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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1941
Page
6
Needs anchor Kas. April 28. Holopeter’s jangling tele wakened him. He asked if all his children were in bed. A fragmented local item recalls a tense moment and inquiry scene.
In Bloomington on April 28 Police Chief Clyde Hibbens returned a five-dollar check to a motorist who sought to fund an account to cover 50-cent parking fines. The chief feared the precedent and potential bookkeeping burden of such a system.
Roanoke attorney Moss Plunkett announces as a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor citing support for the VEA three point program and abolition of the poll tax. He joins State Senator William M. Tuck as announced contenders. Plunkett backs nine month terms, teacher salaries of 720 dollars, and state funded textbooks.
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hours ending a.m. none. April to date 2.13 inches. year to date 6.35 inches. Average monthly rainfall from 1913 to 1939 lists January 2.52, February 2.05, March 2.90, April 3.25, May 3.56, June 3.77, July 3.57, August 3.71, September 2.44, October 3.16, November 2.44, December 2.38 inches. Average annual rainfall for 28 years stands at 35.80 inches. Data courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
In the tropical Hacienda a dinner party unfolds as Betsy and Tom host guests. Coralie Simpson and June Jacobi clash subtly with Betsy’s circle while Donald Heath reacts to Coralie’s presence. A war bulletin heightens tension before a shadowy intruder appears outside. To Be Continued.
Evening and daytime programs across eastern stations move up one hour due to daylight saving time. Audiences face altered lineups with shows like Radio Theater and Blondie shuffled, while soap operas lose their familiar times. Listings include WISV programs and various orchestras and news blocks.
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