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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1947
Page
9
In Central America very small frogs appear after the dry season, with reddish backs white chests and bluish legs. They are called soldier frogs and live only a few days.
Ad claims Victory Ointment relieves eczema psoriasis and rashes with a grease free antiseptic formula. It promotes the product as military developed and safe for babies and children and lists Winchester retailers Miller's Rhodes Brooks Rexall Baker's and Silco Cut as sellers.
The piece contrasts Peter Bell like dull ordinary life with Blakeian insight, praising those who see spiritual meaning in daily events. It lauds a man who hears angels in sunset and sunrise and who carries divine significance into ordinary conversation and acts of life. This observer is blessed and blesses the community.
Fragmentary lines reference Peter Bell and William Blake type figures stoking fires at home. The text hints at rivalries and influence shaping action, but lacks a clear event or outcome.
A public health appeal urges donations to support cancer research and patient care. The campaign centers on protecting loved ones through contributing to ongoing research funding and awareness efforts led by medical organizations.
Julius Dolly Weisberg a former Chicago nightclub owner and convicted slayer died yesterday in his death cell from a heart attack shortly after transfer to the cell near the electric chair. He had lost all appeals to escape execution for the slaying of Joseph McKnight, an automobile salesman.
Cambridge officials report Ollie Smith Jr a 22 year old black man is to face a jury for rape of a white woman in a farmhouse near Hurlock on May 3. The panel was completed after 25 extra candidates were pulled from the streets. He and V Calvin Trice plead not guilty to three indictments through attorney James McAl.
A Winchester Evening Star reader criticizes City Hall practices about arrests and detention. The letter alleges prisoners are kept in the lockup for over a day without food or water and cannot even close a window to avoid night air.
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