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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1942
Page
12
The Albany racing plant once hailed as a lavish $1,500,000 track was closed after repeated rain delays. The facility, once set to open with fanfare, has faced litigation since its shutdown and is now repurposed as a basic training center.
Governor Darden voiced tentative support for using conscientious objectors to military service as workers in mental hospital facilities. The plan, deemed to have merit, was urged for rapid investigation at a meeting with hospital officials and National Selective Service representatives.
The Hollywood Stars, led by manager Oscar Vitt, tied San Diego late as Johnny Dickshot belted a homer with one on to level the game at two. San Diego won in the ninth, ending Hollywood's six straight losses after a 52 inning drought with just three runs.
Barrymore remains seriously ill with kidney and liver ailments hypostatic pneumonia and heart complications. Dr Hugo M Kersten said there is no immediate danger but concerns persist about his cardiac condition. The 60 year old actor entered Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital May 19.
Dawn today closed the first 1,000 nights of the British blackout started on September 1, 1939. The city of London observed the end of the long blackout period with the shift to normal lighting conditions.
Advert describes Hanes Crotch-Guard Sports underwear offering athletic support for indoor and outdoor activities. Features include a buttonless front waistband elasticity for a trim fit and premium cotton knit with Hanespun yarn for durability. Promoted as comfortable with an undershirt and sized to chest measurements.
DeWitt Mackenzie outlines the fifth major African war phase as a sea like clash around Tobruk. Rommel seeks to annihilate British mechanized units guarding Libya’s port to threaten Egypt and broader Middle East energy routes.
A dense list of rental notices and sale advertisements. Properties include 3 room and six room apartments, a large apartment available June 20, and furnished options around Braddock Piccadilly and Amherst areas. Also listed are pasture rental, rooms, garages, and a Cork street building. Sales feature foundation garments, auto glass, a nearly new piano, walnut furniture, a 1940 Plymouth sedan, and various shop items.
Lost missing since May 20. Skipper is a large white Engle setter with black ears and a large black spot on the back. Very friendly but without a collar due to a recent injury. Reward offered. Contact 4228 Cameron St or phone 5513.
Treasury May receipts total 15,356,694.94 dollars with expenditures at 116,563,199.92 dollars. Total debt stands at 73,902,140,849.47 dollars, increasing by 28,982,031.17 dollars from the previous day. Every home is urged to support Democracy by purchasing bonds and stamps.
The Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia orders a reference to a Commissioner to inquire and report on estates of Charles W Fletcher Elzora J Fletcher and Virginia Pugh deceased. Creditors must file claims by June 16, 1942 at 143A North London Street. Master Commissioner J W Baker announces proceedings continue as needed.
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