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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1942
Page
6
The Associated Press reports New Haven match results: Joey Sanna defeated Curley Nichols by stoppage at 1 29 of 6. Earl Turner outpointed Ramires in Richmond California at 146.
Raleigh dispatch reports James S. Burch of the State Highway Commission noting a forecast from February that highway traffic would fall 29 percent in May. The just completed May survey confirms a 29 percent drop.
Radio schedule items feature WMAL and WRC programs with appearances by Brig Gen. Lewis Hershey and Walt Disney at Bing Crosby's Music Hall. The lineup includes news, variety shows, and performances from 6:00 PM through 11:45 PM, listing hosts, entertainers, and time slots.
Fred Perry announces retirement from professional tennis due to an arm injury. The former world No. 1 and multiple champion says he cannot play effectively, having attempted a comeback in Mexico after months of rest. He recalls winning the U S championships and Wimbledon titles and cites the fall injury at Madison Square Garden as the turning point.
London reports the Commons approved a new 1 billion pound war credit at Sir Kingsley Wood's request. The chancellor said total wartime authorizations exceed 10.05 billion pounds and weekly government spending has risen to about 84.25 million pounds. He noted this rate peaks only twice in the last great war.
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending 8 am at 0.10 inches. June to date 2.24 inches year to date 15.73 inches. Average annual rainfall for 29 years is 35.55 inches. Monthly averages for 1913 to 1941 are listed with Jan 2.51, Feb 1.99, Mar 2.87, Apr 3.21, May 3.61, Jun 3.77, Jul 3.66, Aug 3.69, Sep 2.37, Oct 2.46, Nov 2.46, Dec 1. The statistics are courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
More than 100 top golfers begin the 72 hole Hale American tournament to aid service charities. A $1,000 first prize awaits Sunday, with crowds predicting a 275 total as 66s and 67s loom in mild weather. Herman Barron shot 65 to tie the course record.
The Norfolk and Western Relief Fund paid benefits totaling 171 717 35 to members and families in Q1 1942. The quarter ended March 31 1942 shows receipts of 240 705 08 and a net gain of 688 987 73 for the fund. Since 1917 the fund has paid 13 942 120 72 in benefits, with total department costs 3 024 419 59 borne by the railroad.
Eldorado Kansas June 18. H Whitlock to exit hospital next Saturday into a world of cuffless trousers. He hopes wartime restrictions had begun earlier as his hip broke May 30 when his right foot caught in his left trouser cuff.
The 1942 Virginia legislature expands the Game and Inland Fisheries Commission from seven to nine members with one from each congressional district, appointable by the governor and subject to Senate confirmation. The plan includes an executive director, per diem chairman, and a salary cap of 6000 dollars for the director, ending all current terms June 30.
The 1940 World Series drew 281 842 attendees across seven games while 1941 saw 235 773 in five games. The question mentions inconsistent figures suggesting 1940 and 1941 totals, with a partial error noting 281 842 for both 1940 sequences.
Victoria B C June 18 Squadrons of the Royal Canadian air force are operating with United States forces in Alaska as Lieut Gen Kenneth Stuart assumes temporary command of Canada's Pacific forces Anti aircraft units are also on duty in Alaska Stuart called the Japanese action in the Aleutians an obvious defensive attempt to neutralize destroy or occupy air bases that could be used for raids on Japan by shore based aircraft He warned that if Japan holds gains in the Aleutians it would bring them closer to Canadian objectives
School notes urge families to keep in touch with athletes during training season. The Star reports coaches emphasize communication and team support to boost morale and progress.
Yesterday's stars include Paul Trout and Ned Harris leading a Tigers win with Trout limiting the Yanks to five hits and Harris driving in a run in a 41 0 ninth inning rout. Derringer and Haas helped the Reds win the opener in a seven hit effort and Haas delivered two runs in the 11th to clinch the nightcap. Mort Cooper no hit the Giants through seven frames for the Cardinals and Kirby Higbe held the Cubs to four hits. Elden Auker scattered six as the Browns beat the Red Sox and Phil Marchildon five hit the Athletics past the White Sox. Ken Keltner delivered a bases loaded single to tie and win for the Indians against the Senators. Maurice Van Robays sparked the Pirates with three hits and two RBIs in four at bats to beat the Phillies.
The 24 hour clock system is adopted as the official time for all army messages dispatches orders and reports. Time is shown as four digits from 0000 to 2400 with hours first and minutes second for example 0625 for 6 25 am.
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