Earned Rest and Tariff Talk Pressed in 1937 Editorial
The editors in Winchester argue that Democratic House actions on the Black Connery wage bill and tariff measures threaten higher production costs and tariffs to block foreign competition. They claim such moves betray 1936 campaign promises and hinder freer international trade. The piece frames these policies as a reversal that undermines tariff reform and reciprocal trading goals.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Tariff Commission
United States
Future Farmers of America hailed as valuable citizen leaders
Thomas Jefferson praised farmers as chosen people of God and the Future Farmers of America is shown growing in importance for American farm boys. A supplement details the group’s ideals, achievements, and aims as local vocational agriculture students gain practical experience and leadership potential. The Winchester Evening Star also extends congratulations to the Triangle Federation FFA, wishing them success.
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Monticello
Winchester Evening Star
The
Farmers of the Triangle Federation
Describing the 1936 Tariff Reciprocity Debate
The piece discusses Republican attacks on reciprocal tariff treaties during the 1936 campaign and how Democratic supporters, including Roosevelt backers, framed the issue. It notes critics from various camps, the broader political climate, and uncertainty about whether public mandate favored any single policy.
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Lynchburg
Landon
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Tar
Labor organizer confesses aims and methods in internist tract
A labor organizer in Forum and Century Magazine details aims to build a labor empire under John L. Lewis. He describes recruiting tactics, targeting newer, less educated workers, using flattery and meals to win support, and portraying employers as predatory wolves. He warns of potential violence from union-conscious youths while claiming to focus on organization over policy.
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Forum
Century Magazine
John L. Lewis
General Motors
Chrysler
Owen to turn professional after sensational claim
Jesse Owens, famed American Olympic star, announces in Germany that he will turn professional. The U.S. government may build a cabin colony at Big Meadows in Shenandoah National Park for evicted squatters, request stands at $300 000. Scout Lincoln Bowman, Troop 2, leads in meritorious conduct at White Rock camp on the Capon river. H R Cheshire named Berryville town officer succeeding William Levi, now water works superintendent, who made seven weekend arrests.
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Jesse Owen
Germany
U.S
Big Meadows
Shenandoah National Park
Lincoln Bowman
White Rock
Capon River
H. R. Cheshire
Berryville
William Levi
Frank B. Tavenner Jr Seeks Seventh Virginia Congressional Seat
Woodstock resident Frank B. Tavenner Jr announces his candidacy to replace the late St George Tucker in the Seventh Virginia district. Bessie Jenkins, six, loses several fingers after a dynamite cap explodes in her hand while playing. Forty jurors will be summoned for the Orndorff murder trial beginning September 13 per clerk record. James R. DuShane, back from study abroad, discusses apple conditions at a Rotary Club luncheon.
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Frank
Bessie Jenkins
Sylvester Corbin
Orndorff
Williams
James R. DuShane
Rotary Club
Interclub Series Opens With Rotary Victory
Ten years ago Reed Lunsford pitched for Kiwanis and Sandy Baker for Rotary in the first game of a new interclub series. Rotary wins 4 to 4 as light flashes over Round Hill near Winchester prompt explanations that a U S Geodetic Survey triangulation station is in operation. Clay Manuel elected vice president of the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association at Westernport Maryland. A blaze in the bathroom of the former Kent Street Presbyterian Church now housing Babb Bros farming equipment showroom and residence threatens property with loss unestimated.
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Reed Lunsford
Kiwanis Club
Sandy Baker
Rotary
Round Hill
Winchester
U. S. Government
Geodetic Survey
Clay Manuel
Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association
Westernport
Kent Street Presbyterian Church
Babb Bros
Alfalfa Club Forms in Clarke County
Twenty five years ago Clarke county forms an Alfalfa Club with F. H. Pierce as president and H. B. Castleman as secretary. Judge Harrison designates September 24 as liquor election date proposed by the Anti-Saloon League. Mrs. William Keating dies at her South Main street home, widow of a local businessman, daughter of Frederick Reilly of Woodstock. J. E. Correll reports only 44 Winchester residents earn over 2900 and owe income tax.
