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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1934
Page
4
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Devotional note quotes Philippians 2 4 urging readers to look not at their own interests but also to the interests of others. It emphasizes communal care and selfless concern as guiding Christian practice.
Economists argue reopening foreign markets aids both agriculture and industry. Benjamin M. Anderson of Chase National Bank says reducing trade barriers would restore equilibrium, boost exports, raise farm prices, and expand domestic consumption by expanding foreign competition.
The text asks three questions about farming and weather. It notes a cloudless sky can cause anxiety due to frost harming crops as plant juice freezes and cells burst. It defines ale wife as a herring fish along the Atlantic coast and states three and seven as numbers long deemed lucky and mystic.
Cordell Hull backs expanding foreign trade by lowering tariffs and seeking reciprocal treaties. The administration aims to ease duties to gain access to foreign markets, arguing that relief for agriculture hinges on opening the U.S. market to foreign products and expanding export outlets.
Roanoke World News notes Virginians show satisfaction with their congressional representatives as unanimous support for the President on the veto of the Independent Offices appropriation bill is highlighted. Only two Virginia lawmakers have announced re election bids while others are presumed to run in upcoming district maps.
The text argues against discarding Latin and Greek as mere impedimenta. It emphasizes their practical value for cultural foundations, noting English draws heavily from Latin and Greek, often via French. It urges Miss Messer to continue Latin studies for a robust curriculum.
Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Susan Davis Carson daughter of Judge and Mrs A C Carson of Riverton to Lieut John Sherman Hedrick United States Navy. One year ago 1932 auto license tags will be void Sunday night April 30 Admiral Byrd resigns as chair man of Economy League to prepare for second Antarctic trip William Franklin alias Prof Ernest Langer will be turned over to Waynesboro Va authorities Committees for Fresh Air Kids dies are formed here.
Reported crash on an elevated line in New York City leaves four dead and many injured. Other items note Winchester named terminal headquarters for an educational program on the park highway and Rev. Dr. H. F. Jones of Baltimore leading a revival at First Baptist Church. J. R. H. Alexander of Leesburg appointed judge of the twenty sixth Judicial Circuit Court.
Ten years ago Hon. John Francis Amherst Cecil and Cornelis Vanderbilt wed this evening as the British diplomat and social pairing headlines. President Coolidge is quoted about Muscle Shoals negotiations with Ford. Over 100 miners are trapped after a core explosion near Wheeling Virginia. The Valley Convocation of the Protestant Episcopal Church meets at Meade Memorial Church in White Post today. Two American bays are drawn in the Seine at Paris.
Twenty five years ago the Lion and the Mouse drew a large crowd at the Auditorium. Williams Brothers announced plans to enlarge local woolen mills. James Hiram Canter of Canterbury died at 71. R S Jolliffe, president of Winchester Poultry Yards, advertised hatching eggs at 1.00 per setting or 5.00 per hundred.
A South African snake feeds exclusively on eggs and can tell a fresh egg from a stale one without breaking it. Its head is tiny, about the size of a fingertip, yet it swallows an egg whole. The text notes that before the Reformation, Christian churches were deemed too sacred for weddings, so ceremonies were held outside church doors.
In a 1934 column, Walter Lippman argues against rigid silver policy but urges a bold, controlled credit expansion to offset gold devaluation. He warns of inflation risks, catalogs legal obstacles, and discusses remonetization and world price effects as pivotal to revival.
Washington Capitol details list 14 518 square feet of skylights 679 windows and 550 doorways 108 dome windows and 305 steps to the dome. A mockingbird is noted to change its tune 87 times in seven minutes.
Present and past rainfall data for the period ending 8 am. April to date shows 2.14 inches. Year to date 7.15 inches. 21 year average total 34.71 inches. Monthly averages range from 1.97 inches in February to 3.94 inches in May.
Staunton reports a full review of charges against H. M. McManaway, superintendent of the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind. Alumni groups alleged bans on sign language, neglect of daily classes and physical welfare, and failure to establish a high school, prompting a board hearing led by Senator W H East.
A luncheon or supper filling combines canned sardines mashed with boiled cabbage and a tablespoon of horseradish. Drain oil, remove bones, mash, and spread on white or rye bread for a simple, savory sandwich.
Olive Kathleen Messer of Richmond places first in the state wide Latin championship for fourth year high school groups. The notable achievement highlights Messer as top performer in the event.
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