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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1956
Page
6
A 1940s style health column advises eliminating standing water to curb mosquitoes and using aerosol bombs or 5 percent DDT sprays. It warns about toxicity to humans and pets, suggests repellents, and cautions not to get chemicals in the eyes. It also includes a Q A note on fractures caused by bone disease.
The U S Public Health Service reports tests indicate a salt and soda solution given by mouth in large amounts can treat shock from burns. It could substitute for venous injections of blood or plasma, aiding areas with limited medical care.
In a behind the scenes AP Office chat, Charles Mercer recalls a multi million dollar windfall from books and film rights including Putnam s October 1 release and a Literary Guild sale. He explains weeks of early writing and a disciplined routine before success.
High View and Winchester residents hosted a flow of relatives and friends. Mississippi visitors Mr. and Mrs William Nolan and two sons joined Mr. and Mrs C F Easter for a previous week visit, with many others from Crewe Amelia Ridings Chapel and Norfolk dropping in locally.
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