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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1952
Page
4
The message notes Read daily except Sunday by more than 30,000 persons. H. F. Byrd Jr., editor, speaks on labor to improve the world and urges diligence, condemning waste of life. Strong emphasis on moral urging against sloth and waste.
The ADA World April 20 1949 notes a front page photograph of five leading ADA figures Sena tor James Murray Montana Governor Chester Bowles Connecticut Governor Stevenson Illinois Senator Hubert Humphrey Minnesota ADA national chairman and likely critic of the South Governor G Mennen Williams Michigan. Churchill warns a third world war would differ with unprecedented civilian suffering and rapid decisive first month action due to mass destruction weapons.
Current Opinion cites Judge Learned Hand urging courage and inquiry over rumor to defend freedom of speech press religion due process and equal protection. It warns treason threatens cities and lives but stresses the republic survives through faith in each other and resistance to denunciation without evidence.
The 1952 Nobel Prize in medicine goes to Selman A. Waksman for discovering streptomycin the first effective antibiotic against tuberculosis. His work began in 1915 with a drug introduced to medicine in 1943 offering hope despite resistance trials and ongoing testing for optimal long term use.
Edward Parry Browning Jr., 87, principal of Handiey High School since 1949, died in Moria Hospital after a three week hospitalization. Other notes include a luncheon honoring Mrs J D Huffman, a surgical patient at Memorial Hospital, a birth announcement for a daughter to Mrs J B Vorous, and garden viewing of a chrysanthemum display at 619 South Cameron Street.
Mrs Charles Consolvo entertained Bre Fremigg Moliend of New York as a guest.
Mrs W A Sale on National Avenue hosted Miss Virginia Bear from Shenandoah. Mr Seaberry Davies of the University of Virginia stayed several days as guest of Dr and Mrs Julian F Ward. Miss Amanda Robey returned to Washington after visiting Mr and Mrs ML Bland at their home.
Shenandoah Valley Academy defeated Randolph-Macon Academy 39 to 0. Effie Snapp emerged as the pride of Mr Rhoades.
Washington reports top economists largely support cutting the federal budget by at least 20 billion dollars within two years if war is avoided. They foresee 40 billion in military outlays, 20 to 25 billion civilian costs, and a further 5 billion annual reduction from slower capital expansion.
The FBI enforces about 120 federal statutes including treason espionage kidnapping the National Bank Act the National Motor Vehicle Theft Act the White Slave Traffic Act and the Atomic Energy Act 1946. It may be asked to assist in an important murder case under certain circumstances.
Past 24 hours ending 7 am shows no rainfall. October rainfall to date 121 inches with 38.10 inches noted earlier. Historical 39 year period lists monthly values including January 2.45 and October 3.27 inches, among others.
An article warns wood alcohol poisoning from adulterated drinks is preventable by strict production controls. It describes early signs blurred vision and eye irritation, acidosis risks, and hospital treatment including stomach lavage and bicarbonate therapy. A Q&A section asks about womb position and potential surgery.
Gov Adlai E Stevenson faced a 20 mile mistake in Garfield New Jersey as his Elizabeth visit was delayed by a motorcade mishap. The piece links the incident to broader notes on modern life and loneliness and suggests mood shapes happiness beyond circumstances.
The atoll of Eniwetok comprises about 30 narrow land strips that rise no more than 16 feet above the Pacific waters.
A scanned trivia item lists ten daily IQ style questions with scoring bands from memory genius to good. It asks about Louisiana governor backing Eisenhower, a president who became president as Speaker, Maid of Orleans, singular insignia, quote about malice and charity, Peco Valley location, seven war presidents, American Legion convention city, mint juleps famed state, and a famous English born actress who died in New York on September 6.
Detective Nordhall and Gamadge confront Austin in a New York station lounge. Austen, wounded and evasive, denies murder while Bayles, nursing a leg, reveals fatigue and confusion as the trio weighs the next move.
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