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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1948
Page
7
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending 7 a.m. October 24, 1948 with year to date 33.54 inches and 35 year average 36.20 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1946 list Jan 2.46, Feb 1.94, Mar 2.91, Apr 3.02, May 3.67, Jun 3.92, Jul 3.82, Aug 3.76, Sep 2.57, Oct 3.31, Nov 2.44, Dec 2.38 inches.
There are more than 40 000 different kinds of fish. They live in all parts of the world and there are waters that contain at least one kind.
Batavia reports a seesaw battle for the Tieppe oil center between Indonesian forces and communist rebels. The area is described as extremely critical with about 1000 casualties and 3000 refugees fleeing. Tjeppe has changed hands multiple times and is currently held by rebels amid murder looting and arson, as Indonesian troops shell the area.
The announced detonations include one bomb each at Los Alamos New Mexico and Hiroshima and Nagasaki, two at Bikini Atoll, and three at Eniwetok.
Police court cases heard by Judge John Rice include individuals from Strasburg Winchester and surrounding areas cited for drunk and disorderly conduct with fines from 9.25 to 50.25 and suspensions. One case notes assault and battery with 60 days suspended plus costs. Larceny and speeding are also listed with respective penalties.
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