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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1952
Page
4
A March 14 1982 Winchester Evening Star column cites Luke 2 13 urging humanity to honor every child. It advocates building a mighty tomb only if half the child is found and stresses divine possibilities within every youngster.
The piece argues the postwar aid to Britain and France delays crises rather than cures. It condemns the practice of relying on loans and Marshall Plan aid, noting economic strain and political risk in both Britain and France as they face budget shortfalls and deteriorating conditions.
A Wall Street Journal tax report portrays the United States Tax Court as overworked with 134 staffers vs 136 in 1940 and nine months of work per judge. Taxpayers rise from 3 million to 60 million as judges warn of a marginal pace and mounting cases.
The piece argues the Tax Court and related agencies face increased demand and outdated resources as millions struggle with rising paper, pencils, and time. It laments burdens on taxpayers and asserts the court bears no responsibility for the plight while urging timely relief.
The General Assembly revises the utility labor law on Gov Battle's recommendation to curb public work stoppages. The aim is to delay and let the state operate utilities if needed, while awaiting Supreme Court directions on similar statutes and constitutionality.
Patricia Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Adams of Watson Avenue joined the German DVance Club Pfe Herbert FE at Madison College. Reynolds returned to Fort Benning after a nine day visit with his parents. Harlan Welsh and wife celebrated the birth of a daughter, Mrs Welsh being the former Miss Pauline Owens.
Mrs C M Rosenberger of the county visits sister Mrs James H Richard in West Palm Beach Florida. Miss Barbara Bickers daughter of Mr M M Bickers Amherst Street improves after illness. Mr and Mrs Maurice Pt Lemley of Stephens City announce engagement of daughter Alice Kathryn to Leonard Daniel Sheads of Alexandria.
Berryville high school seniors performed Spring Fever with cast members Albert Lee Bob Smalley John Edward Lee Betty Nora Orndorf Esther Lee Jean Clark Marie Wisecarver Charlotte Foltz Betty Rumgarber Pauline Asnby Genevieve Knight Melvin McFarland Ann Lee Enders Jo Lancaster Charlie Enders Kenneth Lee Elmer Luddith. Mr and Mrs L C Lucas hosted Lou Ina for her fourth birthday.
Mrs Virginia Grove Davis bought an attractive residence on West Leicester Street from Roland T Bryarty. Mr and Mrs Hunter Brown and their son Walter were visiting Washington for the day.
Three Norman kings William the Conqueror Henry I and Richard I died in France and were buried there in Caen Fontevrault. Henry V died in France but was returned to England. Chopin pedal use was taught by Debussy as a sparing practice for performance.
Washington reports engineers on government contracts say peacetime use of atomic energy remains extremely distant. High costs, heavy shielding, and risk to current investments hinder replacing coal and oil in autos, trains, planes, and ships.
Northern Virginia Livestock Producers Association board members and Feeder Calf Sale committee will meet at Frederick County Courthouse at 1 26 this evening to discuss affiliating with a state organization for the annual Feeder Calf Sale. State livestock officials will attend. Bats are mammals with fur and teeth that nurse young.
Rainfall data shows 24 hour total to 7 am March 10 at 1.78 inches and year to date 7.13 inches in 1952. Averages over 39 years reach 26.76 inches. monthly figures span 1912 1951 with January 2.45 inches through December 2.88 inches.
A new Coxsackie virus is under study for possible links to poliomyelitis. Researchers note the virus can occur with poliovirus in humans and may cause fever fatigue or diaphragm pain, suggesting a broader role in illnesses beyond polio.
Newsman RAL BOYLE reflects on the Red Cross defining its mission and faith in its work. The piece highlights the organization’s global reach, mercy, and service, and notes its fundraising goal of 85 000 900 for widened programs including blood drives and disaster response.
A devotional compares religion to bread rather than cake, arguing faith should be a staple for daily life. It emphasizes Jesus came to offer better living and eternal destiny, and defines the church as a fellowship united by common belief and devotion, not a social club.
The first railway train entered Washington on July 20 1835 greeted by President Andrew Jackson who had adjourned a cabinet meeting for the welcome.
President Truman, in a letter honoring Leigh Mitchell and The Optimist column, expressed strong belief that American children will live in peace. He cited free world unity, reduced aggression, and ongoing gains in education health services and scientific advances transforming transport, energy, and daily life.
A lighthearted quiz item offers a 10 day scoring plan with categories Mem ory Genius Very Superior Excellent Good and directs readers to page 2 for answers. It asks ten questions covering Egypt pyramids Switzerland flags Prohibition repeal Uncle Joe Hoovers birthplace Dickinson and North Carolina sand bank geography.
The Third and Fourth grades staged The Old Dutch Mill at the 1 16 assembly. Miss Russell prepared them. The Douglas teams, boys and girls, face Andrew Jackson High on March 20 in the season finale. Honor Roll lists span from Fourth to Twelfth grade with multiple students named. An estimate notes rats consume about 200 million bushels of grain annually in the United States.
Liddell reveals a sprawling plot involving undercover federal agents, a fortune teller, Hunt Brin, Goldy Gngers, and a kidnapping-for-ransom network linking Chinatown to Chinese warlords. The case widens from local crime to international intrigue as Erin and Ceria enter the dangerous circle.
Inspector Herlehy confronts Jennny Liddell and Muggsy Kiely in his office. Liddell insists he did not kill Lunfar while Herlehy cautions he can make the case stick. The detective accuses Liddell of gun loss and hints at another witness, with “To Be Continued.”
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