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Clarke County
F. H. Pierce
H. B. Castleman
Harrison
William Keating
South Main Street
Ireland
Frederick Reilly
Woodstock
J. E. Correll
Winchester
Lost horse collar found sought by George Hillyard
Forty years ago a horse collar marked Lost was to be returned to George Hillyard if found. T. B. Patton resumes duties as ticket agent of the B. and O. station after a rheumatism spell. Capt. George Kinzel and Mr and Mrs John Miller and Baker Chamberlin plan a week’s fishing and camping trip on the Capon. P. W. Boyd and Hugh Striker measure Main Street distance from Baker to Leicester to lay new pipes.
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George Hillyard
T. B. Patton
B. and O
George Kinzel
John
Miller
Baker Chamberlin
Capon
P. W. Boyd
Hugh Striker
Main Street
Baker
Leicester
Missouri's Admission to Union Date Set in 1821
On August 10, 1821 Missouri is admitted to the United States as a state. The act marks Missouri's transition from territory to member of the Union with representation and voting rights to come under new state government.
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Missouri
Pasture Factory Promotes Equality Amid Labor Struggle
The piece argues workers should receive more as output increases, claiming they only get bone while employers skim the meat. It asserts union efforts push for formal equality, cites forefathers’ fights for life liberty and economic freedom, and notes mechanization and speed-ups draining workers’ vitality, urging organization for better methods.
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Europe
Jobless Student Seeks Governor for Curiosity
Young John Gibler of Jefferson City waited four hours in Governor Lloyd C. Stark's reception room. Asked if he was applying for a job, Gibler replied he already had more work than he could handle on the farm and merely wanted a first hand look at the governor.
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Jefferson City
John Gibler
Lloyd C. Stark
Gibler
Stark
Congress
Japan
America
China
State Department
Vandenberg
Farouk I
Aubrey Williams
Harry Hopkins
Williams
Answers to Questions by Frederic J. Haskin
A quiz compilation covers topics from War Admiral’s hypothetical one hour distance to public figures and places. Topics include Belmont Park pacing, Westminster Abbey coronation cries, eggs per pound, American Tobacco Company lease details, milk preservation, historic hotels, Eugene Ely’s ship takeoff, Reunion Island, Huxley’s Eyeless in Gaza, Hitler’s oath, blind employment guidance, Statue of Liberty construction, Marion Zioncheck birthplace, Long Tom River, repeating decimals, Gilbert and Sullivan’s first opera, and French casinos profits.
Love Is For Tomorrow by the Sea
Marcia frets over Walt Hartley’s gossip as Joan Stannard restlessly probes. Gary urges a retreat to Santa Cruz for creative rest, and Marcia boards a train toward a month away while doubting Sandy’s return.
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Marcia
Walt Hartley
Joan
Gary
Walt
Santa Barbara
Pycock
Joan Stannard
la Cresta
Sandy
Santa Cruz
Marie
Santa Monica
Gary$ Cousin
Congress delays ROTC for colleges amid neutrality dispute
Washington dispatch reports the lingering battle over a new ROTC appropriations plan for 50 colleges. Congress passed funding but colleges await notification while the War Department and Reserve Officers Association deny plans to abandon units. The piece contrasts naval reserve proposals and executive neutrality debates, noting silences from officials and possible shifts in stance.
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H. R. Baughage
North American Newspaper Alliance, Inc
Washington
American Legion
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Congress
War Department
Reserve Officers Association
Naval Reserve
Naval Training Station
White House
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Evening Star Publishing Co
Virginia
Tenney, Woodward and Company, Inc
New York
Detroit
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Atlanta
Los Angeles
Associated Press
Thomas Jefferson
Future Farmers of America
Frederic J. Haskin
Belmont Park
Baltimore
Washington, D. C
George VI
Elizabeth
Westminster Abbey
American Tobacco Company
American Cigar Company
D. K
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Old Marlboro
E.H. A
Eugene Ely
U. S. S. Birmingham
Ely
Glenn Curtiss
Birmingham
Reunion
Island
Indian Ocean
Madagascar
France
Huxley
Gaza
Aldous Huxley
Milton
Caret
Hitler
der Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Bureau of
Braille Institute of America, Inc
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Vermont Avenue
Cal
Paris
Atlantic
Marion Zioncieck
Poland
I Long Tom River
Oregon
Scott
R. J. Scott
New Guinea
Queensland
Wright
King Features Syndicate
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