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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1952
Page
4
Tests on a Maryland strut 30 show that a 22400 pound axle load causes 6.4 times more cracking than a 1000 pound axle. A 44800 pound load causes 12.3 times as much damage as 32000 pounds. Eleven state highway departments financed the inquiry with truck makers and operators observing.
Iran’s government nationalizes the oil sector after 50 years under British operation. In 1950 Iran earned over 16 million pounds in royalties, but production declined from 31 million tons to 9?0 million as negotiations with Britain failed. England and Russia shun deals. Iran faces bankruptcy with no customers for its vast petroleum. Private enterprise seen as the only remedy amid political resistance.
Francis Pickers Millér attacks Senator Byrd in Bristol urging stronger opposition as he criticizes Byrd for siding with Republicans. Virginia Democrats defend Byrd as upholding Jeffersonian ideals, restrained federal power, and honest government against what they call socialistic Democratic shifts.
A US Europe television relay system called NARCOM is nearing operation with potential to expand Voice of America and commercial telecasting. Coast to coast lessons guide a network of land and sea relay stations in Labrador Greenland and Iceland at an estimated 50 million dollars. The project aims to standardize and exchange international programs boosting radio radar wirephoto and other transmission systems.
A newspaper voice calls for a unifying figure named Mr America amid chatter of Mr Republican and Mr Democrat. The speaker urges voters to seek a national leader who embodies broad American ideals.
One year ago Mr and Mrs Garland Shoemaker welcomed a daughter. Rosalind Larrick was the former Miss Shine maker. Walter Huntsberry and family returned to Fairfax Lane from Petersburg. Florence Robinson daughter of Col and Mrs E F Robinson graduated in Aurora. Charles P Marks named manager of Winchester Chesapeake and Pot telegraph office. Congratulations to Harry on a daughter's birth. Jean Marie Robinson and Jane Cary Lindsay noted among graduates. Home grown strawberries appeared in local markets at fifteen cents a box. James Lofton of Stephens City High School won an essay contest by the American Legion Auxiliary. Twenty five years ago Miss Ethel Thomas visited from Washington DC. Elaine Caldwell chosen valedictorian at Handley High School. Luther Green and Hatton named to committees by City Council president.
More than five thousand spectators attended the closing performance of Pawnee Bill's western show and circus, featuring scouts, riders, and a dramatic finale that capped the long running event.
The Rural Electrification Administration funds rural telephone system expansion, loaning about 31 million dollars to 54 cooperatives to buy out commercial firms. Critics warn of government competition reshaping the industry and potentially raising rates as co-ops gain leverage and expand service nationwide.
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 7 a m shows none. May rainfall to date 3 46 inches for 1952 stands against a 39 year average of 36 79 inches. Monthly averages for 1912 1951 are listed with Jan 2 45 Feb 1 99 Mar 2 88 Apr 3 02 May 3 83 Jun 3 99 Jul 3 82 Aug 3 82 Sep 2 63 Oct 3 27 Nov 2 56 Dec 2 50.
CAREFUL studies show poliomyelitis can occur at nearly any age and is not as rare in adults as once thought. In adults the disease may cause heart changes and breathing difficulty. treatment remains hot packs while some cases need iron lungs or a tracheostomy.
A reader quiz offers a 10 day scoring plan with daily results from 9 to 10 correct to label a Memory Genius and lower bands. The list then poses ten questions about Costello contempt verdict, gum components, Shibe Park city, ship tonnage, Shakespeare ears line, northern boundary state, DC site, Virgin Islands capital, McKinley state, and the Divine Sarah.
Earl L. Douglas argues against the Calvinist doctrine of predestination. He asserts God does not condemn souls and that theology erred by forcing religious truth to fit human logic. Faith precedes intellect, with Scripture supporting rejection of eternal damnation.
A 19th century circus tale describes Georgius Constantine, a Greek from Albania, who performed with Barnum and Bailey in the 1870s. It says he bore 388 body tattoos including eyelids and ears, allegedly done by six tattooists as punishment during a Burma imprisonment, leaving no skin uncovered.
In a tense ride, Henri Lemay confronts Lincoln Calvert about Leonie. They discuss Leonie's education, family expectations, and rumors of engagement as Henri questions Lincoln's intentions and future plans.
Henri Lemay confronts Lincoln Calvert about an engagement with Leonie, insisting a lady's decisions take precedence over Lincoln's feelings. Lincoln worries that breaking off would ruin Leonie’s prospects, while Henri pushes for privacy and prudence and hints at Catholic upbringing and future duties.
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