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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1938

Page

4

Living Peaceably With Others Quote

A biblical verse from Romans 12 20 21 urges feeding and giving to an enemy to heap coals of fire on his head and to overcome evil with good in daily conduct.

New Deal Victory Stamps Albur Barkley Nomination Endorsement

Albur Barkley defeats Governor Chandler in the Kentucky Democratic Senate renomination race. Long odds, incumbent advantage, and strong support from the federal apparatus including the WPA, plus President Roosevelt urging re elect. The result is viewed as a New Deal triumph with Chandler’s fight described as vacant.

Albur Barkley Chandler Kentucky WPA Roosevelt Alben

Primaries On Tap In Four States With Few Surprises

Ohio Idaho Arkansas and Nebraska voters choose party nominees with limited national impact. The main intrigue centers on Idaho Senator Pope and Ohio Senator Bulkley who face renomination challenges from challengers. Pope backs the New Deal while Bulkley enjoys Roosevelt’s backing as an incumbent.

Ohio Idaho Arkansas Nebraska Senator Pope Senator Bulkley James P. Pope D. Worth Clark Pope Cordell Hull James A. Farley Roosevelt Robert Bulkley

Taxes and Taxes The Rearing of Taxes on Railways

The New York Sun reports 1937 and 1938 tax burdens for Chesapeake and Ohio and Norfolk and Western Railways. C & O paid 12 790 285 in 1937 with 603 tax per employee. Norfolk and Western paid 13 035 514 with 700 per employee. The piece argues taxes lessen wages and impact all workers.

New York Sun Chesapeake and Ohio Railway George D. Brooke Norfolk and Western Railway

Relief for an Old South

In his Memphis broadcast WPA chief Harry L. Hopkins outlined the South’s economic problems and the federal role. The piece notes Hopkins’ Southern tour and the shift of WPA funds to ease seasonal farm unemployment while backing long term regional plans.

Richmond Times-Dispatch Memphis Harry L. Hopkins Works Progress South Roosevelt Hopkins WPA Washington Old South

Slavery, Labor, and Industrial Hope in the Old South

The excerpt argues that antebellum leaders warned of cotton reliance and urged industrialization. It discusses unemployment risks during slack seasons, the challenge of labor control under WPA relief, and the need for a permanent move from linear slavery to a diversified, development driven South with temporary relief.

J. B. D. DeBow Old South Mr. Hopkins Washington Memphis South New South

Tennessee Feudists in Tennessee Democrats Primary Campaign

New York Times notes the Tennessee Democratic primary devolved into a personal clash. Crump and McKellar led the Crump McKellar coalition to victory amid accusations of funds manipulation and inflammatory rhetoric. The governor faced federal scrutiny and threats of troops. The piece labels the campaign a disgrace to the state and party.

Tennessee Memphis Shelby County Senate Committee On Crump-McKellar Democratic Party

Answers to Questions From Frederic J. Haskin

A reader can obtain answers to factual queries by sending three cents to The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskins in Washington DC. The page lists Q and A on topics from baseball Ladies Day origins to irrigation in the Western states and notable historical figures.

Frederic J. Haskin Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskins Washington, D. C

Board authorizes loan for current expenses

Board of Supervisors approves negotiations for a $7 500 loan to cover current expenses. Joe Taylor serves as director of the Boy Scout camp at White Rock. General and Mrs Browne hosted guests at their Front Royal home. Dr Raymond Kerlin returned from vacation at Virginia Beach. Kenneth Heine recovers from an appendectomy.

Board of Supervisors Joe Taylor White Rock Browne Front Royal Raymond Kerlin Virginia Beach Kenneth Heine

Washington Eyes New Neutrality Bill Amid Broad Debate

Washington dispatch notes a pending overhaul of neutrality law as Assistant State Secretary R. Walton Moore leads talks with Senate Foreign Relations members and other officials. Roosevelt factions push for expanded discretionary power while embargo terms face a May expiry.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee R. Walton Moore Senate Hull Lewis Ilinois Thomas Utah Nye North Dakota Moore Tom Franklin Roosevelt Spain China State Department

Frederick county producers urged to enroll in acreage reduction plan

Frederick county wheat producers were told they will receive $28 000 if they observe the acreage reduction program. Luttrells issue invitations to their reunion set for August 12 13 at Collinsville. Harry Lovett is seriously injured after being thrown from a horse and is hospitalized at Staunton. Leading hunters are entertained for the Berryville Horse Show.

Frederick County Luttrells Collinsville Harry Lovett Staunton Berryville

Local officials weigh steps to secure a better jail

City and county authorities consider improvements for security and conditions at the county jail. Preston Crews publishes an account of the unveiling of a war memorial at Luray. F W Bussche of New York is badly injured when a tire blows out two miles east of Berryville. Robert Smith treasurer of Frederick County reports receipts and expenditures for the past month at the supervisors meeting. John Sempeles spends the day in Harrisonburg, Va.

Preston Crews Luray F. W. Bussche New York Berryville Robert Smith Frederick County John Sempeles Harrisonburg

Virginia Democrats nominate Pollard for Attorney General

Twenty five years ago John Garland Pollard was nominated by Virginia Democrats for Attorney General. C Marvin Wood an aviator loses a race from Long Island to Washington then returns by a fast special train covering 135 miles in 139 minutes. U S Senator Joseph F Johnson of Alabama dies.

John Garland Pollard Virginia C. Marvin Wood Long Island Washington U. S Joseph F. Johnson Alabama

Peace with Spain Anticipated Daily Says Report

Forty years ago the United States and Spain expected to reach peace daily. Samuel Atwell and Edward Stone head to Stephenson to locate a pickpocket. A warning goes out about a swindler posing as a government horse buyer who issues worthless checks. Private Arthur Dean of Company A Second Virginia Red. returns home from Jacksonville Florida on leave.

United States Spain Samuel Atwell Edward Stone Stephenson Arthur Dean Company A Virginia Red Jacksonville Fla

Fiesta scheme in Arizona smuggling tale unfolds

Bill Baron uncovers a smuggling plot during Ellen Dale's fiesta as aliens, cocaine, and rifles are hidden in the store room. Buckshot Brown plans to guard the scene while Bill calls in officers to stage a quiet takedown before dawn. The duo’s caution clashes with growing danger as a lookout eyes them from Buckshot’s cottage.

Bill Ellen Bill Baron Dale- Durango Buckshot Brown Doc Buckshot Elien Mexico Tucson Phoenix Ellen Dale Old Buckshot

Hull’s defense of reciprocal treaties and farm exports

Secretary Hull rebuts critics of trade pacts in a letter to Senator Pope, arguing the American market cannot absorb all farm output and that exports boost domestic purchasing power. He links depressions and restricted trade to misapplied slogans and stresses the need to balance agriculture and industry through open exchange.

Hull Pope

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