Pipeline Network and Oil Flow Dynamics Across the Nation
The article explains a proposed 1820 pipeline from Mepese Louisiana fields to the eastern consuming area. It discusses giant petroleum circulatory systems, balancing pressures, and the rapid movement of oil. Temperature and heating affect flow, while steam heat may loosen thick oil in winter.
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Mepese
Louisiana
Ork
America
Wetec
Texas
New York
Exas
Winie
Portland
Montreal
Gulf
New Factors Pinched Production and Profits in Industry
A damaged OCR passage notes record demand for manufactured goods and massive output but earnings lag behind. It cites shortages of materials and labor, rising wages, higher raw material costs, and new taxes as factors squeezing industry earnings while prices stay high, with Wall Street watching for demand curtailment and a potential nearterm price spike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indus
Wall Street
Destruction of Food Amid Food Supply Crisis in France
A report describes the deadly impact of scarce food supplies in France as authorities struggle to manage rationing and preserve civilian welfare. The narrative highlights shortages, production disruption, and mounting civilian hardship across regions.
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France
Wheat Shortage Pressures France and Europe
The Petain government fixes wheat and bread prices and offers a delivery bonus as stocks are nearly exhausted. Hunger tightens across Europe as wartime destruction hits wheat supplies in France Balkans and Russia.
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Petain
France
Balkans
Russia
Lost City Editorial Ardent on Maya Ruins and Human Folly
Reprinted editorial views lost cities as ruins found across continents and ages. It argues future generations will learn from civilizations burned by war and by human nature, while relishing the truth of why cities vanish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiapas
Mexico
Central America
South America
Arabia
Africa
Asia
California
China
Ukraine
The Saturation Point in Virginia Tax Policy
The piece argues Virginia’s 10 percent state tax plus federal increases failed to curb crime, boosting bootlegging and seizures while legal alcohol sales fell. It notes federal rates rising from 1.10 to 3.00 dollars per gallon and warns higher taxes may fuel lawlessness, urging restraint in policy during emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
ABC Board
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate Finance Committee
Churchill Praises U S Farsightedness On Bases
One year ago Winston Churchill commended the United States for farsightedness in obtaining bases in English islands to forestall a German attack. A Roanoke construction company won a $1,750,807 contract to build three bridges near Riverton. Bentley Kinney named head of the Little Theatre finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
U. S
English Islands
Hitler
Roanoke
Riverton
Bentley Kinney
Little Theatre
President Roosevelt in drought conference with Midwest governors
President Roosevelt meets with mid western governors to address the desperate drought crisis. Spanish rebels deploy Moors as reinforcements to the Iran besieged government stronghold. Miss Nancye M Canter marries Francis Mahood of Roanoke in Berryville, her childhood sweetheart.
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Roosevelt
Iran
Nancye M. Canter
Berryville
Francis Mahood
Roanoke
Market experts urge washing and packing high grade apples
A market survey highlights an 80 percent rise in criminal administration costs in Frederick county and Winchester over five years. James B. Russell, a local financier and ex Confederate soldier, observes his 90th birthday.
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Frederick County
Winchester
James B. Russell
Rouss Fire Company Showcases New Motor Truck
The Rouss Fire Company displays a new motor truck described as a thing of beauty at the engine house. W. P. Massey, president, announces plans for a mammoth Winchester Fair celebration this fall. Greece, after long deliberation, leans Allied and may enter the war as the 15th European nation.
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Rouss Fire Company
Engine House
W. P. Massey
Winchester Fair
Greece
Bridge on Kent Street Fails. Sags into Water
After years of decay the bridge over the town run on Kent street finally sags into the water. J. B. Smith takes over full control of the milling business formerly run by Daniel T. Wood who has retired. An explosion near a gas light at Presbyterian church does not stop the Rev. Julian S. Sibley who was delivering a sermon at the time.
