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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1929
Page
4
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A brief prayer note invokes divine protection amid turmoil, urging memory of faith and steadfastness. The message emphasizes seeking God's help for communities and nations during fearful periods.
The sixth annual festival celebrates cooperative ties with West Virginia Maryland and the District of Columbia. Winchester extends hospitality to governor and distinguished visitors while praising interstate participation as key to the event’s success and regional development.
The Baltimore Sun notes how press hype raised Jack Dempsey to fame and big gates but now a tainted interview circus and a contentious workout appear to have wrecked his bid for a comeback. The piece suggests public doubt grows as Dempsey avoids questions about another fight following a recent match.
The French German Spanish and Italian governments plan to curb American film dominance by law requiring two domestic films for every American exhibition. French movie men seek stronger protection and petition for three French films per American shown.
American producers oppose stricter protection as Congress contemplates higher tariffs to bar French goods. The tariff bill would block most imports from France while France allows a limited quota of films from the United States. Courage is noted in seeking freer entry for American films into France.
The Supreme Court orders Harry F. Sinclair to three months in jail for contempt after he refused to answer Senate oil investigation questions. Supporters hail the ruling as vindication of law while critics call for broader accountability among other oil figures. The piece questions the jury system's effectiveness in these high profile cases.
The Sun endorses Hoover for the presidency but prints a sensational Washington story about a Washington fishing preserve allegedly stocked with full grown trout. A witness claims oversized trout, a truck driver, and a suspicious fish stop downstream fuel a fear the fish will escape the presidential lure.
An advertisement touts Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a cure for stomach indigestion. It claims instant relief and long term stomach restoration, offered by Baker's Drug Store and other progressive druggists with a money back guarantee.
Authority figures appeal to Winchester locals to avoid driving during the Apple Blossom Festival to free up parking for out of town visitors. Officials note designated parking lots and suburban fields, urging cooperation to ease expected traffic jams. Local remarks and unrelated quotes follow.
The Times-Picayune notes criticism over international sourcing for holiday symbols with Chicago St Patrick’s Day shamrocks made in Germany and Fourth of July flags produced in Japan.
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