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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1950

Page

10

Dominican Republic capital founded in 1496 by Bartholomew Columbus

The article notes that the capital of the Dominican Republic, now Ciudad Trujillo, was founded in 1496 by Bartholomew Columbus, brother of Christopher. It then asks about newspaper circulation and answers that London's News of the World has the largest circulation of any newspaper or magazine globally.

The Dominican Republic Ciudad Trujillo Bartholomew Columbus Christopher London News of the World

Saturday Radio Schedule From 6:30 to 11 PM

A dense listing of radio programs and show times across CBS ABC and NBC networks. Notable items include The Joe DiMaggio Show Vaughn Meares Show James Melton concert Grand Ole Opry and Jack Paar Quiz with multiple hosts and theatres.

Abe We Abe Rangers Mbs Idgetone Abe Tgan Cbs Arry Wismer Abe al Helfer Rex Koury Abo Cbs Dell Abo Hawaii Joe DiMaggio Abe Vaughn Meares Burs Adham Abone Autry Xieland T-Man Cbhes Peer Woos Sloman Norman Brokenshire Abc Basin Street Cbs Orchestra Chicago Theater Grand Ole Opry Houston Cba America United Abc News Chicago NBC Abc Trendler Traitts Abc Treasury Abca Abe Hashknife Hartley Cbs Opera Records James Melton St. Louis Think Fast Cbs News Abe Roy Rogers Abe Steve Allen Nick Carter Sam Spade Abco Percy Faith Marshall Doolittioche Horace Heidt Ted Malone Jack Paar Jim Blaine Europe Kay Armen Jackie Robinson George Sokolsky News Cbsa

Pakistani Pilgrims Banned From Mecca At Egypt Request

Saudi minister Syed Abdul Hamid El Khatib announced a ban on Pakistani pilgrims to Mecca, to be lifted when the World Health Organization confirms Pakistan will comply with the 1926 International Health Convention. Egypt fears cholera contagion via Pakistani travelers.

Karachi Mecca Egypt Syed Abdul Hamid el Khatib World Health Organization Pakistan

Sunday TV Listings Broadcast Schedule Fragment

A dense, date unclear listing of evening and daytime programs across stations WNEW Channel 4 WMAL Channel 7 WTTG Channel 5 and WTOP Channel 9. It outlines film shows dramas sports news and variety programs with times from late afternoon to late night and notes daylight saving time.

WNEW Channel 4 WTOP Billy Boone Gene Autry Ioast of the Town Robert Q. Lewis

Surplus Property To Be Eyed Again

Washington orders a freeze on sale of surplus property to allow a new review for defense needs. War plants and equipment civilian and military are included as all disposal authority is re examined. Jess Larson notes excess property must be screened with all agencies before declaring surplus.

Washington Jess Larson

Man Finds Live Bomb While Cleaning Closets

In San Bernardino California E S Winter bought a house and while cleaning a closet he found a live bomb. He surrendered the device to police who identified it as an Air Force practice bomb about 16 inches long and 13 pounds.

San Bernardino Calif

Harrison States Contract Procedure For Local Businessmen

The article explains how the Federal Government lists bid items and closing dates in a daily bulletin issued by the Department of Defense and General Services Administration. It notes distribution through selected outlets and local examination at chamber offices. It also mentions pulp from macerated old money being bought by private firms and made into packing sheets.

Yadig Department of Defense General Services Administration Daily Bulletin United States Chamber of Commerce Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Owl Called Stupid

Chicago natural history curator Austin L Rand says owls seem impressive yet slow to learn. He cites a captive owl that refused liver until it was hidden in a mouse skin, then ate it. He adds crows and jays are the truly intelligent birds.

Chicago Austin L. Rand

Oscar the Iowa State Fair star returns for 25th year

Oscar the black sturgeon aged about 50 will be exhibited at the Iowa State Fair for the 25th consecutive year. The fish, 130 pounds and five feet long, was acquired by the state conservation commission in 1925 from a Wisconsin hatchery.

Des Moines Oscar State Conservation Commission

Sunday Burglar Tries For Three Weeks in Redondo Beach

Dorothy Santone told police she was away on three Sundays. Each return she found items missing, first $20, then $80. On the third visit she saw lights flicker on and off as she came home, prompting the burglars to flee.

Redondo Beach Calif Dorothy Santone

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