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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1942
Page
5
The article stresses shelter over food for wildlife, detailing the need for trees with holes, thick shrubs, and grassy ground cover. It argues landowners should leave and manage shrubs on wildlife lands along borders, slopes, streams, hedgerows, and fence rows to provide escape cover, nesting sites, and protection from weather.
CHICAGO July 10 A Milwaukee doctor reports in the Journal American Medical Association that a synthetic chemical prostigmine given as pills and hypodermic injections speeds recovery from concussion related dizziness and headaches. In 14 patients complete recovery occurred, with relief within a week in some cases. The treatment, replacing less effective sedatives and risky surgery, may reduce prolonged disability and emotional distress.
Control over civilian travel to and from Alaska passed into army hands today. An official army permit will be required of everyone leaving or entering the territory, under orders of Lieut.-Gen. J. L. DeWitt, head of the western defense command.
London July 10 The Air Ministry said British bombers sowed mines in enemy waters during the night. A communique reported one bomber issued the attack and details followed in brief.
Aberdeen Maryland July 10 three women with combined weight 681 pounds load 65 pound shells for army tests at the Aberdeen proving ground. The trio known as the merriest group at work are Elizabeth Jones Florence Wackefuss and Viola Testerman. Army officials praise the women for their surprising mechanical skill in loading and firing anti aircraft and big guns during trials.
In unoccupied France at Vichy July 10 a harsh anti Communist court at Balancon sentences 34 more prisoners. Ranging from life terms to one year in prison, the rulings reflect ongoing political repression by authorities.
Local classifieds list rooms for rent and assorted equipment for sale. Includes apartment shares, furnished rooms, utilities included, and a range of small tools and appliances ready for pickup. Contact details vary by listing.
A Denver boat owner struggles with rationing demands and moving to safer docks after services are disrupted. Local authorities advise locating available ice and fuel supplies as water restrictions affect boating activity.
A candidate in Oklahoma City declares an avowed effort to spark voter interest in a dull election. The report notes limited civic engagement and hints at campaign strategies to energize turnout.
A chaotic campaign scene forms on the Capitol lawn as S. Kellam and an Oklahoma City real estate dealer set up a rare tent to drum up voter interest during a heated election period.
A candidate sought the Democratic nomination for the Corporation Commission and pledged to stay at his campaign tent until the election next Tuesday. War-time Capitol guards stood nearby as Shield pitched his tent, drawing onlookers and tension.
The report notes Shield took no action but kept an attorney ready to act if he were arrested, indicating preemptive legal readiness.
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