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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1949
Page
6
The article explains contact dermatitis as an inflammatory skin rash from irritating or allergic substances. It describes patch testing with gauze and tape, elimination of offending agents, and reintroduction under supervision to identify culprits. It notes that a flare after card materials can occur and that removing the source can cure the condition.
In Agra on December 5, American visitors are noted to be increasingly attracted to India. The article highlights growing travel interest and impressions of the country by U.S. travelers.
The article notes wholesale pepper prices more than double prewar levels with black pepper near 60 cents a pound retail. It traces price rises from 1945 onward, limited wartime imports, and price ceilings until 1946, plus production shifts from Indonesia and India and ongoing supply challenges.
Firefighters used a booster tank to extinguish a grass fire on Papermill Road shortly before noon. No damage or injuries were reported.
Gorski, 63, longtime Democratic supporter and staunch labor ally, dies in Chicago. The porter of Democratic measures, he acted as a key advocate for labor-friendly policies and party causes.
Dr. Wikler argues the modern shoe industry raises cancer death rates by stressing feet and related tissues. He cites U S, Hawaii, Switzerland, and international figures, noting barefoot populations show lower rates, while Japan and Brazil vary with footwear and tradition.
Christmas shoppers flock to Polly's Cab for curbside taxi service at their favorite stores. Call 3313 or 3601 for instant pickup and faster holiday shopping.
The record lists 24 hour rainfall ending 7 am none. December rainfall to date is 0.00 inches. The 1949 rainfall to date totals 39.14 inches. The average annual rainfall for 36 years is noted but incomplete.
A 36 year period from 1913 to 1948 is cited to calculate an average precipitation rate. The text frames a measurement in inches per man over that span, noting the method relies on a long historical baseline.
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