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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1952
Page
4
A biblical reflection on humanity achieving peace by prioritizing the Kingdom of Heaven. The text envisions harmony as the wolf dwelling with the lamb and frames collective reform as the path to that future.
The piece argues Moscow uses fear and disruption to derail West European plans for economic and defense unity with West Germany and France. It cites threats against Germany and possible reprisals, noting Russia’s actions from plane incidents to Berlin blockade resurgences as examples of gangster style tactics.
Otis Arbuckle a retired Paris Illinois mall carrier left forty thousand dollars to be held in trust for twelve of his twenty dogs. The will directs the bank managing the estate to rent free a dog loving tenant to live in Arbuckle’s home and provide beds for the dogs. The other eight dogs receive nothing and the reason is not explained.
The text imagines a man living with 18 dogs as heirs, requiring winter covers and veterinary care. The tenant may use the car to transport the animals. After the last dog dies, any estate residue goes to the Democratic National Committee. Arbuckle is described as a strong party man but his party not first.
The New England Letter quotes Senator Walter F. George as saying the tax limit is not fixed and must be found where tax take harms incentives and promotes evasion. He warns further income tax hikes may curb business efficiency and lead to wasteful practices.
An advertisement argues that corporate taxes are borne by people. It states taxes are part of selling prices and passed along to consumers, since final buyers cannot pass taxes on, making the ultimate consumer the end payer.
The Covington Virginian declares support for Senator Harry F Byrd in the senatorial race and rejects Francis Pickens Miller. The newspaper praises Byrd for not backing Truman and endorses Byrd unless he would act rightly on occasional issues.
The Handley High School Booster Club members were honored at a tea hosted by Mrs. Ed Barr at her Tennyson Avenue home. The event saluted graduates and service members including Fred Ritter Paul Carper Philip N. Hunter J Thomas Kremer Wayne B. Omps W. Alan Peery Huah Peters Robert Grove and others.
Kenzil F Whitacre, formerly at Farmers and Merchants Bank in Winchester, has joined the Assurance First National Bank. Miss Dora Alice Lamp married Russell Howard Dunlap, son of Mrs E J Dunlap. Mrs Samuel Stine of Hayfield entertained guests for her husband on his 62nd birthday.
The Junior Board of Trade named committee members to prepare a Roll of Honor, listing individuals to be honored. The group will assemble names and related details for the roll as part of the tribute project.
Lee Massey of South Cameron Street loses 68 chicks to a blaze that started in a front yard brooder. Master Jennings Smith suffers a cutting injury from a sharp brick while playing nearby. J. B. Newlin is elected Lions Club president with E. G. Rusk as treasurer and J. H. Seal Jr. as secretary.
G. Frank Baker led the list of pharmacists examined in Maryland at the initial vest for druggists required by the state.
A call to defend a free press as newsprint costs rise. The piece warns that higher production costs threaten many papers and urges publishers, workers, and advertisers to unite to keep newspapers affordable and accessible to all readers. It argues journalism is essential to American life and rights.
Ten year old John Michael Kearby of San Antonio Texas was named best drilled student for his age at Moye Military School He knows all 53 infantry drill commands and was named honorary sergeant His father Col Neel F Kearby a Medal of Honor recipient shot down 22 enemy planes before being killed in 1944 over New Guinea He aims for West Point and then to become an airman like his dad
Rainfall during the past 24 hours ending at 7 a m shows none. June rainfall to date is 0.18 inches in 1952, with rainfall to date 20.99 inches and the 39 year average 36.79. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1951 include January 2.45, February 1.99, March 2.88, April 3.02, May 3.83, June 3.99, July 3.82, August 3.82, September 2.63, October 3.27, November 2.56, December 2.50 inches.
A 1008 Engreomen piece argues drug addiction is a disease needing treatment not punishment. It notes ages 17 to 26 and 55 000 addicts in the U S with a quarter teenagers, urges emotional health care, hospital treatment, and coordinated steps by parents schools churches and physicians to curb spread.
Earl L. Douglas presents a sermon contrasting Pompey’s gaze into the Holy of Holies with modern unbelief. He argues that worldly living erases sacred purpose while affirming that God dwells among believers and provides spiritual strength and comfort.
London churches may receive marble from the old reredos of St Pauls Cathedral as a symbol of fellowship. More than 50 churches in Britain and abroad have already been given pieces including churches in the United States Australia Canada Germany South Africa Tonga and Fiji. The marble comes from the reredos removed during reconstruction of the East End and the new American Memorial Chapel will stand behind the High Altar. The chapel cost 280000 largely from pennies and will house the Roll of Honor detailing 28000 U S servicemen who died in the British Isles.
A reader notes a daily 10 day IQ test with scoring bands from Memory Genius to Good. It lists ten sample questions covering geography religion language biology astronomy and sport and prompts turning to page 2 for answers.
Question and answer dispute cancer as the top cause of death in the United States. Heart disease is cited as first with cancer second. The note claims cancer is the leading killer among women aged 30 to 60, suggesting a misread or misstatement in the original data.
Henry LeMay frets over Leonie’s future as the McDevitts visit Charleston. Mr McDevitt proposes a match with suitable bachelors, while Henri weighs Leonie’s vow to renounce the world. Family chatter, envy, and social pressures frame a pivotal, unresolved moment.
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