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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1942
Page
5
L. D. M. explains gulfweed as olive-brown sea weed of the genus Sargassum. It forms large patches in the Gulf Stream and the Sargasso Sea, though it only drifts rather than covering the sea. Floating air sacs resemble berries aid its buoyancy.
In Chicago on January 17, 14 year old Louis Sabatini slipped on ice and froze his tongue to a iron light pole. Police freed him after 20 minutes using hot water as sub-zero wind chilled his breath and skin.
Present and past rainfall data report 24 hours ending today with none. January to date .95 inches year to date .95 inches. 29 year average rainfall totals 35.55 inches. Monthly averages listed from 1913 to 1941: January 2.51, February 1.99, March 2.87, April 3.21, May 3.51, June 3.77, July 3.66, August 3.69, September 2.37, October 3.08, November 2.46, December 2.43. Courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
President Roosevelt’s wartime address earns praise from Senator Glass and colleagues. Byrd commends production focus while Radcliffe calls it thoughtful and timely. Kilgore labels it strong and pointed about current conditions.
An inquiry asks if the promotion certificate for the president’s rig carry task was successfully completed, noting a deadline of 70 units to be met.
Furniture makers showcase the V for Victory slogan at the National Furniture and Home Furnishings Show in Chicago. Exhibits feature buffets and china cabinets with bold V motifs and carved American eagles on chair backs and buffet fronts. The displays are unveiled for buyers and will reach the public through retail channels this spring and summer.
Molla Glendon arrives in Nenmurk seeking refuge from war and bombs in London. She meets Burton Whitworth and waits as his son Tay, set to escort her, arrives. a chance at a new life unfolds amid city sights and social tension.
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