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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1952
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Winchester Evening Star, addresses in New York City, carrier delivery terms, and a biblical quote from II Samuel 18 9. The text combines newspaper masthead remnants with stray verses and dubious publication details. The readable content centers on a disjointed notice fragment and a reflective biblical citation.
A Richmond News Leader comment cites two studies on who owns industry in the United States. The New York National City Bank review shows 52 of the 100 largest industrial firms have more shareholders than employees, with United States Steel revealing 250 328 individual holders including 119 662 women 98 603 men and 32 063 joint accounts. The Brookings Institution study for the NYSE is described as eye opening.
A historical analysis states about 6.5 million Americans own publicly traded stocks while 76 percent earn under 10 000 dollars after tax and 24 percent earn over 10 000 yet account for only 4.1 percent of the population. It argues against class labels and urges partnership between workers and shareholders for long term benefit.
A table lists major U S manufacturing firms with their number of shareholders and employees for 1951. Companies include American Radiator American Tobacco Armco Chrysler E I du Pont Kennecott National Biscuit Bethlehem Steel J Reynolds Swift Edison Electric and others, showing large ownership bases and worker counts.
The Lloyd Fisher family lost their six room residence and all possessions in a fire about one and a half miles west of Winchester on Route 50. Mr and Mrs C R Lee hosted a party for twin daughters Priscilla and Patricia on their seventh birthday. Miss Retha Shirkey of Miller Street joined the Advisory Committee for Aeronautics at Langley Field Virginia.
Charles E Bass was re elected chairman of the Frederick County School Board. G Harry Richard was elected vice chairman and Mrs Elizabeth Sheetz was renamed clerk. Mr and Mrs Mads Judy of Grimes hosted a watermelon party for friends.
Ma Winchester commended Stephens City and Middletown citizens for their fine work in equipping their towns with fire fighting equipment. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Isaac Patton returned from their wedding trip to Atlantic City and were at home in Berryville. Mr. and Mrs. Ashly Miller of Handley Blvd were spending several weeks in Warm Springs, Virginia.
Miss Harriet Pearson hosted at National Avenue in honor of Hilda Fling from Alderson West Virginia. Mrs W A Sale entertained as guest. Mr and Mrs Herbert Harmer and Mr and Mrs Richard Kremer took a motor trip to Niagara Falls. Mrs John Clowser hosted her brother George Cooley of Baltimore.
The Lewis Jones Knitting Mill secured an order for 40 000 pairs of hose. A fire at J William Millers was narrowly averted. the blaze stopped after damaging part of the rear fence. Reuss Hook and Ladder Company members J M Long J C Fries and H H Winkfield attended the state firemen convention in Portsmouth.
A note urges caregivers to plan pet care before vacation departures. It emphasizes arranging feeding, shelter, and supervision to ensure animals remain safe and comfortable while owners are away.
Chicago editors say the GOP platform harshly attacks the Roosevelt Truman foreign policy, signaling a sharp campaign focus on world affairs. It accuses the administration of losing the peace and hints at nominating a Democratic candidate not planned to run, while highlighting secret understandings at Teheran Yalta and Potsdam and prompting military leaders to enter politics.
Rainfall data cover the past 34 hours ending 7 a m with none today. July rainfall to date 1952 totals 9453 A for 39 years. Inches per month based on 38 years from 1912 to 1949 inclusive show 248, Pep 1.98, March 288, July 343, Aug 3.83, Sept 2.63.
An article on vitamin K deficiency in newborns explains how prothrombin from the mother wanes after birth, the infant’s liver begins forming it later, and insufficient vitamin K early in life can cause internal and external bleeding including umbilical stump bleeding and brain hemorrhage.
A partial OCR fragment discusses religious themes, mentioning God, sins, love, and forgiveness. The text compares oppressive actions to divine judgment and reflects on whether such words are appropriate in the context. No clear events or figures emerge beyond theological reflection.
Fragmentary lines show a guide on scoring an IQ test based on 100 questions over 10 days with daily averages referenced. The text mentions daily scores such as 10 and 6 but lacks full context or outcomes.
The text notes a highly mountainous moon with extinct volcanoes across its surface. Craters exceed 50 miles in diameter, with peaks and crater measurements contrasted against Earth’s largest known crater, Kilauea. The moon shines by sunlight reflected from the sun.
Fragmentary text discusses how people before the mid 1800s imagined lightning, noting 1856 opinions by James Nas myth, a Scottish amateur, doubting photographic angular lightning and suggesting non angular forms. The fragment ends with references to United States formations.
The text discusses whether Stonewall Jackson was accidentally killed by his own troops, the number of trails in the United States with California leading, questions on presidential succession, the meaning of a torch song, and the typical lifespan of hamsters compared with guinea pigs.
Leonie questions a plan as Blaise and his crew prepare to move toward Conejo and Simi. The dialogue teases loyalties and threats, with Blaise vowing to return while rumors swirl about another figure, Igor Wells, and a growing sense of danger ahead. Be Continued.
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