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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1940
Page
6
An explanation states that a new concrete curb reflects headlights to appear lit. The curb itself is not glowing, but reflected light from drivers’ headlights makes it highly visible at night and in rain, with strong daytime prominence as well.
Embroidered filet motifs for scarfs towels and pillowcases. Includes 16 transfer motifs from 4% by 7% inches to 11% by 13 inches with chart directions stitches materials color schemes. Send ten cents to Winchester Dept. 259 W 14th Street New York NY with name and address and pattern number.
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour rainfall at 0.87 inches, August total 3.56 inches, year to date 28.69 inches. The 27 year average monthly rainfall from 1913 to 1939 lists January 2.56, February 2.04, March 2.90, April 3.23, May 3.53, June 3.79, July 3.59, August 3.69, September to October 3.19, November 2.35, December 3.9. Average annual rainfall over the period is 35.53 inches. Statistics courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
Baltimore dispatch reports the fatal wreck of a Baltimore and Ohio freight train near Sykesville left four dead including engineman Evans and brakeman S L Ambrose and fireman W F Wood. Wood remains missing presumed trapped under wreckage as Evans widow and four children mourn.
Rome reports Virgino Gaydo, Il Giornale D Italia chief editorial spokesman, warned Egyptians against opposing Italian efforts to drive British troops from Egypt. The note signals Italy intends to prevent Egypt from becoming a base for British action against Africa or Italy itself.
New York April 28 brokers discuss extending the New York Stock Exchange closing time from 3 p m to 4 p m citing lower trading volumes since 1916. The Association of Stock Exchange Firms backs the plan and is in contact with exchange officials.
London reports British bombers expanded operations last night, striking 27 airdromes in Germany Holland Belgium and France along with other military targets, following daylight attacks on various enemy objectives.
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