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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1952
Page
4
A 1952 edition page carries an editorial narrative from editor Byrd urging the justice system to rise above popular passion. It quotes Acts 25 11 and reflects on the difficulty of obtaining fair treatment in lower courts.
A piece recalls the famous silent film figure known as the Little Tramp and notes he became involved in an unpleasant lawsuit. A government order barred his reentry to the United States citing grounds including moral turpitude and political affiliations.
Pan American Airways backed by the CAB and State Department, with IATA support, asserts landing rights with Europe to enforce tourist fares. The plan, opposed earlier by the CAB and European state airlines, went into effect May 1 with Trans World Airline joining. Sir William P. Hildred notes a 50 percent rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of the new rates.
Pan American reports a jump in passengers from 20,000 to 43,000 in the same period with 21,000 tourists. Fares rise from reduced frills and higher seat capacity enabling mass Atlantic travel in the American tradition. Benefits expected for both sides of the ocean.
Police officials in Scarsdale New York are testing an electronic radar camera that photographs license plates of vehicles exceeding a fixed speed limit. They argue it minimizes human error and could become evidence in court, but acknowledge judges may demand strict verification and possible new legislation before widespread acceptance.
North Carolinian Mark Vance, 74, of Asheville, rails against bathtub mandates. He has lived five decades in his house without a tub, preferring a wash basin and questioning bath regimen. He says baths are useful but dislikes being told how to bathe and would only use a tub to store coal.
Staunton morning market shows large fancy eggs at 79 cents a dozen and small pullets at 69 cents. Richmond calculation suggests small eggs cost 45 cents per pound while large eggs cost 48 cents per pound, arguing a pound of eggs is a pound regardless of size.
Brief roundup recalling anniversaries births and visits from one to ten years ago. Names include Shurley White Jean Fitemeyer Marion Copp Virginia Bailey Fhyliss Campbell Sue Dorsey Lucie Boyd Clevenger Dorothy Carter and James Edwin Boyd.
Twenty five years ago Mr and Mrs William Cain attended the Fair of the Tron Horse in Baltimore. Mrs B Travers of Stephenson visited the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Centennial in Baltimore. Miss Genevieve Hyett spent time with friends in Charles Town.
Howard Stotler delivered a white Heath peach weighing one half pound to The Star Office marking a notable local fruit find from fifty years ago.
Washington argues that continued government controls on prices and goods reflect a long term wartime stance rather than a shift away from federal authority. Officials warn of extended hardship, while Republicans suggest timing favors Democratic nominees. retailers urge free enterprise as conditions allow.
New York officials report that re examination of licensed drivers last year left about one seventh failing some part of the test. Cullen Burke said impaired drivers are kept off the road until corrective steps are taken under the program.
Records show 24 hour rainfall ending 7 am today none. September rainfall to date 5.15 inches in 1952. Yearly total 33.85 inches. Average 36.79 inches. Monthly means: Jan 2.45 Feb 1.99 Mar 2.88 Apr 3.03 May 3.83 Jun 3.99 Jul 3.82 Aug 3.82 Sep 2.63 Oct 3.37 Nov 2.56 Dec 9.50.
An anesthetist today is highly trained and works closely with the surgeon. Complications like aspiration can occur during anesthesia, causing pneumonia or lung abscess. An experienced anesthetist prevents these risks by timing fasting and careful airway management before general anesthesia.
A scanned quiz prompts readers with 10 questions on U S history geography and language facts. It asks about Arthur Hebe r g the state with most Presidents Virginia Ohio or New York Rome hills sine die Helvetian Maximilian Mexico and other items including D D and the Flying Tigers.
The text argues anger is a God given force to combat injustice not personal slights. It cites Jesus overturning money tables and naming enemies as examples of righteous anger directed at cruelty. It urges anger with proper circumstances aligning with compassion and forgiveness.
In Albuquerque a psychology department staffer returns from leave to study how soldiers react to new clothing materials. He tests how long it takes men to adjust and how fabric feel impacts mood and performance, linking attire to job effectiveness.
A fragmented scene shows a tense call about politics and a family visit. Sam fears loss. Nance and Eve share a rink memory where Eve, a cover girl in a crimson sweater, struggles to skate while Ralph and Thurstonia loom in conversation.
In a fragmented scene, Nance and Ralph speed past while Eve struggles with confidence on the ice. Eve hides her fatigue after skating and feels a wave of nostalgia for magical Christmas intoxication as they prepare to for dinner on a snowy eve.
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