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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1949
Page
9
Washington reports plans to test Navy fighters against the B-36 in the stratosphere. Air Force jets show limited climb and power at 40 000 feet, while Navy fighters like the F4U 5 Corsair and upcoming F2H Banshee and F7U Cutlass boast higher climb, speed, and lighter wing loading for high altitude interception.
Fighters push for 20 mm cannon on jets replacing .50 caliber guns arguing the change would narrow the edge of the B 36 in dogfights. The note cites the same gun used on the B 36 to counter jet fighter advantages in aerial engagements.
Richmond March 25 The commission on Virginia medical education heard a proposal to educate qualified Negroes at existing state institutions offering white training. J Rupert Picott for four Negro groups urged using the University of Virginia and the Medical College of Virginia noting Negro patients and nurses exist there. He said dormitories would not be required as students need not live on campus. Currently Virginians go to Meharry or Howard for Negro medical training. Virginia is a liberal state, Picott asserted, and the plan could be worked out.
The U S Coast and Geodetic Survey attributes the quakes to the New Madrid events of 1811 and 1812. Three main shocks occurred December 16 1811 January 23 and February 7 1812 near New Madrid Missouri. The region saw raised and sunken lands fissures sinks sand blows and large land slides with water waves on the Mississippi seeming to move upstream as fissures opened and closed.
CHICAGO March 25 By Science Service Daily gentle scalp massage followed by brushing and frequent washing are advised for dandruff control the association reports in its journal. Hair tonics and baldness treatments are deemed a waste of money and may cause irritation or worse.
A Winchester Star notice offers a concise guide to correct word usage with over 2,500 commonly mispronounced or misused terms. Priced at fifteen cents postpaid, readers mail a coupon and payment to the Information Bureau in Washington D C.
The State bureau of entomology says bottle flies of genera Sarcophagidae and Calliphoridae are more plentiful this year, along with Musca domestica the common house fly. The bureau notes a mild winter favors hardier populations and recommends using DDT to kill the insects.
Fifth Naval District calls reservists to join destroyer escorts based in Norfolk or Baltimore for two week reserve cruises this June to August. Twelve officers and 96 enlisted men needed with full pay and allowances. Apply to the Commandant Fifth Naval District before April.
A report notes that the substance would be especially effective when sprayed around garbage cans and other areas where insects gather to feed.
C. 8. Mullen Jr., chief fire marshal of Virginia, and Rep. Burr P. Harrison of Winchester will be speakers at the Northern Virginia Firemen's Assn. meeting in Staunton. Mr. Harrison will discuss the tax proposal and other legislation.
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