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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1927
Page
3
West Virginia Water Service faces a merchant at 616 Kanawha Street who opposes a switch to quarterly billing. Mr Toovey argues leaks inflate bills and urges the company to add inspectors to detect leaks and protect consumers from annual water losses.
Sun Foo, son of Sun Yat Sen, told a Moscow correspondent that Feng Yu-Helang backed by the Red government will reach Peking within three months. He says Chiang Kai-shek’s position is hopeless, will likely lose power, and that Peng Yu-Hsiang will attack from the rear as his forces move to Han-kow to push toward Chang-te-lin.
Commander Richard E. Byrd plans a St Johns Newfoundland to Valencia Island flight using a sun compass and earth Inductor method to reduce compass setting changes. The National Geographic Society bulletin notes the route is eleven miles longer than the shortest path and relies on landmarks emergency fields for navigation.
Mr Toovey proposes a five cent monthly per meter levy to fund inspectors and fix wasted water. He argues the move would protect consumers and save money in the long run, though he was laughed at by the water company manager. He seeks public support in pressuring the company to repair desks and curb waste.
In London the dominions minister Mgr Amery spoke in the house of commons about Iraq oil concessions, signaling a potential major shift in the global oil policy. The remarks suggest a threatened disruption of a large public oil project, with American financial interests monitoring the development.
The Turkish Petroleum Company concessions total four huve with a combined capital of 85 000 000 000, not yet producing in Iraq Mosul or Mesopotamia. Only Iraqi work is near the Persian frontier with limited output. The International combine includes seven American companies led by Standard Oil, plus Anglo-Persian, Royal Dutch Shell and sixty-seven affiliate firms.
M. D. Slaughter, officer in charge of the local recruiting station of the U.S. Navy, remained on duty yesterday after a three week absence. Baisseaux, who had been in charge in Slaughter's absence, will stay as assistant recruiter instead of transferring to Norfolk as he had expected.
A deputy administrator’s office in Bulgaria and authorities in Greenbrier County coordinated a round-up of law violators tied to a local fair. The event aimed to enforce prohibitions and public safety during the gathering, with officials reporting notable compliance and limited incidents.
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