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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1943
Page
7
The notice lists present and past rainfall totals for a 24 hour period ending 8 a.m., December to date, and year to date, along with average annual rainfall and average monthly precipitation from 1913 to 1941. It credits the Winchester Research Laboratory for the statistics.
At an American air base in Italy in December 1944, Lt. Donald L. Clark and fellow P-38 crews describe Jock the parrot as the unit mascot. The bird, about ten inches long, has flown five dive bombing missions and rides on pilots’ shoulders between targets. He snacks on watermelon seeds and bites ears gently, while avoiding cigarette smoke and liquor.
Washington observers describe a McLean dinner for Grace Moore and Noel Coward where no one could recall direct quotes from the guests. Justice Douglas, Alben Barkley, Mrs McNutt, and others offered only general praise as goals for easing troops’ homesickness are discussed.
Norman H. Davis announced a national Red Cross War Fund campaign seeking 200 million dollars next March to fund war time operations. About 140 million goes to national and international activities and 60 million to local chapters for servicemen and families, with Walter S. Gifford leading corporate gifts.
Radio schedule lists WMAL and WTOP lineups with guests Hedda Hopper and Chester Bowles. Highlights include Duffy's program, Spotlight Bands at Drew Field, Words At War dramatization, and News of the World segments. The night features Theatre of mysteries and musical performances from Gil James, Red Skelton, and Molly.
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