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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1938
Page
4
Controlled Publicity and Press Censorship Fears in U S
The piece attacks Senator Minton's push to curb the press and replace reporting with government propaganda. It draws parallels to Goebbels and Nazi media, warning that government control could distort news and censor films like the 1938 Schmeling Louis fight as a lesson from Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minton
United States
Justice Black
Harry Hopkins
Indiana
Dr. Goebbels
Herr Goebbels
Germany
America
Goebbel ‘Ng
Max Schmeling
Joe Louis Firm
Goebbels
Max
Louis Schmeling
Schmeling
Washington Tightens Driver Licensing Requirements
Washington enacts one of the strictest driver license regimes with a 25 question written test plus road demonstrations. Forty three states now require scientific driving tests. Mississippi and Kentucky strengthen or adopt tougher standards this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mississippi
Kentucky
New Hampshire
States set driver reexamination rules for license renewal
Nine states allow reexamination authority for renewals but none recheck every driver at expiration. Delaware New Jersey and Oregon require reexam of drivers over 70. Fees range 25 cents to 4 dollars. Arizona California Virginia and Wisconsin charge no fee. Florida Illinois Louisiana South Dakota and Wyoming have no driver license laws or restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
New Jersey
Oregon
Arizona
California
Virginia
Wisconsin
Florida
Ilinois
Louisiana
South Dakota
Wyoming
Richmon d Sideshow notes on coats and comfort in heat
SANSCOATS Charles Houston reports in The News Leader from Norfolk where a street scene shows few men wearing coats at 9 a m on a hot Saturday. He contrasts Richmond and Norfolk styles noting Norfolkians’ lighter dress, while Roanoke men split between coats and shirtsleeves. He argues comfort beats dignity in heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Mike) Houston
Richmond
News Leader
Norfolk
Granby Street
Broad Street
Grace Street
Roanoke
Houston
Miss Aloise Brill Crowned Berkeley Springs Tomato Festival Princess
Kiwanis Club selects Handley graduate Miss Aloise Brill as princess Winchest er for Berkeley Springs West Virginia Tomato Festival. County 4 H representatives Harriett Adams and Nelson Carpenter depart for State Wildlife Conservation Camp. Mrs George Semples injured in Route 50 car crash. Creation of a Winchester Police Commissioner urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aloise Brill
Handley
Kiwanis Club
Harriett Adams
Nelson Carpenter
Wild Life
George Semples
Route
Virginia considers 3.2 beer sale bill in secrecy
Five years ago a Virginia bill legalizing 3.2 beer was drafted but details remained secret. Dr. B B Dutton was appointed to the city School Board to fill a vacancy, Ray Robinson took over from W O Talbert on the same board. Charleston West Virginia papers praised Lawrence Tierney for charitable work in southern West Virginia coal fields. Bill Ryan Walter Massey Harry Farr and Richard Largent passed senior life saving tests at Camp White Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
B. B. Dutton
Ray Robinson
W. O. Talbert
Charleston
W. Va
Lawrence Tierney
Katherine Baker Tierney
Bill Ryan
Walter Massey
Harry Farr
Ricard Largent
Camp White Rock
Winchester Area Grade Section Rebuilt After Flood
Ten years ago the Lions Club sponsored work to scrape and smooth the Northwestern Grade between here and Hayfield. Whiskey prescriptions must be duplicated at government drug stores. Four Winchester men marooned during flood and storm were found by guards as they were being taken to the state farm. The Executive Democratic committee of Winchester urges city voters to back party nominees in national elections, including Al Smith for President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Here
Hayfield
Winchester
State Farm
Executive Democratic Committee of
al Smith
Ber ryville Horse Show Injury Report
Tango a bay gelding owned by Edward B Jacobs of Millwood was badly injured in the lightweight hunter class at the Ber ryville Horse Show. Dr and Mrs B M Roszel returning from Europe. Grace Lutheran Church youth group raises funds for a new chapel. Van Meter Hack to return home from Baltimore visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tango
Edward B. Jacobs
Millwood
Berryville
B. M. Roszel
Europe
Young People’s Society
The
Grace Lutheran Church
van, Meter Hack
Baltimore
Birthday party honors Mr Leafe and wife
Forty years ago a social note records Mr and Mrs Joseph Leafe hosting a celebration at their home for the former’s birthday. A death notice appears for Margaret Bruce Worthington, daughter of Bruce Worthington, at her home at the corner of Washington and Piccadilly streets. A horse of Mr and Mrs Harry Baker bolts from a Jordan Springs hitching post and is caught by Mack Noonan. The Star editors urge the Sanitary committee of council to clean filthy city alleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Leafe
Margaret Bruce Worthington
Bruce, Worthington
Washington and
Piccadilly Streets
Harry Baker
Jordan Springs
Mack Noonan
the Star
Sanitary Committee of Council
Answers to Questions by Frederic J. Haskin
A reader can obtain factual answers by writing The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskins in Washington D C. Enclose three cents for reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic J. Haskin
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskins
Washington, D. C
Meanings and facts from a quiz on general knowledge
A compilation of trivia questions and answers covering dogs words Lindbergh flight architecture printing plants and other topics. It includes figures like 60 words for a dog, 1500 CCC camps, 2500 feet mean US altitude and 515 short line railroads. It also mentions Florence Nightingale death 1910 and Newport News name origins.
Batty Event Ends Bat Infestation at Mitchell Switchboard
Night operator Vera Bass alerted police as bats invaded the Mitchell Indiana switchboard. Officers killed 21 bats with boards and brooms before telephone service resumed to normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Ind
Vera Bass
Red Letter Edition of the New Testament Offered
The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau advertises a red letter edition of the New Testament with words printed in red plus historical facts tables and references. It is 254 pages, printed on thin Bible paper, bound in a black cover, and available postpaid for 20 cents with a coupon.
Impatient moves shake up Roosevelt purge plan
Washington notes say President Roosevelt grew restless during a western trip and yielded to leftwing pressure to purge Democrats. Critics call the tactics a potential big mistake that could split the party, drive away voters, and empower Republicans. Further discussion covers Franco’s war, German Italian forces, and Dies committee tensions. The piece ends with a quip about Roosevelt’s defrocking remark at the Georgia ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mr. R
Pacific
Pope
Idaho
No Peace in Spain Says Mediation Is Only Path
A quoted authority on government argues that peace in Spain cannot come through victory or defeat but only through mediation, implying no peace is possible without external mediation. The remark is presented as off the record commentary from a top figure on government matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Coun
Noel Doran Goes to California to Seek Love and Work
Noel, a witty socialite, leaves Monte Carlo with Frankie’s blessing to pursue a serious romance in California. Alone in a shabby rooming house she embraces a new life, plans to prove her worth, and hunts for employment while wary of a slim fortune and a mysterious follower.
Noel Makes Stand After Theft of Parasitic Life
Noel pays bills at Stone Gate and plans independence after a harsh remark from a man she could love. She confides in her aunt Frankie at Aix-les-Bains, who urges pragmatism and praises a doctor named Julian Paige, while urging Noel to find a life beyond fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Shayne
Cece Ly
Sackawake Ge
Perm
Julian
Noel
Frankie
Julian Paige
Monte Carlo
California
Stone Gate
Court Street
Noel Doran
United States
Shayne
Darling
Aix-les-Bains
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