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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1952
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star presents its masthead with 8 000 copies published daily except Sundays at 4 North Kent Street Winchester Virginia and editor H F Byrd Jr The paper lists national representatives and contact numbers as part of its historic local newspaper profile.
The article argues for delaying Queen Elizabeth II's coronation to June 2 1953 to maximize tourism and economic benefits. Tourists have already begun plans and deposits, so deferring could attract more visitors and give Britain a steadier summer season.
The American Cancer Society selects the sword as its emblem in a nationwide drive to detect diagnose and treat cancer early. It highlights education and research as key weapons and notes 1951 saved lives at 70 000 while deaths reached 21 000. A new education project with the National Cancer Institute promotes breast self examination.
Bernard Baruch criticizes the administration for delaying defense mobilization and inflation pressures, labeling policies as bungling and costly. He warns future generals against expediency and argues for disciplined economic measures to sustain NATO and national defense.
The article argues for improving cancer education with two aims: saving up to 80 percent of women with breast cancer versus 35 percent now, and providing on the job teaching about cancer in industries. It appeals for donations to support this work, calling the attack on cancer an attack on death.
News items from the Star include Kermit Hottie winning first in the Northern Virginia District FFA public speaking contest in Wove tock Frederick County. Building permits issued recently total over 8117500. Mr and Mrs Charles William Barton observe their 26th wedding anniversary in Kernstown. Miss Rebecca Jane Greene bride of Wilnir Harrison Inskip in Stephens City. Elizabeth Barr returns home after visiting Louis Classes in Orlando Florida for three months. Peggy Ann Long hosts Braddock Street Methodist Sunday School class at West Bend Street. Mrs H B McCormas hosts Turner Ashby Chapter UDC meeting. Mr and Mrs B Hulver celebrate 63rd wedding anniversary in Mt. Palestine. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Petrie visit from Arizona to see family.
Twenty five years ago Mrs Marsna Wills hosted on South Washington Street with guest Mrs Joan T. Roday of Rock Hill and Mrs E F Barr of Stephens City joining, while Mrs Dorsey Reid resided in Boyce.
Fifty years ago Holmes Boyd witnessed a bicycle race between Martinsburg and Winchester. The participants T. K. Cartmel and James then left for Virginia Beach for a two week vacation.
A historical critique alleges Secretary Brannon of Denver pushed hush hush on graft involving government food surpluses. It contends warehouse contractors and officials manipulated storage, avoided prosecutions, and delayed disclosures until after wartime price spikes and the Korean conflict forced investigation.
Leo Smallwood of 20 East Monmouth Street told Star Office at noon yesterday he picked up Station KM-TV direct from Omaha Nebraska around 1 o clock over Channel 3. The inmate population at Sing Sing Prison at end of April was 1708. Of these 1708, 1704 were male felons and the lone female felon was under sentence of death by legal electrocution. Women prisoners are only received in these instances.
Report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 7 am today none. May rainfall to date 3.20 inches for 1952 and 19.61 inches for the year. Average rainfall over 39 years is 36.19 inches. Monthly average from 1912 to 1951 lists January 2.45, February 1.98, March 3.886, April 3.62, May 3.88, June 3.99, July 3.82, August 3.82, September 2.63, October 3.27, November 2.56, December 2.50.
Hypnosis has been used to ease fear in dentistry and psychiatry, aiding relaxation and confidence in nervous patients. It is a natural state where suggestibility is high, not magical, with both young and old susceptible. doctors emphasize responsible use and note its limited role in crime.
A publisher’s Bible type setters show long familiarity with scripture but lack of moral change. Despite knowing vast passages and punctuation by heart they remain a cross section of humanity. The Bible alters lives only when its truths are understood under the Holy Spirit’s power.
Hagerstown leader R Paul Smith outlined Clarke County Community Chest considerations before Berryville Clarke County Chamber of Commerce. Nominating committee proposed Floyd McWilliams G Kenneth Levi William F Zarbock and Caufman Brubaker for the board to be voted in June. Ralph Dorsey proposed planting dogwood trees on Berryville streets with a committee to study the project.
A feature offering a 100 question daily IQ test plan over ten days with score bands 9 16 correct earns Af em or y Genius 7 8 Very Superior 5 6 Excellent 4 Good. Includes ten sample questions and a prompt to turn to page 2 for answers.
In a clipped dialogue scene, Henri laments the Civil War era losses while Leonie and others debate Protestant lineage and future marriages. Henri covertly tracks a legacy and avoids Lancoln Calvert as Miss Julie recalls family quirks and Emma’s appetite, foreshadowing ongoing disputes.
In a domestic scene, Miss Julie and Henri discuss Leonie and Annette, noting concerns about Leonie’s appetite and energy. Miss Julie worries over family memories while laments the impact of travel and country life on the children.
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