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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1929

Page

6

Northwest Road To Be Completed By West Virginia

Charleston April 4 The State Road Commission reports ongoing work on about 270 miles of road this year with more contracts to come. Bids open April 23 for 22 bridges, April 25 for 122 miles of highway, and April 30 for 148 miles. Estimated $6.5 million budget already advertised and $000 of work expected under contract in summer. A key project is completing the Seneca Trail from Maryland to Lewisburg to link eastern panhandle with Midland trail, including 57.8 miles of improvements in Tucker Randolph and Pocahontas counties with bids set for April 20.

Associated Press Charleston W. Va State Road Commission Maryland State Line Lewisburg Panhandle Tucker Randolph Pocahontas Counties

Northwestern turnpike to finish gap with nine miles of macadam

A project aims to complete the final gap of the Northwestern turnpike with nine miles of bituminous macadam in Grant and Mineral counties. Maryland plans improvements this year for a short gap on U S Route 50 in the state, extending scheduled upgrades by state authorities.

Grant Mineral Maryland

Care of the Teeth Study Club on Race Degeneration

The speech links national decline to decline in physical and mental traits, arguing tooth decay as a widespread disease. It draws parallels to ancient Greece and extinction due to rapid environmental change, urging physical regulations to combat dental decay affecting American children in and out of schools.

Greece America

Doom as a people if descended into total wreck

A terse editorial warns that if conditions deteriorate unchecked the nation risks collapse. The author urges immediate reform and collective responsibility to avert societal ruin.

Poem Excerpt by Murray D. Mitchell in Baltimore SMU

A reflective poem contrasts life’s gradual mercy with human urgency. It urges patience and trust in God as daily blessings fill the heart like rain, calling readers to restraint and faith while awaiting the rest.

Murray D. Mitchell Baltimore Southern Methodist

Three Burned To Death In Plane Crash

Three men died when a monoplane crashed at Scott City Kansas and burst into flames. The victims were Dr C C McGinnis a local surgeon Chester Riley a traveling salesman and John Flournoy the Wichita pilot.

Associated Press Scott City Kan C. C. McGinnis Chester Riley John Flournoy Wichita, Kan

Mexico split into revolution and business zones, says Dallas News

The Dallas News opines that Mexico would benefit from carving the nation into a rebel region and a commercial area. The piece argues for a pragmatic division to balance upheaval with economic activity and stability.

Mexico Dallas News

Schooner Nomad Seized For Liquor Onboard Coast Guard tow

The schooner Nomad sailing under New York Yacht Club colors was seized by the coast guard and towed to Cape May. Sailing master John B Scofield and another crew member were missing. Vessel registered to Leland Ross of New York City. Four intoxicated men aboard questioned as 40 bottles of Scotch whiskey and broken bottles were found. The yacht had been cruising the West Indies and was returning to New York. report says Scofield may have been washed overboard in a storm five days earlier.

Associated Press Atlantic City N. J Nomad New York Yacht Club Coast Guard Cape May John B. Scofield Bureau of Navigation Leland Ross New York City Scofield West Indies New York

Alias Jimmy Valentine Plays Last Times Today

The Capitol screens Alias Jimmy Valentine with William Haines in his first talking role supported by Lionel Barrymore Leila Hyams and Karl Dane. The mix of dialogue and action earns laughs as Haines navigates a tense escape scene. The cast and score elevate the performance in a well directed, entertaining talking picture.

Jimmy Valentine William Haines Capitol Haines Lionel Barrymore Leila Hyams Karl Dane Barrymore Copper Ture

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