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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1952
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star July 23 1952 issue presents a Sunday edition notice with a note on distribution by carriers and subscriptions. A biblical proverb fragment appears reflecting on divine guidance and human humility.
The Roanoke World News reports on Democratic turmoil as bosses and labor leaders tighten control after a convention clash. It notes Barkley’s exile from influence, loyalty pledges, and possible bolting by Southern delegates amid debates over FEPC and civil rights planks.
The piece argues the Democratic Party in the South has split from the national party over Truman era policies. It foresees southern states and leaders like Byrnes threatening to pull out if Dixiecrats are denied seats. The text predicts realignment, potential Eisenhower gains, and questions if the country can endure more Fair Deal policies.
Memphis official cites dentists' reluctance to treat children as he reacts to growing concerns. The piece notes that kids themselves are uneasy about dentist visits and challenges the assumptions with practical realities.
President Truman went to Walter Reed Hospital immediately following the presentation of Virginia senatorial primary returns. The move appears to be precautionary and rooted in his routine medical checks while political headlines dominate the day.
The Hartford Courant notes a rising taxpayer anger after a long period of complacency, arguing a conservative shift in public sentiment has ignited a political reawakening. The piece frames the public mood as a reaction to governance and fiscal policy.
Pfe and Mrs Vernon Lechter of Washington DC spent several days with Mrs Lechter's mother on Pall Mall Street. Mr and Mrs J A Hotinger visited with Mr and Mrs Alton Powell for several days in Deltaville.
Mrs. Hunter Ritenour entertained at dinner in honor of her father Mr. George Conner for his 78th birthday. Miss Nancy Jane Wolfe hosted a dinner dance for guest Miss Mildred Grainger of Tazewell Virginia. Mrs. Claude M. Grove was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H Grove in Arlington.
Mellwee's Municipal Band gave a concert on the esplanade at Handley High School. Col. Howard J. Benchoff head master of Massanutten Military Academy Woodstock was seriously injured in an automobile accident in Maryland.
Edgar C. Hottle underwent a serious operation at Memorial Hospital during which three inches of his jawbone was removed. Policemen Boyd and Ford answered a call from a local vinegar plant and netted three prisoners. Mrs Alfred Kibler Miss Okla Devers and Mrs Jack Ambrose traveled to Hagerstown for the day.
A private sale of the furnishings of the Valley Female College was announced by Dr Jai Hyde. J Frank Eddy noted a bicycle theft and Eddy Press C P McVicar chaired a meeting of the General Turner Ashby Camp of Confederate Veterans.
Chicago hosts 17 Democratic presidential hopefuls courting President Truman as they seek convention favor. The piece notes Truman’s unpopularity, White House friction, and varied stances on reform, civil rights, and Taft Hartley, with Russell of Georgia a central critic and potential ally.
Rainfall over the past 24 hours ending 7 a m shows none. July rainfall to date is 2.10 inches. Since 1881 the average yearly rainfall stands at 36.79 inches over 39 years. Monthly totals from 1913 to 1941 include February 1.99, March 2.88, April 3.02, May 9.83, June 3.99, July 3.82, August 3.82, September 2.63, October 3.27, November 2.86, December 2.80 inches.
The article reviews wartime shock treatment and peacetime applications, noting types of injuries likely to cause shock and symptoms such as weakness, thirst, cold moist skin, and low blood pressure. Treatments include hemorrhage control, airway management, warming, analgesia, transfusions or plasma, synthetic solutions, and intra arterial transfusion as life saving options.
A clipped fragment notes a 1962 copyright by L. Adolph Richards about the sun’s surface and a comparison to Earth. The readable text mentions astronomy and solar observation as a topic of interest, reflecting mid-century science writing and authorship.
Random test questions and fragmented prompts asking for correct answers. It lists items about Dixiegops Burgoyne winged sandals Dreyfus Affair Norman Hapgood Baltimore Peter Cooper 1830 and NYC boroughs with garbled wording and missing context.
A devotional meditation compares faith to a central well of life in medieval castles. It urges belief in eternal life through Christ and the Bible as the sustaining source during good times and hardships. It contrasts the helplessness of the faithless with the resilience faith provides.
Great Heart, an 8 year old Thoroughbred, cleared 8 ft 13 16 in at the South Shore Country Club Horse Show in Chicago on June 9, 1932. The jump surpassed the official Canadian record of Confidence but not the unofficial mark of 6 ft 3 in.
A historical list of speeding reckless driving and license violations with fines in various towns. Names include Emanuel Lippman New Orleans speeding and Christine A. Pitts Pitts Cemetery reckless driving. Several entries show no operator license or inspection sticker penalties and amounts range from a few dollars to nearly twenty dollars.
Ames Hammack of Cape City cited for reckless driving. Lelon R. McNealy of Kent Street cited for passing a red light with $9.25 fine. Herbert Strasnider of 221 N Cameron Street cited for drunkenness with $1.25 fine. Hugh R Shacklett of Strasburg cited for drunkenness with $14.25 fine. The Great Pyramid is described as about 50 stories high in old comparisons. later notes reference ancient stones and erosion.
Blaise rides with Hal and Blaise to his land near the Valley where they discover a ruined homestead. Two armed men confront them in the yard as the group senses danger and stakes rise amid a tense standoff.
Blaise Randell confronts Peetie and a gunman at his ranch as Scorpion syndicate pressure grows. A shootout erupts. Blaise and Hal drive off the intruders while warning them to back down and claim the land. Peetie vows future trouble as Leonis’s grip on the range tightens.
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