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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1951
Page
3
In Anchorage a twin engine plane crashed in Rogers Park killing five aboard. Pilot Norm Maither attempted to avoid houses but died after the blaze. Since July 21 a Korean air lift plane vanished with 38 aboard, part of a nine or more fatal incidents totaling eighty nine deaths.
A seven man crew perished when a navy patrol plane crashed into the sea and exploded during submarine operations. The incident occurred about 30 miles east of Montauk Point New York witnesses reported distress prior to the crash. The aircraft belonged to Patrol Squadron Five based in Jacksonville Florida but was temporarily assigned to Quonset Naval Air Station.
Roberta Lee presents guidance on misused language and mispronunciation. The piece highlights common errors and defines decrepitude as a state of being broken down with age, with examples of usage in Context.
The Miss America pageant moves toward its 1951 finals as 51 contestants compete in preliminary rounds. A boardwalk parade drew about 150000 spectators yesterday while contestants rehearsed smiles and kisses, with no points awarded yet for the finals next Saturday night.
A recap notes that TODAY a year ago the New York Yankees obtained John Ny Hopp from Pittsburgh on waivers. The column also recalls past tennis and golf results with multiple years highlighted.
Casey Stengel declares the Yankees must win at home as they lead the AL pennant race by four percentage points over Cleveland. New York hosts Boston in a three game series at Yankee Stadium while Cleveland plays Detroit in Cleveland. The Dodgers begin a pennant drive at Ebbets Field against Philadelphia as the Giants face the Braves in Boston.
The American Association of University Women will broadcast on NBC on September 8 from 11 15 to 11 30 a m. A panel will discuss international students in the United States and AAUW’s role. Susan B Riley and Mrs Ruth W Tryon will share the program with the State Department Exchange of Persons chief. The local AAUW chapter will hold its first meeting on September 15 with details to follow.
Eleven year old Stephen Lee visited the Red Cross office to donate 34 cents toward flood relief for Missouri Kansas and other states. Local children from the Presbyterian Sunday School and adults have contributed, bringing Winchester Fredericks County totals to 1091.66 though the campaign still trails the 1900 goal by 808.34. Stephen plans to save more from his allowance to help reduce the deficit.
The Q and A cover table d hotes versus a la carte, hosting after luncheon bridge etiquette, and knife placement after cutting. It clarifies a fixed meal price, a la carte billing, whether sandwiches or cakes are served during games, and how to rest the knife with the blade on the plate at the upper right edge.
The first coast-to-coast television broadcast of President Truman’s San Francisco speech drew wide acclaim on the East Coast. NBC said 20 million watched, with 54 cities carrying the feed and 13 million video sets in use nationwide. Networks plan further Coast broadcasts from the San Francisco Conference with ceremonies expected if on schedule.
In Bristol Tennessee a 15 year old boy Jasper Fritts killed 14 year old Billy Joe Cox with a pocket knife near a church tent meeting. Cox died on arrival at a local hospital. Sheriff A H Hurd said murder charges would be filed.
The Gold Fish Club is an organization founded by Lieutenant Colonel Baden-Powell Weil. Its members are airmen who have crashed into the ocean, forming a fraternity focused on survival and mutual aid.
Ronald Colby aged 13 was discovered hanging in a Cleveland Heights bedroom, a rope tied to a closet hook. Police suggest he may have copied the earlier death of 13-year-old Richard Tannon at a deserted gas station while playing detective.
Fran chot Tone was born in Niagara Falls New York on February 27 1905.
Governor Battle and his Budget Advisory Board continue rounds to Petersburg Central State Hospital Virginia State College and Southampton Penitentiary Farm Capron to collect appropriation requests. Institutions sought operating fund boosts from 38 to 65 percent above current budget figures.
A concise glossary of synonyms for allure attract entice inveigle lure tempt coax cajole decoy. Includes nuance notes on tone and connotation to guide effective word choice in writing.
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