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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1941
Page
6
In Indianapolis on May 23, Mrs. Elizabeth Steele, 39, escaped a blazing apartment in pajamas and a bathrobe, carrying a new summer hat despite smoke. Firefighters reported she had intended to protect valuables but managed to reach safety.
In Albuquerque on May 23 George Gibson claims a mass production fishing approach. He reportedly caught five trout measuring 12 to 16 inches with one cast as the hooked fish were prepared for release.
Advertisement touts Kruschen lightens fat without drugs or effort. Claims an easy morning dose before breakfast, foods to avoid, and four week weigh‑in showing pounds lost and improved energy. Urges readers to demand genuine Kruschen and notes a four week bottle cost.
Washington reports American wine producers now supply about 98 percent of U S demand as foreign shipments fall sharply. War impact limited to wine, while brandy and spirits like Scotch and Canadian whisky remain widely available to support dollar needs. France still ships a smaller share via indirect routes. first quarter 1941 compared to last year shows drastic drops in Champagne Vermouth and other wines.
In Ellwood City on May 23 a local youth bound for induction painted signs on his clothes to warn others. The signs read keep away from these clothes I am only going away for a year and were intended for the benefit of his two younger brothers.
The record shows May to date 1.88 inches and year to date 7.73 inches. Average monthly rainfall over the 27 year period is listed for each month, with December at 2.38 inches and October at 3.16 inches. The average annual rainfall for 28 years is 35.80 inches. Data courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
Betsy and Tom learn Blake is arrested after Hugh Powell reports Blake’s oil and manganese schemes failed. Powell expects a honeymoon on Halcyon Island, while Betsy admits her feelings but notes she is not Tom’s type. The island gains safety as Edmonds and others celebrate the arrest and budding romance between Brooks and Natalie.
A digest of radio listings including Fadiman, Young Woodley, Joe Louis vs Buddy Baer, Wheeler address, and various programs with times and stations. The quiz asks origin of checkmate, noting Persian Bhahmat meaning the king is dead.
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