Virginia ports rail merger plan endorsed by state officials
In Lynchburg on March 24 the state approved a merger concept linking trunk line railroads with Virginia ports and interior lines. The resolution endorses Run Roads with other railways and notes anticipated alignment with interior networks. The vote reflected state support for coordinated rail integration.
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Park plan publicity debated as Lynchburg hosts Rotary luncheon
National publicity for the proposed National Park in the Shenandoah Valley was discussed and the group agreed to distribute booklets prepared by the Virginia Historic Highway Association. Sessions were held morning and afternoon with a Rotary Club luncheon, invited by the Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce. Major Leroy Hodges denied rumors he would resign as managing director of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce to head Kentucky’s Board of Charities and Corrections. He said no offer had been made and he has no plans to leave before completing the current program.
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Virginia Historic Highway Association
Lynchburg
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Aircraft Armament Limitation Talks Considered by Kellogg
Washington March 23 President Coolidge directs Secretary Kellogg to study the minutes of the 1921 Washington naval conference to assess possible expansion into a supplementary conference. The focus includes capital ships aircraft carrier tonnage and auxiliary craft limits with no decision yet on inviting foreign capitals or informal sentiment checks. The air force issue dominates administration talks amid battleship versus aircraft value debates and growing aircraft spending pressures.
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Informal overtures on conference project delayed in Washington
The article notes that no informal queries to other governments will be made until the President’s econ conclusion is ready and the subject is fully explored domestically. Foreign offices know the tentative steps in Washington and maintain diplomatic contact, though no new reports of ambassadorial discussions are recorded.
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Barn Flys Faster Than Man Ran
A humorous tale claims a barn outran a man in a race, inspired by an Illinois tornado report. Attorney Percy J. Paxton received a letter from his mother in Princeton Ind stating she was safe, with details of barns blown down on her farms and a tenant milking before the storm’s impact.
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No War With U S Says Jap Envoy
New York March 24 Japanese Ambassador Matsudaira at the annual dinner said he could not imagine either nation seeking war. He noted U.S. exclusion laws shocked Japan and caused disappointment yet expressed faith in the justice of the American people to settle the issue amicably.
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Matsudaira
Tornado Battering Farm Forces Tenant to Seek Shelter
A tornado swept near Princeton as a farm tenant fled toward his house. The barn was lifted by the wind and struck the residence, forcing him to seek safety inside.
No Damage From Frost Reported in Virginia Crops
The weekly Virginia crop report notes warm weather with moderate rainfall aiding farm work. Planting of early potatoes is underway, and plums pears and peaches are blooming. No frost damage reported. The bulletin is from the Associated Press and covers conditions through yesterday.
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Carolina Banker Found Dead From Gunshot Wound
SPARTANBURG S C March 25 Arch B Calvert banker and former mayor was found dead from gunshot wounds in his office this morning A pistol was found in his right hand and a rifle lay nearby Business associates attributed the act to worry over financial affairs stating he likely took his own life
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Handley Climb in State School Failure Rates
Shenandoah Valley Academy shows 12 percent failure rate, 3.4 points above private school average, while Handley High School records 10 percent, 2.2 points above public school average and 5.4 points above private. The list covers all Virginia secondary schools in the association with varied percentages from Alexandria to Woodrow Wilson.
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R. M. Steix Edford
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South Boston
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New York Bank Bandits Use Sleight of Hand
New York police disclosed that Wall Street bandits used sleight of hand to steal securities from messenger boys on trains and in elevators. Four firms report $55,000 in securities stolen with total losses believed over $200,000. $50,000 has already been recovered and messenger boys cleared of blame.
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Market Recovers After Bear Drive on Union Trust
NEW YORK, March 26. The stock market, pressured by a bear move that pushed Union Trust to a 36 percent low for the year, triggered profit taking elsewhere. Strong buying emerged and the market rebounded around noon with about 120 issues rising a point or more. The rally revived confidence, suggesting bearish excesses were corrected and money rates at 3 percent resumed.
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