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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1938
Page
11
The Virginia Bulletin reports 1937 farm milk data. Nationwide, 23.71 million cows produced about 103 billion pounds, down slightly from 1936 but above 1934 and 1935. Milk yield per cow averaged 4353 pounds, up 1 percent and the peak since 1931.
The American Automobile Association sponsors a two week National Institute for Traffic Safety Training at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor from August 8 to 20. Leading engineers and educators will cover pedestrian safety and school teaching methods for elementary and secondary programs. Burton W. Marsh heads the safety and traffic engineering committee with Dr. F R Noffsing er directing training courses.
Evening Star readers in Winchester are urged to sign up for prompt delivery with no charge for this postal telegraph service.
The passage advises evaluating diet for constipation and mentions bulk from fiber. It notes that bulk is not extra food but a non digestion aiding mass in the intestines to promote bowel movement. It references bran from Battle Creek and mentions vitamins and daily intake.
Troopers are on hand to stop prison escapes amid overcrowding and few guards. The warden cites overcrowding and staffing shortages as the main cause of repeated attempts.
Branch Rickey, Cardinals executive, urged more unity in the National League to counter the American League. He said NL clubs focus on pennants while Worlds Series lures caused a postrace letdown, and called for a tougher, concerted effort against opponents. He advocated a stronger fighting spirit and coherence.
Harrisburg July 21 reports the re survey by army engineers of a potential $17 million flood control reservoir at the headwaters of the Allegany river. Dr James F Bogardus said the site near Warren could become the largest flood protection project in the eastern United States with power potential akin to a small TVA.
New York July 21 representatives of American cigarette manufacturers viewed a transparent cellulose wrap made from tobacco wastes. Hungarian Istvan Tamas presented the invention and sought U S rights with his lawyer after two years of experiments.
Philadelphia coach Beth Bell announced the signing of six recent college stars to the Eagles roster. The move adds notable names to the professional football team as of July 21.
New York State Farm officials unveil a promising winter apple seedling from the Wolieson Experiment Station. The cross between Ben Davis and Jonathan features a strong tree and large red fruit with sprightly flavor, set to be shown on Experiment Station Day. The station also notes Sweet Delicious as a leading winter keeper and European varieties are nearing advanced testing for August displays.
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