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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1952

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Inquiring Photographer Tests Teens Driving Hazards

The article surveys views on whether teen drivers are more hazardous than adults. Most responses blame teenagers, with some champions and critics on both sides. The middle aged driver is rarely faulted, reflecting a common local perception this week.

Charlie Tait Lester Singhass Bellview Avenue Edward L. Hall Winchester Television Corp Janice Hayes W. Montmouth Archie Manuel James Wood

Stevenson Attacks GOP Koreans War Stance in Alamo Address

Democrat nominee Adlai Stevenson denounces Republicans for offering a “political DDT” in the Korea struggle saying liberty must be defended at any cost. He criticizes Eisenhower and warns that denying America’s purpose would betray the nation. Stevenson also courts Texas Democrats by meeting John Nance Garner in Uvalde as Garner backs the Democratic ticket.

Alamo America Dwight D. Eisenhower Illinois Korea Eisenhower Stevenson Texas Uvalde John Nance Garner Garner Allan Shivers Price Daniel

Airman Killed as Truck Hits Marching Men at Amarillo Base

One airman died and eleven were hospitalized after a pickup struck a formation of marching airmen at Amarillo Air Force Base. About 20 men were injured, four critically, as driver Billy F. Robertson reported he did not see the group until headlights shone in his face. An Air Force investigating board opened a probe.

Amarillo. Tex.p Amarillo Air Force Base Iowa Billy F. Robertson Roberson Air Force

Prizes Planned for Winchester Kiddies Halloween Party

Winchester sponsors announce a Halloween Party with nearly 1500 dollars in prizes after the parade on October 31. Prizes include bicycles for boys and girls and cash awards for white and colored children. The event expects about 1000 dollars in silver prizes donated by local merchants and citizens. The Veterans of Foreign Wars and a large committee will provide ice cream cookies and lollypops, with parade formation at 6 30 p m on Piccadilly Street.

Winchester Lions Club Gibson Baker J. Thomas Boyd Charles Aiken Baker Winchester Veterans of Foreign Wars Organization Phil Hullis John McKnown Jr Piccadily Street Loudoun

Wage Board Cuts Mine Wage Boost Sparking Walkout Forecast

The Wage Stabilization Board reduced the $1.90 daily wage boost for soft coal miners by 40 cents, provoking anticipated general stoppage. Public members backed the cut, Labor opposed, with over 150,000 miners already protesting this week.

Washington WSB Cox Congress

Morse Breaks With Eisenhower to Endorse Stevenson

Oregon Senator Wayne L. Morse declared for Adlai Stevenson saying he is disillusioned with Eisenhower. Morse, previously a reluctant Eisenhower backer, said he will vote for Stevenson and that repudiating Eisenhower was not easy.

Washington Wayne L. Morse Oregon Adlai E. Stevenson Morse Eisenhower

N Kent Building Damaged by Blaze

Firemen answered two late yesterday calls on N Kent St and at 20 Purcell Ave. The second blaze in the old Texas Oil Co office building near the American Oil Co warehouse caused charred living quarters and estimated repairs around $2000. No injuries reported.

Texas Oil Company N. Kent St L. Zuckerman and Sons American Oil Company South End Kent Street Taylor Barr Mae Fritts Purcell Ave Oil Company

Boyer Child Improves After Recent Burns

Memorial Hospital reports Sharon Gail Boyer five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Julian Boyer of Highland Ave in fairly good condition after third degree burns suffered October 7 while playing with matches. Doctors have not decided on skin grafting. Auction sale of shop tools at rest Saturday October 25 at 1 30 p m by Mrs H B Sell.

Memorial Hospital Sharon Gail Boyer Julian Boyer Highland Ave H. B. Sell

Eisenhower Still A No Deal Man In Jersey City Speech

Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower declared decisions would be his alone and reaffirmed a no deal stance. He praised Gen. George C. Marshall and defended backing Marshall against Taft and McCarthy. The trip included a Jersey City rally attracting about 25 000, amid a Northeast campaign push.

