Clarification sought over Governor Price statement
The Associated Press says two staff reporters understood Governor Price to say what was reported Monday August 7. The Star apologizes if its editorial misrepresented him and urges unity and cooperation to advance Virginia's program, noting factionalism hinders progress.
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Virginia
Million Readers Mark Gene Stratton Porter Birthday
Millions recall August 17 as the 76th anniversary of Gene Stratton Porter born. The American storyteller remains beloved for Freckles Girl of the Limberlost The Harvester and Laddie with seven million copies sold. Porter, Indiana wildlife lover and versatile author, is celebrated by readers as a living presence.
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America
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No. 1 racketeer Lepke hunted as rewards rise
New York City offers 25000 dollars for Louis Lepke Buchalter dead or alive and a 5000 dollar reward for the Isadore Penn slayings. An eight state alert is out for Zennreich tied to Lepke in the bakery extortion case. The nation closes in on the fugitive as whispers of secrecy attract informants.
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Sensational Divorce Problem Says University Expert
Dr. Edward A. Ross of the University of Wisconsin calls the rising divorce rate sensational and argues public opinion should condemn those who break multiple marriages. He traces the trend from 1870 through 1930 and urges reforms from within rather than new laws. Hollywood's bias toward marriage is blamed for shaping a permissive view.
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University of Wisconsin
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Air Mail Extends to 55 Small PA and WV Cities
R J Scott reports daily nonstop air mail service expanding to fifty five small cities in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Planes drop mail sacks into nets for pickup by hoists and deliver through rapid routes. The article notes light bulbs and eggs are among items also mentioned for transport.
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Flying Pacific ace Jack Courtney returns to Perryville romance rekindled
In Perryville, Sarah Anne Melton watches Jack Courtney’s sudden fame and a frenzied foe threaten Judith Drake’s happiness. Bob Kennedy breaks a leg in an airport crash as Jack and Bob pursue safety with minister Lynn Rhodes. Judy confronts love, loyalty, and looming danger as stormy night unfolds.
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Perryville
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Robert Kennedy
First Name Habit Draws From Public Figures
The Fredericksburg Free Lance comments on the growing use of first names over Mister in society and in clubs, noting President Roosevelt setting a precedent and arguing that familiarity fosters closer acquaintances. It cautions radio and theatre norms that force uniform first-name usage as artificial and unnecessary.
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Free Lance
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Roosevelt
Inquirer
Daily Quiz Questions From a Historic Paper
A set of trivia prompts covering topics such as colonial capitals, legal definitions, Washington's marriages, medical auscultation, golf winners, famous addresses, pronunciation, Maui’s location, the Panay bombing river, and peanut cultivation.
Today’s Common Error in Coordinated Punctuation
A language guide highlights an example showing how to avoid placing a faulty conjunction before the word yet. It notes not to insert an unneeded and between descriptive phrases and the adverbial term yet in a sentence.
Lapses in Mrs Roosevelt Writing Prompt Gentle Critique
The piece discusses a misattribution by Mrs Roosevelt confusing Congressman Bruce Barton with Albert Gore in housing bill remarks. It argues such slips come from long writing routines under stress and warns against harsh criticism, noting writers themselves err. It frames the error as a common occupational risk and urges restraint.
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Bruce Barton
Albert Gore
Tennessee
Answers to Questions From Readers on War Wealth and Facts
A compilation of reader Q A items covers 1916 and 1928 millionaire counts in the United States with a current figure, Washington visitor statistics, Gettysburg artillery cooling times, best months to cut hardwoods, fox fire, world population, Justice Department motto, Vernon Castle’s death, asbestos shingles life, and WWI service lapel insignia.
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United States
Fortune Telling Booklet Highlighted For Readers
An advertisement promotes a booklet titled FORTUNE TELLING detailing methods to read fortunes by stars palm lines dreams cards tea leaves coffee grounds and omens. It promises amusement for parties and offers a ten cent price with a mail coupon to The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Washington D C.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Plase
Hollywood buzz from Jimmy Fidler aboard the Matsonia
Jimmy Fidler shares impressions aboard the Matsonia en route to Honolulu. He relays Albanian travelers praising Bing Crosby for his normal home life and family, notes Hollywood’s view on marriage, and adds snatches about Tyrone Power, Sonja Henie, and industry shifts including government pressure on film content.
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