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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1931
Page
6
President Hoover told a World Methodist conference in Atlanta that rising armament pressures depress economies worldwide. He urged a new global mindset against war, stressing governments must align with churches to preserve human life and moral values amid economic hardship.
Ruth Nichols escaped a burning monoplane in Louisville as she prepared for a New York flight. The aviatrix leaped from the cockpit window as flames erupted and was aided by mechanics who pulled her clear before the craft exploded.
A Lockheed Vega monoplane taxiing to warm up burst into flames when a valve leaked. Spectators saw flames and shouted to cut the fuel, but the engine was not stopped in time. Attendants rushed with fire extinguishers to prevent the main gas tank from igniting.
The New York stock market opened the week with prices drifting lower in slow trading as bulls showed little fresh impulse. Hoover Laval conference results were seen as constructive but largely anticipated, limiting upside moves. Call money rose to 2 1 2 percent while sterling exchange resumed its advance with cables opening at 3.934 dollars.
West Point officers considered continuing the Army football program after a tragic incident. The Associated Press reports mixed sentiment among staff regarding future games and the team's schedule amid the crisis.
Classified note offers rental units at Robinson Apartments with furnished or unfurnished options. Contact Cal 562 for details and availability.
An Army cadet identified as Sheridan suffered an accident in the Yale game last Saturday. The subject was held in abeyance with the decision regarding action left to Army team members. The 1909 team was disbanded after Cadet Byrne’s fatal Harvard game injury, while six years ago the polo team completed its schedule after a cadet’s death. Sheridan’s condition remained critical today.
Fragmentary item notes Gandhi planned to come to the United States in the fall, with reference to a winter period or stage. The brief lacks specific dates or locations.
Rescue gangs have worked since Saturday night to reach six men trapped in the West End Coal Company mine at Mocanaqua behind heavy coal falls after an explosion. No signal has been heard and hope of living retrieval faded yesterday as crews drilled into the third fall, believing the final barrier remains.
A public safety plea urges adoption of proven driving rules to prevent auto accidents. The Silvertown Safety League invites motorists to sign a pledge at their store and receive a chrome emblem showing safe driving, claiming five million miles without injury by Silver Fleet drivers.
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