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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1952
Page
4
A retrospective editorial praises Finland for overcoming 1944 Soviet reparations burden of nearly 1 billion dollars. It highlights Finland’s iron will, sacrifice, and efficient rebuilding despite war losses and land seizure, contrasting with other nations and noting the global admiration for its resolve.
General Omar Bradley argues the United States may need to share atomic warfare secrets with European allies to empower a Western European army. He warns past co operation with Britain on atomic research helped Russia’s A-bomb, and questions whether security measures can prevent a repeat.
A Winchester note decries audience talking despite pre show pleas for silence. The piece argues courtesy and courtesy demand restraint in public theatres as entertainment is the goal and adults should be seen not heard.
Insurance statistics show most home deaths now occur in bedrooms rather than kitchens. The article notes many causes and warns readers about dangers in sleeping spaces.
The piece warns that many deaths and injuries come from in home accidents. Gas or smoke from a fire caused by a dropped cigarette, slippery floors, rugs, and waxed floors contribute to fatalities. It emphasizes bedrooms as a common death scene and calls attention to bath tubs and other hazards.
A compact roundup lists facts about Presidents Hayes to Taft, noting Ruth B Hayes sobriety ban, Lemonade Lucy nickname, Harrison’s brief term, Lincoln and Madison heights, left handed leaders, birth places, and firsts in golf and automobiles. It highlights ex presidents counts after Lincoln’s era and various personal habits.
At the Frederick county Agricultural Fair held at the Farmers Livestock Exchange the girls 4-H club winners were Mary Lou Ramey Arvilie Snyder Ann Arnold Wolfe Marika Whitacre Peggy Elliott and Mary Lou Owens. Mrs Richard Lewis hosted tea for Mme Marcelle Bauwens Baugill of Belgium and Mme Berto frasco de Escobar of Chile. Albert Unger of Berryville Avenue died at Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Ruby Marie LeFollette married Robert C Richards of Stephens City.
Capt Robert Manuel announces recruits Roland Pietcher William G Slonaker Jr Garland Nooth Andrew Mowery and Raymond Ely for the Virginia National Guard unit. Mr and Mrs William W Dunn left for Blacksburg where Dunn enrolled for a second year at VPI. Mrs Walter Bursey and Mrs George Ritter hosted in honor of Mrs Ralph Mulvey at Ritter home on Boyd Avenue. Merbert Larrick guest speaker at Leesburg Rotary luncheon. Mr and Mrs R B Ingle visited by Grace Zachary of Washington. May Manuel entertained at dinner for Eli Vaughn and Lovel Manuel families.
J. W. Athey sold the Hart Hotel to R. E. Boyd of Summit Point. An unnamed driver frightened Deputy Sheriff Marker and Joe White’s horses, causing the wagon to run away and peel.
Veteran Washington columnist Ray Tucker answers readers on national policy. Topics include U S guarantees for private American investors in Israel under the Mutual Security Act, the steel strike and Taft Hartley Act, the national debt breakdown, and the 1801 1841 Democratic era presidents.
Dr. Graham Asher pipes natural gas from a yard well into his home heating system after drillers struck a gas pocket while digging a water well. He believes the gas project will recoup its cost in three to four years. Canada’s largest oil fields are in Alberta led by Redwater northeast of Edmonton with an estimated 700 million barrel reserve contributing about half of national production last year.
Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 7 am today is none. September rainfall to date is .15 inches. Yearly rainfall to date is 33.85 inches. Average rainfall over 9 years is 36.79 inches. Monthly averages 1912-1951 include 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 3.27, Nov 3.86, Dec 3.50 inches.
An article explains prostate cancer in men over forty, its symptoms and the impact of early surgery. It highlights ethiny estradiol and other hormones improving cases with spread, while noting breast swelling as a side effect. Dr. Huggins advocates removal of male sex glands and adrenal glands as effective options, with no evidence that cancer is contagious.
The sermon urges keeping the Sabbath holy as a day for worship rest and good works. It cites Jesus three rules that the Sabbath is for man the Son of man is Lord of the Sabbath and doing good on the day. It warns against worldly constraints turning Sunday into mere bore and repression.
A quiz feature asks 10 days of questions on varied topics. It tests literature history geography and science with items like who wrote Moby Dick, evaluating thermometer names and U S presidents with three vice presidents.
In Alameda California Barbara Ward seven, a polio survivor, became the ship’s pin up girl as the Boxer from Korea docked. Sailors presented Barbara with gifts and $405 for her, while her parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Ward of San Leandro and brothers greeted the crew. Freddie received a toy boat.
Eve Ireland contemplates confession to Jeremy while recovering, seeking a second chance. She recalls a troubled past and the Shelter, hoping honesty and a fresh start will repair their strained marriage, but remains haunted by fury toward the Ireland family.
A youth named Eve, after reform school, rises to an office secretarial post in a large firm. She endures rigid uniforms and low pay in housework before pursuing night study. She meets influential people, sees social ascent through a secretary role, and faces a long shot for advancement.
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