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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1940

Page

6

Maryland Plans Hygiene Division

Baltimore Sept 25 A proposal for an industrial hygiene division in the State Department of Health will be outlined tomorrow at the regular meeting of the department. The division would protect workers from occupational diseases and hazards and would be valuable during periods of war and defense expansion, said Dr. Robert H Riley health department director.

Baltimore State Department of Health Robert H Riley Health Department

Lone steer survives as 23 others die in stockyard accident

In Omaha on September 25 a rain soaked stockyards pen saw 24 steers huddled together when a power cable broke and electrocuted all but one. The lone steer, who stood apart in the corner, survived the tragedy.

Omaha Neb

Jitter-bugger slips on rug falls through window

Seattle man Howard Jensen aged 24, while performing a rug cutting routine with his wife, slipped on a rug and fell through a window injuring his shoulder. He was hospitalized.

Seattle Wash Howard Jensen

Thieves Buffaloed Watch Dogs At Lincoln Turkey Farm

F A Reichenbach spent 385 dollars to recover 11 buffalo from Pioneers Park to guard his Polk City turkey flock after recent prowler activity. The move aims to deter thefts and protect his birds.

Lincoln Neb F. A. Reichenbach Polk City Turkey Farm Pioneers Park

Glass To Vote For Roosevelt

Senator Glass of Virginia said he would vote for President Roosevelt despite opposition to a third term. He stated he would not bolt the ticket, reaffirming support for the convention nominees and his intent to back Roosevelt.

Washington Glass D-Va Roosevelt Virginia Burke D-Ned Chicago

Lou Salica Regains Bantam Title After 15 Round Win

New York reports Lou Salica retakes the bantamweight crown by outpointing Georgie Pace over 15 rounds. The National Boxing Association had recognized Pace, while the New York Commission backed Salica. Salica previously held the title in 1935 and regained it after a disputed claim.

New York Lou Salica Salica Sixto Escobar Escobar Georgie Pace National Boxing Association Pace New York Commission

Attorney Charged With Assault in Maryland

Leon Weinberg Republican candidate for State Attorney General in 1938 was freed on personal bond awaiting a hearing on a charge of simple assault. The warrant followed a dispute in Weinberg's office with Thomas E. Cook who said Weinberg cursed him threw a chair and threatened with a revolver. Weinberg denied the gun claim saying he used a chair in self defense.

Weinberg Cook

Rainfall Totals and Averages for September to Date

Rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. is 2 inches with September to date at 3.64 inches and year to date 23.31 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 1913-39 is given for each month, averaging 35.53 inches annually. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

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