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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1949
Page
12
The fragment notes that in late medieval to early modern Italy a vast number of length units existed, with more than 200 distinct measures recorded. It hints at regional variation and standardization efforts across Italian states by the 18th century.
Moscow reports both nations will raise trade under the last year five year $1 billion pact by 35 percent this year. The gain lifts Russia Poland trade to about $269 million with the Soviet Union delivering cotton iron chrome ore manganese autos tractors agricultural machinery petroleum products chemicals and other goods while Poland supplies coal railways trains metals textiles sugar and more.
A study estimates that the United States population consumes about 400 million books annually through stores libraries and digital platforms. Researchers note variability by age region and format.
Information explains that time zones are Eastern Standard Time and that Central Mountain adjustments apply. It notes local stations may shift relay times to fit schedules and warns that last minute changes cannot be included.
Radio lineup details the January 19 schedule with programs across CBS NBC and ABC. Notable items include The Duffy Tavern News and various dramas comedies and music programs. The schedule lists times from 6:00 p m through 12:00 a m with multiple repeats and regional slots.
Two Kentucky derby hopefuls Ocean Drive and Olympia start a two coast campaign at Hialeah in the six furlong Evype stakes for three year olds. After Hibiscus they will be flown to California for the $50,000 San Felipe on Feb 5 and then run in Santa Anita’s Flamingo stakes on March 3.
Detroit Tiger pitchers report to spring training early at Lakeland Florida on March 1 and lead the contract signing derby. Hal Newhouser signed a reported $60 000 deal after his 21 win season in 1948. Paul Trout also signed after talks with General Manager Billy Evans and relief pitcher Hal ree signed by mail.
Norfolk January 19 The task of building a winning football team becomes a full time job for Frank Leahy He will quit as athletic director but remain head football coach at Notre Dame Ed Moose Krause will take over as athletic director and coach in other sports Leahy has helped with most duties recently and will continue with football duties while Krause assumes broader responsibilities
Harrisburg lawmakers were urged to consider legalizing pari mutuel betting to raise funds for a $500 million World War II veterans bonus. Assemblyman Frank Costa of Philadelphia proposed the plan, expecting about $10 million yearly revenue.
In Richmond on January 19 the race to crown the Old Dominion Big Six basketball champion remained wide open after Virginia Tech fell 66 to 58 to Washington and Lee. Earlier Virginia and later William and Mary had challenged, but Tech’s setback shifts the favorite status to the Generals despite Tech’s prior wins and losses.
Western Kentucky the third ranked team in the AP poll defeated Memphis State 78 to 51 to extend its winning streak to 13 games. Notre Dame edged Butler 60-58 on a late field goal as NC State claimed sole first in the Southern Conference with an 81-57 win over Furman.
The text notes it is not possible to say definitively that Robespierre’s family was of Irish origin. It adds that there is a tradition suggesting such, but no firm conclusion.
Boston manager Billy Southworth lines up Jim Russell in left against lefties and Jeff Heath against right-handers while keeping Russell healthy. The piece notes Russell’s fitness and Southworth’s intent not to play him every day.
Boyce wins a 35 to 8 basketball game at home as Grim leads with 14 points for the victors. Boyce girls also defeat Stonewall 36 to 19 with Grim scoring 26. Stonewall’s Robertson and teammates handle scoring for the visitors. Next, Boyce faces Berryville at Berryville at 7:30 p m Friday.
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