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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1952
Page
9
A gas stove exploded in the Farmers Warehouse office in South Hill Virginia igniting a blaze that gutted a warehouse holding 60000 pounds of tobacco. Fire crews from ten nearby towns battled the flames and kept it from spreading to adjacent frame buildings. Damage estimates were unavailable.
In Hong Kong a Belgian missionary Rev. Joseph Schyns, of the Scheut order, recounted torture by Communist Chinese forces. He described being suspended by chained arms, dislocation of shoulders, beard tearing, and months of brutal pressure aimed at coercing false confessions.
Pakistan receives 1.5 million tons of wheat in a barter with 22 000 tons of jute and 13 150 tons of cotton, while Washington announces 15 million dollars in food aid. Moscow portrays it as humanitarian, critics warn it shapes aid to steer public opinion and market prices.
Virginia repair shops and service businesses must display new OPS ceiling price posters by October 27. The standardized posters list 20 lines for principal services and ceiling prices, affecting laundries, tailor shops, dry cleaners, parking lots, service stations, and repair shops for electronics and household equipment.
In Florence a 46 year old Padua barber arrived claiming he was Benito Mussolini. Police found a letter in his pocket from a psychopathic hospital saying he was cured. He was sent back to the hospital.
A compact crossword clues list with entries for beverages, female deer, relatives, and common words. It includes numbered across and down hints such as Bog, Cut, Walked back and forth, Pause, and other short definitions like Lamprey, Perishes, Tiny spots, Plant ovule, One spot cards, and family terms including Father.
Urge readers to schedule vehicle inspections immediately to avoid peak rush periods and potential delays. Emphasizes prompt action and convenience by reducing wait times and ensuring compliance before deadlines.
Defense officers announced Noah E. Edwards of 112 West Pall Mall, local representative for the American Agricultural Chemical Company, is named civilian defense officer for Winchester Post 2123 VFW. The appointment aligns with national VFW headquarters in Kansas City to promote civilian defense nationwide.
FBI fugitive Orville Lindsay Chambless, linked to the Ft Worth $248 000 Cuban robbery, was seriously wounded at his home by a shotgun blast from an unknown attacker. He had faced a $5 000 bond on a federal charge and was hospitalized in serious condition. The two Cuban victims had reported the licentious heist earlier in Oct claiming a sub machine gun and motives tied to anti Castro operations.
A special Winchester Avenue Poultry Improvement Council session approved a mass meeting for growers and allied workers on Thursday November 6 at 7 30 PM in the County Courthouse. Proposals include changing the conference name and venue and adding exhibits, a poultry show, a queen, and prizes with a controversial educational program.
John Roosevelt, son of the late President, urged Democratic support for Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower in Texas and San Francisco. He praised Eisenhower as the best qualified leader, saying FDR chose him for rare talents as commander and statesman. Siblings Anna and James criticized the bid, while recalling Republican ties in the family.
The district standings list Buena Vista Handley Warren County Lexington Harrisonboro Waynesboro Clifton Forge Natural Bridge Strasburg James Wood Wilson Memorial Staunton Warren County leads with 7 wins to Handley 6 and Lexington 9 Staunton blank Harrisonburg 0 and Shenandoah 0 Friday schedule has Handley at Staunton Warren County at James Wood Lexington at Waynesboro Buena Vista at Clifton Forge Saturday features Harrisonburg at Wilson Memorial.
The Pennsylvania National Horse Show at the State Farm Show Arena runs a week with over 600 horses valued above one million dollars. Competing in 148 domestic and international classes, exhibitors chase trophies and more than 35,000 dollars in cash prizes, surpassing New York's show.
Frederick County forester Thomas Rosenberger warns pedestrians and drivers to avoid fire as a dry spell dries leaves. He urges careful disposal of cigarettes and notes a new watchtower cabin at the Big North Mountain fire tower, with M. H. Triplett on duty until snow or heavy rain.
Syracuse news reports Hiram Hall of the Wage Stabilization Board predicting the nationwide soft coal strike will end shortly after the election. He also suggested a potential pre November wage and price policy shift might ease miners' demand for a $1.90 hourly raise, with $150 of it possible without harming the stabilization program.
Walter James Woodson, 35, of near Columba, was convicted in Fluvanna County Circuit Court of attempting to assault a white woman and was sentenced to life imprisonment after a one day trial. The jury reached a midnight verdict amid a packed courtroom following the Aug 6 incident. The accuser, a 45 year old unmarried woman, testified Woodson dragged her from her home into the garden before the alleged act.
The arrival of neighbors helped scene preserve the defendant's claim of being home in bed when the offense allegedly occurred. Woodson testified last night, supported by his mother Mrs. Annie Woodson. Defense moved to strike the verdict. Judge Edward Meeks will set a date to hear the motion soon.
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