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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1952
Page
1
Gov Adlai Stevenson promises to address his fund for boosting Illinois official salaries while campaigning in Indiana on the first leg of a rugged new trip. The Democratic presidential hopeful has managed the issue cautiously and may release a statement today.
Governor Adlai Stevenson said he is contacting contributors to fund his campaign. He did not specify when the outreach would occur and provided no further details. Associated Press reported the remarks.
Eisenhower told Virginia and North Carolina audiences that the military draft remains necessary and blamed the administration for defense mistakes. The broadcast touched on Stevenson and a secret fund linked to Republican figures, with questions about its size contributors and beneficiaries. Nixon faced similar scrutiny over his campaign finances.
A national alarm was issued for nearly half a ton of gold valued at about 300000 that disappeared in transit with six boxes weighing 848 pounds. Officials gave few details about the loss and investigation, marking Canada's third major bullion theft in four months.
United Nations secretary general Trygve Lie planned to step down from his 1946 post on February 1, 1954, after a three year extension. He hoped to retire to Norway and even pursue becoming prime minister there. The move followed discussion of a staff reorganization that would abolish eight assistant secretaries general and create three deputy secretaries general, a plan Lie termed his last will and testament.
Virginia extended forecast calls for near normal temperatures with cooler Saturday and warmer Monday and Tuesday. Precipitation chances are minimal with little or none expected.
Senator William E. Jenner claims the State Department is pressing for a Korea truce about October 15. He says favorable talks could have stopped earlier casualties and criticizes administration motives. Jenner cites support from Republicans and contrasts foreign policy views with Eisenhower.
The State Board of Education approved grants totaling 841142 from the Battle School fund part of a 45 million dollar program. Projects cover 13 school constructions across 10 Virginia localities.
Foreign News Analyst William L. Ryan outlines a sprawling Soviet led campaign labeled as a world peace offensive. Delegates representing over a billion people from two thirds of the globe are to push anti militarization and promote communism with a Vienna world congress slated for December.
Virginia election officials prepare to add lieutenant governor candidates to the November 4 ballot after Attorney General J Lindsay Almond ruled that a separate slot is required on the ticket.
Five Democrats named as possible lieutenant governor candidates planned an informal session with State party leaders in Richmond. The meeting aimed to agree on a single candidate for the November special election. Governor Battle signaled the election will be automatic, with no action required from him.
Norman Files, Jr., 28, held for grand jury after pleading guilty to chaining his nine year old son to a bed for three days as punishment for hockey and staying out at night. Police found him padlocked to the bed with an eight foot chain. The boy said he had eaten only to eat and use the bathroom since Monday. The family, with four other children, came from Martinsburg, West Virginia three years ago. Files, a paper cup plant worker, was charged with assault and juvenile authorities would decide on neglect charges for both parents.
Acheson rebutted Eisenhower at a Cincinnati news conference calling his attacks on the 1950 Far East defense line misrepresentation. He argued the line, developed by military authorities, did not include Korea and urged UN partnership for Asian defense. He warned that omitting his warning risks Korea’s fate.
Get out the vote organizers report Virginia may see high turnout this year with about 900 more eligible voters registered than usual. City registrar Ralph Whitey Grubbs notes interest in voting and cites October 4 as a key date for further action.
Sen. Gillette of Iowa resigns as chairman of the elections subcommittee. The panel will shrink from five to three members with Sen. Hennings of Missouri replacing him. The group will pause hearings until after the November 4 election unless an emergency arises. Sen. Welker of Idaho also resigns from the panel amid criticism it is a political vehicle for the Democratic Party.
The Powder Box Reaves Salon will close on September 20 30 and October 1 to attend the Virginia Beauty Clinic in Roanoke. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Buffet Seafood all you can eat for $1.50 in the Room cen srg poet at 2 E Main Street Royal VA. Capeoedielae 18 19 25 26 60.
The fifth annual Frederick County Agricultural Fair saw 350 exhibitors from Frederick County with 2 051 exhibits over two days at the Farmers Livestock exchange led by 335 apple entries the largest section. 4-H and FFA members contributed in dairy and vegetable classes with winners named including Susan Bierer and Susan Stine in Holstein and Guernsey divisions.
The Free Lance Star endorsed General Dwight D. Eisenhower for president, the paper’s first Republican endorsement in 67 years. It criticized Democratic rule in Washington and stated Eisenhower offers the best chance to restore moral tone and curb corruption.
U S officials saw limited hope in Mossadegh's latest proposal addressing the Anglo Iranian oil dispute. The Iranian premier rejected the Aug 30 settlement plan, warned of a Communist option, and set a 10 day deadline for reply. State Dept. will consult with Britain as talks continue.
General Eisenhower begins a Virginia trip with a Roanoke speaking engagement. A special train from the Middle West and part of the South is scheduled to arrive here, marking the start of his coordinated appearance plan.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a possible supporter named Ané 8 t a cree or Byra Treman, and references Southern Tire Co with dates October 2 and 3 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at the Old Building. The Thel-Be Beauty Shop closing is also noted.
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