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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1942

Page

6

Vox Pop and Radio Theater Highlights Across Detroit and Washington

A historical radio log notes Vox Pop from Detroit at Chrysler tank arsenal with sizable armament plant, then WRC and WJSV programs featuring Margaret Speaks, Merle Oberon, George Brent, Lily Pons, and operatic and popular selections. Includes a dense schedule of 6:00 to 11:45 airing with News Music and The World Today segments.

Wisv Chrysler Tank Arsenal Detroit WRC Margaret Speaks Firestone Tl Racio Anne Laurie Bird WJSV Hollywood Merle Oberon George Brent Radio Theater Lily Pons Telephone Hour Meyerbeer Dinorah Gershwin Porgy and Bess Estrellita Ponce I Wrg WIJSV Michael News Musicade Good Neighbor Bankhage Frank Parker the World Today Fred Waring Amos Andy News of World Gil Trio Blondie Roth Orch Blondie Cavalcade Vox Pop of America Vox Pop Firestone Review Dr. I. Q Dt le Morgan Beatty Les Brown Orch Hillman, Lind Shirer Olmstead Arch McDonald Moon Dial Long’s

Laundries Ready to Decontaminate War Gas Affected Foods

Science Service reports that Britain would deploy food laundries across the Isles to cleanse foods if gas warfare is used. Staff would trim meats and fats, air foods, water wash cans with bleaching agents, indelibly mark contents, and sample for safety before distribution.

Science Service New York England British Isles

Late News Time Zones in The Star Broadcast Schedule

The Star notes press time as 9 P M in London 10 P M in Berlin Rome and 11 P M in the Balkans signaling delivery of late edition updates across zones.

STAR London Berlin Rome Balkans

Rainfall Totals and Averages for 1913 1941 Period

Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending 8 a.m. at .86 inches and June to date 2.27 inches, year to date 15.78 inches. The 29 year average annual rainfall is 35.55 inches with monthly averages ranging from 1.99 inches in February to 3.77 inches in June. Statistics courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Government Investigators Sought by Civil Service Commission

The United States Civil Service Commission seeks investigators for federal agencies. Salary $2,600 yearly. Positions likely in Washington DC and nationwide, with substantial travel. Applicants need experience in civil or criminal investigations or legal work. education may substitute part of experience. Apply via Herman Lee at the local post office.

United States Civil Service Commission Washington D. C United States Appein Herman Lee Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners

Divorces Peak in Virginia as Childless Couples Lead

Virginia recorded 4,351 divorces last year, a rate of 2.1 per 1,000, the highest in state history. The Bureau of Vital Statistics notes childless couples show higher rates, while divorces decline as family size increases, with only two nine child households and none with ten children.

Richmond Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics

Plastic plugs leaks to keep lifeboats afloat

New plastic that is kneaded briefly can be thrust into leaks in sinking lifeboats to plug holes splintered by bullets. The British Merchant Service has adopted the pliant material for emergency boat repair. American ships have not yet adopted it, though U.S. Coast Guard officials are testing similar substances.

New York 0.S. Coast Guard

You Are the One ADELAIDE HUMPHRIES WRITT TM 94 AND RELEASED

Tibby plans a private flight in the silver ship at the field, meeting Steena who worries and shares news of love and career. Steena faces possible resignation while Tibby hides Wayne’s generosity and risks with a new, powerful plane.

Adelaide Humphries Central Raeen Tibby Steena Tommy Wayne Hook Tommy Dare Miss Picklepuss Tib Amy

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