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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1952
Page
4
The text notes Adlai Stevenson as the forgotten man of the 1952 campaign. It observes Illinois governor Stevenson and the shift of momentum as Harry S. Truman’s administration appears to overshadow his campaign.
A Minnesota five year old girl now faces a long, productive life after doctors corrected a defective heart using refrigeration to slow body processes during surgery. The piece portrays rapid medical advances as signs of hope and questions the diversion of resources toward weapons.
John Rhodes Cobb dies when his jet speedboat explodes near Loch Ness while aiming at a record speed. He previously rode an aluminum land vehicle to 403 mph on the Utah Bonneville Flats in 1947. Other record seekers include Lieut Col Gardner, who set 16 midget car marks, and Stanley Sayres who raced on Lake Washington.
The piece notes rapid record attempts in hydroplanes airliners and jets, citing a 178 mph water record and faster Atlantic crossings aboard The United States plus a Canberra bomber round trip Ireland to Newfoundland and a Navy Skyrocket over 1 300 mph. It frames speed as humanity’s push to master environment and even the atom.
A Baltimore Current Opinion piece decries Truman remarks as irresponsible demagoguery. It cites claims about lobbies, bankers crookedness, and political opponents, arguing his words mislead the public and fail to reflect truth.
Senator A. E. Stephens of Smithfield is nominated by the Democratic State Central Committee for Lieutenant Governor. Senator Robert Norris of Lancaster remains firm on his announced stance, choosing principle over office and declining to pivot to the Stevenson-Sparkman ticket.
A man remarks on his wife’s new evening gown calling it extreme. She asks if guests matter more than her dress. He replies that if people come to see either, they should be satisfied.
News items note James D. Simms joining Winchester Memorial Hospital as manager of the Credit and Collection department. Betsy George Spanos wed Christopher Guinas in a family ceremony. Mrs. C. W. Ritter of Valley 2ike was a Memorial Hospital patient. Eugene B. Cooper visited his son Douglas at Washington and Lee. Mrs. Chalmers L Neilson hosted a birthday gathering for her son Graham.
Miss Mary Lou Steele becomes Governor of the 19th district of Quota Club International. Mrs Richard O Blackburn sails from San Francisco to join Lt Blackburn at Clark Field Manila. Mr and Mrs Harry Penner host a party for Mr John Winkfield on his 75th birthday.
Mr and Mrs Qolis Sargent hosted visitors including Mrs Sargents parents and the Rev and Mrs. A brief social note records a family gathering at their home with church relations mentioned.
25 years ago Mrs. F. H. Sperry Miss Mary Sperry Mr. T. R. Willey and Miss Winifred Willey attended the Fair of the Iron Horse at Halethorpe. Mr and Mrs. Harvey L. Bell of Strasburg were visiting guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Luts. Lt Lawrence C Hollis hosted Captain Ed A. Allen as his guest.
Edward Jenkins of Clarke County accepted a challenge from R F Roberts famed bicycle rider of York Pennsylvania for a race at Richmond with a prize of 65 dollars.
Governor Adlai E Stevenson articulates that religious belief should influence public acts and welfare, accepting a probe into faith as legitimate. The piece contrasts this with broader election dynamics and notes CIA head Walter Bedell Smith’s testimony under subpoena influencing McCarthyism and political tactics.
Past 24 hours show rainfall of .02 inches ending at 7 a m. October rainfall to date is .66 inches. 1952 rainfall recorded as 7-51 37. Average monthly rainfall over 39 year period 1912-1951 shows Jan 2.45, Feb 1.99, Mar 2.88, Apr 3.03, May 3.99, Jun not listed, Jul 3.82, Aug 3.82, Sep 2.63, Oct 3.27, Nov 2.56, Dec 2.
A 1968 health column explains how powdered resins related to plastics can bind substances in the intestines to reduce sodium absorption and water retention in heart failure. Resin use after meals helps fluid buildup, but requires doctors monitoring kidney function and diet limits.
The Virginia Division United Daughters of the Confederacy opened its 57th annual meeting with military crosses awarded to Peninsula residents and essay prizes. Recipients included Maj. George C. Wiatt and Lt. Comdr. Meredith H. Powell, with other crosses to Maj. William B. Hopkins and three essay awardees Cornelia Sue Hypes, Lucy C. Smith, and Carrie L. Dickerson. Chapter awards were given to several chapters including Front Royal and Lee Richmond.
A reflection on the biblical tale of Uzzah, urging believers to trust God's control over events, resist substituting themselves as God's substitutes, and recognize when to act as his agents rather than assume total divine management.
A reader quiz offers daily scoring across 10 days with results from Memory Genius to Excellent. It lists sample questions on ambassadors, Churchill's smoking habits, a 19th century Pennsylvania flood, target Japanese cities, and other trivia. The passage ends with a reflection on governance and trust.
Gamadge probes motives as Serena and Rena discuss Gray Austen’s anger over references to his leg. Ordway, a potential ally or obstacle, looms as Theodore reports a caller seeking a Mrs. Austen. The scene ends with orders to hide identities and prepare for a visitor.
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