Moonshine Day Sparks Winchester Memory Of Prohibition
The Star recalls Winchester moonshine era with 1926 raids, jail crowding, and quirky fates. It notes 95 year old Ridley defending a still in his living room, fines of 50 dollars, and judges balancing leniency with crime. Historic roots show cottage production driven by geography and policy.
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Star
Winchester
Rudolph Valentino
Christ
Harry Fauver
Dan Poole
Joe Ridley
Winchester Evening Star
Candy consumption dips to 1935 levels in US and per person use
U S confectionery output reached 3.174 billion pounds last year a 2 5 decline from 1977 total shipments valued at 3 337 million up 9 1 from 1977. The report notes per person use fell to 14 9 pounds down 3 2 in 1978 matching 1935 levels.
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Washington
Commerce Department
U.S
Illegal Liquor Sale Charges Placed in Front Royal
ABC investigators charge Floyd R. Cupp with three counts of selling liquor without a license and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office accuses him of carrying a concealed weapon. He is free on bond awaiting General District Court on June 13. Armadillos as Texas official mammal were rejected by state Sen. Traeger after a schoolchild-inspired bid.
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Front Royal
Virginia
Alcoholic Beverage Control
Floyd R. Cupp
Strasburg Road
ABC
Cupp
Billy Chapman
Warren County
Austin
Texas
John Traeger
Traeger
Walter Mengden
Houston
State
Fragmented sewing instruction hints at blade direction
The readable text notes sewing technique to adjust fabric direction by flexing the blade slightly toward the desired edge. It lacks full context or steps.
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