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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1952
Page
4
A devotional excerpt stresses that our forebears prepared the path for present life through divine guidance. It emphasizes God and his angels guiding believers as they live righteously.
Oregon primary results show General Eisenhower dominating with 151000 votes, while California Governor Warren collects 37000 in a distant state, MacArthur 16000, Taft 4000 write-ins. The outcome weakens Warren’s bid for the Republican nomination despite his regional prominence.
The United States will start regular service July 3 between New York and Le Havre and Southampton on the 990 foot liner capable of carrying 2000 passengers. Maritime Administration and United States Lines expect fastest big vessel afloat with speed to be tested in trial runs comparing to Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth records.
Current Opinion reports Senator Harry F. Byrd rebutting Col Francis Pickens Miller's critique of Virginia. Byrd touts Virginia gains in population, debt absence, industry, tourism, rayon output, and a new congressional district while mocking Miller’s anti administration stance and urging continued Democratic leadership.
The article notes a new luxury liner surpasses the Queen Mary in speed though the exact figure is undisclosed. In war it could ferry an entire Army division, but the ship's creators emphasize connecting peoples on both sides of the ocean with maximum comfort.
Birth announcements accompany a roundup of names and events from the era. Addresses personal furloughs and travel are noted alongside a landmark aviation feat by Colonel Lindbergh and a marriage announcement for Viola Tennett and James Venable.
Mayor C R Anderson proclaims Saturday May 24 as VFW Buddy Poppy Day in Winchester. Dr Thomas C Iden becomes associate in the general practice with his father Dr C H Iden in Berryville. Kitty Polhamus of Clarke County to wed John T Rudolph of Frederick County.
Pvt. John W. Carpenter, son of Mr and Mrs John H Carpenter, served with U S expeditionary forces in Australia. Ciliford D Grim chaired the Winchester USO committee with members Dan E Leatherman Wendall Barney John L Glaize Lester Arnold J P Arthur W Arthur George Barnsley Herman Bury Ben Belchie William Beverley Allen Bond Andy.
Fifty years ago the Shenandoah Valley Academy and Charles Town baseball teams were tied 5 to 5 when Charles Town players left to catch rain home. Robert Smith suffered a fractured ankle at the B and O Railroad yards.
Washington report ties a long running feud between two New Orleans editors to a House Appropriations move cutting the Pentagon Office of Public Information. Rep Hebert seeks to abolish or shrink the unit, arguing waste but Pentagon officials say publicizing military affairs remains essential.
Past 24 hours show no rainfall as of 7 a.m. May rainfall to date 3.18 inches for 1952. Cumulative rainfall to date 20.40 inches. Average over 39 years is 36.79 inches. Monthly averages 1912–1951 include Jan 2.45, Feb 1.99, Mar 2.88, Apr 3.02, May 3.83, Jun 3.99, Jul 3.62, Aug 3.82, Sep 2.63, Oct 3.27, Nov 2.56, Dec 2.50.
The article argues the best childbearing window is 20 to 24, notes higher risks for 40 to 44 and over 45, but reassures individual cases can differ with early medical supervision. It emphasizes regular physician monitoring, thyroid and kidney checks, and blood pressure control to manage older pregnancies.
A vintage style quiz offers 100 questions over 10 days with daily scoring tiers. High performers reach Memory Genius or Very Superior, while lower bands include Excellent and Good. Readers are directed to Page 2 for the correct answers and example questions list.
A reader quiz asks about Eugene Talmadge death date and governorship, Grover Cleveland’s wife maiden name, Nob Hill’s city, a Republican presidential win, relative ages of Stalin and Truman, and which President’s cabinet included Gage Shaw Cortel and MacVeagh as Treasury secretaries.
Boston puzzles visitors as they seek Beacon Street landmarks and navigate a historic city street. The author notes difficulty reaching a point on Beacon Street amid Boston’s famed, intricate layout and mentions persistent navigational challenges.
The piece argues that being stuck on one path prevents reaching goals. A one way street running both directions illustrates that changing tactics or taking a cross street can lead to success. It warns against chasing money and urges embracing the spirit for true happiness.
In most states embalming is required if a body is to be transported or cannot reach its destination within 12 to 24 hours. The exact rules vary, but the general principle is similar across states.
Leonie weighs marriage and religious asks with Lincoln Calvert while Heloise suspects coercion and Miss Susan Williams plots a sensational scoop. Leo seeks independence, Henri frets, and old family tensions surface as plans unfold and secrets edge closer to publication.
Miss Susan and Miss Julie exchange quiet dispatches about neighbors and family. They note Sidonie Pinchot s death and Henri Lemay s guardianship of Leonie in Guatemala as the talk shifts to Calvert and Leonie s social circle.
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