Robin monoplane ends endurance flight amid praise from Lindbergh
The St Louis Robin’s pilots Dale Jackson and Forrest O Brine push past 400 hours in the air en route from Santa Fe to New York. Col Lindbergh and wife stop eight minutes at Lambert Field to congratulate the endurance flyers as the motor reported improved performance after earlier weakness.
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Associated Press
Henry Jackson
Faribault
Minn
Dale Jackson
St. Louie Robin
Lambert Field
Jackson
ST. Louis
Joseph Mellon
Curtiss Interest
Robertson
Lindbergh
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lambert-St. Louis Field
Dale
Red) Jackson
Forest O’brine
Lindberghs
Santa Fe
New Mexico
New York City
Linsteace
Forrest O’brine
St. Louis Robins
Angelino Flyers
Birthday Like Any Other To Ford
Detroit July 30 Henry Ford is 66 today yet treats it as a normal day. He inspects property at Dearborn visits the Ford farm and tours the Fordson plant as part of a busy schedule.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Ford
Dearborn
Fordson Automobile Plant
Betty Lee Underwood Child Dies in Clarke County
News reaches of the death of Betty Lee Underwood infant daughter of W. R. Underwood of Clarke county at six days old. The burial took place July 23 at Green Hill Cemetery Berryville with floral tributes from friends and relatives.
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Betty Lee Underwood
W. R. Underwood
Clarke County
Green Hill
Berryville
Mine Disaster Kills Twenty Three in Silesia
Twenty three miners perished and twelve were seriously injured in a Friedenhossnung mine blast near Neiderhornseorse in Silesia. Cause of the explosion remains undetermined.
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Associated Press
Waldenburg
Silesia
Friedenhossnung
Neiderhornseorse
Yard Party Notice and Local Advertisements
A Round Hill Presbyterian Church yard party is listed for August 1st to benefit Christian Endeavor with a reward offered for a lost white gold wrist watch. Keeler and Beck advertise with a liberal reward. Miller's Sons promote potato and turnip seeds for sale.
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Keeler & Beck
Americans Rush to Board Graf Zeppelin Flight
Two American couples race to Friedrichshafen to board the Graf Zeppelin for its next trans Atlantic attempt scheduled to start Thursday morning. Mrs Pierce and the Crouses traveled via Samara and Cherbourg, with a third passenger listed as Mme Gourevitch. The dirigible’s water flotation prototype and protective buffers for gondola motors are described as new safety features.
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Associated Press
Friedrichshafen
Germany
United States
Henry J. Pierce
New York
N. Crouse
Syracuse
N. Y
Soviet Russia
Samara
Russia
Crouses
Cherbourg
Madame Gourevitch
Gregoir Gourevitch
Paris
Pierce
Mediterranean
Avon Foreman To Descend From Flagpole Tonight
Avon Foreman a Baltimore 15 year old completed ten days atop an 18 foot flagpole in his yard at noon today. He aimed to stay ten days but planned to come down at ten tonight after a neighborhood reception was postponed to tomorrow for rest. A baker offered $1 a day and has supplied him with cream puffs and crullers during the stay.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Avon Foreman
Roehia At
Avon
Snook Delays Jury Duty by Pain During Sanity Test
Dr. James H. Snook's physical condition worsened as jurors continued the trial over the murder of Theora Hix. He interrupted voir dire for medicine to ease a severe back pain following a spinal test intended to aid in judging his sanity.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
James H. Snook
Theora Hix
Snook
Partial Relief From Heat Wave Across United States
Local Weather eased the heat in many areas as rainstorms along the Atlantic seaboard the Ohio valley and the southwest lowered temperatures after days of extreme heat. Yesterday the nation averaged about ninety degrees with Baltimore and Oklahoma City peaking near 98 while Edmonton Alberta hit 108.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Canada
Atlantic Seaboard
Ohio Valley
Baltimore
Oklahoma City
Midnight Show Wednesday Night for The Desert Song
Capitol Theatre opens doors at 11 p m for an 11 30 p m midnight showing of The Desert Song. All talking singing and dancing Vitaphone production with the Vitaphone Symphony Orchestra of 100 instruments music by Sigmund Romberg. Also screens Thursday and Friday to accommodate crowds.
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Capitol Theatre
Vitaphone
Vitaphone Symphony Orchestra
Sigmund Romberg
Mrs. Selina Bane Dies After Hospital Operation
Mrs. Selina M. Bane 64 wife of Miller B. Bane and prominent Summit Point resident dies at Charles Town General Hospital after an operation. She had long served as president of the Ladies Aid Society and treasurer of the Woman's Missionary Society. Survived by husband, one brother Walter Broughton Berryville and one sister Mrs Walter Brown Summit Point. Funeral Thursday at Summit Point with Rev C E Kirby officiating. Interment Charles Town Cemetery.
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Selina M. Bane
Miller B. Bane
Brotherton
Jefferson County
W. Va
Clarke County
Charles Town General Hospital
Charles Town
Bane
Summit Point
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Ladies’ Aid Society
Woman's Missionary Society
C. E. Kirby
Methodist Church
J. R. Ware
A. D. Jones
Lloyd Stull
Stanley Hardesty
Lee Loung
Mason Osborne
Frank McAtee
Lemuel Grandsta
Pollard Urges Progressive Policies and Segregation Plan
A Virginia Democrat, John G. Pollard, touts integrity and public service, advocates progressive road policy adding farm to market roads, supports segregation tax plan, opposes central tax board, and calls for more school aid ahead of the August 6 vote.
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Virginia
William and Mary
Central Tax Board
Clarksburg Guards Past Winchester In Tennis Meet
The undefeated Clarksburg tennis team defeated Winchester 6-3 in a key match. Weber and Baker led singles, with Page Glaize and Johnson delivering crucial wins as Winchester struggled in doubles. Winchester plans rematches with Carolia CC and Leesburg to avenge earlier defeats.
