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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1930

Page

11

Dry Question to Be Given Hearing in Congress

House hearing planned on seven repeal resolutions to end the dry amendment and on a batch of proposals to modify the Volstead act. Subcommittee led by Dyer will review beer bill and related alcohol policy, while the expenditures panel weighs moving prohibition enforcement from Treasury to Justice.

Congress George Jaey House Dyer Missouri House Expenditures Committee

Snowstorm Halts Airplanes In Rescue for Deep Sea Diver

A snow storm stopped two planes carrying rescue divers attempting to reach Peter Trans trapped at the bottom of the Outarde river near the Ontario Paper Company site 175 miles from Soke y. A volunteer diver went twice, reporting no progress as the weather worsened.

Associated Press Quebec Outarde Sokey Peter Trans Eal Beeen Ontario Paper Company Trans

Laborer Dives Under Ice to Free Prisoner

A laborer in a diving suit descended into icy waters to free a person trapped by a crib with dangerous airline lines. The scene centered on a risky rescue operation as weather and equipment challenged the effort.

Miss Whetzell Takes Stand In Her Own Behalf

Miss Luella Wetsel testified in Keyser West Virginia that she was promised immunity if she helped convict and send the Lis keys to jail. The state rested its case at 11 12.

Keyser W. Va Luella Wetsel Yeer D. M. Wetsel D. M. Wetsel, Jr Liskey's

Wetsel case details alleged coercion by officials

Testimony describes former Prosecuting Attorney Er nest A. Lee and sheriff’s office aides pressuring Luella Wetsel to testify against Dr. Otto Fisher and the Liskeys. Wetsel and family say visits to jail and promises of protection occurred, while Luella refused counsel on advice from officials.

Dr. Fisher

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