Straw polls and democracy in doubt argues for representative voice
Arlington County Colonel O R McGuire warned the Virginia Bar Association that straw polls like Gallup threaten democracy by substituting mob opinion for representative decisions. The Richmond Times-Dispatch questions the objection to providing authoritative cross sections of public opinion for leaders to consider while noting Gallup's track record and the need for informed voting by representatives.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
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Roosevelt urges four-department cuts to trim federal costs
President Roosevelt tells department heads to begin four key steps to cut government expenses this fiscal year and future years. He argues substantial savings are possible without sacrificing essential functions, a stance previously challenged by critics and editors.
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Roosevelt
Depariment Heads
Three Lane Highways Face Safety Critique
Michigan's highway authority opposes three lane designs linking wider road habits to dangers. The middle lane becomes a meet ground for speeding opposite traffic. Officials favor complete separation on major roads and two lanes on less busy routes to avoid reckless wrecks.
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Michigan
State Highway Department
No Man’s Land
Who's Kidding Whom Richmond News Leader
A Richmond News Leader column analyzes governor and president both Democrats and aligned in liberal primary triumphs. It questions if any real gains occurred for Price after last week’s elections and anticipates a General Assembly similar in stance to prior sessions.
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Richmond
Roosevelt
Price
Keen Johnson wins Kentucky Democratic nomination bid
Christian Science Monitor reports II Lieut. Gov. Keen Johnson secures a commanding lead to win the Democratic nomination for Kentucky governor. The outcome is seen as a blow to the John L. Lewis led labor movement and could influence 1940 Democratic National Convention votes. Johnson faces King Swope. race framed by anti Roosevelt sentiment and Bluegrass conservatism.
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Keen Johnson
Johnson
Kentucky
Congress of Industrial Organizations
John L. Lewis Labor Group
Roosevelt
Mr. Johnson
Gov
A. B
Happy” Chandler
Lexington
Chandler
Judge Swope
The Daily Quiz Answers on Page Two
A compact set of trivia questions covering politics sports science language and government. Topics include 1936 Republican nominee Jim Braddock Max Baer Yale Princeton Harvard alloy copper zinc bridal attire foreign secretary Roman numerals Senate Supreme Court and UAWA initials.
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Jim Braddock
Max Baer
Yale
Princeton
Harvard
Senate
U. S. Supreme Court
Today’s Common Error
Instruction notes correct usage of past tense and simple verb forms. It advises replacing verbose praise with concise, precise wording such as valued or appreciated to reflect employers’ view of an employee’s mechanics knowledge. The tip emphasizes economy of language in professional writing.
City Council Rejects Fairmont Avenue Improvements
Douglas Corrigan receives a big Washington ovation as the Bureau of Air Commerce reports over 20 000 pilots licensed nationwide. The city council votes down proposed extensions and improvements to Fairmont Avenue.
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Fairmont Avenue
Douglas Corrigan
Washington
Bureau of Air Commerce
Severe storm wrecks crops and trees in upper valley
Hail stones as large as a man’s fist batter fruit trees and fields in the upper valley. A. B. C. store records start receipts totaling 381 dollars on its first day of business. Edgar Koontz calls Loring Crabill via short wave radio from Chicago fair.
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Upper Valley
A.B. C
Edgar Koontz
Loring Crabill
Chicago Fair
Cavalry Troops from Fort Myer to Attend Winchester Fair
Handley chapter wins track meet at Future Farmer meeting in Blacksburg. Rouss Fire Co plans a special train to Washington for the Labor Day fireman's parade.
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Fort Myer
Handley Chapter
Future Farmer
Blacksburg
Rouss Fire Co
Washington
Italy Japan poised to join Allies as war looms
Twenty five years ago reports say Italy and Japan prepare to enter a world war on the Allied side against Germany. W. H. Dinges, a prominent county resident, dies after a long illness at his Middletown area home. The eight day old war in Europe drives up sugar and wheat prices as French forces engage in battle.
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Japan
Germany
W. H. Dinges
County
Middletown
Europe
Clark Gable
Deanna Durbin
Arthuracher
Harry Ritz
Jane Wyman
Buddy Rogers
Nancy Kelly
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Fred Hatcher Hosts Round Hill Literary Club
Forty years ago Fred Hatcher entertained the Round Hill Literary Club at Selma near Hayfield. August brings more Winchester visitors from metropolitan areas for vacations, as city guests increase. C. B. Lind displays an egg shell marked U. S. in the exhibit.
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Fred Hatcher
Round Hill
Selma
Hayfield
Winchester
C. B. Lind
U. 5
Love and Jealousy In The Skies Of Perryville
In a tangled romance set around aviation hero Jack Courtney and his circle, Sarah Anne faces heartbreak as Jack’s jealousy fuels danger from rival Briggs. Bob Kennedy, with a broken leg, plots a course for justice while Corrinne weighs love and restraint amid rumors and an uneasy friendship.
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Judith
Perryville
Bob Kennedy
Jack
Sarah Anne
Fellows
Pete
Billie
Harold
Bible School
Bob
Courtney
Briggs
Judy
Corrinne’s
Lynn Rhodes
Ionable
Corrine
Bernice Cooper
Mrs. Allen
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ransoms
Corrinne
Ransom
Mr. Kennedy
Home Remedies and Trivia from Telegram Q and A
A historic Q and A column answers on mosquito repellents with citronella camphor and cedar oil, citizenship for aliens, cleaning painted exteriors, painting awnings, tornado occurrence, White House liquor history, coast defense guns, card etiquette, songs by Danks, train stopping costs, and gate receipts for baseball clubs.
New Testament Gift Book Offered By Evening Star
The New Testament with red words, a tree and nature index, and facts like the longest book and shortest verse are offered as an ideal gift. It has 254 pages, thin Bible paper, and a black flexible cover. Postpaid twenty cents via the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau.
Priscilla Lane as Modern Candor Draws Jimmy Fidler
Hollywood gossip notes praise Priscilla Lane for candor and a hands on romantic persona linking her appeal to Joan Crawford. The column recounts club dining bill prank and previews upcoming showbiz moves from Bartholomew, Krasna, and Wiman. It includes personal observations on actors, fashion, and a planned Hawaii vacation.
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Warners
Sheridan
Priscilla Lane
Warner Lot
Gracie Allen
Priscilla
Sullavan
Davis
John Garfield
Joan Crawford
Miss Lane
Crawford
Joan
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