Municipal Fire Protection Costs Across U S Cities
A 1940 Municipal Year Book survey shows U S cities spent 3.71 per person on fire protection and 1.39 firemen per 1 000 population in 1939. It notes large cities have more firemen per capita but varied be factors, with New York City employing 11 101 firefighters and Chicago 2916.
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United States
International City Managers’ Association
New York City
Chicago
Philadelphia
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Chemurgy Conference Highlights Soybeans Castor Oil Use
The sixth annual Chemurgic Conference in Chicago, hosted by the National Farm Chemurgic Council, outlined progress in soybeans as a major crop and in de hydrating castor oil to substitute tung oil. Plastics may replace metals, and a 10 percent ethanol blend could unlock 40 million acres of land for cultivation. Industrial chemistry strengthens farm industry links through research.
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National Farm Chemurgic Council
Chicago
South
Chemurgy
Age And Drunken Driving Youths Arrested Less Often
A study from the International Association of Chiefs of Police shows younger drivers are arrested less frequently for drunken driving than older motorists. The findings highlight age differences in enforcement and offense patterns across jurisdictions.
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The
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Age of drunken drivers cited in 41 city survey
A recent survey of 41 cities with populations over 100 000 found that only three reported the majority of drunken driving arrests involved drivers under 25. Detroit recorded an average arrest age of 38.1 years last year.
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The
Association
Detroit
Editorial on integrity of reporters and off the record policy
Reprinted editorial argues that motion pictures misrepresent journalism, yet reporters in Washington retain trust with government officials. It cites Roosevelt and Hull as examples of officials who rely on reporters who hold off the record material and give fair coverage, stressing journalism as a sacred, ethical trust.
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Roosevelt
Hull
America
Governor Lehman Signs Weekend Jail Term Bill
The governor signed a law allowing courts outside New York City to sentence offenders to weekend jail terms. Defendants may serve on specified days so they can work on off days to support families. The plan, though not new in the state, has seen some success where tried and offers a two way vacation perception for some prisoners.
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Lehman
New York City
Empire State
Genevieve Garner Crowned Queen Shenandoah 16th
Genevieve Garner granddaughter of the vice president is crowned Queen Shenandoah 16th during festival coronation rites conducted by Governor Price. Thelbert Mauck couple celebrate birth of a son on April 22 in local hospital. Roy Hackman of Lynchburg College becomes student government president.
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Genevieve Garner
U.S
Shenandoah
Price
Thelbert Mauck
Roy Hackman
Lynchburg College
Lynchburg
Hopkins named WPA administrator. Millwood couple wed
Five years ago Harry Hopkins was named administrator for the newly formed Works Progress Administration. Miss Virginia Dave White was named princess of Frederick county at a festival. Miss Marguerite Brown and Mr. Frank Estep, both of Millwood, were married on April 10.
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Harry Hopkins
Works Progress Administration
Virginia Dave White
Princess Frederick County
Marguerite Brown
Frank Estep
Millwood
Frost Damage Suppresses Blossom Loss Despite Bees Working
Ten years ago frost damage hinted at a poor apple crop but lab tests show bees pollinate well and a good harvest is expected despite cold. Convicts revolt at Columbia Ohio prison leaves 350 dead in a flaming trap. A Richmond visitor to the Winchester festival laments unavailable goon apples.
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Columbia
Ohio
Richmond
Winchester
Miss Nena Shepherd Becomes First Woman Civic League President
Twenty five years ago Miss Nena Shepherd was elected the first president of the Woman's Civic League. A heat wave swept the valley with temperatures rising about 30 degrees in four hours. Richard Cooper of Chambersville accidentally shot himself in the arm with a .32 caliber revolver. Polish natives seek aid as Poles starve during war in Poland while Germans prepare a new push after bombardment at Ypres. Allies reinforce.
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Nena Shepherd
Woman's Civic League
Richard Cooper
Chambersville
Poland
Ypres
Lavish reception for newlyweds by Judge Atkinson couple
Forty years ago a lavish reception was hosted by Judge and Mrs William Atkinson for Mr and Mrs Robert Woolley who recently married. Southern people plan to unveil a bust of Charles Broadway Reuss in New York City around May 1. Deputy Sheriff and jailer Adam Fornty quietly marries Miss Sallie V Snapp near Rosenberger.
