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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1928

Page

5

Bandits Murder Two More During Escape in Colorado

Bandits who robbed a Lamar bank killed two more people as they fled. The victims include a bank teller and Dr. W. W. Wineinger, abducted after the robbery. A nationwide hunt, aided by airplanes and thousands of guards, pressed the pursuit as authorities feared further killings. J. Howard Larrick and Br. W. W. Larrick are linked to the case through family connections in the area.

A. N. Parrish Jaddo Parish Young Parrish J. Howard Larrick Frederick County John W. Larrick Winchester First National Bank of Samar Colé W. W. Wineinger BE. A. Kessinger Kessinger Beatt City Modoc Kans Kansas Prairie Dress Oakley Kan Kevin Lowry Field Denver

President Coolidge Spurns Aviator Invitations

President Coolidge refuses all invitations to fly and stays grounded, keeping both feet on the ground, as reported by Elizabethtown New Era.

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Senate Votes To End Public Disclosure Of Income Taxes

The Senate approved eliminating public access to income tax returns by a 57 to 23 vote. Senator Norris of Nebraska led the measure, while Senator Couzens of Michigan pressed for retention. Senator Reed of Missouri opposed widening the scope to protect tax reduction legislation.

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Congress OKs 35000 for Shenandoah boundary survey

Congress approved a 35000 appropriation to finish surveying Shenandoah National Park boundary lines in the Blue Ridge. Virginia Conservation Commission Chairman William B. Carson said government engineers will revisit the area once funds are available, following a data insufficiency finding.

Associated Preas Congress Shenandoah National Park Blue Ridge Mountains William B. Carson Virginia Conservation Commission A. B. Cammera National Park Service Department Alexander Stuart Carson Washington National Park Conservation Commission Glass Harrison

Congress approves postal rate cut bill in compromise

The House and Senate reached a conference compromise to reduce second class postal rates to the 1920 schedule for the first four zones. The change is expected to save publishers about 6.31 million dollars annually, with rates set at one and 12 cents for zones one and two, two cents for zone three, three cents for zone four, and higher in later zones. The third class rate remains one and a half cents for circular letters.

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Congress Moves To Limit Potomac Power Survey Permit

Congress moved to curb the Federal Power Commission from granting a preliminary permit for a Potomac Power Corporation survey of waterpower on the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. The measure seeks to exclude waterpower and park facilities at Great Falls from any permit, potentially delaying or ending plans for dams and large power plants feeding Baltimore and other cities.

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Congress Defers Potomac Power Plan Over Scenic Gorge

Representative Cramton of Michigan urges the Federal Power Commission to await congressional orders and a thorough survey before permitting water power development in the Potomac River from Rock Creek to four miles upstream from the Washington intake. The effort is backed by the National Capital Park and Planning Commission and other groups, with a Senate counterpart from Senator Cupper.

Great Falls Cramton Michigan House Tilson Federal Power Commission Congress Greater Capital National Capital Park and Planning Commission Potomac River Rock Creek Washington Cupper Senate

Destruction From Hailstorm Hits West Central Alabama

About 200 people were left destitute after a Tuesday hailstorm that swept 600 square miles in West Central Alabama. Crops suffered $500,000 in damage. 6,000 acres of corn and 16,000 acres of cotton ruined. Red Cross teams surveyed the area. relief efforts pursued with Gordon representatives seeking further aid from Representative W. B. Bankhead.

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Foxcroft Girls Score Hit In Follies at Purcellville

The Foxcroft School audiences in Purcellville enjoyed a large crowd for the Foxcroft Follies a benefit show staged in a New York night club setting. Miss Charlotte Noland led a prominent role as costumes and performances drew praise.

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Campaign Period Reflections in Ohio State Journal

The Ohio State Journal notes that the campaign phase blends strategy with damtoolishness, signaling a period where messaging and political approach appear closely aligned with practical tactics and electoral aims.

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