Voters Choose Between Smith and Dodd In Eighth District Race
In Virginia's Eighth District the ballot features incumbent Howard W. Smith endorsing independence and a 1932 Democratic platform, against W. E. Dodd Jr who pledges 100 percent New Deal loyalty. The contest pits conscience and judgment against rote obedience to Brain Trust directions.
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Norma Shearer declines to play Scarlet O Hara in Gone With the Wind
Norma Shearer announced on Sunday she felt unsuited for the role of Scarlett O Hara after receiving hundreds of protest letters. The actress, famed for varied parts, is regarded by observers as highly suitable, though she opts out of the Margaret Mitchell adaptation.
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Setting a Friend Right in The Progress-Index and Star feud
The editorial clash between The Petersburg Progress-Index and The Winchester Star centers on governor Earle and a Pennsylvania grand jury probe. Judge Schaeffer ruled the legislature could not suspend the investigation, impounding evidence and silencing witnesses, signaling a detour in the local exchange.
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Ickes Attacks Smith Over Virginia PWA Influence
The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch reports University of Virginia President Newcomb defending the university against claims by Representative Smith. Secretary Ickes counters that Smith had no influence with the PWA, implying politics over policy and criticizing Dodd as a rubber stamp for the administration.
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Medical mission couple safe in Peiping
Dr. and Mrs. Randolph T. Shields, longtime medical missionaries in China, are reported safe at Peiping by relatives. A local angler, A. K. Sirbaugh, fell into Capon River while fishing but is described as fine. John W. Rosenberger shows improvement after a stroke at home yesterday. The Rev and Mrs W A Clark depart Middletown for a vacation trip to Canada.
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Middletown
Canada
McVicar Wins Revenue Commissioner Primary Over Shryock
In a local primary election McVicar defeats Amos Shryock by a comfortable margin for the office of commissioner of revenue Moore wins the house seat race against Henry George C Peery carries the state by a landslide to become governor Miss Georgia Wakeman resumes duties as a student nurse at Winchester Hospital after a long illness Route eleven South sees increased traffic as construction completes drawing more motorists heading south
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Olympic athletes lag in Amsterdam games report
Ten years ago American Olympians trail several nations in Amster dam. John Loomis once of Strasburg becomes customs receiver of the Republic of Libera in Africa. Mrs Lula Reynolds swindles merchants with bad checks via a $20 bank deposit in Winchester. Mrs Zed H Copp, a well known city resident, dies in Philadelphia.
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Winchester Ball Promoted by Cavalry Encampment Officers
Twenty five years ago residents invited to a ball hosted by officers of the 11th 12th and 15th U S Cavalry encampment in town. Also reports a quarry accident sending Harry Whetzel to a Strasburg hospital by auto. A Gore Virginia farm barn and contents burned. Byran denies war talk with Mexico.
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William J. Byran
Mexico
Winchester Public Schools Board Meets With Members Present
Forty years ago in Madrid discussions addressed Spain Cuban War peace terms. The Winchester Board of Trustees meets with Dorsey Walter W A Bell W C Gratchen John Ray Richard L Gray Bentley Kern and Holmes Boyd present. James W Barr is employed to supervise Main and Rouss paving work.
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Answers to Questions by Frederic J Haskin
The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau offers readers answers to fact questions. Send inquiries with three cents for reply and address to Frederic J Haskin in Washington D C.
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This is a billion dollar country Speaker Reed said it
The remark This is a billion dollar country was made by Speaker Thomas B. Reed of Maine in 1891 in response to a complaint about a billion dollar appropriation. The incident occurred in the second session of the 51st Congress after about a billion dollars had been appropriated across sessions.
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Grass Growing Fiasco Sparks New Deal Lawn Experiment
Washington report says the Agriculture Department and National Park Service will test a re grassing plan around the Agriculture Building after Secretary Wallace noted the crab grass and dandelions on federal grounds. The old methods rely on shading crab grass and fall fertilizing. the new trial begins August 9 with NPS support.
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Farmers Bulletin
Fiesta and Bill Dale Return After Arizona Cattle Theft
Ellen Dale, ranch owner in Nogales, Arizona, is surprised by the return of Bill who had been missing for two weeks. He recounts his travels and reveals that hundreds of cattle have been stolen from Arizona ranches, including ten of Ellen’s. The tale ends with a warning of ongoing thefts as their story continues.
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Repeal Associates Urges Strict Law on Drunken Driving
The Washington based group reiterates opposition to prohibition and condemns drunkards as worst enemies of repeal while arguing that drunken driving fatalities are overstated. They cite National Safety Council figures showing highway deaths fell since repeal and warn banning drinkers would only modestly reduce accidents.
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