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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1952
Page
4
The notice outlines circulation and billing details for Winchester Evening Star, including edition scope, rate cards, AP rights, and office contact lines. An embedded Bible verse underscores community values.
Current Opinion argues Virginia should strengthen highway safety laws. It highlights 60 day license suspensions on second speeding conviction within a year, mandatory re examination after two accidents or offenses, and 10 day jail terms for driving after revocation. The piece notes House approval to raise speed limit to 55 mph and urges tougher enforcement and broader police staffing.
Enactment by the House and possible Senate approval would curb accidents on Virginia highways by stronger enforcement and heavier penalties, reducing bloodshed. The Senate faces pressure not to weaken the measure.
New York dispatches report the Army Thrift Program achieved several million dollars in savings and 100000 manhours in the First Army zone. At Camp Kilmer and Fort Dix the initiative halves forms and consolidates processes to cut paper use, labor, and gasoline costs, while speeding trainer processing and boosting combat readiness.
Mr and Mrs Walter Bryan of Frederick County announce the marriage of their daughter Gertrude to Mr Thomas Roy Moxey, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Moxey of the county. Mr Harry Fowle arrived from Danville to visit his parents on South Stewart Street. Mr and Mrs Robert Laonas of South Loudoun Street hosted Miss Georgia Bohr and Mr Lloyd Bohr of Paw Paw West Virginia as guests.
George W. Hardy the last surviving member of the old Winchester Light Infantry Company observed his 90th birthday. Mr and Mrs Gardner B Hill Yard announced the marriage of their daughter Jessie Mae to James W Packett son of the late Mr and Mrs Louis R Packett of Warsaw. Mr and Mrs Robert F E Hockman and Mr Claude Grove of Winchester were visiting Mr and Mrs Harold Grove in Miami Florida.
Miss Virginia Boyd became the bride of Mr. Peyton Kerns. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pingley of Robert Street were receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter. Mrs. Pingley was the former Velia Strosaider. Miss Jean Ebert, a student at Mary Washington College, spent several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ebert, at their home on South Stewart Street.
Miss Anita Cooper daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce Caper of Fast Boscawen Street was struck by an automobile while returning home from school. Mr and Mrs Joseph Cooper lived on Berryville Avenue. Mr Leslie Cooper of Washington. Miss Margaret Anderson, niece of Mrs Robert H Hoover of South Kent Street, accepted a job with the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company in Washington.
Charles Broadway Rouss, Winchester’s benefactor and friend, was laid to rest in a private mausoleum at Mt. Hebron as a fierce blizzard isolated Winchester with deep snow.
An estimated 300 million people hear Voice of America broadcasts and the service provides programming in 46 languages. The figures come from the Department of State.
The Russell for President movement gains force after the Alfalfa Club dinner as Georgia Senator Richard Brevard Russell emerges as a leading anti Truman candidate. Virginians Byrd and Byrnes back Russell, arguing he can unite northern and southern Democrats against Truman.
Rainfall for the 24 hours ending 7 am shows none today. March rainfall to date is 70.1952 yearly rainfall to date is 6.05. Average rainfall for 39 years is 36.7 inches. Monthly averages over 1912 to 1951 include Jan 2.45, Feb 1.99, Mar 2.88, Apr 3.02, May 3.83, Jun 3.99, Jul 3.82, Aug 3.82, Sep 2.62, Oct 3.27, Nov 3.56, Dec 2.60 inches.
The article explains pain in the neck and upper arm from a muscle pressing on nerves and vessels, naming scalenus anticus syndrome. Symptoms include steady pain, burning, tingling in the little finger and ring finger, weaker pulse in the affected arm, and relief sought via sedatives or surgery to cut the muscle. It notes possible extra cervical rib and X ray detection, plus the need for careful diagnosis of shoulder and arm pain.
A lead loaded steel skeleton with a tubular spine and programmable joints forms Britain’s synthetic man. Designed to mimic a real unconscious tester, the dummy’s center of gravity, weight distribution, and movement are precisely calculated from 1,200 crew bodies to ensure accurate parachute testing. The checkerboard suited dummy achieved accuracy within half a percent.
Earl L. Douglas writes on resilience amid hardship. He recalls a minister with tuberculosis and deafness choosing service over retirement, a blind grocer’s helper guided by a dog, and a dying friend, all prompting the author to confess the burden of complaint.
Q and A puzzle asks about a 190 question IQ test with daily scores. It asks: Which newspaper woman circumnavigated the world in 72 days 6 hours 11 minutes 14 seconds. Which is NATO. George Barr McCutch eon role. Capital of Montana. Purpose of press gangs. Flags stripes counts. Georgia Peach athlete. Moon orbit shape. State named for cow island. Who named the Bull Moose Party.
The main state revenue comes from general sales and gross receipts taxes, followed by motor fuel sales taxes and taxes on alcohol and tobacco. Auctions likely evolved from ancient Roman practice of selling spoils under the spear, with English candle auctions as a historical variant.
Harrisburg Pennsylvania farm show faces space and lodging strain as attendance nears half a million. Officials cite the $55 100 grand prize and growing prestige as key growth drivers with the event serving as a model for others.
Faculty and students enjoyed a Friday assembly of nursery rhymes led by Miss Layton's first grade class. Sandra Finley served as mistress of ceremonies. The faculty welcomes donations for the Clinic Room and thanks contributors for pledged items.
The phrase means God wills it, historically used as the Crusaders battle cry. It embodies the shops and zeal behind religious wars and is linked to medieval Christian campaigns.
In a tense briefing Liddell learns that Johnny Kaiming has hired an agency to find Hong’s killer. The team agrees to limit the probe to the murder while keeping sensitive diplomatic details confidential. Graham mentions a dinner, and the meeting ends with best wishes for a sharp pursuit.
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