Decline in World Horse Population Noted Amid War Strains
The survey notes horses are decreasing globally at a slow pace and more sharply in the United States due to mechanized farming and disrupted breeding during World War II.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1948
Page
5
The survey notes horses are decreasing globally at a slow pace and more sharply in the United States due to mechanized farming and disrupted breeding during World War II.
The Voice of America broadcasts the full story of Mrs. Oksana Kosenkina, held in the Soviet Union before leaping from a building. Early reports reached overseas audiences within an hour, with fuller accounts in 22 languages later. Milk Board Scored and Milk Price Fight noted. Government urged to end emergency powers of the State Milk Commission amid claims of a fixed jury in a consumer case against a two cent a quart hike by dealers.
The Winchester Star Information Bureau advertises a booklet titled Dreams containing a dream dictionary and insights from ancient practice. It promises rules for interpretation and love of the past, inviting readers to mail 15 cents with a coupon for delivery to Washington DC.
The combined Strasburg and Woodstock bands will perform daily concerts during the Shenandoah county fair opening August 24 in Woodstock. The midway will feature boys shows. Announcements were made by fair secretary Donald Garman. Penguins cannot fly but are descended from birds that could fly.
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