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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1948
Page
6
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt predicted a curious grape vine will spread news of the United Nations 29 article human rights declaration to the Russian people. She noted the text, drafted after long UN work, will reach people despite censorship and state control.
A fragment notes concerns that revealing the declaration would be very difficult to keep from people worldwide. The excerpt hints at deliberate attempts to obscure information and manage public knowledge.
Admiral Louis Denfeld says the United States Navy is developing a modern submarine program and will prioritize destroying enemy submarines in any future war. He calls for an American underseas fleet to be second to none. The Navy’s chief estimates Russia operates over 240 modern submarines.
A nationwide survey shows that a little more than 10 percent of U S farm landowners were women. Nebraska led with slightly over 17 percent of farm land owned by women, the highest among states.
The United Nations General Assembly postponed the debate on Italy's prewar colonies until it reconvenes in New York on April 1. By a 31 to 11 vote, the assembly rejected a proposal for the second political committee to discuss the colonies before adjournment.
Rainfall from 1913 to 1946 totals 36.20 inches across months. Jan 2.46, Feb 1.94, Mar 2.91, Oct 3.31, Nov 2.44, Dec 2.38 inches. Data courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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