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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1952
Page
2
Rev Atlas Johnson aged 26 handled a rattlesnake during a revival in Big Stone Gap and was bitten on the arm. He refused medical help and was carried from the church in a serious condition. Other snakes were reportedly used in the services as part of the revival.
The CIO United Steelworkers push for a non compromise union shop and compulsory membership dims prospects as steel negotiations stall. The wage policy talks produced a unanimous vote against accepting shop terms, while industry leaders urged a settlement.
A guilty plea was entered in a case involving assault and battery against a Mr. Strother. The proceedings mention Hinkle M. Eugene Unger and J. W. McIiwee in connection with the matter.
The article continues on radar surveillance noting a range of about 70 miles. Images were slow moving, estimated at 100 to 130 miles per hour.
Northern Virginia Producers Association held the Purebred Ram Show and Sale at Farmers Livestock Exchange. Fifty four rams sold for 3086 dollars averaging 54.17 per head, far below last year's 34 rams for 3972.80 at 116.84 average. Hampshire rams totaled 26 head for 1435 dollars and 67.05 each, Dorset group 5 head for 180.50 averaging 30.10, Southdown 3 head totaling 185.50 at 61.83 each, and four Suffolk rams brought 317 dollars at 79.25 each. High price Hampshire at 133 went to L. E. Hockman. consignor R. W. Snapp. Corriedale and other breeds cited with mixed consignors, buyers.
An hour of unusual lights seen near Andrews Air Force Base prompted control center to log reports from pilots. One flyer described objects like falling stars without tails moving faster and higher than 6 000 feet while another Capital National Airlines flight reported a light following it from Herndon Virginia. A former press man living in River Edge New Jersey also reported seeing a flying saucer that night near New York.
UN infantry still held the southeast slope of Old Baldy west of Chorwon as Chinese forces retook the crest in the fifth day of the seesaw battle. About 200 Chinese troops pushed through heavy fire to reclaim the shell scarred hill, after UN forces briefly held the summit before a counterattack.
Secret Service officials charged William Herbert Matthews 61 of Richmond Leslie 50 of Baltimore and Robert Royster of New York City for counterfeiting in a case that involved a trio tied to locations in Maryland and New York.
Delegates from Virginia arrive with instructions amid vote on credentials and seating. The Moody resolution could reshape the party and exclude several states, with final action by the credentials committee expected tonight.
Reporters describe a contentious process as Southern and Texas delegates face rules on ballot placement for next fall. The draft winds for Stevenson influence vice presidential prospects, while temporary chairman Dever enforces a rule amid violations of state laws and party instructions.
Amid unusually hot Chicago weather delegates wrestle with civil rights as a central issue. Governor Adlai E. Stevenson faces criticism while Governor Dever's 4600 word keynote adds little to proceedings. Harriman Kefauver push loyalty pledge angers Southern delegates as Franklin D Jr. looms in name only.
The report notes a new convention moment to choose a standard bearer amid North South debate before adopting a delegate pledge to the Democratic ticket. Senator A Willis Robertson of Virginia warned that if the rule passes Stevenson would not get the nomination easily, suggesting Southern defection could render it worthless. There was no Southern delegation at the convention when the rule passed.
Massachusetts Governor Paul A. Dever rallied Democrats in Chicago urging a sixth straight win over Republicans. He claimed they had vanquished GOP malice and fossils and vowed to defeat them again at the convention amid crowd turmoil.
A powerful earthquake wrecked the city center. Roads including State 178 and Railroad lanes were blocked by landslides. several water systems and a refinery near Long were disrupted. One main route remained open by nightfall with limited injuries reported. Local officials described extensive property damage and ongoing rescue efforts.
A leader stated that only the 1906 San Francisco earthquake surpassed yesterday in its seismic power. The remark underscores the unusually strong tremor observed recently, highlighting the long history of major quakes in California.
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