Close G.O.P. push could shift House balance in November
A veteran political insider suggests the upcoming elections may flip control of the House, stressing how committee power and chairmanship under a new majority would throttle the administration. The Nautilus submarine, longest serving U.S. subs, was decommissioned at Philadelphia Naval Yard after 15 years of service.
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Dealers Report Selling Position on Car Waiting Lists
The OPA regional office says selling a position on a dealer’s waiting list is not banned by price regulations. Edwin M. Pearce notes it is undesirable but not illegal since the dealer is not directly involved in the sale. Buyers with multiple dealer listings reportedly pay for high positions, up to $25 to $50 or more.
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CCC To Purchase Local Wheat Under Emergency Program
The Commodity Credit Corporation will buy 1945 harvest wheat grade 3 or better delivered to a eligible miller or warehouse by May 25 1946. Farmers receive local market price plus a 30 cent per bushel bonus. Winchester Milling Corp will receive and store the wheat. farmers call the County AAA office in Winchester for payment. About 15 days remain to deliver to qualify for the bonus.
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Winchester
Rainfall totals and averages from historic Winchester data
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending at 7 a.m. at 0.04 inches. May-to-date 0.98 inches year-to-date 7.02 inches. Average annual rainfall over 33 years is 36.49 inches. Monthly averages from 1913-45 include January 2.49, February 1.97, March 2.97, April 3.14, May 3.63, June 3.85, July 3.82, August 3.76, September 3.37, October 3.37, November 2.45 inches. Statistics courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
Dream of a gray mare in a State Fair
A writer recalls a dream of owning a pretty gray mare named Clifton's Glory entered in a State Fair. The narrator wakes to blue feelings, noting the dream is not real. Written by Robert Kern on May 6, 1946.
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