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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1940
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star outlines classified and display ad rates with per word and per inch pricing. It notes minimum charges, payment requirements, and submission deadlines, along with carrier subscription details.
An old religious quote from Colossians 3 25 emphasizes that wrongdoing incurs consequences without respect for persons. The line underscores moral accountability and equality before divine judgment.
A House special committee led by Howard W. Smith studied the National Labor Relations Board for eight months. It produced a 216 page report urging immediate legislative changes to the Wagner Act, citing partisan board actions and calls to revise personnel and scopes of authority.
Reprinted editorial notes Secretary Morgenthau’s repudiation of schemes to bypass the 45 billion debt limit and urges a legal, transparent increase only if needed. It argues debt growth and spending threaten fiscal health, praising his stance and reaffirming the 1937 call to reduce deficits through private capital and budget balance.
Tax collectors report a 45 percent rise in Virginia income tax receipts in the first twenty days of March compared with 1939, a 14 percent lead over the national increase. The piece notes skepticism about claims that federal funds are a grant or free gift, highlighting Virginians’ money going to Washington faster than in other states.
Chamberlain states England would offer help to Poland and other smaller nations resisting Germany. Miss Genevieve Garner, granddaughter of Jack Garner, chosen queen of 1939 festival. Body of Marshall Baker arrives from Pittsburgh to be buried at Mt. Hebron Pennsylvania. death ruled murder.
Five years ago the Gainesboro school board voted to build an eight room schoolhouse using a pay as they go plan. Mrs Merrill Bowman of Gore and her husband greet a newborn daughter. Miss Jane Irene Flood wed Hugh Garland Hawkins in Hagerstown on March 16.
Ten years ago the 15th decennial census begins tomorrow with enumerators selected. Vera C. MacMillan, night chief telephone operator, awarded the Vail medal for notable public service. A large vote is expected in the city council primary. Dr. John G. Nelson, brother of the local Episcopal rector, dies in Richmond.
London dispatch reports General Von Hindenburg has halted attempts to seize Warsaw and Germans stop sieges of other Polish cities. Thomas Cannon, racing secretary for the Fair Association, plans a three day meet with $3,000 in prizes. The Bureau of Vital Statistics surveys note underreporting of births and deaths in the area.
Forty years ago at Hayfield Virginia the home of R Fred Hatcher was robbed of 100 dollars in the night. Rev Dr Samuel K Cox preached his last sermon at Braddock Street church after a four year stay. John McCoy found a 5 gold piece on Fairfax Square during excavation dated 1336.
The quiz asks choices for historical topics on sports weather tides and politics. It references Walter J as pitcher and asks about wind speeds a Lent date timing the Statue of Liberty location a natural born president and other facts including German ministers and the Parcel Post year.
A study guide style item urges students to say study German rather than ask did you take German last year. It emphasizes correct language practice over hesitation and mispronunciation.
Dr. Clendening explains aluminum hydroxide neutralizes stomach acid, controls pain and spasms, and does not cause alkalosis constipation or cancer. He notes its four to five year use for ulcers and dismisses myths about aluminum cookware causing cancer as false propaganda.
A dental Q and A explains crooked teeth causes such as diseased tonsils enlarged adenoids early loss of baby teeth and thumb sucking. Orthodontia uses appliances to guide growth. Treatment starts ages seven to ten and varies in time. An earlier note corrected fluoride safety. Dr Clendening offers pamphlets for ten cents each by mail.
Reported aboard a burning $30.9 million vessel as benzine drenched the ship and torches set the blaze. Lifeboats swung for two days while two torches men perished, the captain launching the final torch and escaping by motor boat. About 150 of 512 crew members were repatriated via Japan to Germany as unfit for service.
The coroner questions witnesses about Markham and the diamonds as the inquest resumes. Jerry Montcalm reveals a plan to view unmounted diamonds promised for Muriel Benson. Jack Berry confirms an earlier night encounter and a possible path via a light well that could break the narrator's alibi.
Across Norfolk Baltimore Raleigh Lynchburg and New York the Easter Sunday weather set records for cold and snow. Temperatures stayed below freezing with winds and up to seven inches of snow in Raleigh as observers recalled historic chill and a rare Easter snow event.
Flu research notes that during the 1918 epidemic resting in bed reduced mortality, while experiments on ferret-derived serums and a new approach by Dr. Thomas Francis Jr. show nasal secretions from early colds can destroy many influenza viruses.
A reader quiz from the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau offers factual answers on topics from the world largest gem to birth registration laws, FBI fingerprint systems, U S water power development, Mark Twain and Bell stock, motorcycle fatality share, Ringling Gallery painting value, and Swift's Gullivers Travels as satire.
Uncle Sam's architects and engineers present Farmhouse Plans a 70 page government booklet with forty dwelling plans sketches and floor diagrams. Plans suit farm scenes and city suburbs with kitchen designs approved by home economics experts. Delivered for 10 cents by mail with coupon and payment to The Winchester Star Washington Information ceiane. Frederic J. Haskin Director.
Post 2123 Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a meeting at 8 o'clock tonight at the North Loudoun street headquarters. Nomination and election of officers for the coming year will take place, with other important business on the agenda as stated by Adjutant C. Richard Boyce.
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