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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1940
Page
3
Dayton dispatch reports a broader view of German war preparations focusing on air power and potential mass raids. American sources estimate Germany aims to produce about 72 000 aircraft annually and test mine laying, sailplane bombers and motorless bomb carriers as part of a broad air power strategy.
Analysis notes Germany draws on reserves and economies to force a decision this year. Hitler’s Denmark Norway actions signal abandoning peace hopes and relying on defeating the Allies or abandoning the fight. The Allied blockade tightens daily, shaping the strategic gamble.
Dr. G Failla of Memorial Hospital New York City told the National Academy of Sciences that a high pressure stream of water injected into cancerous tissue after X rays may kill cells faster. Experiments in animals showed water penetrated tissues under 15000 psi to reach cells and potentially boost effectiveness of radiation therapy.
In Geneva New York on April 23 researchers note the dream of a universal orchard spray remains unfulfilled but progress allows a single application to target multiple pests. Professor F Z Hartzell explains extended dormant sprays reach red mite San Jose scale oystershell scale rosy aphid bud moth leafroller and more with improved timing and materials. A copy of the report is available from the State Experiment Station.
William Johnson a 19 year old Black resident of Boyce was found guilty of larceny for taking 50 cents from a store cash register in Jim Suddith's Boyce shop. He received 30 days in jail and costs after a hearing before Trial Justice Loring C. Kackley in Berryville Virginia.
Harry Broy of Harrisonburg who runs a filling station on Route 50 faces trial tomorrow in Berryville Trial Court charged with keeping a slot machine in violation of gambling device laws. The report notes questions about perfume spending by American women totaling 33 million dollars annually.
Garden Week in Fredericksburg funds Kenmore restoration after two Fredericksburg women rally the town to buy the 1752 house of Betty Washington Lewis. The Kenmore Association grows nationwide with Mrs. Fleming as president and Mrs. Smith as secretary, preserving Kenmore and Mary Washington’s legacy.
The 1940 Plymouth is advertised as a leader among low-priced cars with features later adopted by rivals. It touts hydraulic brakes all-steel body oil filter aluminum alloy pistons Hypoid rear axle Floating Power engine and a wide wheelbase and seats promising economy and performance. See the Quality Chart at your Dodge De Soto or Chrysler dealer.
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