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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1944
Page
6
Virginia farmers are urged to raise wheat in 1945 by 1000 acres beyond 1944 plantings. The 575000 acre goal, set by the Virginia U S CA War Board and farm representatives, balances production with other crops and conservation. National 1945 wheat goal 68640000 acres, up from 66705000.
Morrison Virginia August 26 Walter Pollard a florist offered a $25 war bond to callers who stay at home with children under ten He phoned random numbers from a directory and distributed $100 in bonds promising to continue rewards for the duration as a push to encourage parental attention.
Guam's 20 000 Chamorros begin a new life under the U S flag while towns like Agana Sumay and Agat lie ruined. Many farms escaped damage and livestock survived though homes need little beyond basic repairs to cisterns and roofs. The islanders endure widespread loss but remain resilient as the war’s impact fades.
In Shreveport Louisiana last night a lightning bolt struck a trolley car causing property damage but no injuries. Firefighters said the conductor was the only financial loss seven cents short at the fare check.
The report shows 24 hour rainfall none at 8 a.m. August to date 2.58 inches year to date 25.19 inches. Average annual rainfall over 31 years is 35.95 inches with monthly averages listed for 1913 to 1943. Statistics courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
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