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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1944

Page

3

Sharks Held to Be Edible Says State Fisheries Board

Native prejudice aside, the State Board of Fisheries reports shark meat is edible and tasty. Kippered or lightly smoked shark resembles salmon, fresh steaks compare to halibut, and mussels and eels are gaining attention as coastal commodities with clam-like flavors noted for mussels.

Charleston State Board of Fisheries Carolina

Frisky the Mascot Survives Gas Chamber At City Pound

In Muskogee Oklahoma Frisky the dog survived when the pound master opened the door to the gas chamber. Forty nine other dogs perished leaving Frisky as the pound mascot and symbol of resilience.

Muskogee Okla Pound Frisky Poundmaster Bush Goins

Milkweed Goes to War in Life Preservers

The War Food Administration says milkweed floss will be collected as a substitute for scarce kapok in life preservers. The Agriculture Department and other agencies will gather seed pods in 26 states, with New York and New England contributing some while most floss comes from western states.

New York War Food Administration U. S. Department of Agriculture New England WFA

Takes Back Seat In Spinning of Yarns About Sea

HAL BOYLE from a British port describes Edwin Pie chok a 19 year old Chicago sailor on his first sea voyage delivering war goods. The youth hears tall tales from seasoned sailors and notes the mix of danger and humor that marks life at sea during the Normandy campaign.

Edwin Piechok Chicago Sweet Pea Britain Normandy Navy U.S. A Sicily

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