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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1952
Page
1
The United States Senate approved West German pacts, marking a major step in postwar alliance. The agreements strengthen treaty ties with the Federal Republic of Germany and set a framework for continued Western military and political cooperation.
Wounded and missing figures updated with last November totals. The tally lists 151 Marine casualties, 11 Navy, and four Air Force personnel. This briefing from RE notes overall weekly war losses.
Local notices show businesses closing Friday and Saturday July 4th and 5th for holidays. Listings include appliance dealers Cain Cleaners Stephens City and Miller and Anderson Pl Heating Appliances. Also recurring ads promote yard party at Strother's Grove and fresh produce from Nicodemus Steati yelltown Pike.
A fragmented report accuses a Democratic unit of presenting false testimony in a formal Senate inquiry. The text references charges as fraud and an attempt to mislead the jury about whether key parties had committed acts.
Four Handley students are selected to attend the Legion Girls State and Legion Boys State programs this week. Information lists L. O. Dick Orchard, Clearbrook, with contact numbers for details and registration.
In Chicago Taft supporters expelled 14 Georgia delegates from Eisenhower's slate and added 15 convention votes for Taft. Regulars from the delegation were tossed, with 2 Taft members and 1 uncommitted delegate affected. The move signals Taft leading the contest as disputes with Eisenhower delegates continue.
Four American tourists were detained by East German and Soviet officials in Berlin as a Russian officer and East zone police forced their car across the border into the Soviet occupation sector. The group, including a suspected chaplain, were held about 20 minutes at the checkpoint before transfer to a Soviet post near Machnow.
Fragmented OCR report notes farm vote areas drawn toward Bob Byrd and Miller in a 1949 gubernatorial race. Edwards received about 47 000 votes with 20 or more influential leaders expected to carry a major share of Edwards Arnold and Battle supporters. The piece cites campaign statements and local addresses amid Fourth of July weekend activity.
The Chamber of Commerce notes Shenandoah Valley visitors spend about 25 million dollars annually. Winchester and Frederick counties are viewed as a hub due to highway access. A survey asks for voluntary, unsigned responses to compile an overall regional tourism picture. Lodging and dining establishments will be surveyed to complete the data.
Allied Raiders wiped out the Red Company blocking positions just north the hill but were beaten back by the blocking force, the Army said. The Eighth Army reported Communist casualties at 11,316 in Sund-Ate, the heaviest toll in the area.
Paul Goodloe McIntyre of New York identified in stockbroker records. The notice lists the individual by name with professional affiliation and location.
A House report blames Soviet forces for the Katyn massacre of Polish officers in 1940. The document cites confusion over timing and suggests the mass killing aimed to derail Allied negotiations and conceal missing prisoners.
Twenty-Ninth Division troops practice arms firing and field training for an Army test next week to prove combat readiness. Guardsmen from Virginia Maryland and West Virginia navigate vehicle drills on slick muddy roads as armored vehicles slow a mythical aggressor’s advance in defense of their main line.
President Truman lashes at Southern critics over the Fair Deal and New Deal programs, defending his administration's policy agenda while urging unity in advancing domestic reforms amid partisan opposition.
The Army announced a September draft call for 30 000 draftees and said 54 000 more men a month are needed to reach the final roll. The total drafted since Selective Service resumed is 1 013 430, with the Army drafting or calling 932 000 and the Marines drafting 81 430 in 10 months. The Navy and Air Force remain volunteer only.
Speener Hose, formerly with the Martinsburg store, is named manager of the Franklin Development Foundation at Jordan Springs under Charles Cline. He has secured a home in Winchester and will relocate his family soon.
Record Richmond reports a high total for the just ended federal year with statements from Stuart L. Cren of ae Go nue and D. A. Robinson of Orchard Clearbrook Virginia noting closures on July 4 and 5. The notice lists Priday and Saturday hours and references cherries and storage details for the local business.
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