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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1952
Page
1
Fine calls for a united Republican front to turn the Democrats out and save America. He argues the Democratic administration seeks to expand a captive electorate rather than strengthen democracy, leading a list of conven...
Two men died in a head-on collision at the intersection of state routes 11 and 12 about 13 miles south of Waynesboro at 6 10 a m. State Police identified the victims as Robert Henry Hurt 32 of Augusta and Stephen ? 41 of Yanceyville N C Both were driving trucks a lumber truck and a gasoline wheel from Augusta and Stuart s with a wide sweep out of route 12 heading south on No 11 when the two trucks met head on.
One 24 inch Grabill grader one 36 inch Trescott brush three box trucks and a Case Combine offered for immediate delivery. D K Russell Welltown Pike lists sale items and a timber congregation notice with a party at ABC. PARTY timber Congregational Saturday 8 PM date shown as ip-T-8-10.
Kenneth C. Patton serves as commander as the 21st year of Legion ceremonies unfolds at the Legion home. In the group photo, Jim Shirley is sergeant at arms, Anns Bell adjutant, John Grubbs, Studie Leatherman finance officer, John Wicks chaplain, with first vice commander Reece and second vice commander Yeeeenameeee absent. The executive committee includes Raymond Costanzo and others: Cas tleman, Noble Pierce, Ralph Cain, Woodrow Moore, Charles Zuckerman.
Republican platform committee members approved tentative foreign policy and national defense planks amid tense debates. The meeting, held behind locked doors, saw factions pressured by procedural maneuvers and persistent civil rights disagreements.
Clarke Supervisors pursue recovery of funds in the Clarke County Treasurer's Office after a loss. Officials report authorities are reviewing accounts and pursuing remedies to restore the missing funds. Local court involvement is indicated as the case proceeds.
A Joliet incident reports a quadruple amputee becoming a father, highlighting resilience and medical recovery. The article notes local reaction and community support while detailing the family’s medical journey and ongoing recovery efforts.
U S military officials report total battle casualties in Korea at 112128, up 552 from the previous week as updated figures reflect ongoing fighting and broader conflict in the region. Local church notes from Welltown Methodist Church mention WW p teee in a poorly legible line.
The Virginia Republican delegation named State Senator Ted Dalton of Radford as national committeeman after opposition from the Taft faction was withdrawn. Delegates indicated the withdrawal of the state party leaders followed negotiations.
General Ridgway arrives in London for a two day official visit to meet British defense officials and Queen Elizabeth II. He will dine with Prime Minister Churchill and discuss allied postwar plans amid scattered protests.
In London the House of Commons hears a petition calling for the removal of Dr Hewlett Johnson as dean of Canterbury amid British press charges over his remarks on Americans and germ warfare. Johnson, back from China as a guest of the Communist government, presented a long manifesto he says is signed by Chinese church leaders condemning germ warfare and claimed to have irrefutable facts to support his charges. He answered questions about insects at a press conference.
Reported publicity notes suggest Marines assign glamour nicknames to Korean hills. Descriptions mix sensational phrases about Hollywood figures with patrols and tours as part of a morale messaging approach.
Three miners were killed today when a roof caved in inside a mine about two miles southeast of Mt Carmel in East Central Pennsylvania.
In Chicago a taft allies push for seating pro Taft delegates faces questions as decisions are labeled outrageous by opponents. The piece notes eight delegate contests with six decided in favor of Taft aligned committees amid party maneuvering.
The Suffolk paper endorses Byrd as the logical choice next Tuesday. The editorial lauds the Byrd machine in Virginia and contrasts state governance, urging readers to align with Byrd as a model for other states.
A television program will air at 8 o clock EST on Channel 5. The Arlington Committee for the re election of Senator Byrd organizes the telecast to promote his campaign.
In a Tidewater swing Senator Byrd argues the next few years will be crucial in the nation s history as he and Francis Pickens Miller push competing campaigns for the July 15 Democratic senatorial primary. Miller counters Byrd s view and accuses him of GOP taint through Taft Brewster ties while McCormick backing signals broad support.
Speech attacks current domestic plans and “give-away” spending. He frames the GOP gathering as a stand against fiscal excess and inflation, echoing warnings about bureaucratic control and economic theory.
A local committee heads the get out the vote effort using a radio appeal. Meeting attendees include Lions Club representative and Marjorie M. Davies with Mrs. W. W. present, along with Robertano and other members.
The month tally rose to 23, with 11 in the city and 12 in the county. West Virginia reported 21, while Ohio trailed behind.
A veteran journalist notes a quiet day at the convention as the Eisenhower camp contemplates the next test. He observes cautious optimism about luck favoring their side and hints at ongoing candidate chatter with little real expectation.
The report details a GOP delegate count update with Taft at 627, Eisenhower 108, and 119 pledged. An Eisenhower loss of 11 Louisiana votes remains insufficient to derail his path to the nomination, while Taft vows to reform private power in Washington if he wins.
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