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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1940

Page

4

Advertising Rates and Classifieds Notice

Winchester Evening Star page lists classified at 2 cents per word with 25 cent minimum, display ads 45 cents per inch and prepublication deadlines. Billing options shown for subscriptions and service areas include major instate and national newspaper affiliations. Bible quote from Matt 8 27 closes the snippet.

Associated Press Delisser-Boyd, Inc New York Richmond Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Rochester Atlanta San Francisco

Taxes For Defense Push Could Raise Corporate Rates

Senator Walter George of Georgia, ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, said the corporate income tax may rise to 30 percent to fund national defense. Current rate is 24 percent for large corporations with $25 000 plus net income. He noted higher individual taxes are likely, and warned higher rates could hurt business, but argued economy in non-defense spending is essential.

Walter George Georgia Senate Finance Committee George

New Jersey Girl Sentenced for Flag Desecration at Lakewood Parade

A 20 year old from New Jersey received a one to two year term in a women’s reformatory after allegedly throwing the US flag to the ground during a Lakewood parade last July. Witnesses testified she proclaimed Nazi allegiance. The judge defended the sentence as a protection of flag respect.

New Jersey United States Lakewood

Boy Scouts Promote Readiness as Nation Builds Defense

The Boy Scouts of America National Council announces a nationwide long term program tying youth training to defenses. Troops will reach thirty two scouts each with focus on advancement and emergency readiness to ensure members are at peak effectiveness.

Boy Scout Organization Boy Scouts of America National Council America Boy Scouts

Kennedy Seeks Role For Ambassador in War Debate

Reprinted editorial notes Kennedy plan to keep America out of war may lead to public duties on reserve. It questions Roosevelt’s hesitation to accept Kennedy’s resignation and suggests Kennedy may speak against aiding Britain, yet not commit to belligerency. The piece urges Kennedy to dissent if needed.

Richmond Washington Kennedy America National Defense Council Roosevelt Britain Mr. Kennedy Boston Walter Hines Page

Jesse Livermore Symbolizes an Era of Wall Street Gambles

The article recalls Jesse Livermore as a legendary yet morally dubious figure of a bygone financial age. It notes his fortune built on bold risks and coin flip bets, his later ruin, and his final suicide as a sign that the era of reckless speculation has faded with government actions and price controls.

Jesse Livermore High Finance Wall Street Builders of America Heaven Livermore Securities Exchange Commission

Russians press Finnish front as towns fall again

Russians report steady advance against Finland despite recapture of key towns by Finnish forces. Fred Stine is reappointed County Agent by the Board of Supervisors and Christine Wright is chosen president of the Middletown High School Safety Council.

Fred Stine Board of Supervisors Christine Wright Middletown High School

Empire defenses to be made good says King George

King George addresses parliament urging stronger imperial defenses. H. B. McCormac elected chairman of the Apple Blossom Festival executive committee with Fred Read reappointed director general. City Planning advisory group recommends a council vote on bonds to fund new water supply development.

George England British Empire H. B. McCormac Fred Read City Advisory Committee

Dish Pan Hands and Soap Reactions Describe Eczema Causes

A dermatology column details dish pan hands as an eczema from soap hypersensitivity. It notes soaps contain fatty salts, additives, and perfumes triggering eruptions on hands and forearms, with diagnosis often mistaken for ring worm. Prevention favors rubber gloves and substitutes like olive oil or sulfonated oils in some cases.

American Medical Association

Answers to Questions by Frederic J Haskin

A reader can obtain the bureau’s replies to varied questions on history weather linguistics and biographies from The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau directed by Frederic J Haskin in Washington DC. Fees apply for reply and many entries cite specific names places and dates such as senators list and the Columbus navigator pilot.

