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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1948
Page
12
Virginia agricultural extension specialists propose using a paint brush to apply 2 4D to small patches of broadleaf weeds like dandelions and plantain. This method avoids drift onto sensitive plants compared with spraying.
A new typewriter designed for the blind prints and voices every letter as it is struck, enabling the user to hear exact characters. The device promises improved accuracy for braille readers and writers who rely on audible feedback.
The puzzle clues list across and down items with definitions such as Clan salary absolute and century plant. Several entries appear to be shorthand or notation for crossword answers including Ankles and Courage, while down clues cover animals parts and legal terms.
The Automobile Club of Virginia denounces a proposed auto accident insurance rate hike up to 57.7 percent. ACV president K Baber says a nationwide survey may show the rise is unjustified and notes ongoing outreach to clubs in 47 states and major cities. The plan would lift basic policy costs for drivers under 25 from 31.20 to 48.60 with specified coverage amounts.
Virginia spinach faces Texas competition in the market. Dr. J. L. Maxton notes Texas spinach priced higher in New York City winter and spring movements, but Virginia enjoys transport cost advantages. Virginia spring acreage declined from 2950 in 1936-45 to 46 percent in 1947, while yields rose from 314 to 325 bushels per acre. he expects stabilization near 2500 acres if costs and freight keep Virginia competitive.
Mrs Landon B Whitacre announces Ebenezer Christian Church will not hold Sunday school this coming Sunday. The notice emphasizes a pause in regular services.
A 100 by 200 foot parcel advertised for sale at 314 miles from a reference point. Listing shows price 350 dollars and contact TOMMY D LOCKHART at 109 N Loudoun St with phone 7470.
J. O. Rowell an entomologist of the agricultural extension service warns that while supplies of several insecticides should meet demand this year some tightness may occur late in the season. He notes price drops for DDT and DDT based products while lead arsenate prices rise slightly and overall prices seem stable for the rest of the growing season.
Major standings and results show the Philadelphia 7 Washington 3 in the American League. National League highlights include St Louis 9 New York 6 and Brooklyn 4 Chicago 2. Philadelphia 2 Pittsburgh 1. Stan Musial collected his 10th homer and a single in an eastern tour, compiling 23 hits in 46 at bats over a 10 game stretch. Curt Simmons earned the win for Philadelphia with three hits in a 2-1 victory over Pittsburgh.
Eastern Local Time guidance explains subtracting hours for central and mountain zones and notes some stations adjust relay times to fit schedules. It states last minute program changes cannot be included.
Radio and TV listings provide a detailed schedule of programs from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. across abc cbs and mbs networks. It includes news programs, sports and music, comedy, drama, and variety shows with host names and titles such as Lum and Abner Bob Crosby The Lone Ranger and The Beulah Show.
Lads who have reached their 12th birthday are being accepted for membership in a Boy Scout troop in process of organization at Gore. Rev. W. L. Hudson is chairman of the troop committee with J. C. Sawyer C. D. Kern M. A. Wiley and Harold Pugh. Pugh is scoutmaster.
Grants totaling 54500 were given to 20 counties from the discretionary education fund a biennial 100000 appropriation. The board also appointed Davis Y Paschall state supervisor of elementary education and J C Blount state supervisor of accounts and records.
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