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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1932
Page
5
The report lists precipitation data with year to date 19.66 inches and monthly totals from January to December. It notes no rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8 p m and provides monthly figures such as January 2.36 inches and August 3.54 inches, among others.
In Birmingham Alabama a federal prohibition agent shot and killed Tom McComb during a dispute over arresting McComb's brother for waiting liquor. Agent S R Posey said officer W L Hutton fired as McComb aligned a rifle, later found unloaded. McComb allegedly said he did not aim to shoot.
Norfolk Va June 24 Plans for the defense of John Hughes Curtis who renounced his confession that he faked negotiations for the Lindbergh baby will include a demand for particulars on the charge he obstructed justice. The defense also planned to attack the indictment at the trial opening Monday in Flemington New Jersey.
J. C. Burch of Anderson Alabama died hours after a car accident two miles south of Quantico. S. Y. Fowler of Florence Alabama was injured seriously but remained alive. The vehicle carrying two Confederate veterans and Miss Ruby Reeder of Florence overturned while en route to Washington from a Richmond reunion.
At the request of President Hoover Henry J. Allen former senator from Kansas agreed to handle publicity for the Republican presidential campaign.
Elder D. Walter Strickler, famed as the marrying parson of Page county, wed his 606th couple Luther Cubbage and Lena Cubbage of Stanley. He, a Luray merchant and retired Brethren minister, notes no divorces among those unions and says most couples were young first-timers.
A Nashville lumber trade voice laments excess receivers and shortage of receipts, signaling cash flow strain and inventory tracking issues in the business sector.
Bishop James Cannon Jr says allied city forces will support public votes on prohibition. He arrived in Chicago en route to Iowa and warned of a strong fight for strict enforcement at the Democratic convention, with plans to return for the Chicago gathering.
Prices at the Chicago grain market are listed by Hibbs Company of Washington with NYSE and Chicago Board of Trade members. The report notes the Hibbs Building address and National telephone line for inquiries.
The Brunswick Pilot quotes the Literary Digest musing on future inventions and suggests a self balancing budget as a possible improvement. The lighthearted remark reflects the era's interest in innovation and fiscal reform.
Selling of July contracts by longs today caused a general weakness of all grains on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat and rye led declines in July positions with smaller losses across the board and futures quotes closing lower for Wheat July and September and for Corn and Oats across July September and December.
Stocks on the New York Stock Exchange declined across the board as selling dominated trading. Several issues posted losses of two dollars or more with many others down fractions. Notable closers included Allied Chemical and Dye, American Can, American Tobacco, Bethlehem Steel, Chrysler, General Electric, and Woolworth among others. The British pound traded weakly at 3.61 dollars.
The Risko vs Walker boxing match will be broadcast tonight at 9:45 p m eastern by WEAF NBC from Cleveland. The telecast brings the bout to a national radio audience.
The Association Against the Prohibition Amendment reported to the House clerk that its expenditures from January 1 to May 31 totaled 150 464 dollars while receipts reached 177 251 dollars.
New York reports a near cyclical low in general share prices as market demand nearly vanishes and prices slip on thin offers. Call money rises to 2.45 percent while sterling is quoted at $3.60 for cable transactions.
Boston reports the coolest June 24 in 60 years with a 46 degree reading. The drop is 3 degrees below the prior June 24 record set in 1903. Shifting to international news, authorities on the Italian Riviera consider tree planting to fight sea encroachment as water has eroded shoreline by about 1,500 feet in 15 years.
Burglars struck at 607 South Braddock Street last night taking about $6 in cash from a new register. The intruders entered through a side door without disturbing the Brown family upstairs, leaving few clues aside from door marks. Police link the crime to a band already victimizing Winchester merchants, noting extensive merchandise losses previously but cash only this time.
Yale freshman crew wins the opening race of the annual Thames regatta against Harvard by three lengths as Yale and Harvard split the first two events. Harvard yearlings were strong early but Yale surged to overhaul them before the mile mark.
The winner posted an unofficial 8.20 while Harvard trailed by about 12 seconds. A strong head wind shortened the race from two miles upstream to a mile and a half downstream, with officials reversing the course mid race.
Scientists estimate the average annual rainfall for the central United States at 6.5 trillion tons, highlighting the region's substantial hydrological input and implications for climate and water resources.
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