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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1918
Page
3
The article reports that Germany aims for a rapid, decisive strike by August to crush the British army, shell London from coastal positions, and renew pressure on Paris. U S and Entente officials predict early gains as American troops are rushed to assist.
All available shipping is being used for this purpose as overseas operations proceed.
Mr H Ff Byrd president of the turnpike company backs the transfer as a Virginia Senate patron of the bill. He says the Valley turnpike has guaranteed maintenance and that the guarantee protects Virginia Valley interests. Byrd returned to Winchester after a directors meeting. Daily Optimistic Thought notes youth as probation for old age.
A blaze at the Oklahoma Asylum for the Insane in Norman killed more than 60 inmates, including 37 children, as ward buildings burned. Many patients were severely burned or injured, and rescuers faced chaos as some escaped patients ran back into flames before counts could be completed.
A suggestion from Scientific American notes passengers could get hot drinks or meals if aircraft cabins included pockets or wall cases for vacuum bottles. Pre heated food and insulated bottles would allow safe serving during flight.
Special commissioner announces public auction of two parcels and a warehouse near Cumberland Valley Railroad, tied to the F A Shryock estate. Sale set for 11 a m Friday April 19 1918 at the County Court House Winchester Va with terms one third cash and the rest via two bonds with 6 percent interest.
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