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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1949

Page

6

Senate struggles over Marshall Plan funding delays

The Marshall Plan remains debated as Congress reconsiders a four year program. The Senate and House authorized another year of funding but differ on total amounts and use of surplus crops to aid Europe, sparking clashes over farm relief and budget specifics. Vice President Barkley ruled the crop provision out, forcing a rewrite before final Senate action.

O Wasrington Austie Truman Congress Europe House Senate Appropriations Committee Barkley

How to Grow House Plants Booklet Offered by Information Bureau

A 30 page illustrated publication by Uncle Sam's experts details care and growing of over 50 indoor adaptable plant varieties. Learn what to do and what not to do. Send 10 cents postpaid with name address and city to The Winchester Star Information Bureau in Washington DC.

Uncle Sam

Hairless Calf To Have Sweater

Hairless Hereford calf named Alice born May 15 in BAR MILLS Maine is pink and tan where hair should grow. Owned by William H Bruce Maine Bureau News editor. A neighbor will knit a sweater for her after a coat and blanket protected her at birth. A previous calf from the same cow was normal.

Bar Mills Alice William H. Bruce Maine Bureau News

Jail Addition Up Rapidly As Work Advances

Rapid progress is reported on the Winchester jail addition with ground floor poured and bricklayers two thirds to second floor level. Electricians are on the job and initial water sewer connections were made last week. An excavation in Cameron Street has been filled and resurfacing is due today for tomorrow's Soap Box Derby.

Winchester Cameron

Present and Past Rainfall Summary

Rainfall data show no rainfall in the 24 hours ending 7 a.m. August total remains 0.00 inches. The year 1949 has accumulated 24.30 inches to date. The average annual rainfall over 36 years is not specified.

Average monthly precipitation 1913 1948 period

Average precipitation by month for 1913 to 1948 shows Jan 2.47 inches Feb 1.92 Mar 2.91 Apr 3.07 May 3.68 Jun 3.88 Jul 3.81 Aug 3.82 Sep 2.58 Oct 3.34 Nov 2.56 Dec 2.43. Data from WWincbeaeas Research Le.

Wwincbeaeas Research

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