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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1949

Page

9

Finlanders Ignore Russians and Enjoy Life in Helsinki

In Helsinki on January 5 a visiting American observed Finns talking little about Russia. After the war Russians once dominated conversations, but locals now discuss food, dining, and dancing. A young Finn notes daily life with neighbors, while the visitor remarks Finns seem to get on with Russians.

Helsinki Russia Paris

Java Guerrillas Form Fugitive Republic Radio Network

Sin Po reports a new anti-Dutch guerilla government for Java led by four former Indonesian cabinet ministers. President Soekarno and Prime Minister Hatta remain in Dutch custody as the Republic’s armed forces coordinate guerrilla activity, using radio transmitters including a mountainside Republican radio.

Batavia Java Sin Po Soekiman Leimena D. Juanda Kasimo Soekarno Mohamed Hatta Sumatra Netherlands

Rheumatic diseases cost U S workers billions yearly

One source cites rheumatic diseases costing the American public about 750 million dollars annually in lost wages relief payments and medical bills.

100 Percent Satisfaction Guarantee Ad for GEO MINERAL

An advertisement from Gaunt's Drug Store promotes GEO MINERAL with a money back guarantee. It urges customers to visit a drug store, try the product for seven days, and claim a full refund if not satisfied. The copy emphasizes health benefits and urges purchases at 41 Orders to Above Adore.

Geo-Min Poe Gohol Roosevelt Georgia Lourdes France Thronion Greece Hercules Gaunt's Drug Store

U S Fatalities From Accidents Run Around One Hundred Thousand

The article states that the United States experiences about 100000 deaths yearly from accidental causes. It notes this high toll reflects ongoing safety and risk issues across society. The figure emphasizes the need for preventive measures and policy attention.

Uncle Sam's Almanac 1949 offers timely facts for families

Limited edition almanac, thirteenth year, ready for mailing by year start. No ads or propaganda, just useful information. Price 25 cents postpaid, coupon from Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau, 316 Eye St NE Washington DC. Also notes arthritis and rheumatism prevalence after mid life.

Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Eye St N. E Washington, D. C

Guerrillas Damage Greek Facilities Across Civil War

Markos' guerrillas have caused more than a quarter billion dollars in damage to Greek roads railways public utilities and buildings since the civil war began. The government says the heaviest losses hit buildings roads agriculture products equipment and livestock.

Athens Markos

Seekford Graveside Rites for Washington Deli Owner

Graveside services were held at Mt Hebron cemetery for George Wheeler Seekford 72 owner of a Washington delicatessen who died Monday after a long illness. Services were held at Hines funeral home in Washington last night. A native of Page county Seekford lived in Harrisonburg for years where he met and married Lena Brown sister of Mrs Carroll Willis of this city.

Mt. Hebron George Wheeler Seekford Washington Hines Funeral Home Page County Seekford Harrisonburg Lena Brown Carroll Willis

Wet Drilling Cuts Silicosis Dangers

Moscow report notes progress in the battle against silicosis as the Medical Worker newspaper announces advances in safety during wet drilling methods.

Moscow Medical Worker

Wet drilling reduces dust in Urals mines under test

Experiments in the Urals using wet drilling cut dust levels below the danger norm among examined miners. The largest mine in the Kizel coal basin has adopted the wet drilling system.

Urals Kizel

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