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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1928

Page

8

Cigarette Price Reduction May Be Reversed Soon

Wall Street reports a wholesale price cut on cigarettes from April 28 th may be rescinded. Major makers like American Tobacco Lorillard and Reynolds have offered little comment. The reduction to two for 25 cents prompted price cuts by many retailers amid rising demand and expansion in Lorillard and Reynolds plants.

New York Wall Street American Tobacco P. Lorillard R. J. Reynolds Cos

English Primate Resigns First Time in Canterbury History

London July 27 official notice that the archbishop of Canterbury primate of all England has resigned. The king accepted the resignation effective November 12 after a commission recommended acceptance. The archbishop of York is expected to be the likely successor.

London Canterbury England York Durham Winchester

Smith Campaign Budget Set At 3 Million

The Democratic National Committee tentatively fixes 3 000 000 as the sum required to finance Gov Alfred E Smith's presidential campaign. Raskob says the figure is flexible and conservative and may rise once departments are organized. It excludes congressional and senatorial campaign expenses.

New York Democratic National Committee Alfred E. Smith John J. Raskob

Prohibition Defense by Rev David Hepburn at Baptist Meeting

In Lynchburg Virginia Rev David Hepburn head of the Anti-Saloon League urged Baptists to carry temperance into home business and election as he spoke at the Strawberry Baptist Association gathering. He cited Virginia's progress with prohibition noting a 49 percent drop in dependent population amid 12 percent state growth and warned that modification of dry laws is central to the political campaign.

Lynchburg David Hepburn Anti-Saloon League Virginia Strawberry Baptist Association College Hill Baptist Church United States

Virginia man seeks mandamus to force two more Supreme Court judges

George E. Allen of Victoria says he will ask the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to issue a mandamus compelling Gov Harry Flood Byrd to appoint two additional judges to the high court. He will serve formal notice next week and argues amendments authorize the appointments.

Richmond George E. Allen Victoria Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Harry Flood Byrd Allen Gov. Byrd Supreme Court

Yard Party Benefit at Opequon Union Chapel

A yard party fundraiser will be held Thursday and Friday night July 26 and 27 at the Opequon Union Chapel in support of the church. Local organizers invite community members to attend for food music and fundraising activities. Proceeds benefit church programs and community services.

Opequon Union

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