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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1952
Page
1
A city riot near the Del Prado Hotel in Mexico City has claimed a fourth life. A U S Embassy officer reported no new disturbances or denied entry for protesters, while police guarded buildings and an armored pool waited in the trouble area as unofficial returns show two thirds of votes tallied.
Hagerstown requests a television station approval with potential allocation on VHF channel 7 as part of a Washington area action. Details remain terse but indicate broader regional station assignments and regulatory considerations.
Extended air outlook for July 9 to 13 shows cooler conditions Thursday with little change afterward. Showers tonight and Wednesday along the coast early Thursday and again Saturday. Total rainfall expected from one half to one inch.
A fragmented report notes Ohioan claims nomination is as good as his. Campaign manager David Ingalls asserts the senator’s team remains firm on strategy. The piece references Taft’s forces, Fen wage, and chiefs decisions amid political tensions.
Congress ends its session after approving large increases for atomic research and military programs. The final appropriations include about 11.9 billion across defense, foreign aid, and global projects, with detailed allocations for river and harbor work and flood control amid controversy.
Sen. Byrd tours Newport News with three planned stops in Virginia Beach King William Courthouse and Warsaw as he campaigns in the Democratic primary Miller campaigns and Watkins unveil new remarks amid a heated race The piece notes Byrd's backers and his pledge for a strong Navy and Air Force with emphasis on national defense and government spending
A West Berlin jurist was kidnapped this morning and driven into the Soviet zone, as authorities seal all roads to stop Communists. Earlier, French forces nabbed a high official near the Soviet border. Bertin commander Plegre Carolet was arrested Sunday under identity suspicions.
Thursday final to arrange for mail ballot. If away, residents may call the registrar in their precinct for assistance. Contact Rosalie Mar sie White in Swimley Shenandoosh, or Shade Moore in Berryville White Post, and Albert Thompson in Berryville for voting location details.
Joseph Elsea, 26, of Berryville, was bitten by a copperhead while night crawling near the Shenandoah River after dark. He received emergency care at Winchester Memorial Hospital and was released. The event was witnessed as he was brought to the hospital by Town Frederick L. Baker.
Commerce Department figures show Americans spent 9.15 billion on wine and beer in 1951, averaging 80 per person. Beer receipts totaled 4.49 billion, liquor 4.18 billion, wine 0.48 billion, with taxes accounting for about one third of this spending.
The Nationals lead the All Star Game 3 to 2 in the sixth. J Robinson hit a leadoff home run off Raschi. Musial struck out. In the second, Bob Rush warmed in relief and Campanella struck out, with no runs, hits, or errors.
Delegates to the 26th Republican convention, numbering 1 206, hear a dispute over 93 seats as Porter and Taft allies clash with Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower era figures in Chicago. Speeches proceed with limited business as the convention unfolds under Sete operation.
Announcement lists a yard party at Valley E B Church Cedar Lines with ham sandwich sale and singing events. Also notes reduced sour cherries at L O Dick Orchard Clearbrook with phone and residence contact. Includes sour cherry and cold storage service mentions.
Report describes Missouri's 26 vote delegation aligning with Democrats at the convention. Eisenhower's camp urges caution and unity to defeat Democrats in November. The general calls to close ranks and win, while Taft forces seek a preliminary contest.
Report from the convention notes factions contending over a proposed amendment. Discussion centers on support for the first ballot and potential losses as delegates weigh the prospects of passage against scattered opposition. The Credentials convention session echoes concerns about eventual floor votes.
Sen. Byrd a Democrat seeks the July 15 primary nomination will appear on WTTG Channel 5 tomorrow at 8 p.m. daylight time to discuss the campsite issue to the Arlington Committee for the Re-Election of Senator Byrd.
Delegates from Virginia and other states praised General MacArthur’s convention speech as he attacked domestic mal administration and foreign policy. Christianburg delegate Bentley Hite announced support for Eisenhower, calling the speech the needed message for the party. Continued on page 11. Col. IP: Wednesday, July.
A fragmented notice mentions a party event labeled Moriday with a price point around $130 and a set of times 1p 4 8 10 11. No further details readable.
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