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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1932
Page
11
Charles Curry 22 and Isaac Riddle 16 were killed when their motorcycle hit a vehicle on Staunton Waynesboro Station four miles east of Staunton. Curry rode the machine, Riddle sat behind him. Identities were confirmed by their fathers in Staunton.
Richmond May 25 Public utility rates in Virginia will not be reduced despite declines in plant and equipment values. The State Corporation Commission has fixed rates at six to eight percent of estimated valuation, and most utilities are earning below the maximum allowed under current conditions.
In response to numerous inquiries about a possible general rate cut, the commission is slowing the study process to review the implications and gather data before deciding on any changes.
The Senate rejected a 2 cents per pint beer tax proposal as a revenue source in a 55 to 26 vote after a heated debate. Beer supporters aimed to fund a public works bond issue while fights over prohibition and farm effects dominated the session with clashes between Senators Bingham and Borah.
The Senate rejected legalizing beer by a 55 to 26 vote. Bingham urged restraint after spectators shouted during the demonstration. Senator Robinson led the attack on the beer levy while Borah argued revenue would come from laborers and responsible households.
Governor Roosevelt, top Democratic nominee hopeful, toured Greenville and Spartanburg South Carolina and Gastonia Charlotte North Carolina amid cheering crowds. He planned stops at Salisbury High Point and Greensboro before returning to New York City and Hyde Park.
In a busy session futures moved uncertainly with Wheat May trading around 58 percent higher and December down. Corn May showed modest gains while oats stayed flat with mixed activity across contracts.
The May party planned for Friday May 27 at St Pauls A M E Church is postponed to Wednesday June 1 due to illness of Mary Louise Williams who is to be crowned queen of the festival.
Mrs. Floyd Weaver widow of a Page county attorney and court clerk died in Atlantic City on Tuesday night. She died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Fred Kane during her return trip from Cuba with two companions Mrs. Burch of Troy North Carolina and Mrs. Kane of Ronceverte West Virginia.
Thos. Warburton, Richmond native and life insurance professional in town, reported better at Fredericksburg after the recent setback. The update notes his condition has improved following medical attention and his return to health measures in the period.
An automobile crash near Berea Stafford county injured Mr Warburton and Mr and Mrs Kremer. The other driver, allegedly intoxicated, was arrested for drunken driving in Fredericksburg court and fined 100 dollars with 30 days jail. Warburton expected to leave hospital soon.
The Centena Reformed Church choir holds its regular weekly practice tomorrow evening at 7 30 oclock in the church. Members are requested to be present.
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