Gold Miners and Fort Knox Contrast in Vast Homestake Mine
The Homestake mine near Fort Knox showcases vast operations with 37 levels, 120 miles of tunnels, and 1.4 million tons of ore yearly. Workers drill seven-foot holes, blast with dynamite, and convey ore by hoists while the plant pumps 500 gallons of water per minute and 225000 cubic feet of fresh air. The yard has produced $460 million over 70 years and now runs at about 60 percent capacity as U.S. gold output declines from prewar levels of 14 percent of world production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
Fort Knox
Harlan Walker
Homestake
Americas
New York
United States
Walker
Reasons Cited For Economic Pressures Include Tax Hikes
The article notes factors driving strain such as the ceiling price on gold, labor shortages, rising costs, and high taxes impacting markets.
Pirates Top Crosby's Pirates Shine in Pittsburgh Victory
The Pirates beat Boston 3 2 for their sixth straight win as they held off a pennant contender. They lead the second place New York Giants by a full game in the National League standings.
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Bing Crosby
Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston
New York Giants
Saddle Horse Sale Ends With Top Price of 1000 Dollars
Saddle horse sale at Tattersalls May in Lexington concluded with Midnight Mac consigned by Fred Sinnett of Hamilton Ontario fetching the top bid of 1000 dollars. George A. Aide of East Rainelle West Virginia bought the horse as buyers watched14 head average about 150 dollars in the afternoon and lower prices in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Midnight Mac
Fred Sinnett
Hamilton
Ont
George A. Aide
East Rainelle
W. Va
Baseball games washed out in Bi State league rescheduled as doubleheaders
All games Sunday were washed out last week in the Bi State league and will likely be played as doubleheaders. Winchester Business College faces Erton, Star Tannery meets Lost City, Gore vs Mt Williams, and Wardensville clashes with North Mountain.
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Winchester Business College
Ergton
Star Tannery
Lost City
Gore
Mt. Williams
Wardensville
North Mountain
Mother and Daughter Service at Reliance Church
A mother and daughter service is combined with Family Night at Reliance church social room at 7 p m Sunday. In observance of National Family Week all families and friends of Ridings chapel and Reliance church and communities are invited to bring an article of food for the fellowship supper and attend the service.
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Reliance School
Ridings Chapel
Reliance
Recreation Director Chosen in Front Royal
John E B Davie Jr was elected director of the recreation program for the summer. The operating fund gained 1100 dollars from a parade and rally.
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Front Royal
John EB. Davie Jr
Six County 4-H Members Set for VPI Short Course
Miss Freda Milhon of West Frederick 4-H joins five other county girls and boys to attend a State short course at VPI from June 28 to July 3 covering statewide youth activities and projects.
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Freda Milhon
West Frederick
VPI
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Sherr Fante
U. S
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Pirates
Yardley
Lano
Dorothy Perkins
Wrisleys
By Coro
Tan
Tos Rg
Bemberg Sheets
Bates
Gotham
Strive Nylons
Cannon
Better Values
Dept Winchester
HUB Wsws
Viona
Ruth Grim
Ridings
Chapel Girl's Guild
Winchester
Are
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