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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1949

Page

6

Picture Gallery At Hunt's Office Showed Officials Pictures

Washington August 30 Newsmen viewed a large gallery in James W Hunt's private office featuring pictures of President Truman 31 former senators and about 30 House members. Roger Q White Hunt's counsel noted the images were not secret or stolen and many hung during Senate hearings while Hunt, a manufacturers' counsel, lies hospitalized.

Washington James W. Day Truman House Senate Hunt Roger Q. White Manufacturers’ Counsel Senate Investigations James V. Hunt Harry Truman White Harry H .Vaughan

Hiroshima Blast Death Toll Said To Exceed 200000

New York reports quote Hiroshima mayor Shimzo Hamai estimating total deaths from the 1945 bombing between 21000 and 240000, including about 30000 troops, based on ration card figures and troop tallies. The figure surpasses prior estimates from Japanese and American sources.

Hiroshima New York Shimzo Hamai Norman Cousins Hamai

Hunt honors and White House concert snapshots

Col James W Hunt displays a Wall of fame in his home with photos of President Truman General Arnold Major George Howard and Senator McCarthy and Senator Smith. A White House concert featured Hunt as composer of Niece of Uncle Mitt and songs My Missouri and United Nations Player.

James W. Hunt H. H. Vughan Hunt President Truman H. H. Arnold George Howard Air Force White White House Uncle Mitt Missouri United Nations Senate Margaret Chase Smih Maine Joseph R. McCarthy Wis

Mrs. FDR Reveals Youth Group Tactics and Insight

In New York on August 30 Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt stated she learned from the American Youth Congress that it followed communist lines while cooperating with them. She said the experience clarified how infiltration, obstruction, and late votes sway outcomes and offered valuable understanding for United Nations efforts.

New York Franklin D. Roosevelt American Youth Congress United Nations

Before You Leave On Your Vacation BE SURE YOUR PETS ARE CARED FOR

A public notice reminds travelers to arrange pet care before trips. Local officials urge residents to secure caretakers, provide contact details, and leave emergency instructions. The advisory emphasizes planning for dogs, cats, and other common pets.

Police Flee Red Zone to Escape Service in Greece

Five Soviet zone German policemen entered the U S zone at dawn in Bavaria to escape service in Greece. They said a Russian order would recruit single under twenty five Volkspolizei members for Greece duty after brief training. Warshall noted 18 to 20 more recruits may arrive today.

Berlin U. S Greece Alexander Warshall DUS Hof Bavaria Warshall Volkspolizein People’s Police

Helicopters Aid Search For Missing 7 Year Old

Buckroe Beach divers and Langley Air Force base helicopters assisted by private fishing craft searched for Arnold Gander a 7 year old Richmond boy presumed drowned after being seen under water about 30 feet offshore on an inflated raft.

Buckroe Beach Langley Air Force Base Richmond Arnold Ganderson

Present and Past Rainfall Totals and Averages

Rainfall data show 24 hours ending 7 a.m. with none recorded. August rainfall to date is 7.73 inches and 1949 rainfall to date is 32.03 inches. The record notes average annual rainfall for 36 years or locations.

Average monthly precipitation 1913 1948 Winchester data

Average rainfall for 36 years 1913 to 1948 lists monthly inches: January 2.47 February 1.92 March 2.91 April 3.07 May 3.68 June 3.88 July 3.81 August 3.82 September 2.58 October 3.34 November 2.50 December 2.43 Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

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