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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1940
Page
4
The Citizens' Public Expenditure Survey of New York finds 44 of 62 counties paid more to the state in 1938 than they received as state aid, with ten counties exceeding a million dollars. The report argues state aid is a hidden tax and exposes the misperception that recipients get something for nothing.
The piece contrasts European war with American Miss America 1940 contests and questions the commercial use of God Bless America. It notes rising cynicism about exploiting patriotic sentiment for promotional purposes while defending pageants as a light summer diversion.
The piece recounts Leon Trotsky’s flight from New York to Moscow and then to Mexico. It notes his exile, his involvement with Leninist Russia, and his murder by a fellow Communist with a pickax, framing Stalin’s later purges as his major misstep.
A failed effort to confront Cardenas with a guest ends with the intruder departing after an unsuccessful attempt using a pickax, leaving Cardenas relieved to be rid of the visitor.
The note highlights a National Safety Council booklet Accident Facts new edition urging weekend drivers to exercise extra caution. It cites that 44 percent of rural deaths and 45 percent of non fatal injuries from traffic accidents occur on Saturdays and Sundays, implying safer driving would boost country weekends.
Reprinted editorial argues Mr Churchill shows deep historical grasp and calm, world-spanning support for Britain. It summarizes new war disclosures, US-Canada resources, and rising aircraft production as signs Britain can withstand and outpace Germany and Italy.
Edwin T. Snider is elected third vice-president at the State Elks convention. The European situation grows tenser as government orders an emergency cabinet meeting. George Ressegale sails to Europe as part of a ship’s orchestra for a month.
Five years ago Italy faced international scrutiny as papers accused England of aggression amid Mussolini’s threat to invade Ethiopia. Dr L M Allen and J T Engle win ribbons at Berryville Horse Show with their entries. The Star publishes a special anniversary edition marking its fortieth year.
Secretary of Agriculture Hyde visits the Valley amid drought with rain forecast for Virginia. The city accelerates its new filtration plant to boost water supply as residents await relief. The Ideal Barber Shop owned by James Cave catches fire in the early evening.
William Brown, 18, confesses to murdering his father John Brown, county farmer. General E W Nichols urges Congress to create a Reserve Officer Corps from college and technically trained men.
Forty years ago Edith Tavenner aunt of A J Tavenner is thrown from her buggy and killed in Loudoun county. Mr and Mrs Edward Shull host a dance and party at their East Cork street home. A thief steals Boyd's Drug Store bicycle, rides to Gore and sells it for five dollars, having spent a quarter before being caught by police.
Dr. Logan Clendening explains farm visits educate children about food origins and dietary hygiene. A summer farm trip can spark lifelong interest in vegetables and nutrition, with hands on milking and planting experiences shaping tastes and habits.
A reader information column answers varied queries about Franklin D. Roosevelt birthdate Indian war pensions Malthusian doctrine Elsa Maxwell tanks weight of ice King of England command structure Stukas dive bombers popular car color and more. The piece compiles concise responses citing authorities and basic facts across history science and culture.
A set of trivia questions asks meanings of Pecksniff a woodpecker or hypocrite and whether horses Sleep standing. It covers Manila location, US government titles in the Philippines, Thomas Yawkey’s team, Stimson’s predecessor, Darwin, and cat species.
The guidance advises using direct action verbs when describing events, for example saying went to a show instead of took in a show to maintain concise and natural journalistic tone. It emphasizes avoiding passive constructions in news summaries.
Gina Cotton arrives in London with a ferious packet for Wo 15 XNI. Gun, tired from the week, hails a taxi, rides to Leicester Square, and stops at Sleichtner's Egyptian Ray Baths where an odd, darkly described man enters. Gun follows, thinking of Toni and longing for rest after a tense journey through theaterland.
Rupert Grayson enters a lavish Ray-Bath style scene with a wary host in a glass mahogany hall. Gun leaves valuables, receives a blue ticket, and enters an ornate cubicle amid perfume and a radio playing eastern music as he prepares for treatment.
Michigan officials urged President Roosevelt and key federal leaders to stop Canadian apples from flooding the U S market. Commissioner Beamer warned that surplus Canadian fruit could depress prices and undermine stabilization efforts by buying surplus apples.
The Winchester Star advertises a 48 page service booklet with over one hundred tested home canning and preserving recipes. It covers fruits vegetables meats and poultry plus jellies jams marmalades and pickles and explains canning methods from federal and state home economics departments. Send ten cents with name address and city to Washington DC.
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