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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1952

Page

4

National News Note From Winchester Evening Star

Brief staff note from the Winchester Evening Star with editor Byrd Jr and Associated Press affiliation. Mentions postal filing, public republication rights, and a statement on freedom and justice.

Clarke Courier Changes Owners

The Clarke Courier changes ownership as Stacy B. Lloyd Jr sells to G. Kenneth Levi after 20 years of editing. Established 1869, the paper was once run by the Crown family and later Ralph N. Dorsey before Lloyd, who created the Middlebury Chronicle. Levi now leads The Courier, promising continued local focus.

Stacy B. Lloyd, Jr Clarke Courier G. Kenneth Levi The Courier William N. Nelson Crown John R. Crown Ralph N. Dorsey Harrisonburg Daily News-Record Mr. Lloyd Winchester Evening Star Dorsey Lloyd Middlebury Chronicle Berryville Chronicle Levi Clarke County

Space age toys threaten Western kid culture

A columnist laments evolving children’s play from six shooter frontier fantasies to space age gadgets. The Wall Street Journal notes “Brace yourself Hopalong Cassidy” era shifts as rocket riding bandits and anti-gravity gear enter toy aisles, signaling a new era in small fry pastimes.

Wall Street Journal Hopalong Cassidy Outer Space

Atomic Rockets and Sonic Rays Stir Space Club Fears

The piece warns of a 16 inch atomic rocket and Buck Rogers sonic ray gun with explosive and lethal claims. It notes 350 space man clubs, including Little Monsters of America, sparking debate over safety and mock danger in early sci fi culture.

The

Naguib backs drive to end British Canal Zone role

Egypt's Naguib signals intention to oust Britain from the Suez Canal Zone after seizing control of national affairs. He has grown wary of Western alliance gestures while spurning British influence, raising questions about domestic stability and foreign policy.

Naguib Egypt Sues Canal Zone Nile Western Alliance Canal Zone Suez Honolulu Acheson New Zealand Europe

Virginia Apples Deserve Wider Use and Advertising

Current Opinion argues Virginia apples are high quality in fresh and cooked forms and could gain market share like citrus with continued advertising. It notes apples shine when paired with good pastry and recipes, predicting rising sales and benefits for state growers and consumers.

Virginia

Smoking Hot Verses on Smokers and cigarrettes

A brief Wall Street Journal style verse humorously lists types of smokers who struggle with crokes. It notes the man who borrows matches, the one who misplaces cigarettes, and ends with self reference as the speaker who lacks both.

Asiatic Nations Excluded From Secret Far East War Council

Washington hosts a three-nation Pentagon session on Indo China and Southeast Asia defense as rivals argue about Western colonial policy. Critics warn exclusion of Asian states fuels anti American sentiment and strengthens Moscow's leverage in Asia.

Secret War Council Far East Washington Middle East Asia Moscow Pentagon United States Britain France Indo-China Southeast Asia Korea London Mao Tsetung Stalin All Asia Japan Philippines Indonesia Australia New Zealand Russia Burma India Hungary China Tran Nehru North Africa England Egypt Sudan Dewey Eisenhower Tie NATO GOP Netherlands State Department Dominions Acheson Churchill Paris

How's Your I Q Memory Test Preview

A puzzle style prompt lists 10 IQ questions and scoring by daily accuracy. The questions cover a breed of tailless cat, the 1887 Statue of Liberty unveiling, Jeep history, sleep on water, lightest elements, Scarlett O Hara husbands, historical event lines, Sooner State nickname, caffeine in coffee versus tea, and a proofreading and reading comprehension passage.

Isle of Man Bedloe's Island Margaret Scalett O’hara Wyoming Oklahoma Minnesota Arizona

Rainfall figures for past 24 hours and monthly totals

Rainfall data show 0.40 inches in the last 24 hours ending 7 am. October totals reach 64.1952 inches and the year to date stands at 34.49 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 1812-1951 period is 2.45 inches in January, 1.99 in February, 2.88 in March, 3.03 in April, 3.83 in May, 3.82 in July, 3.82 in August, 2.63 in September, 3.37 in October, 2.56 in November, and 3.50 in December.

Oversensitive to home permanent wave lotions hazards

Guidance notes on potential skin inflammation dermatitis from cold wave lotions and risks from overuse. Warns of damage to hair scalp and possible hair growth effects in older women plus issues with treated bleached or dyed hair. Includes caution about irregular menstrual periods in teenagers and general health considerations.

MOGT

Local Social Notes From The Star

Mr and Mrs Elmer Grim announce the marriage of daughter Miss Riter Grim to Mr Thomas E Ritter. Mrs Paul T Grant announces the engagement of her daughter Pauline to Mr William Green. Mr and Mrs James Keffer celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. Nicholson surpassed the standing record. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Boyd Buhler. Mrs A J Tavenner visiting Imogene Clements in Washington. Capt J E Noonan visiting Winchester from Fort Ethan Allen. Larrick and Ward of Ward and Larrick spent the day in Mt Jackson on legal business.

Elmer Grim Riter Grim Mfc Thomas E. Ritter Ernest Ritter George Masters Ronald Smyre Roanoke Kiwanis Capital District Frederickstown Paul T. Grant Pauline William Green James Keffer Nicholson Boyd Buler Butler Beatrice Frances Faton Oscar Whitacre York A. J. Tavenner Albin Imogene Clements Washington J. E Noonan Fort Ethan Allen Winchester Herbert Larrick R. M Ward

Drilling Record Reported At Bethlehem Company

Word from Baltimore claims J.8. Wicholson of South Cameron Street broken the drilling record at the Bethlehem Company. George Middox was in charge of this work for the plants.

J. 8. Wicholson South Cameron Street Bethlehen [Tee Baltimore George Middox

Eight Eddy Press workers overcome by gasoline fumes at plant

Eight Eddy Press employees are incapacitated by gasoline fumes at a newly built plant. The incident occurred during early hours of operation and is under investigation by local authorities.

Eddy Press William Flimister Winchester

Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas, D.D.

Barbara Ward, the British economist, has declared that to maintain spiritual freedom we must develop a high moral integrity. Her writings on international affairs have attracted world attention and she asserts history will judge arrogance harshly.

Barbara Ward

Earthworms Have Multiple Hearts and Skin Breathing

Every earthworm has pairs of hearts and lacks lungs. It breathes through its skin, enabling gas exchange as it lives in moist soil.

The Crime Book and a Bewildered Bride

Gray Austen frets over his missing wife Rena while a bound book about an ancient crime appears to destabilize their marriage. Gamadge, the diligent bibliophile detective, deduces that old trial reports and a looped family plot hide a dangerous truth, as he vows to pursue the doctor and unravel the mystery.

Gray Austen Rena New York Street Mr. Ordwa Gray H Gamadge Gamadge Gaadge Gane Gaemadge Jerome Hildreth Serena Wolfram

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Frederick and Clarke National Representatives DeLisser Inc East 44Th Street New York City Associated Press W Va Little Monsters, Inc Egypt and the Canal Virginia Apples Lynchburg Daily Advance By Ray Tucker Truman New York J. J. Singh India League of America New York Times Singh John Foster Dulles I.Q Miss Ward the Star Frances Brown Harold G. Brown Staunton Stuart Mall R J. Scott Scott Borgia Earl L. Douglas D.D Elizabeth Daly Dave Malcolm Dave Doctor Wolfram Austens
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