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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1952
Page
4
A wartime era edition opens with a proverb on youth, urging it is time to gather wisdom and treasures. The line emphasizes that idle youth loses value and that effort yields knowledge. The item reflects the paper's community tone and moral guidance column.
West Germany resists permanent French control of the Saar while seeking NATO entry. Paris refuses to alter Saar status, which would be decided in a future German peace treaty. Germans want a plebiscite and warn that Saar fate could block allied unity as Eisenhower departs and Ridgway arrives.
City Council has passed three new tax measures approved by the Board of Estimate. They include a one cent per pack cigarette tax a ten dollar use tax on private and commercial vehicles and a tax on the city license tax. Mayor Impellitteri is expected to sign.
The measures are expected to bring in about 21 million dollars each year to help fix gaps in a near two billion dollar city budget. They will not replace the 3 percent city sales tax, which faces possible extension despite calls for repeal by City Council President Halley. A legislative special session to boost state subsidies is proposed as Halley’s alternative.
Current Opinion argues FEPC is a national issue not a regional one. Senator Russell opposes the plan as a threat to the free enterprise system, saying it would force employers to prove hiring decisions nonracial. The piece warns compulsive FEPC would damage business across the country and urges gradual discrimination reduction through education.
In a world of synthetic goods a new bagasse tobacco substitute is reported to mimic real tobacco in appearance aroma and taste. Critics note potential literary loss and question whether great writers would praise such a product while creators claim cigars pipes and cigarettes could be made from it leaving traditional tobacco lovers with limited choices.
Mrs. Streit learned from the War Department her son Pfe. George Gilbert Streit was wounded in action in Korea. Dr William P. McGuire spoke at the Kiwanis Club luncheon. Berryville Lions Club elected C bunk as president. Miss Jean Carrington, niece of Mrs. B. B Ditton, taught at Blackstone College. Century Club program featured piano music at Mrs. H. K. Russell’s home. J Ben Cather announced Kandy High School band funding. Emerson, Kiwanis president, spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon. Hugh Dailey was Gainesboro High School senior class president with 16 evacuation candidates. Lightning hit a farm stable near Berryville.
Joan Buller ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Butler receives medical care at Memorial Hospital following an injury. Further details unavailable due to fragmented report.
Twenty five years ago Raymond Rosenberger was in Memorial Hospital with a broken leg from a college incident. Miss Edna Kremer, daughter of Luther and Mrs Kremer, accepted a position as operator with the local C P Telephone Company. Mrs Martha Tucker and her daughter Liza were visiting friends in Washington for several days.
Fifty years ago the Cuba Rica Tobacco Company was incorporated here with the Savage brothers as officers. Two historic cannons were sent to be placed over the grave of General Daniel Morgan.
The Supreme Court steel case hearings revealed unions hesitating to challenge presidential seizure power. CIO lawyer Goldberg avoided the seizure issue, while Justice Frankfurter pressed for constitutional scope. Rail unions argued only about statutory limits, leaving the main Taft-Hartley related questions largely unaddressed.
The philosopher's given name was Aristocles. The surname Plato meaning broad was given to him for his broad shoulders.
Rainfall in the last 24 hours ended 7 a m is 0.05 inch. May rainfall to date is 3.18 inches. 1952 rainfall to date totals 20.40 inches. The 39 year average is 36.79 inches. Monthly averages over 1912 to 1951 include January 2.45 February 1.99 March 2.88 April 3.02 May 3.83 June 3.99 July 3.82 August 3.82 September 2.63 October 3.27 November 2.56 December 2.50.
A health article explains fear of illness and cancer phobia as normal emotions that can become excessive. It notes middle aged individuals are more prone, stresses thorough exams to rule out real disease, and mentions possible psychiatric treatment if fear persists.
Henri McDevitt frets over Leonte and Antoinette pushes for Leonie to marry. Lincoln Calvert’s visits and a Isle of Palms trip test patience while Antoinette argues for Leonie’s future and Henri resists, citing money and family concerns.
In Charleston atmosphere, Henri resists Antoinette’s push for a match between Leonie and Calvert. He argues war tactics casual talk, and his own guardianship may not override Leonie’s choice. He plans to protect Leonie though Calvert’s influence persists and Miss Julie notes their lingering companionship.
A Gospel account shows Jesus guiding four fishermen to fish at midday in deep waters, yielding a miraculous catch that defies usual practice. He then advocates loving enemies as a remedy for personal and global ills, challenging traditional wisdom.
The text argues that true happiness comes from sacrifice and living for others rather than self. It contrasts Christian teachings with worldly views and claims that Jesus’ path is the only effective life approach.
Mrs. Francis P. Gaines will see her son Francis P. Gaines Jr. become president of Wofford College in Spartanburg South Carolina while her brother Dr J C Robert takes the presidency at Coker College in Hartsville South Carolina. The item also notes trivia about European cathedrals with Liverpool Cathedral and Ulm Cathedral towers.
A short quiz presents 10 questions with multiple choice answers on topics from ichthyology to U S government. It includes questions about the Chief Justice salary 1910 political candidates and mythological creatures with true or false statements.
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