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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1949
Page
7
Article explains how poor posture contributes to back pain and lowers energy, with evidence that better posture reduces angina attacks and improves lung and circulatory function. It recommends daily back-wall contraction exercises and stresses teaching proper standing, sitting, and walking habits early. It also includes a Q A about canker sores and notes on treatment.
Anatole Barsov one of two Russian fliers who deserted to the West last year was handed back to Soviet authorities in Austria. The transfer occurred at the Enns river bridge as officials confirmed his return after he had been in the American zone since August 24.
The individual described as a refugee was detained for security reasons. Barsov stated the person wished to go back to their homeland and possessed a Russian passport to facilitate the move.
In Indianapolis a six year old girl named Audrey Thompson received a sandy colored cocker spaniel named Judy 2d after a court ordered replacement following the beating and death of her first pet. Judge Alex M. Clerk sentenced James Purdy to 60 days at the State Farm and fined $300 for animal cruelty. Audrey, who wears a leg brace from polio, hugged the new dog.
In Seoul a granite cross on a Korean Catholic School building was covered by a metal drum after Communists occupied Won-San and used the Benedictine School as a Communist School. A worker ordered to remove the cross faced the obstruction as Reds controlled the site.
Ward M. Dawson a Berkeley Springs businessman and member of the West Virginia House of Delegates was elected state councilor of the Junior Order of the United American Mechanics. Delegates at the West Virginia convention chose Martinsburg as the next meeting place.
Joseph Wiliam Alexander age 76 native of Clarke county died Sunday at Charles Town General Hospital. Burial conducted yesterday at Green Hill cemetery Berryville.
Travel on the primary highways of the Staunton construction district rose to an all time high in July says a report from the State Highway Department. The district includes Winchester.
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