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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1952

Page

2

Sears Store in Winchester Pleases Locals After 30 Days

Sears new Winchester store at 302 N Loudoun St reports strong local acceptance after its first 30 days. Manager John J. Carr cites widespread customer support, quality applicants, and plans to expand stock and services including Garden Shop and kitchen design remodels. The firm's profit sharing and education programs are highlighted as key benefits.

Winchester Sears, Roebuck and Company N. Loudoun Streets John J. Carr Sears Carr Figbt Sears, Uck and Company Sear Managcer

May 21 to May 31 Farm Auction Directory

Auction directory listing multiple sales across Pennsylvania West Virginia and Virginia with dates May 21 through May 31. Items include tractors farm machinery livestock furniture household goods real estate and antiques. Auctioneers include Byron Brumback Roy Duvall W Strong Lewis Chas Du Vall and others.

D.S.T Ralph W. Horst Marion Chambersburg E. Baker Middletown Rt. 627 Byron Brumback J. K. Lewis South Braddock St W. D. Orndorff C. A. Yancey Stephens City Roy P. Duvall Wil- Lawrence Lindamood Steph City Auceer Keightly T. Wilson Gerrardstown W. Va Ralph_ F Beaver Winchester Front Royal Rd Faom W. Strong Lewis & Chas R. Duvall

Gas Break in Susquehanna Pipeline Causes Injuries

Six workmen were injured when a Texas Eastern pipeline ruptured near the Susquehanna River between Lancaster and Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Gas vented from two open ends at 7 40 a m and injuries included shredded clothing and possible limb fractures. Valves were shut and pressure reduced. the gas spill threatened nearby facilities and Eastern cities while investigations continued.

Quehanna River Lancaster Harrisburg Texas Astern Transmission Company Susquehanna U. S. Army Marietta Montgomery County Texas Eastern Philadelphia

Answers to Quiz Questions From Page 4 Revealed

The page lists quiz answers identifying President Truman and February 12 as items 1 and 2. Other answers refer to protests over steel wage-price policy, General Winfield Scott, a proverb about two things not meeting, Alaska, age 75, the eagle, Shakespeare plays The Merry Wives of Windsor and Henry IV, and Bermuda climate as healthful.

Truman Winfield Scott Alaska the Eagle Henry Iv Bermuda

Republicans Conventions In Two Districts Named Delegates

Virginia Republicans held district conventions in Petersburg for the Fourth District and Roanoke for the Sixth District to name pre Taft delegates to the national convention. Fourth District would name one delegate and the Sixth two as six districts have already done.

Associated Press Virginia GOP Petersburg Roanoke Robert H. Woods Taft

Blockaded Plant Keeps 400 Workers Inside Lederle Facility

Negotiators worked overnight to end a strike at Lederle Laboratories in Pearl River New York where 400 workers and 50 to 60 scientists are self imprisoned among half a million lab animals. Mediation continued with no smiles yet as production of aureomycin halted and talks may resume today. The AFL union seeks a 5.60 weekly raise against a current average of 58 a week. management offers 2.40.

Pearl River, N Negollators Lederle Laboratories Thomas G. Daugherty Lederle AFL Chemical Workers Union Ben

Allies Storm Red Hill In Western Korea Front

An Allied patrol used bayonets and small arms to seize a Red held hill northwest of Panmunjom, killing 27 Communists and wounding 13. The fight occurred as UN air and ground forces relentlessly targeted North Korean supply lines with 1,030 sorties, destroying guns, bunkers, buildings, and vehicles while losses included 14 Allied planes in the past week.

Red Hill Seoul Korea Panmunjom Eighth Army United Nations Kumhwa North Korea Ongjin Fifth Air Force

Just Defense Cannot Win Cold War with Russia

Three leaders General Dwight D Eisenhower Secretary of State Dean Acheson and General Douglas MacArthur offered diverging views on how to win the cold war speaking in Washington London and Michigan They urged a broader approach than defense alone stressing spiritual strength diplomacy and political objectives alongside military power.