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Clarksburg
Winchester
W. H. Weber
Sandy Baker
Baker
Weber
Page Nelson Page
Page
Bob Glaize
Watson
Ugh Green
Ferber
Davis
Boseerman
Tad Johnson
Benny Knight
I Jr
Knight
Johnston
Flowers
Johnson
Glaize
Green
Boeserman
Rice
Caroltia
Frederick
Leesburg
Woolstock
Winchester Courts
Over 1 000 Vets in Hospitals for Mental Care
Special to The Star reports New York state faces 30.9 percent overcrowding in mental health facilities with 10 656 more patients than capacity. 1 020 ex service men are in state hospitals, many at King's Park and Manhattan State Hospital, as American Legion surveys note nationwide gaps in veteran care.
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Star
Wahington
L .Patinets
New York
Frederick W. Parsons
M. D
Department of Mental Hygiene
New York State
American Legion
Veterans’ Bureau
Parsons
King’s Park State Hospital
Manhattan State Hospital
Veterans Memorial
Pareons
Region Department of
Apples Being Bought for Delivery at Winchester Packing House
Glaze and Hurst cash buyers announce daily arrivals of apples at their Winchester packing house. They will purchase early and later varieties, whether on trees or in bulk when ready. Contact phone numbers 540 and 819 for orders.
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Glaize & Hurst
Winchester
Lightning Strike Destroys Barn on Schmidt Farm Near Kernstown
A severe thunderstorm yesterday afternoon caused a bolt of lightning to strike the Schmidt farm near Kernstown, destroying the barn and several outbuildings. John A. Messers and Harry A. Schmidt suffered substantial losses including livestock, harness, a buggy, and vehicles. The Winchester Fire Department battled flames and saved remaining sheds, with insurance reportedly insufficient to cover the losses.
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Mesers
John A. Dicks
Harry A. Schmidt
Mr. Schmidt
Kernstown
Mr. Dick
Sona
Winchester Fire Department
Agenie
Chang
Market Rallies As Bears Fail To Force Liquidation
New York traders failed to force heavy stock liquidations as bears stepped back and buyers returned. Public utilities led a brisk rally with pools resuming broad purchases lifting many issues one to seven points and sending some specialties up to 24 points. Call money rose to 10 percent. close featured strong gains on about 2.7 million shares traded.
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Associated Press
New York
Public Utilities
Call
Guatemala envoy flies to Washington with greetings
A Guatemalan air service ace, Garcia Grandes, left the Cuban Army at 7:42 this morning bound for Washington carrying letters from Guatemala's president Pazaro Chacon to President Hoover.
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Havana
Garcia Grandes
Washington
Guatemala
Pazaro Chacon
Hoover
Boys Who Would Succeed Edison On Trip To New York
Sixteen Edison hopefuls from across the states toured New York City today. The group watched the Yankees vs White Sox game and prepared for Thursday exams. They represent all states and the District of Columbia and will arrive by nightfall.
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Edison
New York
Associated Press
East Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
New York City
Yankees
White Sox
Babe Ruth
Union
District of Columbia
Licenses Revoked for All In Jacobs Stable by NYAC
The New York State Athletic Commission revoked the licenses of all boxers in Joe Jacobs stable amid Schmeling dispute. Included are Andy Routis featherweight champion Frank Jenaro flyweight title contender and Jack Delaney light heavyweight.
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Associated Press
New York
Madison Square Garden Corporation
New York State Athletic Commissino
Schmelling
Joe Jacobs
Jacobs
Andy Routis
Frank Jenaro
Jack Delaney
Army To Carry Forward Study of Economy Plans
President Hoover assigns the army primary duty to study potential econom ies in military spending. General staff officers will review divisions and then report to a commission within the staff which will present findings to the President. This plan follows weekend talks with War department leaders in the Virginia mountains.
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Army
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Mrs John Lee of Stone Bridge in Wimabesier incident
Mrs John Lee of Stone Bridge was involved in an event at Wimabesier today with brief details indicating a notable local occurrence.
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John Lee
Stone Bridge
Clearing of land saves Virginia farmers millions
The Extension Division of the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station reports 700 000 dollars saved by farmers through a land clearing program. Highlights include 6 788 acres cleared in three years, 10 017 acres stumps removed, and 169 demonstrations attended by 4 795 farmers. The program also added value of new land and cultivated areas, with increased production returns. Plans for rural electrification, power company cooperation, and a five mile demonstration line are outlined plus a statewide water power survey.
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Associated Press
Blacksburg
Virginia
Agricultural Engineering Committee
State Agricultural Advisory Council
Charles FE. Seitz
Virginia Power Companies
Gov
3 Corporation Commission
Adetion
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
State Geological Survey
Legis
Funds Wanted for the Capture of Max Krol
A stockholders committee appeals for funds to reward and cover investigation costs to capture Max Krol who faces five felony indictments. John I Sloat of Commercial & Savings Bank to serve as treasurer and fund custodian with discretion over spending. Contributions may be anonymous and to be dropped at the bank or given to committee members.
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Max Krol
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporation
John I. Sloat
Commercial & Savings Bank
Co. P. McVicar
H. C. Sheetz
W. L. Irwin
Elwood Smith
B. P. Harrison
Stockholders’ Protective Committee
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Endurance
Col. Lindbergh
Lone Eagle
GEO. F. Miller’s Sons
Edmonton
Alberta
John G. Pollard
Pollard
Pollard Committee
Adv
Evening Star
Jacobs Stable
Extension Division
Virginia Experiment Station
Farmer
Moling & Cather’s
Perry Construction Co
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