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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1941

Page

7

Costs and risks of rodeo life for Roy Hunter

Denver January 17 Roy Hunter a ranch raised rodeo cowboy explains the $1 1500 to $1 950 setup for a career in rodeo. He lists gear costs and earning prospects noting annual income after expenses around 1200 to 1400 while acknowledging nervous strain and lifestyle risks. Hunter plans to retire in four to five years to start a cow ranch and protect his family.

Denver Famston Roy Hunter Loveland Colo Roy Hunter

Christian Science Publisher Dies in Boston at 62

Roland R. Harrison 62 longtime Christian Science Monitor administrative editor since 1939 and former manager of the Christian Science publishing society died yesterday in Boston. He had been named vice president of Press Wireless Inc in 1929 and contributed to the expansion of global communications facilities.

Boston Roland R. Harrison Christian Science Monitor Christian Science Publishing Society Press Wireless, Inc

Shreiner Twins Halt Dancing Troupe For Year

The Shreiner Twins and Mary announce a one year pause as Walter Shreiner enters the army under the Selective Service Act and twin Wal lace volunteers for immediate service to reunite with their sister Mary.

Elkhart Ind Shreiner Mary Walter Shreiner Wallace

Illinois Senate bill to streamline municipal laws

Springfield Jan 17. A bill to repeal obsolete municipal restrictions would remove speed limits for cars limit on stagecoaches and fines for flying kites and rolling hoops among many provisions. The 554 page measure targets a broad restructuring of urban statutes.

Springfield Ill Illinois Senate

Invention of the Cigarette Dates to 1832

The origin of the cigarette traces to 1832 when French soldiers wrapped tobacco in the paper casing of a cartridge. This early method marks the start of the modern cigarette as a portable smoking form.

British carrier Illustrious survives seven hour raid by Germans

Eye witness account describes the Illustrious under relentless dive-bomber attack in the central Mediterranean on January 10. Bombs and torpedoes damaged the ship while crew fought fires and defended the deck with pom pom guns. The ship reached port with many wounded and dead evacuated.

Ark Royal Mediterranean Larry Allen Associated Press Alien Europe Charleston W. Va Baltimore Washington Ilustrious Illustrious Medterranean Aviation Intelligence DNB London Southampton Italy Vega Fanene Natiche Eeeemabe Orees Sicilian A. L. St. George Lyster

Calvins Coolidge two inaugurations in early U S history

Central Press sketches Coolidges two inaugurations in 1923 and 1925. The 1923 oath took place at 2 47 a m in the family sitting room. the 1925 ceremony was simple with buckwheat breakfast and a ride to Washington. The president’s father traveled by horse drawn buggy to witness the oath on his grandmother’s Bible.

Central Press Morse Coolidge Harding Washington Calvin New England Capitol

Man Caught In Slaying Linked To Four Robberies

Anthony Esposito, 35, one of two brothers indicted for the patrolman slaying in the Fifth Avenue holdup, was linked to four other robberies including two payroll hold ups. Victims identified him as the assailant. Police Commissioner Valentine ordered a hunt for a Fingerman after declaring there must have been one.

New York Anthony Esposito Fifth Avenue Esposito Lewis J. Valentine Anthony William Esposito

Dam plan prompts rail line abandonment near Confluence

The War Department seeks ICC approval to abandon 19.79 miles of the Confluence and Oakland Railroad from Confluence to Kendall Maryland to allow construction of a $7 million flood control dam near the line's north end. The project would flood most of the remaining track, hindering operation. an examiner had opposed abandonment citing $2 million relocation costs.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Confluence and Oakland Betwen Confluence Oakland Junction Kendall E. W. Pinkel United States Western District Pennsylvania Pittsburgh War Department Confluence Finkel ICC Commission

Largest United States state capitals by population

The prompt claims Boston is the largest state capital and assigns a second place to Tadianopolia, a nonstandard name, indicating the answer is incorrect or mythical.

United States Boston Tadianopolia

Aged Fireman George W Bassford Dies After Wounds

George W. Bassford 83 long prominent Harrisonburg firefighter died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital from throat wounds suffered Tuesday morning while responding to a call. He began as a boy of twelve and witnessed firefighting evolve from bucket brigades to motorized engines. He helped fight Harrisonburg’s 1870 fire and served in the Rescue Fire Company.

George W. Bassford United States Harrison Rockingham Memorial Hospital Bassford West Water Street Court Square Harrisonburg J. Bassford John Paul Mr. Bassford Thomas Bassford Richmond

Road Conditions Worsen Then Improve Soon In Virginia

Virginia motorists faced treacherous travel as freezing rain and sleet coated highways from Culpeper to Alexandria. Officials forecast slowly rising temperatures with continued rain though clear skies were not expected before Sunday. ice and slick roads prompted slow speeds and roadside stops from Roanoke to Lexington.

Richmond State Highway Department Culpeper Afton Mountain Charlottesville Alexandria Lexington Roanoke

Different from is the correct phrase

The preferred expression is different from rather than different than. This distinction is common in grammar guides and formal writing.

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