Washington Dwigr D. Eisenhower Acheson Douglas MacArthur United States Russia Truman London Eisenhower MacArthur Michigan Pacific Robert A. Taft Ohio

Women Voters Elect Charlottesville Leader

The Virginia League of Women Voters re elected Mrs. Herschel L. Burroughs of Richmond as president.

Charlottesville Virginia League of Women Voters Herschel L. Burroughs Richmond

Robertson Predicts Prices Drop With U S Spending Cuts

Senator A Willis Robertson warned in Richlands Va that prices fall when the government trims spending and urged substantial cuts in the 1953 budget. He argued military outlays keep the economy buoyant, warned against unbalanced policy, and cited farmer purchasing power and unemployment as defense costs remain high.

Robertson U.S Richlands A. Willis Robertson Tazewell County Richlands Fair Mili

Bit of Innocent Skylarking Might Lighten World Tension

Hal Boyle reflects on college prank raids as a lighthearted antidote to global strain. He jokes that student raids for bras and panties offer a playful rebellion that could ease tensions among world leaders.

National Guard Korea Harry Truman Dean Acheson Joe Stalin Andrei Vishinsky Yankee Stadium

Port of New York Leads World in Traffic

More vessels, more outgoing cargo, more passengers and mail pass through the port of New York than any other in the world. The statement emphasizes its premier status for global and coastal trade and movement.

New York

Wealthy Seaman Hopping Convicted in Navy Court Martial

Seaman P ce Hopping son of a New Jersey lumber heir was convicted by a special Navy court martial on two counts for criticizing Navy discipline and discrediting superiors aboard the salvage ship Reclaimer. He faces a bad conduct discharge and a four month possible appeal window with restrictions at Pearl Harbor.

Pearl Harbor Hopping New Jersey U. S. Navy Ripley- Hopping Lumber Company Hyman M. Greenstein Washington Navy

Judge Violates Interstate Commerce Clause in Photo Firm Case

The judge ruled that the photography firm violated the interstate commerce clause by directing representatives or employees to operate in multiple cities, indicating infractions across state lines. The decision suggests continued questions about regulatory reach over out of state business activities.

Inter-state Photo Portrait Firm Case Reaches Court

Judge Marshall ruled the operation of a Winchester based photo portrait service as interstate commerce. Defendants include the City of Winchester Mayor Taylor Barr Commissioner J William Hollis City Treasurer J T Boyd Chief of Police. Olan Mills Inc represented by Scully and Woltz. Bond posted for corporate license fees. City solicitor Dabney Watts can appeal within sixty days.

Winchester Marshall M. B. Clowe Taylor Barr J. William Hollis J. T. Boyd Olan Mills, Inc Scully and Woltz Corporation Court Dabney W. Watts

Services at Timber Ridge Primitive Baptist Church Tomorrow

Tomorrow services will be held at the Timber Ridge Primitive Baptist Church located 20 miles northwest of Winchester off Rt. 522 at 2 30 p m.

Timber Ridge Primitive Baptist Church Winchester Rt. 522

Accident on Skyline Drive injures two in Plymouth crash

Route Newton and Miss Mary F Jansco of Dedham and other passengers in the Plymouth were treated for shock cuts and bruises. The group was returning to Massachusetts after a tour on Skyline Drive and to Natural Bridge. Trooper James Wood investigated and said Elder was not hurt. He estimated Ford damage at 500 to 600 dollars and the Plymouth was a total loss. No charges have been made pending the accident report.

Newton Mary F. Jansco Dedham Plymouth Massachusetts Skyline Drive Natural Bridge James Wood Elder Wood

What Was the Cat Nation in Erie Iroquoian History

The Cat Nation or Erie were an Iroquoian tribe not part of the confederacy. In the 17th century they lived south of Lake Erie, from the Genesee and Allegheny valleys to roughly Ohio’s western edge.

The Erie Confederacy Lake Erie Genesee and Allegheny Ohio

Word Puzzle Clues Solve A Themed Crossword

A compact set of crossword style clues includes Sultan's de, measure of distance plural, astringent fruit, Jewish month, and hang out as a dog's. The items point to a themed puzzle answer about terms and wordplay.

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