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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1965
Page
7
The paper reports Mariner 4 images depict Mars as a dead orb similar to the Moon with visible craters and no canals, noting no public release yet. Some astronomers have pondered canal existence while the Soviet Union is described as covering about one sixth of Earth's land area.
The Virginia Fisheries Commission voted to open an area south of Cape Charles for conch taking. Conchs fetch about six dollars per bushel, with shells usable for porcelain and fuel. The fishing season is limited to Aug. 15 and no other seafood may be removed during this period.
In Selma Alabama the city switches from manual clock winding to an electric gear system at the First Presbyterian church. George Bewig the 62 year old clock winder will stay on to maintain the clock and adjust for power failures. The changeover costs about $1000 funded by a recent sales tax increase. Bewig earned 150 dollars yearly for his work and climbed five flights weekly weighing 1200 pounds and 175 pounds for the clock. Now he climbs only every two to three months.
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