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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1929
Page
8
From Rouge Louisiana May 16 Associated Press reports that Governor Huey Long was released as impeachment proceedings faced a stalemate. The court heard testimony from Senator Phil Gilbert and a caucus of 24 Senators moved to adjourn declaring the trial futile amid disputes over legality.
In Richmond on May 16 Governor Byrd forwarded to the Washington County commonwealth attorney the Emory and Henry College petition calling for an official investigation into the death of student J. W. Kendrick who died from gunshot wounds while riding in a car chased by county officers. The governor noted he lacked authority to start the investigation as requested.
Virginia counties ranking by national forest acreage show Augusta leads with 143 940 acres in Shenandoah district totals 368 927 across Augusta Rockbridge Rockingham and Shenandoah while other districts list Highland Amherst Bedford Nelson Botetourt and more. The report compiled by R W Shields notes state total fees 586 982 and lists district totals.
In Elizabethton Tennessee the state rested its case against 100 strikers arrested during a riot at local textile mills. Magistrate Little set bonds at 500 dollars each, but many defendants could not post. Jails filled, guards held court spectators in check as four witnesses testified. National Guard units were increased to eight companies after a dynamited water main disrupted the town and nearby plants. Schools closed as officials restored service.
The article notes ongoing water supply issues with pressure not yet at normal levels tonight and expected to improve tomorrow, affecting daily operations and planning. The report references local infrastructure and potential impacts for residents and businesses.
Washington May 16 The way was opened today for a House Senate conference to resolve differences over the export debenture plan in the farm relief bill The House rules committee approved a resolution to send the measure to conference but noted questions about Senate infringement on the House and constitutional rights to initiate reread.
Speaker Longworth said the ration would be taken up at opening tomorrow. One hour of debate allowed. rule and actions require a majority vote. Representative Garner of Texas pushed for a straight vote on including the debenture plan in the legislation.
A historical editorial argues a government purchase of crops could make farming pay, claiming unprecedented numbers of people can sustain high production and yet see no progress.
Readable fragments show people in Rome pleased by passed laws while some see them as opportunities to find ways to violate them, reflecting public sentiment and potential enforcement challenges.
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