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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1926
Page
9
Gov Byrd orders Commonwealth Attorneys to investigate gasoline pricing in Virginia towns. He cites a total 4 cent tax and argues some stations add 5 cents instead of 4.5 to cover the tax and seeks federal analysis on oil company profits and fair pricing for Virginians.
In a statewide report I disclose that many service stations in Virginia have added a half cent to gasoline prices following a new one and a half cent road tax, boosting consumer costs by millions. The analysis compares wholesale and retail rates, notes potential monopolistic control, and urges government fact finding to protect drivers.
MEMPHIS May 12 The Methodist Episcopal Church South general conference voted down several memorials seeking changes in governance and practice. Proposals to elect presiding elders and limit bishops tenure to four years were rejected. Delegates discussed a hospital fund for Chang Chow China and a $1000 bequest from Mrs W B Russell toward the effort.
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