All is fair in love and war they say
Honest sentiment clashes with wartime horror as the writer questions if innocent civilians should be spared from destruction in future conflicts while recalling a brutal moment of striking a foe by the beard.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1952
Page
4
Honest sentiment clashes with wartime horror as the writer questions if innocent civilians should be spared from destruction in future conflicts while recalling a brutal moment of striking a foe by the beard.
The piece discusses a scenario where the House would elect the President and the Senate would choose the Vice-President in a divided three way race among Republican New Deal Democrat and Southern Democrat. It notes state based House voting could give Republicans the presidency while Democrats pick the Vice-President.
UN experts predict 19 nations could double their populations in 28 years based on lower infant mortality and longer lifespans. The study covers about half the world, excluding Russia and the Arabian peninsula, with Europe already higher than prewar levels and the U.S. projected to reach 190 million by 1975.
The passage discusses a theory that population pressure leads to catastrophe such as plague or war to reduce humanity. It ponders whether the A-bomb and the developing H-bomb could fulfill that role, noting atomic warfare would be the sorriest solution to a humanitarian problem.
Current Opinion argues the National Production Authority’s tire ban lift is a symbolic boost for spring and for malaya rubber supplies. It notes white-wall tires are nonessential, mostly a status symbol, and their prominence signals cultural vanity amid looming disaster.
The Wall Street Journal piece argues government stored corn rotted in Midwestern bins due to mismanagement by the Agriculture Department. Ray Vicker estimated $65,000 lost in two Illinois counties, a figure that underscores broader waste and calls for accountability beyond calls for more inspectors.
Miss Anne Meredith Woolfolk daughter of Mr and Mrs John Woolfolk on Lee Street has joined the All American Service Club stationed in Berlin Germany Mrs Bowyer B Browne entertained Century Club members Mrs Louis L Baker spoke on The Rise and Decline of the Motion Picture Industry Cadet Robert D Kern son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur R Kern and Valley Forge Military Academy student earned Honor Roll status for his second term Miss Irene Newlin mentioned in passing Mrs J C Oakes returned home after visiting Lynchburg and Mr and Mrs Herbert Miller hosted relatives from Strasburg and others.
Ed Molden announced Jan Gar ber and Dean Hudson will perform at the two Festival dances. Mrs. Russell Owens of Clearbrook is reported much improved after an illness. Miss Nancy Bond of the University of Pennsylvania is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Bond, in the county.
Mr and Mrs Randall Nutter of South Kent Street receive congratulations on the birth of a daughter. The couple announced the happy event and the new arrival joins the family.
The Apple Blossom Festival parade committee lists Dr L M Allen Grand Marshal F W Bailey W A Baker John H Rosenberger W Lee Fisher Grover Schinck Miss Elsie L Proffitt J Mack Noonan in charge of or chard tours Misses Katherine Herrell Pauline Shoop Genevieve Herrell and Mrs Maurice Cather organ committee for the First Baptist Church spent the day in Roanoke on committee business
Pompey Green, a Negro hod carrier, became the first patient at the new hospital now under construction. He was treated for cuts and bruises caused by a fellow worker. The small son of Lewis Pidgeon of Wadesville required an operation after snuffing a bean up his nose.
Washington reports an amendment to the 1960 revenue act closes the loophole used by President Truman and William Hillman in Eichsenhower era book profits. The Eisenhower law raised capital gains taxes on royalties, reducing payouts from The book Mr President and future authors face similar limits.
Post weather figures show 48 hour rainfall ending 7 am with 3.58 inches in March to date and 8.93 inches for the year. The 39 year average stands at 36.79 inches and monthly means by year-linked period are listed with values for each month from January through December.
An emotional conflict can cause real physical illness known as psychosomatic illness. Many suffer nervous stomach or nerves in the heart with headaches. mental functions can dull under deep conflict. Rest cures often fail. confidential talks with a physician or family may help.
Wording hints that Senator Kerr is very wealthy while Senator Kefauver has publicized crime investigations and perceived cleanup efforts. The fragment suggests political scrutiny and wealth in play within national reform efforts.
A quiz scoring guide splits daily results into Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent Good and prompts to turn to page 2 for correct answers. It lists sample questions about The Autumn Garden NATO musical scores David and Uriah wife Anzio Yukon Territory the largest land animal the pause that time measured in watts and the Acropolis location.
Chief Long, U S Navy Recruiter, announced draft eligibles may enlist in the Navy. The extension allows draftees until June 30 to choose a branch. Enlistees may be enlisted before induction notices arrive, even if mental and physical exams are scheduled.
Inspector Liddell and allies creep toward the Sea Nymph in Manhasset Bay to surprise a lookout. Johnny Liddell eyes the silent vessel as Herlehy and Muggsy coordinate a stealth entry, gun ready, amid a dawn vigil.
Liddell and Herlehy abduct the Chinese bodyguard Cerla on a boat after a struggle. Liddell searches the wrecked area, notices a transmitter in use, and prepares to move toward the next room as the scene continues.
A reader urges participation in the April 1 primary for council seats. The letter praises E. R. Clark of the Second Ward for his fiscally prudent platform including tax and license reductions and greater public input before ordinances. The writer vouches for Clark as honest, civic minded, and ready to improve city administration and streets.
The Civil Service Commission says no service date limits apply except December 1 1941 and that World War II not being officially over means current military entrants likely receive veterans' preference.
The article profiles George Muller born in Prussia and educated in Halle who became a devoted English Christian figure. Converted in 1825 he died in 1896 at ninety three. His legacy includes five orphanages, millions of scripture distributed, and evangelistic travels funded by prayer alone.
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