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Kent Street
J. B. Smith
Daniel T. Wood
Presbyterian Church
Julian S. Sibley
Hotter Weather Is In Offing Pronounced Iowa Study
Des Moines daily weather observer Charles D. Reed notes a 2.3 degree rise in July and August averages over 67 years. He predicts hotter summers around 1953 and 1954 and a devastatingly hot spell in 1970 to 1972, citing glacier recession and northward timber line shifts.
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Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
Iowa
Reed
Greenland
Alaska
Minnesota
Dakotas
Bona Fide Case Now
Denver. Walter Crow, 69, had been resting in hospital from a cold for three days. He stepped into sunlight, breathed fresh air, and stumbled on the front steps, breaking his hip.
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Denver
Colo
Pi— Walter Crow
Test questions from Star Quiz page two
Seven questions test general knowledge including kingdoms twins in Minnesota, first US vice president, Rudolph Spreckels link, Hiawatha author, river source land, dry ice, Leviathan liner country, metronome type, and Romance language family roots.
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Minnesota
Twin Cities
United States
Rudolph Spreckels
If Indicative Used After If Clause Asserts Fact
A linguistic note explains that when a sentence uses if with the indicative to state a fact, the action in the main clause is treated as real rather than hypothetical. The rule contrasts with subjunctive or conditional forms that express doubt or contingency.
Answers To Questions By Frederic J. Haskin
A reader can get the answer to any question of fact by writing The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin director Washington D C Please enclose three cents for reply.
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Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington,d.c
Washington, D. C
War wisdom and skyway facts from wartime editorials
The piece urges steady resolve in war, citing 1914 1918 Allied shifts and urging all-out American efficiency. It also answers a reader question about the Pulaski Skyway noting the Hackensack River span is the highest point at 147.275 feet mean high water and the steel top at 206.9 feet.
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Germany
English Channel
Marne
Russia
Hackensack River
War and Public Opinion in the Civil War Era
A historical column discusses the Civil War to illustrate how early Union setbacks and shifting public opinion shaped outcomes. It argues foreign entanglements distracted from domestic defense and influenced perceptions of national strength during the conflict.
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Union
New Deal leadership blamed for failures in prep and production
The speaker condemns the New Deal for poor preparation and production, noting warnings ignored and years wasted. He urges adherence to American experience and says independence to support the leadership is essential, with criticism limited to certain factual details.
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New Deal
Nazi Germany
Bitter Reward After Car Push Beats Ends in Injury
William Sedoruk received a brain concussion and facial injuries after helping push a stalled car in Columbus Ohio. He said a man asked for help, an argument followed when bumper guards locked, and he was struck on the nose. Hospital records list his condition as fair.
World patents total 147 396 in 1939 latest year data
The record shows a global patent total of 147 396 for 1939, the latest year with available statistics. It cites C W J A and other experts confirming this figure as the worldwide patent count.
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John Barrymore
A Collection Of Favorite Hymns
A pamphlet offers 151 well known sacred songs with words and music bound in a colored cover. Subscribers receive a copy for 20 cents to cover cost and handling amid a trend toward religion under hard rulers.
Request for FAV HYMNS booklet by mail
A reader encloses ten cents in paper for the FAV HYMNS booklet. The note provides name street or rural route city state and requests mailing to Washington D C.
Look to Me as if He's Still Important to You
In a tense scene, Ylena hides feelings as Tate Cromwell presses for explanations from the hotel room. Rose tries to shield her, while Ylena plans a night out with Scott Hamilton as Tate pursues a confrontation. Back home, Ylena resumes work with Barker on Club Bali and notes clues about Tate’s Kingston sightings.
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Rose
Ylena
Tate Cromwell
Barker
Ylenn
Scott
Tate
Scott Hamilton
Taylor Cromwell, Jr
Hamilton
Cromwell
Clarkson
Daiquiris
Charley’s
Barranquilla
Cartagena
Antigua
Casanova Cromwell
la Madera
Daisy
Copper Creek Ranch
Wena
Diane O’neil
Club
Bali
Jamaica
Kingston
Diane
Lily Cashion
Lily
Francie
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