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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1945

Page

5

Rainfall totals and averages from Winchester lab data

The report shows 24 hour precipitation of 0.16 inches ending at 7 a.m. and August to date 2.70 inches, year to date 33.34 inches, with 31 year average rainfall at 35.95 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1943 are listed for each month from January to December. Data courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.

Texas pair loom as biggest college football tackles

Harlan Wetz and Jimmy Plyer of the University of Texas, both 6 foot 6 and over 240 pounds, are described as the nation's potentially largest starting tackles. Wetz gained fame for a 60 to 70 yard kickoff in a 6-0 win over Texas A&M, while Plyler is noted as a top punter despite knee trouble.

Harold V. Ratliff Hugh Fullerton, Jr Austin Texas Harlan Wetz Jimmy Plyer University of Texas Wetz Plyer Paul Yates Texas Aggie Longhorns Plyler Brackenbridge

If We'll Buy The Bonds They'll Drop The Bombs

A provocative phrase arguing that funding bonds enables military action. The line links public debt to war and invites debate on fiscal policy and defense spending.

Be a blood brother to a fighting man donate blood

A call to action urges citizens to donate blood to save the lives of servicemen. The appeal emphasizes immediate contribution and stresses the life saving impact of each donation.

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