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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1951
Page
6
Retrolental fibroplasia is a serious eye disease mainly affecting very premature babies. It often develops weeks after birth and can cause blindness. Early diagnosis by ophthalmoscopic exam and prompt ACTH therapy may prevent vision loss. surgery may be needed if retina detaches.
A U.S. Commerce Bureau study shows Virginia maintains a relatively low state tax burden for the year ending June 30, 1951. Per capita collections average 48.83 dollars, below the national 59.59, ranking as the 14th lowest. Collections as a percentage of income payments stand at 4.5 percent, near the national 4.2 percent, with Virginia near the middle among surrounding states.
The Senate Appropriations Committee defeated a Byrd proposal to group all money bills into one package. Byrd claimed savings, while Chairman McKellar argued the plan was unworkable. The Rules Committee was briefed after a closed meeting.
Hollywood fixer Mel Morse of the American Humane Association oversees animal safety on film sets. Directors cooperate to ensure humane treatment with trained horses dogs and cats. fake dangers use padding wires and rubber tricks. Morse notes audiences fill in gaps with imagination and recalls past complaints about scenes in Red Stallion My Friend Flicka and Rhubarb.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond reports last week checking deposits fell by 3.757 million across 51 district banks while savings rose by 1.338 million. Checks written totaled 835.616 million, down 34.36 million from the prior week, but up 56.048 million from last year.
In Portsmouth New Hampshire surgeons at Portsmouth Hospital remove the right leg of 13 year old Danny Morin a polio victim since infancy. Doctors call him one of the gamest youngsters and his final request before leaving for the operating room was to have his name in the paper.
Senate passed a bill by voice vote to authorize transferring 24 destroyer escort ships to friendly nations. Fifteen ships have already been sent to France Brazil and Great Britain with more earmarked for France Denmark Uruguay and Peru. Recipient countries would pay refitting costs.
With electricity accessible to over 90 percent of area farms, local farmers vote Reddy Kilowatt the perfect hired band. Reddy never grumbles, wears work shoes, and offers over 300 farm tasks. For free advisory service, contact Potomac Edison and related Northern Virginia utilities.
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