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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1942

Page

2

Fluoride Treatment Shows Promise Against Tooth Decay

A Journal of the American Dental Association report summarizes Dr. Virgil D. Cheyne’s year long study in Indianapolis with 27 children treated with fluoride solution and 19 controls. Treated teeth showed fewer new decay areas and none actively decayed, though the treatment is not yet ready for general use.

Journal of the American Dental Associaton Virgil D. Cheyne Indianapolis Cheyne Harold L. Hansen The Dental Association Council On Dental Therapeutics Atention U. S. Public Health Service Halth Nursing

Pasture Key to Maximum Dairy Production Warns Official

E M Funk chairman of the Lord Fairfax Soil Conservation District urges best forage for cows under the Food-for-Freedom program. He says good pasture lowers feed costs, protects soil, and boosts milk and meat output, with lime fertilizer manure clipping and summer supplements like millet and Sudan grass.

E. M. Funk Board of Supervisors Lord Fairfax Soil Conservation District Funk Mr. Funk Punk

Trophies To Aid War Supply Drive In New York

War salvage campaign in New York collects trophies donated from peacetime sports. Donors include Florida Callen Peter Fick Maureen Orcutt Mrs R M Torgenson Jess W Sweetser and others from swimming golf track tennis.

New York New York City Florida Callen Peter Fick R. M. Torgenson Jess W. Sweetser Maureen Orcutt Harry McNaughton Jim Herbert Paul Pilgrim John Borican Vincent Richards Frank Shields Frank Hunter

MacCallum’s Chevrolet Recovered After Theft

The Chevrolet sedan of Ian C. MacCallum, stolen Wednesday night from 516 South Stewart Street, was recovered by West Virginia state police at Clarksburg. Authorities broadcast an alarm on WSKQ and reported the car found at noon. Three arrests were made in connection with the recovery.

Ian C. MacCallum South Stewart Street West Virginia Clarksburg WSKQ

Golden Rule Class Plans Special Mother's Day Program

In observance of Mother's Day on Sunday the Golden Rule Bible Class will welcome mothers as guests at its 9:45 a m Sunday School meeting. A special program is planned and those needing transportation may call Dorsey Hottle at 4709 or Braddock Street Methodist Church office before Sunday.

Dorsey Hottle Braddock Street Methodist Church

Smashing Blows Dealt Japs By U. S.

Reported naval clash in the Solomon Islands Coral Sea area marks first major Allied Japanese fleet duel since Java. Washington bulletins note damage to a Japanese transport and three U. S. planes lost. Outcome and location details remain evolving as Australia awaits decisive news.

Curtin Java Australia Washington Bulletin United States Solomon Islands Coral Sea Port Moresby New Guinea East Australian

Congress Talks Of Taking Short Summer Outing

Congress debates delaying labor and farm price bills as leaders consider a short summer break around July 1. The House moves toward finalizing the $7.61 billion tax package while a Senate committee fine tunes revenue provisions and war-money measures.

Congress Jack Bell Senate House Roosevelt Ways and Means Committee

Eastern Panhandle To Be Rationed

Defense Coordinator Carl G. Bachmann announced that Cleveland informed him West Virginia except the eastern panhandle would be excluded from gasoline rationing. Williams at Cleveland Regional OPA said the eastern panhandle might also be exempt.

Charleston W. Va Carl G. Bachmann Cleveland West Virginia Eastern Panhandle Bachmann Birkett Williams OPA Carl G. Presure Williams

Drifted 16 Continues on Ocean Raiding Vessel Size

Wells contends the undersea raider was a small craft about 150 or 200 feet long. He notes it could not operate long without re fueling a mother ship or a land base, and water rations were cut to ounces per day.

Wells

Short Gas Ration Aims to Aid Commercial Vehicle Use

Gas rationing focused on supplying fuels for commercial buses trucks and taxicabs under an honor system. Officials hope individuals will not require local policing of usage while considering allowing saving for later periods before July 1. Harold Ickes denied feasibility of a two and one half gallon weekly ration, dismissing responsibility for such a report.

