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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1947
Page
5
Washington reports debate over the nation’s wheat carryover as an insurance against bread shortages. Officials note carryover has fallen from wartime peaks to about 83 million buses, with targets around 150–200 million, while exports and crop outlook will shape next year’s carryover and prices.
In Portsmouth Virginia two year old James Boggelin Jr died in a house fire that destroyed the family home moments after the mother left briefly to visit a neighbor. Firemen pulled the crib to the front door but the child had crawled to a corner to escape the flames. The father serves aboard the fleet tanker Waccamaw which sailed Friday after Christmas with the family.
Virginia motorists who changed addresses since 1947 license plates were issued should notify the Motor Vehicles Division at Richmond or the local license agent. Information required includes full name old and new addresses 1947 license number vehicle make motor number and vehicle title number. Failure to update causes registration card delays and potential penalties for the motorist.
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