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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1932
Page
5
Mrs. Pearl L. Trenary of Winchester Virginia argues for upholding the Prohibition law amid the Lindbergh baby kidnapping crisis. She warns repeal would betray birthright and calls for steadfast enforcement, urging moral leadership and faith to secure future generations.
The official vote certified for Winchester lists mayoral candidates Dr. Charles R. Anderson and Amos Shryock with ward tallies. First ward results show Anderson 482 and Shryock 380. second ward Anderson 264 and Shryock 230. Council results name winners in both wards led by J. H. Henry and Charles H. Harper.
The piece argues tourists propelled Los Angeles to industrial importance and growth while maintaining charm. It cites 1924 California census gains and Shenandoah Valley tourism figures, urging promotion of the George Washington Bicentennial Advertising Campaign to boost visitors, employment, and land value.
The page presents a large list of crossword clues across and down with numbers and hints for words of varying lengths. Entries include gardening tools, animal names, geographic terms, and common language clues, indicating a full puzzle grid with multiple intersecting answers.
Norfolk Virginia April 12 Charles Chickering 16 son of a Dupont chemist who had been in headlines in Wilmington Del after running away appeared in Norfolk this afternoon. He drove his father’s roadster with a shotgun and pistol in the rear and was held at the dock by Detectives Walker Holland and Inspector Petty pending his parents arrival tomorrow.
An Associated Press report notes Front Royal Virginia approved a 40 percent refund of the 1931 tax levy for payments before July 1. The town of 2500 shows no service cuts or salary reductions, aided by profits from its electric plant. Austin Texas, population 53000, ended 1931 with a treasury balance and 93 percent tax collection, lowering municipal electric rates and fire insurance costs to yield large customer savings. Both cities employ city managers.
Special Commissioners announce sale of two parcels at public auction in front of Winchester Court House on May 14 1932 at noon. Lot 1 fronts 47 feet on North Washington Street, Lot 3 fronts 42 feet on West Amherst Street. One third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust. Inspection at Steck and Cather offices.
Richard Whitney president of the New York Stock Exchange testifies for the senate banking committee probing professional short selling in Washington D C He is shown reading papers beside Senators Frederic Woolcott of Connecticut and John Townsend of Delaware during the session.
The text explains hawks-bill turtle shell used to fashion thin plates welded to required thickness for commerce. It notes Memnon statue in Egypt sang at sunrise and sunset, but ceased after the statue was toppled.
A quotation criticizes radio announcers praising an orchestra the audience dislikes. The speaker argues personal irritation spreads to others and questions how mood affects public reception, attributed to A. Clutton-Broek.
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