Henderson Harold Ickes Lea D.calif

Market Quotations Livestock And Produce Baltimore May 8

Baltimore and Chicago and Pittsburgh market quotes show eggs butter and produce, with livestock prices for cattle calves hogs and sheep. Cattle and calves remain steady with mixed beef and veal values. hogs range around 13.50 to 14.40 for various weights. sheep lightly quoted.

Baltimore Baltimore Livestock U. 8 Chicago Livestock Chicago U.S Pittsburgh Livestock Pittsburgh

Wheat and corn rise on Chicago grain quotes

Chicago May 8 Wheat prices advanced near a cent early and hit four week highs before easing. Opening values show May 1.23 and July 1.26 1-4 for wheat while corn May 87 and Sept 92 1-4. Rye May 76 3/8 to 1-2.

Chicago Aares Rye

Murmansk Front Battles Report Massive Soviet Losses

A Soviet and German exchange of notices describes heavy fighting on the Murmansk front with both sides claiming gains. Red Star reports 14 raids on northern German airports, while Soviet dispatches claim 500 Germans killed and substantial captures amid a broader winter campaign.

Arctic Murmansk Menting Tsting Red Star United States Inering Red Army Soviet Information Bureau Leningrad Moscow Britain Soviet Union

Stock Market Gains Amid Broad Upswing In Midday Trading

New York May stocks retraced gains to extend an upward tilt as trading volume rose. Industrials led with several low priced issues boosting activity while bonds and commodities moved with shares. Chrysler and Goodyear reached year highs as U S Steel Bethlehem GM Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward Eastman Kodak United Aircraft and Standard Oil of Indiana topped the list.

New York Southwest Pacific Chrysler Goodyear U.S. Steel Bethlehem General Motors Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward Eastman Kodak United Aircraft Standard Oil Ind

Baltimore Grain Market Closing for May Prices

Baltimore market notes show Wheat No 2 Red Winter at about 1.22 per bushel for May delivery and 1.22 1-4 for nearby. Corn trades around 96 to 98 cents with Winchester Wheat at 1.16 per bushel and Corn at 90 cents per bushel. Prices stated are delivery based at the mill.

Baltimore Winchester

Local Markets The Star Edits Daily Market Summary

The Star reports on daily local market activity with edited summaries and corrected listings. It notes price movements and trading volumes across key commodity sectors and regional exchanges.

The Star

Local Petal Market Flour and Feed Prices

Local Petal listings show Patent Brand flour in multiple bag sizes with per barrel pricing. Also listed are corn meal feed types and various mixed and mash feeds, plus retail creamery butter offerings.

Creamery

Storage dilemma for 1942 wheat crop voiced by A A A official

E M Funk Frederick County A A A chairman warns inadequate storage for the 1942 wheat crop could prevent farmers from obtaining parity loan. With existing space limited elevators full and new granaries needed, farmers may have to store on farms or pile grain if steel is scarce and wartime orders restrict farm structures.

E. M. Funk Frederick County Funk War Production Board

Extra Bus Added To Local Service Between Winchester and Washington

Atlantic Greyhound Corp adds one more daily trip to the Winchester Washington route giving 13 departures each way per day. The new schedule goes into effect Monday May 11 with Winchester departures at 5:45 AM arriving Washington 8:15 AM and Washington departures at 5:45 PM arriving Winchester 8:15 PM.

Washington Here Atlantic Greyhound Corp Winchester

Answers to the Daily Quiz Provided for Readers

Answers to the daily quiz questions printed on page 4 include Ceylon Thailand Siam National Housing Agency North Africa Horses Forest Hills New York Wimbledon England.

Oe Savings Securities Ceylon Thailand Siam National Housing Agency North Africa Horses Forest Hills N. Y Wimbledon Eng

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