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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1952
Page
3
An essay argues that communism rests on deceit and that Jesus claimed divinity. It condemns secular edits of Christ like Jeffersons Bible and Renans Life of Christ as denying the supernatural and misleading believers.
Fashion pattern notice for R4657 Half Sizes 14 1 2 to 24 1 2 with a gathered waist skirt and cuffed sleeves. Includes complete illustrated instructions and fabric 85 inch. send 35 cents to Anne Adams in The Winchester Star Pattern Dept New York.
In a Q and A item, the reader asks about how far large steamers can sail up the St. Lawrence. The answer states ocean vessels can travel about 1,000 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to Montreal.
The article explains how certain heart diseases stem from disorders elsewhere in the body and can be reversed by treating the underlying cause. It covers obesity and high blood pressure, anemia, infections, vitamin deficiencies, and tumors, plus the role of vitamins, surgery, and antibiotics in restoring heart health.
M. Y. Stocks reports a calm New York session with trading unusually slow for the week. Most leaders were unchanged or moved by fractions with Consolidated Natural Gas dipping slightly at the open. volume remains weak as a rare market lull persists. Higher moves appeared in New York Central American Telephone U S Steel and International Paper while American Airlines Kennecott Chrysler and Goodyear slipped. Corporate bonds held steady.
Senator Saltonstall urged support for General Eisenhower at the GOP Sixth Virginia District convention in Roanoke. He framed Ike as a capable administrator and foreign policy leader who can win independent voters and revitalize the Republican Party for a November victory.
United Nations negotiators told the Communists at Panmunjom that the UN has made its final effort for an early armistice and will not consider further concessions. The stalemate centers on prisoner exchanges as North Korea rejects the April 28 overall plan, with fewer than half of 169 000 captured agreeing to repatriation. Negotiations resume tomorrow at 11 a.m. EST.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia showcased a rural expansion in Gainesboro area with over 100,000 rural phones installed in Virginia and 85 million dollars invested regionwide. Speakers praised private ownership and Virginia progress, noting 40+ percent of rural establishments now have phones and a new Gainesboro dial office serves about 100 families. The James Wood High School Band closed the event with America the Beautiful.
Chicago markets opened steady with slight weakness in corn and mixed moves across wheat oats and rye. Wheat May at 2.46 3 8 July 2.34 1 8 September 2.37 1 2 December 2.41. Corn May 1 83 8 July 1 84 1 25 8 September 1 80 1 2 December 1 69 1 2. Oats May 0 74 17 8 74 1 4 July 0 76 7 8 7 17 September 0 78 3 8 1 2 December 0 81 1 2 8. Rye May 1 99 99 1 4 July 1 99 3 4 September 1 94 1 2. Lord July 12.20 September 12.57 October 12.62 November 12.70.
Berryville and Stephens City students are among 56 Virginia winners in the Izaak Walton League essay contest. Audrey Saunders of Clarke County High School Berryville won a third place $15 prize. Sandra Haga of Stephens City Elementary earned $10 honorable mention. Eight grand prize winners received $50 each. other prizes ranged from $25 to $5. Governor Battle presented the top awards in Richmond.
At Radford Arsenal the Army ordered Jones Construction to replace 148 electricians who walked out over a parking dispute. Major Alfred L. Carr said the stoppage slowed vital work and that replacements would be found immediately. Union official Toby Robinson disputed the walkout as unauthorized.
C Melvin Snow 43 longtime Spotsylvania County schools superintendent resigns effective June 30 to take a supervisory position at the American Viscose Corporation plant in Fredericksburg Virginia.
Truman P. Southall city recreation director resigns to return to the University of Virginia for further study and to join the university athletic department.
A biographer notes no exact record. Edison was in a baggage car when a phosphorus stick ignited. He used his coat to fight the flames as conductor Alexander Stevenson struck him, which may have begun Edison’s deafness.
Chandler Harper shot a three under par 66 at Cavalier Yacht and Country Club to hold a two stroke lead in the Virginia State Golf tournament. Burnley Miller sits two back, with Sam Baer and Al Smith even at 69 as the field of 160 plus tries to chase.
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