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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1932
Page
8
State Comptroller E. R. Combs argues the Moffett act reduces county costs rather than raising levies. He cites a statewide saving of about 85 thousand dollars and notes counties can trim salaries by up to 15 percent to boost savings.
In view of the foregoing I can not understand why your board should think it necessary to lay an additional levy to provide for these salaries. The remark reflects fiscal concern over funding, highlighting tensions between budget priorities and payroll commitments.
Miss Patricia Morton of Winchester England says she plans to leave soon for this country to serve as queen of the apple fete. Other notes include veterans urged to apply for adjusted service certificate loans, engagements of Mildred Richard to Charles Strain, Frances McFaden to Rev Eugene Witherspoon wedding set for April 21, and Postmaster General Brown predicting Hoover’s renomination.
The 1927 municipal budget remains unacted by the Common Council. The U S Navy Band will serve at the Apple Blossom Festival. A World War memorial carillon was approved. Tourists are projected to spend 33 300 000 daily this summer per the American Automobile Association. Chicago mayoral election results note that "Big Bill" Thompson was elected yesterday.
Congress declares war with Germany. President Wilson calls for volunteers in all services. All German vessels are seized in American waters. Diplomatic break with Austria looms. Winchester women urged to join the War Relief Association of Virginia.
Mrs. Agnes Morrow Scandrett, grand-aunt of Lindbergh Jr., arrives in Boston and says she is ashamed of a country where such a tragedy could occur while reports note toys and gifts for the kidnapped Lindbergh baby were obtained abroad before the child’s disappearance.
The barracuda, a large pike like fish of tropical seas, is described as more apt to attack humans than the shark. It is almost as large as a twelve year old boy and its jaw can cause permanent injuries with a bite.
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