Reprinted Editorial Attacks Moral Embargo on War Supplies
The Richmond editorial questions the Roosevelt Hull moral embargo on selling bombing planes to Russia amid Soviet bombing of civilians. It argues petroleum sales are not morally restricted and suggests Russia uses gold to buy oil and planes, linking U. S. policy to Nazi Germany and Berlin Moscow axis. It critiques selective morality and Lindbergh style debates.
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Finland
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Soviet Union
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Answers to Questions in Frederic J. Haskin Column
A Q and A feature from The Winchester Evening Star answers queries on greyhounds smell, scholarships for the blind, first postmasters, wood heating values, fertilizer usage, Rothschild origin, body glands, and senators elected by popular vote. It also lists famous writers, animal perfumes, notable philosophers, Neville Chamberlain's religious affiliation, and slow flying ducks.
Millions For John Doe
A paymaster named Uncle Sami awaits workers at the pay window as Social Security begins issuing payments on January 1. Officials warn that about 9,000,000 records hold the name John Doe with unverified addresses, making many workers unidentified and ineligible for benefits.
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John Doe
Social Security
Mussolini's press seeks humor as a sign of European civility
The Duce orders livelier content with features and cartoons signaling a shift from strict control. Observers note his background as a journalist and imply a move toward restoring some humane spirit in media, despite totalitarian anxieties.
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Mussolini
Germany
Duce
Night mail scooping tested by air route
Officials of the Post Office Department and the Civil Aeronautics Authority observed an All-American Aviation plane perform three dives to drop and pick up mail sacks between two neon mast lines at Bellanca Field. The test suggests night pickups will soon operate on the Philadelphia to Pittsburgh route, speeding service to small cities and lowering costs.
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Civil Aeronautics Authority
Bellanca Field
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
William sburg on the Screen
Roanoke Times reports Frank Lloyd plans a spring film adaptation of Elizabeth Page s Tree of Liberty using Williamsburg and nearby Colonial Virginia as the principal setting Cary Grant will star in the lead role as the production moves forward and the Virginia lure drives national theater interest
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Frank Lloyd
Williamsburg
Elizabeth Page
Dorkinson
Virginia
Rat
Cary Grant
Hollywood
Mr Lloyd
Richmond
Miss Lena McDonald Left Five Thousand in Pugh Will
Ferman Pugh, Cumberland banker and businessman, died last week leaving a will that names Lena McDonald as recipient of five thousand dollars. The report appears in the News of Other Years column.
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Ferman Pugh
Cumberland
Winchester
State Horticulture Society
Clarksville
Texas
Garner
Middletown merchant Robert A. Larrick dies at 66
Five years ago Robert A. Larrick a leading Middletown merchant orchardist and churchman died of heart trouble at age 66. A former Pennsylvania Railroad bunk house property behind the station on Stewart Street is being torn down. Six year old Thomas Gardner of Stephens City is hospitalized after both legs were broken when struck by a car.
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Robert A. Larrick
Middletown
Old
Pennsylvania Railroad
Stewart Street
Thomas Gardner
Stephens City
Counties weigh joint almshouse plan in regional meeting
Clarke Frederick Warren and Shenandoah supervisors meet to discuss a shared almshouse. Senator William E. Ware, named Republican boss of Pennsylvania, is excluded from the Senate after a fraud hearing. A steer at the Chicago International Livestock Show sells for 8.25 per pound, totaling 7700 dollars.
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Warren
Shenandoah
William E. Ware
Pennsylvania
Senate
Chicago
Handley library lecture series plans announced
Twenty five years ago Gray Williams M M Lynch and Dr W P McGuire lecture committee of Handley library announce plans for second in a series of winter programs. Joseph Patterson elected head of the local Aerie of Eagles with Robert Barr as vice president. No inscriptions may be written on packages sent to starving Belgium recipients. even merry Christmas messages could raise suspicion of spies.
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M. M. Lynch
W. P. McGuire
Handley Library
Joseph &. Patterson
Aerie of Eagles
Robert Barr
Belgium
Resignations and Obituary Notices From Local Shop
Forty years ago Martin Fries a clerk at P H Reardon s grocery store resigns to accept a position in Washington D C James D Spurr dies after a long illness at his home 410 South Market Street aged 72
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Washington, D. C
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What Does Your Face Reveal Fortune Telling Booklet
The Winchester Evening Star advertises a Bureau booklet on fortune telling including palmistry tea cup dreams and card fortunes. Send ten cents with coupon to Frederic J. Haskin Washington D C for a copy.
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Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Winchester Evening
Star Information Bureau
Fabienne’s Dilemma in a Luxe City Setting
Fabienne Seymour navigates affection and loyalty as Nicky Bartlett pressures for commitment while Bill Mallory discreetly observes. Fabienne oscillates between Nicky and Bill, intent on not letting love complicate her unpacking day. Ellen warns of Fabienne’s true feelings as secrets loom.
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Fabienne
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Mirabel
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Cleopatra
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Judge Binford's installment plan eases jail crowding
The Petersburg Progress-Index reports Judge W Francis Binford of Prince George County Trial Justice Court introduced an installment fines program. Offenders paying small weekly amounts retain a sense of freedom while incarceration is avoided. about 5 percent default, with sheriff cooperation key to success.
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Virginia
W. Francis Binford
Prince George County
Binford
State
The
Jail Association Journal
Sheriff’s Office
Quiz on Geography and Science from The Daily Quiz
Answers cover littoral definition golf par state flower of New York Senate James J. Davis Bulgaria capital radium symbol fistula pronunciation and W L Brann sport plus Switzerland flag colors.
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Congress
James J. Davis
Bulgaria
W. L. Brann
Switzerland
Today's Common Error in Direct Speech
A style note clarifies preferred wording when reporting hypothetical statements. It contrasts two forms with guidance to replace conditional phrasing with concise affirmative expression. The recommendation emphasizes direct, time-appropriate diction over conditional qualifiers.
Average Child Myth Explored by Dr. Clendening
The column discusses the myth of an average child with examples from varied heritage. It cites Dr. Clendening on growth timelines and shows 18 month weights from 24 to 32 pounds, noting averages diverge and all babies remain healthy.
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Baby A
What You Should Know About Soaps
A short note explains that most commercial soaps are mild and pure. It warns that whiteness from bleaching does not guarantee purity and may add excess alkali, which could irritate delicate or baby skin. It says colored soaps are not necessarily inferior and any ordinary toilet soap is satisfactory for sensitive skin.
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Ellen Cha
Nicky
Edna
Mallory
Ellen
Status of the Refugee Physician in the United States
Between 1930 and 1938 a total of 3165 immigrant physicians entered the United States with 1221 from Germany and Austria. In the fiscal year ending June 30 1939 1384 immigrant physicians arrived, 819 from Germany including the former Austria. Licensing requirements vary by state with citizenship or first papers often needed. four jurisdictions Arizona California Indiana Vermont and DC waive both.
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Germany
Austria
Arizona
California
Indiana
Vermont
District of Columbia
Answers on Neuralgia and Eye Symptoms
The article explains neuralgia as irritation of a sensory nerve and notes eyelid swelling redness and tearing may occur with facial neuralgia. It also discusses surgical treatment as safe and commonly performed by dermatologists who are qualified to do it.
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