Muroc Dry Lake in the Mojave Desert California about 70 miles from Los Angeles. It notes the lake is 11 miles long and 4 miles wide and usually waterless except in the rainy season, presenting a smooth dark red mud surface that can serve as a premier landings field for air planes.
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