17 Jul 1952
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1952
Page
1
Hospital aides say the president spent a very good night as doctors assess a mild virus infection detected Sunday. Officials describe the illness as minor, with no cause for alarm, and say the president will continue monitoring and rest.
Reds report U. S. Major General FP Dean, former Medal of Honor winner from California, moved from a prisoner of war camp to a new camp as part of a large scale transfer involving the United Nations Command and Communist forces. Dean was captured in August 1950.
President Truman signed a bill allowing the government to close unsafe coal mines. He noted the measure is not strong enough and urged further, more adequate legislation.
Benny Brown Jr a 12 year old tap dancer from this city won 1250 dollars and a silver cup as runner up in the Original Amateur Hour national voting. Ted Mack presented the award in New York as Benny plans to buy his mother an electric stove. Benny hopes to aid his education after his father Benny Sr a Greyhound porter backs his future plans.
Chicago reports Estes Kefauver presenting a two daily press plan to stay ahead in the Democratic presidential race. Kefauver and his wife scheduled a news conference as he makes town visits, citing early leads and contrasting Eisenhower’s weak stance on domestic issues.
Winchester police pursue possible links between four Fort Bragg soldiers and a local theft pattern after a car theft in Virginia and a break in on Millwood Avenue. State police report shows the group admitted a stolen car theft in Romney, with one member still at large. Federal charges may follow if interstate wrongdoing is confirmed.
Navy confirms 1,238 mph speed as Bill Bridgeman, veteran test pilot, describes flying the rocket plane as similar to lower speeds. He recounts six flights last summer, altitude records near 79,500 feet, and a 15 mile descent after power loss.
A resignation from Prime Minister Mossadegh triggered a new ministerial crisis in Iran. A deputy said the palace message indicated he quit after a dispute with the monarch and refused to agree to war, leaving Iran with a reshaped government.
A light plane crashed near Los Angeles, its engine failed shortly after takeoff. Witnesses said the craft, a four place Stinson, appeared to be a charter flight. The impact damaged two houses and injured occupants.
Fragmentary remarks show Senator Byrd disagreeing with Senator Russell on repealing the Taft Hartley Act amid 1948 campaign caucus chatter. Delegates discuss implications for Democratic nomination and candidacy.
Police say a navy veteran confessed to killing 18 year old Eileen Fahey in Columbia. The suspect claimed the victim was the first person he met in the office and described the shooting as unplanned.
Seoul and Korea front reports described dismal weather blurring air battles. U S fliers claimed a downed Communist jet while crews described MIGs as the cream of the crop. Ground skirmishes occurred near Korangpo and Panmunjom with a patrol repulsed after a five minute clash.
Democratic meeting speakers condemn alleged Trumanist policies and warn against embracing Russian influence while urging firm stance on national security and foreign policy.
A plaster bust of General Morgan in relief is shown in the window of John G. Berger Hardware on West Street. The carving mirrors the planned granite monument for Mt. Hebron Cemetery and was shipped from Barre Vermont due to a strike delaying the original unveiling.
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