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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1931
Page
8
A snippet quotes publishers and New York Evening Post comments on fears of distant Communists and criminal wealth. Al Capone is estimated to be worth at least $20,000,000, illustrating sharp contrasts in societal threats and personal finance.
In Washington discussions among Friends of Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York surface a possible 1982 Democratic ticket with Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi as running mate. They argue a southern pick could blunt regional prejudice toward Tammany, placing Harrison atop a Roosevelt for vice president pairing.
Ward W. Randall of White Hall Illinois wins the seventh annual national spelling bee in Washington D C securing a $1000 purse. He displays the trophy and prize, smiling proudly as the champion.
A survey notes the varied medieval and ancient uses of butter for flavor and skin healing. It mentions a scientist's view on prehistoric Indians' handedness and explores cannibal beliefs and unusual familial ties, plus a note on Cambridge’s Round Church and an 8 000 year old Egyptian bread exhibit at Chicago’s Field Museum.
Weather summary reports latest precipitation, noting none in the past 24 hours ending 8 a.m. today and 6.60 inches for May to date. It compares January to April rainfall with 1931 figures and lists 1930 first five months rainfall by month.
May 30 1930 report notes Staunton Military Academy president Col Thomas H Russell addressed Winchester Rotary Club. Graves of over 5 000 soldiers were decorated in local cemeteries and Heinz plans a large plant south of Winchester.
The Mexican president Carranza has demanded in an official note that the United States immediately withdraw its troops.
The will of Mrs Eliza beth Brevitt Glaize leaves five thousand dollars to Grace Luther Church to purchase a set of chimes. Col John Singleton Mosby, Confederate leader, dies in Washington. City Manager Field believes meters will cut water waste. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals warns against overly tight reigns on horses.
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