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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1948
Page
12
Special Agent Eddie Lawler of the Richmond FBI office will lead discussion on laws affecting searches and seizures and juvenile handling at tonight’s police training school. State Trooper Denton of Alexandria led a class on accident investigation and traffic problems, with additional officers enrolling Monday.
Clayton M Barrett of Winchester completed his rifle marksmanship course and qualified as marksman with a special training unit at Fort Bragg North Carolina. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ievon Barrett of R 1 Bufflick.
Ira Chaffee a 78 year old retired postman in Pasadena was ordered to pay 125 monthly alimony for two years to his ex wife Dorothy Chaffee 60. The divorce stems from a 34 month marriage ended by claims of non consummation and petty accusations. He said he stayed married because she was a good dancer and cook.
Eastern standard time is used. Central subtracts one hour and mountain subtracts two hours. Local stations may adjust relay times to fit schedules. Last minute changes cannot be included.
A dense fragment lists daily broadcast slots with multiple networks and hosts, including CBS ABC and MBS. Programs feature news, sports, variety shows, dramas, comedies, and musical performances across evening hours. Notable names include Lowell Thomas Jack Carson and Jimmy Durante.
Thomas Sullivan owner of a Market Street tavern reported regular thefts over a month including whiskey beer eggs ham sandwiches snacks and coins. Police arrested Patrick Fleming a 23 year old West Virginian who used a trap door to perch in the ceiling and steal. He admitted living in the bar hoarding whiskey and left jail after booking on petty theft.
Roanoke reports demand for fresh killed dressed chickens growing as feed costs fall. Don Turnbull of Kansas City predicts quicker price reductions for poultry than red meat. Virginia Baby Chick Association elects Roy Firestone of Troutville as president with officers Meatwolfe Williams Weaver Shaffer Brooks named to key posts.
Do You Know Under which President the greatest increase of national territory took place and which First Lady was born in London. This condensed history includes a picture of each President and First Lady. Order today for 25 cents postpaid from The Winchester Star Information Bureau, 316 Eye St., N. E., Washington 2, DC.
A new machine named Cosmos showcased at Sunnyhill Coal Co. near New Lexington Ohio drilling eight large drills and belts to load coal. It mined 20 tons in under 50 minutes and loaded five tons onto a truck in two and a half minutes, signaling potential to triple strip mine output.
A broad statistic notes Americans use roughly 1.25 billion pencils annually across schools offices and households. The figure highlights consumer demand and environmental considerations for wood and graphite products.
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