Gen. Eisenhower New York Dwight D. Eisenhower Newark N. J George C. Marshall Eisenhower Robert A. Taft Joseph McCarthy Truman Hartford Conn Marshall New England Jersey City Frank Hague Hague New Jersey Camden Sen. Taft Sen. McCarthy China

Stevenson Lost Money on Farms, Mundt Reveals

Senator Mundt charged Adlai Stevenson with losing money on his farms in 1951 based on his income tax returns. The Republican statement claimed Stevenson’s losses of 1521.64 on high value farmland contradict Democratic claims that farmers were prospering. Mundt urged a shift toward addressing farmers' real problems.

Stevenson Mundt Washington Karl E. Mundt South Dakota Adlai Stevenson Republican National Committee America

Virginians Hear Byrd Broadcast From Winchester Studio

Senator Byrd drew a record Virginia audience for a 30 minute talk broadcast from WINC radio in Winchester. The event, paid for by Byrd, aired to 15 Virginia stations with nationwide and world wide coverage via news services.

Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Maryland Winchester Eugene P. Lakers Chamber of Commerce Byrd Kerr Street Broadcasting Room

U N Troops In Korea Heaviest Losses Fall On South Korea

The United States bears about 35 percent of the Allied casualty load in Korea while nearly half of the combat manpower engaged is American. South Korea accounts for about 61 percent of losses with the 15 other U N nations sharing the remainder.

Washington United States Korea South Korea United Nations U.N Republic of Korea U. S Eighth Army Reorganized Army British Commonwealth

Reds Force Breakthrough At Nghia Lo In Indochina Drive

Communist Vietminh forces smashed into Nghia Lo, 1090 miles southwest of Hanoi, driving toward the Red River delta as French bombers and fighters attempted to halt the assault. Nghia Lo is a gateway to Thai country and the French positions along the Red River delta.

Hanoi Indochina Nghia Lo Red River Nghia Nehia Lo Red China Lau Chau

Virginia Democrats divided over Byrd Absent Endorsement of Stevenson

Virginia leaders react to Senator Harry Byrd's radio statement backing Adlai Stevenson and Estes Sparkman over the national party. Gov. Battle and former Gov. Tuck are unavailable for comment while party figures including Hutchinson Miller and Robertson weigh implications for the Virginia Democratic stance.

Sen Byrd Virginia Gov Battle Tuck Byrd, Battle Len Byrd Sen. Byrd Gov. Battle Nelson Parker Stevenson Sparkman Harry Byrd

Byrd States Trumanism Dominates Campaign Issue

Sen. Harry F. Byrd says he cannot endorse the Stevenson Truman ticket or the Democratic platform and calls Trumanism the dominant issue in the campaign. He criticizes FEPC and civil rights measures while defending free debate and Senate rules. Byrd declines to state his presidential vote.

Harry F. Byrd Byrd Virginia Stevenson Truman Senate South United States FEPC

Soviet Fm Vishinsky blocks early Korea armistice terms

At the United Nations Vishinsky rejected U N calls for a truce in Korea and signaled Kremlin opposition to any armistice on terms set by the West. He pledged supportive remarks for prisoner exchanges but insisted on terms the U N has rejected.

United Nations Andrei Y. Vishinsky U. N United States Korea United Nations General Assembly Vishinsky Kremlin 60 Nation Assembly

Loyalty oath ruling tightens state employee pledge

California Supreme Court bans the University of California from requiring its loyalty oath while upholding a law that mandates a loyalty pledge from state county and local government employees.

San Francisco California Supreme Court University of California

U S Ambassador to Ireland Matthews Dies in Omaha

Francis P. Matthews, 65, U S ambassador to Ireland and former Secretary of the Navy, died suddenly in Omaha. An Omaha attorney and Catholic layman, he had announced he would not continue as ambassador after year end to return home to Omaha, the place he wished to live.

Omaha Francis P. Matthews U. S Ireland Matthews Secret of Navy

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