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William Atkinson
Robert Woolley
Charles Broadway Reuss
New York City
Adam Fornty
Sallie V. Snapp
Near
Rosenberger
Quiz Questions From The Star
The Star poses seven trivia prompts covering Eddy Duchin orchestra direction methods, the abolition amendment, a U S submarine sunk near New England, male whale terms, county peace officer title, liquid metal, weight of over, location of the Pyrenees, Czars Landis and Hays, and U S ownership of the Panama Canal Zone.
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Eddy Duchin
U. S
New England
Pyrenees Mountains
Kenesaw M. Landis
Will H. Hays
United States
Panama Canal Zone
Common Weather Usage Guide
An explanation instructs writers to prefer likely over liable when predicting weather. It notes liable implies potential harm to a person or thing, while likely accurately conveys probability without misusing terms. The guidance emphasizes precise terminology in forecasts and meteorology reporting.
Teamwork Key to Modern Cancer Fight Emphasized
Dr Logan Clendening outlines three attack divisions for Cancer Control Month education. emphasis on public education research and coordinated treatment. He notes that early stage cancers are more curable and stresses group collaboration among surgeons radiologists pathologists internists and other specialists for optimal outcomes. A pathologist confirms cancer type and completeness of removal and guides subsequent imaging and treatment decisions. Follow up is essential with regular exams and potential repeat treatments if symptoms arise.
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THE
American Society
Congress
Heredity of Tumors Questioned in Medical Q A
A Q A discusses whether a young father’s brain tumor can be inherited by his children or grandchildren. The answer says tumor heredity is doubtful and general heredity from relatives often outweighs paternal contributions. The editor notes Dr. Cling’s pamphlets for 10 cents each and lists titles. The Philadelphia Bulletin Almanac notes over 140 firms in Philadelphia have been in business 100 years or more.
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Dr. Cling
Te Ly Logan Clendening
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Bulletin
Scott's Scrap Book on Diet and Goats
R J Scott notes goats young and old thrive on a meager diet and fall ill if placed in rich pasture. He warns against overfeeding goats with abundant fodder and emphasizes steady nourishment for health.
Killer Speaks Richardy A4oughton Controversy Unfolds
In a private interview at St. Clair's office, Strickland reveals new details about Alfred Markham's death. The night of May 16 involves a midnight dinner, a dangerous errand to Cleaves Street, and a confession that forces George Markham to confront a shocking truth.
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St. Clair
George
Alfred Markham
Strickland
Jack Berry
Markham
George Markham
Alfred
West
Cleaves Street
Geo Markham
Rio Vista Club
Calla
Jerry
Preneas
Tribute to Clark Smith Prompts Community Reflection
Carl Ritter eulogizes Clark Smith in The Star letter noting Smith’s gentle bearing charity and Christian virtue. He recalls the Grace Church service and Smith’s unselfish kindness and duty in all aspects of life inspiring others to strive for true worth in community and church.
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Smith
the Star
Clark Smith
Grace Church
Clark
Carl R. Ritter
Do Birds Live to a Very Old Age
Wild birds seldom live beyond ten years. The top longevity in banding records is twenty one years, with an osprey from Gardiner Island, New York, found dead after twenty one years. A Louisiana heron banded at Avery Island in August 1920 was retrapped there in January 1937 at seventeen years old.
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Bureau of Biological Survey
Gardiner’s Island
Avery Island
Answers to Questions From Frederic J. Haskin
A Reader’s Q A column from the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau answers queries on salaries politicians linguistic trivia and sports feats. Notable entries name Herbert Lehman salary 25000 and Crater Lake color noted as blue while the football record longest kick stands at 89 yards by Al Braga.
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Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J
Washington, D. C
New York State
Herbert H. Lehman
al Braga
Universi% de San Francisco
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By Logan Clendening, M. D
Dr. Clendening
Scott
R. J. Scott
Edward Jenner
Arees
Sdruss
Killer
Richardy
Chapter
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L. M
A. Benjamin Franklin
John Garfield
A. Crater Lake
Crater Lake National Park
Oregon
Sons of the American Revolution
Continental Congress
Committee of Safety
Great Britain
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