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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1952
Page
4
The page features a political reflection condemning murder and wrongdoing in the pursuit of world empire. It argues the Golden Rule does not demand uniformity and notes the world once spoke a single language. The piece asserts a universal moral standard over conquest.
A nationwide survey finds 99 per cent of Americans believe in God, and warns that Communists seek to extinguish this belief. Whittaker Chambers argues mind over God and calls for a unified Christian response to the ideological crisis facing Christendom.
A late selective service report shows that among 2,700,000 men ordered to report since August 1950, about 1,128,000 have been rejected. Rejections average around 42 percent, roughly six points higher than World War II, despite similar physical standards.
The piece argues Stevenson is tied to Trumanites and Fair Deal backers. It accuses his advisers and supporters of leftist, corrupt, or socialist leanings and predicts he would continue federal government reforms and state socialization. It portrays Stevenson as surrounded by pro Truman, labor, and Harvard-Columbia figures.
Officials suggest the rise in draft rejections is mostly apparent. The largest share comes from older eligibles first screened who were culls of World War II and have not improved with age. They expect the ratio to fall as younger eligibles take over draft processing.
Mrs Edward G Rusk and Mrs Frank Gearing honored Miss Evelyn Preston and Mr John William Brennan. Mr and Mrs James Lee Courtney Sr celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs Hunter McFarland announced the birth of a son. Mrs McFarland was the former Elsie Hyette. Sr had returned home after visiting Aberdeen Md. Daniel Morrison and Norma Richards welcomed a son. Holden Hills and Mary Warden Boyd hosted house guests from New York. George H Smith and daughter Leigh returned from Carmel California. George Shryeck hosted his brother W H Shryeck of Mansfield Ohio. Grace Barr Hollis entertained Leonard Leven of Washington. W L Gordon returned home in Baltimore after visiting Mrs George W Kurta. Robert M Ward returned after visiting Mrs Edwin L Hinks in Warrenton.
Upton Turner paid a two dollar fine after riding a bicycle without a bell. Joseph Fawcett of Fawcett's Gap displayed a four pound potato at The taz Office.
A national Catholic weekly argues urban Catholic voters may swing the presidential race. It notes Irish Polish and Italian blocs and cites Stevenson vs Eisenhower dynamics in major cities, with Southern Democrats wary of Truman era politics and regional loyalties.
Quiz prompts claim a 0 to 10 day test with daily scoring bands from Memory Genius to Good. Questions cover history geography and general knowledge. Page 2 promises the correct answers for items such as Minute Men Louisiana Acheson vanguard girls gall gef Gilbert and Sullivan ragged robin and Tennessee state history.
Rainfall data show eight hour ending totals at 7 a.m. none for today, October rainfall to date 128 inches, 1952 rainfall to date 36.10 inches. Average rainfall for 69 years 36.79 inches per year. Monthly averages over 39 years list February 1.99, March 2.88, April 3.03, May 3.83, June 3.99, July 3.83, August 3.82, September 2.63, October 3.27, November 2.56, December 2.50 inches.
A guidance piece argues that about 90 percent of child deaths and injuries come from preventable accidents. It urges constant supervision around water, safe storage of medicines, childproofing electrical devices, keeping fires and burning objects away, and fencing stairs to reduce injuries among youngsters. It also includes a Q and A about infection risks from books and suggests sunlight exposure for contaminated materials.
In 1947 the FBI chief linked crime to spiritual neglect, noting 25 million children and 27 million religiously uninformed youths. He argued many criminals come from Christian homes and warned of nationwide paganism and religious indifference threatening the nation’s spiritual life.
Miss Mary Jane McCone, superintendent of nurses at Memorial Hospital and Virginia board president, returns from Richmond where 658 student nurses took the licensing exam in two sections. Twenty from the local hospital joined 658. Negro nurses join Virginia associations in 1953 with Roanoke convention.
Samuel Flagg Bemis born October 20 1891 in Worcester Massachusetts was a newspaperman and acclaimed historian. He won two Pulitzer Prizes with early history work in 1927 and 1950 and taught at Yale where he was known as an historian's historian. He studied atClark and Harvard and earned renown for linking biography with American foreign policy.
Yes. Light intensity needs vary by plant type. Sunlight exceeds 10 000 foot candles, while beans soybeans tomatoes and many ornamentals do well at 1800 to 2000. Shade lovers like African violets orchids and some foliage plants need 500 to 600. Tulips can be forced with as little as 6 foot candles.
A middle aged man with a briefcase is involved in a suspicious scene after a murder. Gamadge and Miss Austen observe the crime scene as officers and a dog bring the victim out on a stretcher. Ordway and Gamadge discuss alibis and plans to avoid tying Gamadge to the incident. The pair plan to meet allies and meet at Park while avoiding detection.
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