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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1941
Page
7
An editorial laments rising parental complacency as diphtheria deaths decline over 35 years. It urges diligence in vaccinating children with toxoid, noting preventable fatalities and the need for timely immunization amid public health goals and a symbolic flag celebration.
The Puller redistricting commission here unveiled a tentative plan to reallocate General Assembly seats, adding a second senator for the 29th district and expanding the House with seven new delegates. Arlington Fairfax Prince William and Alexandria would gain seats, while overall populations would shift to balance representation. a public hearing in Richmond on March 17 invites views.
A tentative plan proposes merging Bedford Franklin Floyd with Henry to form a new two county district and joining Amherst Nelson with two counties to elect one delegate. Halifax would pair with Charlotte to yield two delegates for the combined counties. Louisa would join Fluvanna and Goochland in a three county district electing one delegate. The plan totals a population around 29 207 and marks the most extensive redistricting since 1922 with constitutional mandates readdressed by the commission members and staff.
Ottawa March 6 John B Stirling 21 a former barnstorming pilot from Annapolis Md and son of US Navy commander A G Stirling arrived in Ottawa to enlist in the Royal Canadian Air Force He previously worked as an aircraft inspector at Glenn L Martin Works and has flown since 1936 He was part of Maryland National Guard 104th Observation Squadron before joining the plant industry
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