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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1940
Page
4
More Deadly Woman Stat Facts Stir Debate
Department of Justice data show 13 women murderers to 10 men among convicts and higher female offender rates in assault. The piece questions social norms while citing FBI statistics and Kipling’s line that the female of the species is more deadly than the male.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Kipling
Tribute to Stephen Foster and Hall of Fame push
A letter by Charles J. Haden of Atlanta urges influential citizens to write to electors voting in September on 149 proposed names for the Hall of Fame. Foster, author of Suwanee River and other beloved songs, is praised as enriching the nation before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen C. Foster
Charles J. Haden
Atlanta
Hall of Fame
Foster
Mr. Haden
South Georgia
Suwanee
Fletcher
Suwanee River
Passing of The Duc de Guise
The Duc de Guise has died and will be missed by editorial writers in America. Known as The Duc he lived in Morocco claiming to be King of France, issuing proclamations at intervals. He leaves Henri de Guise, 32, as claimant to the French throne and three daughters married to royalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duc de Guise
America
Duc
Morocco
France
Henri de Guise
Prince d'Orleans
Comte de Paris
Reprinted Editorials On Base Leases For Defence
The Richmond News Leader previews a presidential claim that Britain has leased about eighteen air and naval bases from Newfoundland to Trinidad to shield the Eastern States and the Panama Canal. It notes questions of price and potential Caribbean risk as leases are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond News
Britain
Newfoundland
Trinidad
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Europe
Canal
Caribbean
South America
Debate Over Presidential War Powers and Destroyer Lease
The piece questions executive authority to commit the United States without Congress and warns that selling destroyers to Britain could provoke war with Germany. It argues for national unity before rushing into war, citing Wilson’s 1917 approach and cautioning Roosevelt against rapid leases or acquisitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Atlantic
White House
Woodrow Wilson
Britain
North
Wilson
Imperial
Germany
Roosevelt
Congress
America
Peace talks stall as European tensions mount
Mrs. Julian F. Ward dies unexpectedly after a one day illness. The 33rd Brannon family reunion is held at Brannon's Ford on Back Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian F. Ward
Brannon
Back Creek
Reader Advice and War News Stress Drive Doctor to Self Care
Dr Adrian Gibbs warns against overwhelming war and politics coverage as he shares a personal case of news osis. The piece contrasts his coping with lighter entertainment and questions about mouth ulcers night blindness and vitamins with a note from Dr Clendening and offers pamphlets for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian Gibbs
Answers To Questions A Reader Can Get The Answer To Any Question
A reader questions page from the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau presents brief Q and A items. It covers location facts about artifacts and places, scientific tidbits, and historical notes with concise answers from experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt signs neutrality act against potential Italy Ethiopia war
President Roosevelt signs neutrality legislation to keep the United States out of any looming conflict similar to the tension between Italy and Ethiopia. Virginia National Guard rifle team members George Miller Glenn Seabright J P Blount and Edwin H Smith are identified from Co I. Astrid wife of King Leopold is buried in Brussels after an automobile accident that killed her and her royal husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Italy
Ethiopia
Roosevelt
George Miller
Glenn Seabright
J. P. Blount
Edwin H. Smith
Co. I
Virginia National Guard
Astrid
Leopold of
Beligum
Brussels
Cather Heads Drought Relief Committee in Frederick County
Glenn McQuay visits his home on National Avenue before departing for Manila Philippines where he has secured a position. Nate Carpenter defeats Nelson Page to win the championship of the second flight at the Golf Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Cather
Frederick County
Glenn McQuay
National Avenue
Manila
Philippines
Nate Carpenter
Nelson Page
Golf
Cobb Offered Big Pay To Break Detroit Contract
Ty Cobb, star for Detroit, who earns about 17 500 annually, is offered 100 000 to break his pact and join a New York team in the Federal League next year. Capt. A. M. Baker elected treasurer of the Handley Trustee Board. England refuses peace terms while Allies plan a winter campaign and expect Germany's full force soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Cobb
Detroit
New York
A. M. Baker
Handley Trustee Board
England
Germany
Saloons not illegal. council again votes changes
Forty years ago the council again decides swinging doors or screens on saloons and bar rooms are not illegal. Misses Beulah Cline and Mary Jane Gray are named to the faculty of John Kerr school system. C. W. Gibbons, Joe Sumption, John Brown and J A Kern serve as mail carriers in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Cline
Mary Jane Gray
John Kerr
C. W. Gibbons
Joe Sumption
John Brown
J. A. Kern
Winchester
The Star Quiz Answers Turn to Page Two
A seven question quiz asks about lime hybridity continent burial of Lincoln what spelter means Latin phrase meaning and distances across the English Channel plus Great Lakes borders a spy John Mulholland wartime invasion timing and winter start dates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
English Channel
Great Lakes
United States
John Mulholland
Finland
North Temperate Zone
Phrase guidance for book subjects uses of replacement
The instruction asks to substitute of for on when the phrase would read on two subjects. It directs wording without adding new facts.
CARE OF THE FEET booklet offered by Information Bureau
Most people neglect foot care yet many foot problems are preventable with simple steps. The 32 page CARE OF THE FEET booklet covers hygiene, easy exercises to strengthen feet, and home treatment cautions. Send ten cents postpaid with coupon to Washington DC through the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Evening Star
Washington, D. C
Frederick J. Haskin
Secret rendezvous at a tombé shop on Angel road
Gun Cotton tailing Pullinger and a flame-haired girl follows them to a monumental mason’s shop established in 1888. Prescott notes their tense return and resumes distant pursuit along Angel road, while the duo exchange a troubled, rapid walk back toward the high road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gun Cotton
Scotland Yard
Sleichtner
Pullinger
Gun
Coffin Prescott
Angels Road
Brixton Prescott
Prescott
Angel Road
Mason’s
Prescot
Trailing a Foreigner Gusts an English Street
Prescott fails to locate a sought man while trailing in a London street and loses him after misreading routes. Gun reports to X about a foreigner who entered the country without a passport, and they discuss pursuing the lead, with Prescott assigned to trail the man.
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Gun
Prescott
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