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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1941
Page
7
A U S Public Health Service study with Harvard Yale Columbia and others concludes that after about five hours of highway driving truckers show slowed reactions while speeds stay steady. Three hours then a siesta plus two hours more is a proposed fatigue rule.
Newborn rattlesnakes lack a rattle and gain joints as they mature but worn segments can disappear, so the number of joints does not reliably reveal the snake’s age.
Washington reports the army is at full manpower and a large equipment surge is underway with production rising. General Marshall notes critical shortages persist in anti tank weapons and .50 caliber machine guns though four months should boost availability. Armored divisions may be ready this month and next year may see six to nine more divisions prepared for field use.
The army tests wheeled carrier vehicles ranging from 2 1/2 to 12 tons to carry 37 mm 57 mm and 75 mm guns. These fast jeeps-like machines could be built in existing auto plants and reach about 55 mph. They aim to supplement or replace track based anti tank weapons until 105 mm howitzers become available. Morale and training join the field battle readiness as soldiers endure long drills, games and recreation to sustain fighting spirit.
Washington officials warned July 23 of a shortage in writing and other papers. Readers may see magazines and books with a yellowish hue as chlorine bleaching drops. OPM plans to conserve chlorine. no mandatory limits yet. Newspapers are largely shielded. Canadian newsprint capacity lags while imports from Norway fall.
New York reports postponement of the effective date for the new network regulations from July 30 to September 16 at NBC and CBS request. Negotiations hint at a possible compromise. The rules require NBC to sell a network group and end exclusive licensing with affiliates.
Before the Pony Express began there were three transcontinental mail routes. Most mail crossed the continent via Panama, taking about 22 days.
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