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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1948
Page
6
Washington dispatch explains isotopes as forms of elements differing in weight with natural and artificial varieties. It notes radio active isotopes emit rays, used as tracers in medicine, agriculture, and industry, with potential to aid health and science.
The radio isotope of iodine is used to treat thyroid diseases. The thyroid gland in the neck attracts iodine and under certain conditions the isotope travels swiftly to the gland, delivering rays to the diseased area. A committee of distinguished doctors noted radio isotopes are driving major advances in medicine and biology.
The Army and Air Force will begin enlisting women on September 15 in the WAC and WAF programs. Recruits may have prior service or none, with non veterans needing a high school diploma. Ages accepted are 18 to 35. The WAC training center at Camp Lee, Virginia, will be opened.
The document notes WAFS will be trained at the Air Force indoc division at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio around Oct. 15, following a reference to Oct. 1.
The term dog as an opprobrium likely stems from biblical usage and traces to marauding dogs common in the East that gathered around homes seeking scraps. This language links the insult to a demeaning image of unclean, scavenging beasts.
Mrs Jennie McKee of Winchester visits daughter Mrs M W Carpenter. Luther Peacemaker and family and Jess Peacemaker visit W W Hicks family. Elmer Wolford and J B White attend church at Mt Williams. Yvonne Youngblood stays with Esta McKee. R N McKee was a caller Monday. Melissa McKee and Nellie Amick visit Mr and Mrs R Thite.
Mr and Mrs Calvin DeHaven and daughter Ester Dawn visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Murphy and family in Hedgesville. Others including Harrison DeHaven and Violet and Kenneth joined the gathering at friends’ home Sunday.
Front Royal residents Mr. and Mrs. David Houser visited Mr. and Mrs. Racie Sherman Saturday. Cpl. Billy Rhimp returned to Scofield Missouri after spending a few days with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Stein of Martinsburg.
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