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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1952

Page

3

Foot And Mouth Outbreak Moves Toward Kill and Bury Fight

Foot and mouth disease breaks out in Saskatchewan Canada prompting border shutdowns and a slaughter and eradication plan. U S and Canadian experts assess the situation while vaccination and research measures respond to an outbreak near the United States.

Washington Saskatchewan Mexico United States Canada Shahan U.S Bureau of Animal Industry Aftosa Europe Denmark Holland Great Britain U. S Australia New Zealand Central America West Indies

Humans Not Built For Standing On Two Legs Says Expert

Dr. H. S. Mayerson of Tulane University argues humans are meant to stand on four legs to keep organs properly positioned. He notes gravity lowers blood to the feet and veins must push it back to the heart, explaining toe twitching and leg movement. He also cites fainting during dress fittings as a consequence of a rigid stance.

New Orleans H. S. Mayerson Department of Physiology Tulane University Dr. Mayerson

Flu Forces School Closures in Dickenson County

A flu outbreak prompted James M. Skeen, Dickenson County superintendent, to close two high schools and six elementary schools. About 1,200 students were reported ill. officials hope to reopen by March 3.

Clintwood Dickenson James M. Skeen

Revenue sources of the U S government over time

At founding the government’s main income came from customs duties. After the Revolution customs provided more than 90 percent of revenue as late as 1857. Since 1941 individual income tax has been the chief revenue producer.

Florida Resorts Overrun by Record Tourist Boom

Florida faced a mid February tourist surge with hotels and inns full from the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic resorts. Crowded nights forced travelers to sleep in cars and lobbies as record attendances and betting rose at Trop ical Park and Hialeah. Reports across Tampa Bay Fort Lauderdale and Miami Keys described booming business and traffic snarls as visitors swarmed the Gold Coast.

Miami Fla Florida Gulf Coast Central Lake Area Atlantic Tropical Park Hialeah Gulf Pinellas County Naples Tampa Tribune Miami Herald Florida Keys Fort Lauderdale Gold Coast Palm Beach Miami Daily News Fort Lauerdale

Garden Report Yard Planning And Planting Important As Spring Nears

Planning and planting shrubs now saves money and ensures success for spring landscaping. Local nurseries offer guidance on evergreen and flowering varieties suited to limestone soil, with a list of reliable shrubs and trees for Winchester area yards.

Flora M. Zarbock Winchester

Loot tale from Miami man sparks police inquiry

A Miami man named Victor Cascarano told police he believes loot taken from his possession is involved in an ongoing case. He described the items and claimed a suspect is connected to the burglary, prompting investigators to pursue leads.

Miami Fla Victor Cascarano

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