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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1930

Page

7

Wheat prices hit new lows as 1930 season declines spread

Wheat prices fell across markets with July futures down to 83 8-8 cents in Chicago and 87 1-2 in Winnipeg while December delivery fell about ten cents. Corn also slipped 1 1-8 to 2 cents as farmers consider using low priced wheat for stock feed amid drought concerns in the Valley.

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R-100 Crosses Atlantic Heads for Montreal

The airship R-100, traveling at high speed, sails the Atlantic toward Belle Isle Strait and Labrador, with plans to reach Montreal by dawn. Signals such as all OK marked an uneventful trip as crew monitor progress from the airship’s course over Newfoundland toward the St. Lawrence River.

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Mother Sues For 100000 In Baby Mix-Up

Chicago July case centers on a hospital baby swap dispute. Margaret Watkins sues for 100000 claiming another child was raised as her own and that her child was reared by the Bambergers who insist their baby is theirs. William R. Watkins denies a divorce dispute or marriage legality matters.

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Earthquake Felt In Canal Zone

An earthquake was felt in the Canal Zone today with reports from Panama City noting shaking this afternoon. No injuries or damage details were provided in the available text.

Panama City Canal

Seismic Tremor Shakes Two Panama Canal Terminals

A brief earthquake struck near the Panama Canal with tremors felt in both terminals. Buildings rattled and residents fled to the streets as officials noted minor damage and aftershocks lasting about twenty seconds. Balboa seismograph traces showed six minutes of activity nearby.

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Community Notes and Social Visits Mention Local Figures

Mrs Clara M Fa of Washington DC spent several days with Mrs Guy Williams and family in town. Mrs Clara Fawcett and Mrs Guy Frye hosted relatives from Washington. A Fremont Church benefit party is planned for July 31 evening with public invite. A Town boy arrested for an alleged hair tonic incident is noted.

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