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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1940
Page
4
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A dated quotation from a church page appears on April 3 1940 and cites Ephesians 2 10 about workmanship in Christ Jesus and good works.
The governor vetoed the Heller bill aimed at barring use of public buildings by those advocating violent overthrow. He warned the measure could curb free speech by allowing custodians to prejudge applicants. He urged veto as a needless and dangerous restriction on democracy.
A report from the Agriculture Department bureau of home economics says after a year of testing 56 full fashion designs for cotton hose will be produced for over the counter sale. The new yarns from American long staple cotton are gassed and mercerized for smoothness and luster. If priced below silk they could liberate women from runs and snags while boosting Southern cotton field pride.
A German U boat penetrated Kirkwall defenses in the Orkneys and sank a Norwegian freighter before escaping. Norwegian authorities react with anger toward Hitler while Britain and Norway brace for harsher Allied action as Europe grows tense.
A Roanoke Times reprint from Newport News AP notes John McKay punched a glass booth to end a long call, paying $35 in disorderly conduct and property destruction fines. The editorial tone defends the temper shown but admits the penalty is steep.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports a sensational charge by Hoge that Bob Burns, famed bazooka performer, is a home wrecker. The piece contrasts Burns with Mary Pickford's famous divorce, framing the scandal as a blow to trust in Hollywood and to beloved public figures.
A reflective piece notes the constant readership pressure on newspapers. Editors face complaints whether printing jokes or serious content, clipping others, or accepting submissions, with critics quick to claim plagiarism. The text admits copying from other papers.
The executive committee selects April 27 and 28 for the 16th annual Apple Blossom Festival breaking precedent by scheduling over three weeks ahead. Garland Quarles Handley superintendent urges Berryville Chamber of Commerce to lead youth in civic affairs as Gainesboro High School enters accreditation year with editor Linda Dailey overseeing preparations.
Five years ago Mr and Mrs John Thomas Coleman were found murdered on their Fredericksburg area farm. Authorities believed robbers caused the death and their bodies were stuffed in a well.
Frank M. Wray of Berryville declares he will not run for the Democratic nomination for representative from Virginia's seventh district. J Buhrman Larrick, born in Middletown, dies at his Washington residence. County brush fires threaten properties and residents face penalties for endangering structures.
Twenty five years ago Jack Johnson, confident he will defeat Jess Willard for the heavyweight title in Havana Cuba. A fire destroyed the carriage house and stables at Mt Airy Clarke county near Millwood, killing several horses. Mr and Mrs S H Perkins donated the Winchester Inn lawn for Easter Egg rolling.
Forty years ago a spirited quarrel erupted between two west Frederick farmers after a deal. Heavy rains caused Shenandoah and other rivers to overflow, flooding Potomac area and smaller streams for several days.
A reader prompts answers on page 2 covering topics from Canadian capital to a Romanian defense line and the Big Sioux River. Questions include the capital of Canada the term for young swans and the sign date of the Declaration of Independence.
The text argues to avoid stating June's father refused to hear about her marriage and instead use consent to her marriage. It reflects editorial guidance on neutral phrasing in reporting sensitive family decisions.
A column examines the idea that German technicians might spread tularemia by releasing infected flies from aircraft to civilian populations. It notes the disease’s forms, animal hosts, and possible malignant strain, plus the challenges of other weapons and the risk of transmission across borders.
A French military tribunal sentenced 36 Communist ex deputies to five years in prison and loss of civil rights for allegedly carrying out orders from the Communist International. Eight others found guilty but given suspended four year terms due to extenuating circumstances.
Bill Montcalm helps Jerry in the wake of a tense inquest as police close in. Jerry fears fresh charges while Montcalm seeks to clear him and uncover potential motives. George Markham edges toward arrest, and Louise Markham appears as tension rises.
The Baltimore Sun notes Congress as overstepping budget limits with large appropriations, risking economy stability. It argues the President must wield veto power to defend his budget and curb pressure group demands, or bear responsibility for future concessions.
Readers receive brief factual replies from the Information Bureau on topics from kerosene gravity to the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Entries cover insulation history, East Texas oil field stats, 1939 France and England money sent, Harding quotes, the Crown of the Andes emeralds, cornerstone laying, and the RW-1 station in Soviet Russia.
Expert guidance on personal finances with budget tables and practical tips. The Washington Information Bureau offers a 32 page Household Budget Booklet for ten cents postpaid, detailing spending, saving, and money management. It includes a coupon and mailing address to request the booklet.
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