Frederic J. Haskin Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Washington, DC

Christmas Suggestion New Testament Red Letter Edition

The Red Letter Edition of the New Testament offers an inexpensive Christmas gift for Sunday School teachers and readers. It includes red words and historical facts, tables, and references to enrich the text in a 254 page compact edition bound in black. Order now for 20 cents postpaid via this coupon from The Winchester Evening Star.

Winchester Evening Star Frederick J Haskin Washington, D. C

Rose Bowl set as SEC champ Alabama faces Washington State

Ten years ago the council bans bus loading on city streets to ease traffic. The Rose Bowl will feature the University of Alabama, the SEC champions, versus Washington State. A Handley High School girl missing for 13 days remains unfound across seven Eastern states.

University of Alabama Washington State Handley High School

Hamburg-American executive jailed amid conspiracy charges

Twenty five years ago the president of the Hamburg American Steamship Lines was imprisoned in a case alleging a conspiracy against the United States. Also noted were the marriage of Miss Willie Logan McGuire and Mr W Nelson Page and the sale of the Winchester Inn for about 25100 dollars to Rev Dr W D Smith and J B Russell.

Hamburg-American Steamship Lines United States Willie Logan McGuire W. Nelson Page W. D. Smith J. B. Russell Winchester Inn

Seven quiz items from The Star Quiz page

The reader is asked to answer seven questions on page 2 covering geography language and history. Questions include the former Gib bi’s ownership, Oklahoma’s state flower, the naming of Pennsylvania, Shakespeare’s quotation, sources of raw silk, darkness visibility of a white horse, a president’s three nominations and defeat, cancer contagion, the author of a famous line, and the Socialist Party emblem options.

Oklahoma Pennsylvania Socialist Party United States

Today’s Common Error Note on English Usage

A guidance item explains how to phrase a correction by saying I intended to answer you rather than I intended to have answered you. It clarifies grammatical distinction and proper tense for clear communication.

Vance Seeks New World Beyond Radio as Mimi Arrives

In a social gathering Mimi introduces Jacques D Arville as the lyricist for Magic in Mirrors while Vance Healey contemplates leaving radio for the brokerage. Kit wrestles with jealousy and memories as Vance hints at personal change and possible love. The scene reveals class divisions and the lure of a privileged network.

Mimi Miss O'Reilly Vance Darling Jacques D'Arville Jacques Vance Healey Kit Gwen Goodby Paes

Funeral of Luther Sirbaugh Observed at Capon Bridge Church

The funeral for Luther Sirbaugh, 61, a respected resident near Capon Bridge, was held Sunday. Services were led at Giffin Funeral Home and Fairview Church by Rev. E. J. Goode. He left a son Clifton Sirbaugh and daughters Mrs. H. L. Burke and Miss Gertrude Sirbaugh, plus several grandchildren. Pallbearers included Harrison Oates Omer Pugh Marvin Hook R. N. Wolford Hanson Sirbaugh and Fenton Sirbaugh.

Cross Roads Luther Sirbaugh The Star Giffin Capon Bridge Fairview Church J. Goode Disciples Church of Sirbaugh Clifton Sirbaugh H. L. Burke Strasburg Gertrude Sirbaugh Silver Springs Harrison Oates Omer Pugh Marvin Hook R. N. Wolford Hanson Sirbaugh

All Kinds Of Luck In Egg-Laden Car Crash

Richmond dispatch says William Harris a 28 year old negro drove out of control at a corner broke through a fence into a woodshed and caused slight damage. Remarkably none of the 55 dozen eggs in the car were broken and Harris escaped injury.

Richmond William Harris William

Salica Montana Purses Held Up After Boxing Match

The Ontario Athletic Commission ordered the purses of Lou Salica and Small Montana held as it probes Monday night's bout. Salica won by technical knockout in the third round after Montana was knocked down ten times. Commission doctor Dr. Tom Flommerfelt noted a possible rib muscle tear.

Toronto Lou Salica New York Small Montana San Francisco Ontario Athletic Commission Today Salica Montana Bill Burke Tom Flommerfelt

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