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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1952
Page
2
Yesterday services for Granville Donald, who died at home, were held at the Jones Home conducted by the Rev. Ken and Blwood Smith with Arthur Smith and Cari in attendance.
President Truman refused a request to change his mind and seek another term and again declined to name a preferred Democratic nominee. Rep. William J. Green, Jr. cited a White House source about the July convention and noted Truman’s obligation to himself and the party.
A jagged report notes fear the committee will delay until late this week. Unclear talks raise concern the blue time and wagon highway project may be postponed as Ei pieces fall into place.
Ralph O W Biddlecomb 21 of Reedville registered a perfect score on the Navy general classification test completing 86 questions. This marks the second time he achieved a flawless result after a 1951 pre induction test. he previously earned a 100 and later joined the Navy after earning a Bachelor of Science degree.
Weiss, aged 26, reports five years of dental surgery practice and seeks discharge after refusing to accept a dental commission. The case outlines the tension between his professional credentials and military requirements.
A weather report notes a cold front descending from Canada bringing cooler air to northern regions while warmer conditions return to other areas. The outlook mentions shifting temperatures and regional temperature contrasts across the United States.
Administration leaders faced Senate opposition as the final bill passed with an offset by adding $898 million for the atomic commission. The move aimed to balance spending while advancing the broader package.
The GOP 1952 platform underwent final revision in Chicago and may be unveiled tomorrow. Senator Eugene D. Millikin of Colorado, chief architect, expects completion late today or tonight and will convene the 106 member Resolutions Committee in closed session to finalize the platform for convention approval amid a split on civil rights.
Perlman resigns from the post of solicitor general as James P. Me takes over the office and assumes duties.
Maine’s Husky Quads take milk formula and cry for more as the infants endure lengthy care. Standish will be well built to withstand the robust newborns. Mrs. Pinkham refused anesthetic during delivery and will leave the hospital in a week while the quads stay about two more weeks.
The European heat wave continued for a 11th day with about 300 deaths and temperatures near 100 degrees at scattered sites. Western Germany saw over 200 deaths including seven U.S. soldiers from heat exhaustion or drowning. France and Britain remained cooler.
The Pennsylvania Hospital announced the successful completion of a rare operation in which a section of the aorta from a deceased donor was transplanted into a living patient. The 46 year old John Chatman of Philadelphia was treated for weakening of the aorta with a portion swollen to the size of a fist, a break threatening immediate death.
In New York, rain interrupted play after five innings with no further scoring. Early action featured strong pitching and key hits including Minoso scoring on E. Robinson and a Bauer homer, while defensive plays and baserunning kept the scoreless tie until weather stopped play.
Thousands of government employees nationwide lose jobs as the 82nd Congress trims agency appropriations. Economic Stabilization Agency and five related boards face sharp budgets cuts, with funds reduced to about 60 million dollars per year starting in the next fiscal year.
In a tense appeal tonight, Herbert Hoover urges unity as Taft leads a split vote. Results show Taft at six hundred fifty eight to five hundred forty eight, with Knowland of California arguing the outcome won’t settle the division. Eisenhower and others trail, leaving a stark 118 needed to reach a nomination.
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