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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1955
Page
4
Hollywood star June Allyson argues American women waste time and money in beauty parlors while claiming she never frequents salons. She recalls one failed permanent and notes she dyes, styles, and fixes her own look to stay independent.
Makoto Chiba an 18 year old high school student died after a prolonged illness. Doctors say the cause may be radiation sickness linked to the 1945 atomic bombing. Autopsy notes a shortage of blood cells and cites potential long term exposure in 1945.
Columbus health officials urge pausing pogo stick craze amid jump records and potential brain injury risks. Dr. Robert A. Evans notes heart strain from repeated bounces and sets a maximum around 200 jumps. Reports from across the country cite 5 000 plus counts, including a Zanesville girl claiming 6 202 jumps.
Randolph Macon Woman's College English instructor Richard L. Brengle of North Arlington New Jersey spoke at the Blue Ridge Chapter Alumnae Association luncheon at the Hotel Shenandoah Martinsburg Saturday. Attendees included Mrs John W. Rosenberger Miss Virginia Barr and Ms Loring E Woore from Winchester and Clearbrook. Brengle holds a 1955 Danforth Teacher Study Grant and will study at Columbia University toward his doctorate. The Blue Ridge Chapter covers Berryville Clearbrook Front Royal Leesburg Winchester Charles Town and Martinsburg.
In Chicago burglars broke into the Michigan Electronics plant but were thwarted by an electronic guard. A male voice warned intruders to leave, then cried for police as a lady screamed and a siren wailed. Police were summoned and the thieves fled. Engineers had set up the device as a gag. the test marked the first trial of the alarm.
A concise reminder to call 3670 to reach a physician in emergency situations. The note emphasizes rapid contact and availability for urgent medical care.
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