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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1952
Page
4
The October 25 1952 Winchester Evening Star column reflects on Bisera the stars in their course fought against, likening their struggle to ice and snow opposing Napoleon. It notes divine disfavor toward tyrants and conquerors as a moral frame for the historical reference.
A political column surveys Stevenson and Truman differences on Taft Hartley repeal federal fair employment practices rules and Senate reform. It recalls Stevenson reversals and a heated, mudslinging campaign while urging issue based debate and noting Truman and Stevenson both appear personally honorable.
The piece questions Governor Stevenson’s praise of Truman's fiscal policy while noting the budget has balanced only twice in eight years. It asks for a clearly stated fundamental policy difference between Truman and Stevenson, citing Byrd and urging disclosure of any such measure.
The Wall Street Journal notes varied registration rules across states from annual renewals in New York to automatic status in 20 states and other periodic requirements in Iowa Louisiana Missouri Nebraska Wyoming South Dakota and Texas. The piece urges review of these regimes alongside New York’s renewal by mail proposal.
Berryville announces the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Potts Jr. Ruth McDaniel is the former Mrs. Potts. Emily Souse's marriage to Kenneth Miller Clevenger is announced. Mrs Beasie Robinson wintering in St Petersburg. Jessie McClapton receives sapphire emblem for 30 years at C and P Telephone. Mrs Patterson of San Francisco visits Winchester. May McCarty returns to Winchester from New York City.
Mrs Thomas Seabright entertained in honor of her granddaughter Catherine March for her birthday. Mr and Mrs Thomas Warren returned home after visiting Mrs Bessie Darling at Dearfield, MA. Mr A M Baker attended a Masonic Meeting in Norfolk, VA.
Announcement reported the engagement of Miss Hattie Wood Glass to Mr William B Davis. Telephone exchanges at Martinsbury and Winchester broke down causing 40 minutes of no calls.
Readers asked if the White House funded Truman trips and if Hatch Act rules apply. The column estimates at least 25 000 per trip and about 75 000 before Election Day, plus hidden costs from entourage salaries rail travel police protection and research. It notes Hatch Act exemptions for policy making officials.
Frank Armstrong Jr the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival vice president and National Fruit Product Co Inc president served as a judge in Martinsburg West Virginia for the West Virginia Apple Pan Dowdy contest at the Hotel Shenandoah at 10 am Appalachian Apple Service hosts the event after which judges attended a luncheon The winner advances to Oct 1 National Apple Day in Washington DC to join five other state winners in selecting an All Eastern Apple Pan Dowdy queen
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour rainfall ending 7 am today none. October rainfall to date 128 1952 rainfall to date 38.10. Average yearly rainfall 36.78 inches with monthly averages listed for 1912-1981 including October at 3.27 inches and March 2.88 through December 2.60.
Glowing reports of new antibiotics lead the public to misuse them. Aureomycin chloramphenicol and tetracycline check many infections but risks include severe anemia and diarrhea from altered gut flora. Physicians should guide use, not self treatment. Fordyce's disease is a harmless lip membrane condition. treatment is optional if uncomfortable.
A daily 10 day IQ quiz with scoring levels from Memory Genius to Dopey Doc and a set of trivia questions. Includes questions on fairy tale characters, nationalities, ancient currencies, literature, Arlington Cemetery location, Billy the Kid, the Louisiana Purchase price, Adowa battle, US tax law, and a grammar correction.
Lt Strength For The Day by Earl L. Douglas D D defines a profane person as secular and worldly whose life is lived apart from religious influence. He may curse or be silent yet all share a lack of true life and religion. The author urges a turn toward God by saying no to self and yes to faith.
The Virginia State Board of Education approved 3.2 million in new construction and additions for public schools. State funds total 899,520 with localities contributing 2,206,456. Major allocations include 975,000 for Virginia Beach high school, 821,080 for Clarke County high school, 550,269 for Mecklenburg East End High, and 599,775 for Mecklenburg West End school.
In a tense scene Elizabeth Daly’s detective Gamadge discusses the murder case with Miss Austen and Clara. They note police limits, public speculation, and a possible lead linked to Nordhall as Gamadge plans urgent action to uncover the killer.
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