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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1946
Page
3
The report covers 24 hours ending 7 a.m. with none recorded. October to date shows 2.17 inches. Twelve monthly averages over 33 years list June as the wettest with 8.85 inches and December the driest with 2.46 inches. Statistics from Winchester Research Laboratory.
An army institute study of 1 179 personal crisis reports and 656 homicides among World War II personnel finds officers show higher suicide rates than enlisted men, with age and responsibility cited. Doctors and nurses show more crisis reports due to access to poisons. peak times span morning hours and Sundays. In homicides, victims were mainly 20 to 30, with officers at lower rates and most deaths after 6 pm, many among Negro victims.
The University of Richmond plans a scenecoming event on November 2, featuring the Spider eleven in a game against the University of Virginia at home.
Notre Dame is projected to trip up Iowa in Iowa City while Army, Southern California, Texas and other top programs post solid picks. The forecaster also predicts Kansas State, California and Michigan triumphs with multiple regional games highlighted across the schedule.
Shortages of materials and equipment hinder construction for an amphitheater at Jamestown Island as officials plan a historical drama about Virginia’s first colonists next summer. The James Corporation faces delays in sourcing key building items and staging resources for the project.
Bell Clothes defeats Va Woolen No 2 two games to one, pulling even with Post Office and Va Woolen No 2 atop the B League standings. Jack Larrick shines for Bell Clothes with a 126 and 125 in key frames, while Va Woolen No 1 and others win big as league races tighten.
Attorney General Tom C. Clark urged communities to implement well planned sports programs to deter juvenile delinquency. He said supervised recreation provides activity and role models, citing his work with 500 youths at the National Training School for Boys. Virginia Tech football seating changes were noted as Homecoming approaches.
Detroit announces the signing of Jack Helms 24 a former Georgia Tech end and ex serviceman joining the Detroit Lions of the NFL.
Thirty one University of Hawaii players fly to San Francisco to meet College of the Pacific next Friday. The squad will remain in the city over the weekend for the game preparations and related activities.
Herman Keisler of Akron tops a field of 160 with a three under par 69 to lead the opening round of the Richmond Open. Jim Ferrier trails by one stroke, while defending champion Ben Hogan is tied at 71 amid a crowded leaderboard.
Teammates Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis struggle as the Army football team prepares for a demanding schedule. Analysts view past season statistics as only a minor consolation for opponents while noting the era's “Mr Outside” and “Mr Inside” labels reflect broader doubts about performance.
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