Memory eternal Holden in cords of affliction
Physical and material afflictions have an end. But we do not need to carry with us memories that will afflict us. Memory eternal.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1952
Page
4
King of Silent Films William Fox’s Tumultuous Rise and Fall
Hungarian immigrant William Fox rose from a New York sweatshop to build a vast theater chain and Hollywood empire. He produced stars like Theda Bara and Annette Kellerman, aided Fort Lee studios, and thrived before talkies and the 1929 crash wrecked his fortune, ending in bankruptcy and a grim later life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fox
Hungary
East Side
New York
Brooklyn
Hollywood
Mr. Fox
Theda Bara
Annette Kellerman
William Farnum
Fort Lee
N. J
The Great Issue in Public Spending Contests
President Truman faces congressional pressure to cut his proposed appropriations as the long struggle over control of public monies deepens. Congress, once rubber-stamping requests, has expanded welfare programs and handouts, fueling a growing clamor for more spending that challenges restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Congress
Executive Department
Campaign Souvenirs Reflect Yearlong Election Fever
Current Opinion surveys the surge of presidential novelty items from campaign buttons to party neckties. Vendors push elephant and donkey symbols in various colors as voters prepare for the July conventions and the fall race. The piece notes the spectacle and asks how to identify the winning party before election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nast
Kefauver Coonskin
Abe Lincoln
Ike
Taft
Chicago
New York
Preservation of constitutional government amid expanding executive power
The speaker warns that continued expansion of federal spending concentrates power in the President, risking erosion of local, state, and judicial authority and restoring a totalitarian system. The solution lies in electing leaders committed to constitutional law and protecting institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Europe
The Small Man Pays The Government Burden Grows
The article argues that government costs have risen beyond the ability of high earners to cover. It cites 1951 Treasury data showing surtax net income of 90 billion dollars with 82.9 billion in under 10 thousand dollars and only 8 billion above 10 thousand. It contends soaking the rich would only fund government for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Snyder
House
News of Other Years from the Star
One year ago Pvt. Wiliam Carpenter ITI son of Mr and Mrs William Carpenter Jr of Berryvile was stationed at Lowry Air Force Base Denver Colorado Mr and Mrs E J Brennan Aberdeen Md were guests of Mr and Mrs E L Payne at their Stephenson home Mr R Daniel Saxe Jr son of Mr and Mrs R D Saxe was elected president of the third year Law School class University of Virginia Street Mrs John Glaize and Mrs Grant Williams entertained in honor of Mrs George Parsons Mrs William Bythe returned to Berryville after visiting Virginia Beach
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Wiliam Carpenter
ITI
William Carpenter, Jr
Berryvile
Lowry Air Force Base
Denver
Colorado
E. J. Brennan
Aberdeen
E. L. Payne
Stephenson
R. Daniel Saxe Jr
R. D. Saxe
Law School
University of Virginia
Local Social News Highlights in Roanoke Area
Mrs. Virginia Wall returns home after visiting her son in Roanoke. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Snyder celebrate their 31st wedding anniversary at a party hosted by Miss Louise Snyder and Mrs. Michael Abe. Bane Round Hill 4-H Club met at the Larrick home and The Little Garden Club gathered at Mrs. George Smith Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Wall
W. W. Wall
Roanoke
Pete Snyder
Louise Snyder
Michael Abe
Bane Round Hill
John Larrick
Little Garden Club
George Smith, Jr
Bouth Washington
Visitors and homecomings noted in Valley region
Mrs Albert L Baker and Mrs Louise Chambers returned home from a trip through the Valley of Virginia. Mrs Grace Barr Hollis hosted her daughter Mrs Leonard Leech of Washington DC as a guest. Miss Mary Jarboe returned to Washington after visiting Miss Mary Greenwalt in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Baker
Louise Chambers
Valley
Virginia
Grace Barr Hollis
Leonard Leech
Washington, D. C
Mary Jarboe
Washington
Mary Greenwalt
Fifty Years Ago Highlights from The B and O Rail Line
The B and O Railroad tested a new engine reaching speeds of one mile per minute. George R. Byrd, a West Point third classman, spent a furlough at his home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B and O Railroad Company
George R. Byrd
West Point
U N questions answered by Washington expert
Ray Tucker here explains the United Nations is an international organization not a separate power. It has many commissions, immunities, and a U N police presence. U N conventions require Senate ratification to become U S law. post office service handles U N mail at New York headquar ters. Carter and others raise Korea war questions with mixed views on withdrawal and armistice, noting no gains from ten months of talks and a growing Soviet armed capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ray Tucker
Hillcrest Place
Chevy Chase
Rye
N.Y
United Nations
Manhattan Island
United States
U. N
State Department
Truman
U.N
Senate
Trygve Lie
United States Post Office Department
New York
Williamsville
N. Y
Republican Party
Taft
Eisenhower
Dewey
Ike
Korea
T. F
Springfield
Kas
Moscow
Rainfall Totals and Averages from Historical Records
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ended 7 a.m. was 0.15 inches. May rainfall to date is 2.44 inches, 1952 year to date 19.66 inches. Average rainfall for 39 years is 36.79 inches. Monthly averages (1912 1951) show January 2.45, February 1.99, March 3.88, April 3.02, May 3.99, July 3.82, August 3.82, October 3.37, November 2.56, with 2.50 inches listed for a later month.
Prices and inflation noted by a Clarke County farmer
James M. Thomson of Gaylord Virginia writes from a farm on inflation in New York. He cites breakfast at $2.50 two lunches at $10, hotel room at $16 daily, theatre tickets above seven dollars, and tax impacts. He contrasts hotel meals with wholesale farm costs, noting a breakfast farm cost of five to ten cents per item and overall price reflects high city living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Clarke Country
New York
New York City
the Waldorf
James M. Thomson
Korea and Cold War Strategy Strength and Risks
The piece argues Korea’s stalemate ties Moscow to a broader cold war plan, warning that keeping forces there is necessary to counter a Soviet strategy while risking overextension. It contrasts implied European emphasis with home defense needs against a potential long-term occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Europe
Moscow
Japan
Stalin
Indo-China
Middle East
Balkans
Scandinavian States
Donald Randolph Wilson Birthday Chronicle
Donald Randolph Wilson born May 17 1917 in Detroit son of an electrical engineer rose through local county and state posts to become national commander of the American Legion for 1951 52. He served as staff judge advocate on a hospital ship in World War II and remained active in Legion affairs and foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Randolph Wilson
Detroit
American Legion
Wilson
West Virginia
Donalda
POUND FOOLISH CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE INTERFERENCE ON MARRIAGE
Henri presses Miss Julie for guidance on Leonie and the Calvert romance and mixed marriage. Eugenie Poiron’s influence sparks warnings about family ties while Julie recalls old war time marriages. Leonie plans a drive with Lincoln as Henri frets over propriety and elopement fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri
Miss Julie
Eugenie
Au Courant
Eugenie Poiron
Andrew
Charleston
Julie
Leonie
Calvert
Eddie Calvert
Miss Jule
Carrie Fletcher
Flora Calhoun
John C. Calhouns
Teasie
Calverts
New England
Misa Julie
Cousin Julie
Lincoln
Summerville
Leonte
Hampton Park
Antoinette
Heloise
Georgie Peters
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