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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1927
Page
6
An unknown person dumped an old female dog and her three puppies into the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad turntable yard water where they drowned. The incident was witnessed but the person’s identity could not be learned. The fire department ordered removal of the carcasses to be burned at the city dump.
A strong appeal was issued for prompt payment of all park pledges. Officials say unpaid pledges obstruct the park movement and must be converted to negotiable notes or paid, with Virginia and outside sources contributing to the project.
The pledge fund will be held by the state until enough money is available to buy the minimum acreage for a national park. Donors can trust funds will not be spent on land until Virginia can secure sufficient acreage for the park’s establishment.
Officials reveal a Swiss built Zeppelin will carry 50 passengers plus crew and 10 tons of freight. Veterans Bureau urges World War veterans to convert or reinstate insurance by July 2 to retain coverage. The rest is a quoted maxim from Phillips Brooks about purposeful living.
New York May 14. Stocks rose with the industrial average hitting a new high as two developments emerged outside trading. The Federal Reserve System purchased nearly 60 million dollars in French gold while nine leading oil executives agreed to temporarily curb crude output in Seminole field to aid industry stabilization.
All cars in the race were stock models and their speed and endurance showcase AMOCO GAS as a leading fuel. The win confirms AMOCO GAS’s role in modern motor fuel and design.
In Frankfort Kentucky May 14 students from Kentucky universities expressed varied opinions on a proposal requiring men to cover evening expenses for dates. Agnes Simcox called the idea silly and suggested men pay. Mae Mackey argued men lacking funds could skip. Lela Mae Stiles favored half payment if the girl works. Eleanor Blakemore said it depends on the fellow and circumstances.
Eight miners trapped by a Shannon branch mine explosion in the Central Pocahontas Coal Co. are believed killed. A second blast struck as officials and inspectors toured the site, with rescuers retreating after two minor blasts. The missing men were deep in the mine. hope was fading.
The New York Sunday World Magazine invites original short stories under 3 words in length, paid at least 100 dollars per manuscript with higher sums for merit. The World reserves full serial rights and requests manuscripts be sent to Fiction Editor at The World, 63 Park Row, New York City.
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