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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1952
Page
9
Fred Pelis reported his car missing in LaPorte. Police found no trace until Mrs. Pelis returned, saying she had planned to take the car before she left.
Classified listings show items for sale rent and services with prices and contact details. Notices include vehicles like a 1937 Oldsmobile and a 1948 Ford truck, farm items cattle and equipment, rentals, lost items, and service ads from Winchester and Berryville areas with phone contacts and dates.
In Philadelphia and Washington reports commentary on Pennsylvania’s likely result for the November 4 presidential election. Republican and Democratic leaders forecast Eisenhower or Stevenson winning the Keystone State with strong editorial and campaign activity shaping the 32 electoral votes.
Governor Adlai Stevenson directed an ultimatum at Menard State Penitentiary ending a four day mutiny by 330 inmates. The 120 heavily armed state policemen advanced as seven hostage guards were released yesterday morning. Stevenson said the decision was personal and he paused his presidential campaign to address the crisis.
The B and M Chevrolet Company cooperates to launch a second year of driver training at James Wood High School. County Superintendent Robert E Aylor announces the dual control car is provided free by a local auto agency, with maintenance by the school board and instructors from the physical education staff. Paul D. Beade leads the program with Kenneth E. Matthews and Archie J. Manuel guiding pupils aged 15 and over through behind the wheel drills and safety demonstrations. The program runs two periods daily, serving an estimated 175 to 200 students, with coordination with the State Police for post course driver examinations.
George Washington's Office at Braddock and Cork Streets closes for the season with reopening planned in spring. The site, visited by Americans and 18 foreign countries, has a storied ownership history dating to 1756 57 when Lt Col George Washington supervised Fort Loudoun construction. The Winchester site was eventually deeded to the city and then to the Winchester Frederick County Historical Society to serve as a museum and repository.
Records show May and October as the most troublesome months for student runs from school. Exams in May trigger exits and October reflects reluctance to give up vacation days for class. Throughout the year, motives vary, often tied to unhappy home conditions.
Question and answer discuss which letter represents no unique sound. The answer states H is the superfluous letter because its sound can be represented by other letters. The explanation notes the 24th letter y is often cited for the same reason.
The readable fragments state a personal claim of not being responsible for debts other than those made by the speaker. The name present is JACK M. IN. No further context or details are available.
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