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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1949

Page

7

Oval regulations define distance for striker’s badge placement

The National Military Establishment states that the lower edge of the striker’s mark should be centered above the Group-Rate mark, with an imaginary horizontal line through the top of the upper stripe, aligning the non-rated marks and striker’s badge per prescribed spacing.

Prospects Favor Hot July But Drought May Be Broken

Washington reports a weather pattern shift after June drought across the Northeast. Weather Bureau experts say two blocking high pressures caused heat and little rain from Maine to Virginia, with New York City and nearby areas hardest hit.

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Labor Legislation Action Undecided in Congress

President Truman and Democratic leaders discussed labor legislation. Speaker Rayburn said a decision on pushing an administration measure will come after talks with Chairman Lesinski and House labor committee members. The plan may revise the Taft bill, but no determination was made to bring it up in the House.

Washington Truman Rayburn D-Tex Lesinski D-Mich House Labor Committee Senate House

Is Navy Included In The Military By Law

The term military is generally accepted to include the Navy and the Army. Statutes at Large 40 1917 defines military as including naval. The National Security Act of 1947 designates the Navy Department as a military department. Additional references exist.

Navy Army United States Naval Navy Department

Rainfall Statistics and July Precipitation Totals

Rainfall for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. shows none. July to date 0.00 inches, 1949 year to date 20.58 inches. Average annual rainfall over 36 years 3.42 inches. Monthly Indies precipitation averages 1913–1948 list Jan 2.47, Feb 1.92, Mar 2.01, Apr 3.07, May 3.68, Jun 3.88, Jul 3.861, Aug 3.82, Sep 2.58, Oct 3.34, Nov 2.50, Dec 2.43. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

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