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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1941
Page
3
Dr. I a Riggin notes office environments harbor hazards as real as factories. Swivel chairs tempt inactivity and poor posture, while overeating and under exercising erode health. Cold offices and limited open-air time worsen well being, with long hours restricting weekend physical activity.
Concert artist Jascha Heifetz gives an aluminum practice violin valued at 100 dollars to national defense. Mayor LaGuardia calls it the most precious item in the aluminum collection. He plans to auction or sell it to obtain more aluminum while preserving Heifetz spare Stradivarius and Guadagnini violins.
The piece argues that daily exercise, balanced eating, adequate sleep, and reduced carbon excesses bolster office workers against hazards. It notes more white collar workers recognize risks but many remain unaware of environmental handicaps. It urges increased physical conditioning as a response to the current emergency and improved office habits.
Under this rule a member who has served longest on the majority side of a committee becomes chairman.
A compact crossword clue set includes Bone as 1 Down and Array as 2 Down. 8 Across hints Indian of the Bahamas. 4 Down uses Hypothesis abbr. 43 Across signals Comic sketch. 44 Across means Wither. 47 Across prompts Moist on. 48 Across is Cry of a crow. 51 Across asks Affirmative vote.
Federal defense housing agencies push adaptable demountable dwellings to relocate as communities shift. 11,000 units built or under construction with a demonstration at Indian Head Maryland by 11 manufacturers to show rapid dismantling and reassembly, one day for a one family unit. Government envisions entire towns moved by rail or truck to follow employment.
Alexandria report quotes a British submarine captain detailing attacks in the Aegean. He claims sinking five caiques, two schooners, one large Italian tanker, and a troop transport during about two weeks at sea while evading destroyer depth charges and aircraft escorts.
Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche Knight 80 widow of Clarke county merchant William Knight will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. E T Clark D D officiating Interment will be in Mount Hebron Her remains will lie in state at Kurtz Funeral Home until the service She is survived by a son Taylor Clarke county a daughter Mrs Mabel Shackelford of Silver Spring Md and a number of grandchildren
A Rockingham Harrisonburg delegation will oppose Southern Railway petition to remove Trains No. 11 and 12 between Harrisonburg and Manassas before the Virginia Corporation Commission in Richmond. The group cites hardship to Northern Rockingham poultry and dairy industries amid government defense food goals, with representatives from Shenandoah, New Market, Mt. Jackson, Edinburg, Woodstock and Strasburg.
The National Safety Council reports in 1940 home accidents caused 33 000 deaths and left 140 000 with permanent disabilities while 4 710 000 suffered temporary disability. Poor judgment and household disorder are cited as common factors. Also notes the President’s Commander in Chief status during peace and war.
The company seeks authority to discontinue ten Virginia passenger trains to free equipment for defense traffic during the national emergency. Trains 11 and 12 between Manassas and Harrisonburg 7 and 14 between Richmond and Danville 21 and 22 between West Point and Richmond 67 and 68 between Keysville and Durham N C and 3 and 4 between Norfolk and Danville would be suspended. The railroad argues the equipment would serve greater public use in defense traffic and that these trains would cause the least inconvenience. A survey of suspendable trains was requested by national defense transportation officials.
July 29 report on a hot Sunday at New York beaches shows nearly 1 000 000 at Rockaway Beach 150 000 cars 1 278 first aid cases 340 rescues 580 lost children. Coney Island estimated over 1 000 000 visitors and total NYC area beaches at least 2 500 000.
Hollywood July 29 Paulette Goddard launches a campaign urging the collection of old aluminum pots and utensils for Uncle Sam. The winner receives a kiss from Miss Goddard and a day at her movie studio as reward for the patriotic act.
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