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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1952
Page
4
A Winchester Evening Star item notes a biblical verse from 1 Corinthians 13:1 in a brief Saturday page entry dated March 1, 105? The quotation contrasts ritual temples with untouchables, framed as a pointed reflection.
Current Opinion argues Sutton’s reflections on crime matter more than his notoriety. It contrasts robberies with inner restraint and notes his expressed desire for a modest suburban life and family. Sutton’s hospital aid period hints at true freedom found in service over wealth.
Gen. Harry Byrd urged trimming $8.6 billion from Truman's $85.4 billion budget. The piece notes public finance concerns and predicts higher taxes to fund the President's requests. It cites Byrd's stance and questions congressional and public impact on tax burdens.
The Virginian warns the budget is fragile and Congress should require President Truman to defend it in a public joint session. Byrd, a budget expert, and Truman would face off man to man with no advisers to reveal what must be kept or cut.
Wall Street Journal notes engineers have created a diesel whistle that imitates the old steam locomotive sound. The device aims to recapture the steam era’s nostalgic, mournful tone while diesel engines offer smoother rides.
Jonas Chamberlin was elected president of the Winchester Municipal Band. Other officers chosen include John Pickeral as vice president, Miss Naomi DeHaven as secretary, and John Knight as treasurer. Mrs. Maude Creswell returns home from Charlottesville after a visit. Mr and Mrs Frank Kitchen Strasburg welcomed a daughter. Mrs Victor Constant returns from a stay in New York. The Sijostrom children hosted a skating party at Berryville rink.
Robert E. Kerlin and John L Coyner were inducted into the Pharmacists Corps of the U S Navy. Miss Jane Hillyard Green became the bride of Mr. William Shull, both of Winchester.
Babe Ruth the home run king signed a three year contract with the New York Yankees at an annual salary of 70000 Luther F Kremer of South Loudoun Street hosted his son Paul Kremer of Washington and Miss Henrietta Fuller of Emmett's Store visited Martinsburg on business
Winchester suffered the worst flood since 1855 as heavy rains melted ice and flooded streets across the downtown area.
Washington readers ask about Speaker Rayburn's ruling banning telecast hearings and the public reaction. The column argues TV and radio aid public interest, notes critics fear secrecy, cites Kefauver and press as checks, and discusses civil service, Eisenhower prospects, and postal service cuts.
Nine men were arrested in connection with the hijacking of a $40,000 truck cargo on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Two suspects were taken in Harrisburg and seven others were seized in Maryland. The case involves stolen liquor and playing cards and spans Harrisburg Annapolis and Baltimore area jurisdictions.
The beaver is a strict vegetarian, not eating fish fowl or insects. Its principal food is tree bark.
Report shows past 24 hours total rainfall at 0.39 inches with today’s rainfall also 0.39 inches. March to date 0.39 inches. 1952 rainfall to date 5.35 inches. The 39-year average is 36.7 inches. Monthly averages (1912 1951) list January 2.45, February 1.99, March 2.88, April 3.03, May 3.88, June 3.99, July 3.82, August 3.82, September 2.63, October 3.27, November 2.56, December 2.80 inches.
Hand injuries cause lasting disability and require proper care. Clean wounds early, apply sterile dressings and splints, control severe bleeding with pressure or a tourniquet if needed, treat in a hospital or doctor’s office, surgeons use aseptic technique, antibiotics extend the window for closing wounds, and careful cleansing with saline, tissue removal, and delayed closure can prevent permanent damage.
Toledo police sergeant Martin Haher asked superiors to remove him from a dynamite case stored in the basement beneath his post and the pressroom. He warned the dynamite could explode with a slight jar after drying and corroding, saying he is not ready to go.
The piece contrasts modern novels with real life noting most people avoid debauchery while excess drinking remains a small but rising problem. It stresses that four percent drink heavily and about one third abstain, asserting decency outweighs scandal. The author contends many households enjoy wholesome entertainment.
A quiz shows daily results from 10 days grading memory and perception. Questions cover world geography literature science politics and math with scoring bands like Memory Genius and Very Superior. The piece lists ten sample questions and asks to turn to page 2 for answers.
Patchogue New York residents marked Grandma Hawkins Day to honor the 104th birthday of Mrs Eugene Hawkins Sr at her residence. More than 100 attendees included two sons two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She remains active without a cane and still reads. she no longer sews. Her longevity recipe: stay active travel and meet diverse people.
The Associated Women of the Farm Bureau of Frederick County introduced six new chairmen. J H Messall Middletown and Miss Virginia Hancher announced the appointments naming Mrs Landon B Whitacre as legislative chairman and others to program membership defense county activities and education and publicity. Mrs Julian Larrick directs county chairmen under district leadership.
Full Gospel Tabernacle at 407 Elm Street under Rev Irvin L. Stonesifer holds Sunday School at 10 a m Worship at 11 a m Young People 7 p m Evangelistic 7 30 p m Prayer and Praise Thursday 7 30 pm Colored St Paul AME at 428 N Loudoun St led by Rev Joseph V Cotton invites attendees to Sunday School 10 a m Worship 11 a m
A detective team visits the Identification Section to screen a suspect in a hijacking and murder. Liddell, Maggey Kiely, and Inspector Herlehy discuss memory, cooperation, and how to identify the gunman from limited observations.
In a tense sequence investigators shuffle through classified photos to identify a suspect. Liddell questions Lunfar Domnick while Herlehy pushes for a cautious plan, noting the killer’s narcotic addiction and danger, as the search intensifies. To be continued.
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