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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1945
Page
7
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour precipitation ending at 7 a m totaling 1.13 inches. July to date 9.01 inches year to date 28.56 inches. Average annual rainfall over 31 years is 35.95 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1943 list: Jan 2.51 Feb 1.95 Mar 2.92 Apr 3.15 May 3.60 Jun 3.83 Jul 3.60 Aug 3.74 Sep 2.31 Oct 3.45 Nov 2.46 Dec 2.34. Courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
War desk notes credit Allied air power for Burma victory, noting June airlift by Allies reached 23,739 tons for British forces. Japanese attempts to air drop cargo failed to halt ground operations and yielded little strategic gain with two observed missions in 1944 and 1945.
Radio notes list shows programs on WMAI WRC WTOP and others from 6 to 11 PM with news music and talks. It notes a long World War II era feature stating air lifts to Burma and supply tonnage targets reached 38 tons short of the request and civilian delivery about 10 percent of total air haul.
A lively rallying call urging readers to support the war effort by purchasing war bonds. The message emphasizes collective effort, patriotism, and financial backing for national defense initiatives.
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