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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1947
Page
12
The 1946 figure shows traffic fatalities at 9.7 per 100 million travel miles, an all time low for the United States, reflecting improved road safety or changes in travel patterns during the postwar year.
A historical report notes that only about a third of U S motor travel occurs at night yet three of every five traffic deaths happen after dark, underscoring the danger of nighttime driving.
Eastern standard time used with notes that central subtracts one hour and mountain subtracts two hours. Some stations may change relay times to fit schedules. Last minute changes not included.
A dense listing of radio programs across networks CBS NBC and ABC with times from 6:00 to 12:00, detailing shows like News Reports Dance Music The Holly House The Thin Man Drama FBI in Peace and War and more across East and West zones. Includes repeats and hour-long blocks on silent and entertainment programs.
A sighting places the ivory gull at 85 degrees North in the Polar Sea, within 350 miles of the North Pole, marking the most northerly record of its kind.
The collapse of the St. Louis Cardinals signals a broad shakeup and may cost Manager Eddie Dyer his job. Brooklyn Dodgers edge toward the World Series as the Brooks can tie. the magic number stands at one. The Cardinals, losers of six straight, risk a last place finish and could be mathematically eliminated tonight by a loss to the Braves.
National League teams listed with win totals and percentages. American League results summarize New York Chicago Cleveland Washington Pittsburgh Brooklyn New York Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston St. Louis with several games listed yesterday including 3 1 10 6 4 0 8 7 9 5 9 4 6 2 outcomes.
Batting star Wally Westlake hit a ninth inning homer to lift the Pirates 8 7 over Brooklyn and deny the Dodgers a pennant clinch. Pitcher Bob Kuzava blanked Washington for a 4 0 win by the Indians in his rookie outing.
A complete crossword clue set listing Across and Down prompts with entries such as incite humorists young salmon girl s name otherwise remain tanned skin of an animal constellat ion bind substance in shellac price level depart speak confer knighthood upon cover with asphalt unit of work is able spread grass to dry recant ravine containing a river bed childs bedstead root of the taro contest of speed vegetable female sheep. Down clues include mimic stabilizer Scottish Gaelic care for medically flat metal rings for joints poker stake knot on a tree trunk declare apex sharp rotating object genus of fiber producing plant put into code boys nickname yelp disturbance network overa window obstacle classify mother of pearl. Yesterday s Answer An old Norse work Bird s crop A network God of pleasure.
Winchester Kiwanis announces a record membership of 74, likely the highest in club history, with Virgil Strader the president noting a revised list of standing committees. Committee chairs include Earl Shade achievement, W Alan Perry attendance and reception, W H Richard agriculture, Robert Glaize finance, Charles E Bass business standards, FE E Harbaugh classification and membership, Aslo Thomas Credle public relations, L P Jones inter-club.
The record notes rainfall in Washington state from 140 inches down to 10 inches annually across various areas. It also lists names such as William Rooker, George Wallace, B. F. Arthur Jr., F. Amos Shryock, R. Ed Buncutter, and R. B. Dechert in association with Kiwanis education, music, and youth service programs.
Public auction 2:00 PM Friday October 10 1947 front of Winchester Court House Virginia to sell 133 acre farm in Pleasant Valley near Green Spring northwestern Frederick County tied to deed dated January 19 1946. One third cash on day of sale and rest in two equal annual installments at 5 percent interest with bonds. Purchaser may pay more cash or all cash.
Franklin D Roosevelt Jr and his wife Ethel DuPont pleaded guilty to speeding in Lake Success New York and were fined 15 dollars each. The couple appeared in court last night on the charges they faced.
A brief note explains the Latin Quarter gained its name from the University of Paris and its students who learned in Latin in earlier times. The area where instruction occurred was nicknamed for Latin language use and student activity.
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