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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1936
Page
4
A Metapcesi feature notes a monumental Buddha statue being carved from rock near Tokio. The colossal figure is planned to stand 114 feet tall, an immense landmark in a region rich with religious sculpture and shrine culture.
A special stamp commemorates the visit of the President of Brazil to Argentina dated December 4, 1936. Central Press Association reports the release as a diplomatic gesture signaling cordial relations between the two nations.
The Winchester Evening Star lists advertising prices including cents per word for classified ads with a 25 cent minimum, memorials at 1.50 for four stanzas, and 75 cents for cards of thanks. Display ads with borders due by 10 A M on publication day. transient rate 42 cents per inch. contract rates on application. National reps include Tenney Woodward & Company.
A short devotional line referencing Psalm 105 verse 4 urging readers to seek the Lord and his strength and to seek his face continually.
At a Richmond meeting the University of Virginia Board of Visitors tendered UVA's resignation from the Southern Conference citing intolerable athletic conditions. The move follows lopsided losses to Harvard and North Carolina and argues for instituting its own eligibility rules while anticipating alumni approval and possible conference reforms.
The piece notes papal editorials on nude sculpture from Michelangelo and Canova. It cites Pope Leo XII directing engraving of flowing draperies on Sistine figures and marble angels, with metal skirts fitted to long use. Pope Pius X later pursued different views.
The text recalls past incidents where stage displays faced censorship and public uproar, noting stained kilts on a historic figurehead and earlier police action against art gallery works. It highlights lingering accountability for cultural provocative displays and references Lord Chamberlain oversight and enforcement actions.
Chief C W Hollis asks council for a new patrol wagon while State Senator T R Cather discusses education trends at the Winchester Educational Association meeting. Herman Hable will again play Santa for children in Winchester and Frederick County at his theatre.
A letter to the editor criticizes a proposed rise from $1.20 to $1.35 per hundred and cites higher water, sewer, sprinkler, and vehicle taxes. The writer argues residents face many levies and urges careful scrutiny of new street and improvement spending before any increase.
Letter writer argues against raising the tax rate from 1.20 to 1.35, urging cuts in non essential items and reducing waste. He compares past and projected budgets, notes 1936 omissions, and questions street light spending while praising local fiscal restraint and city growth efforts.
A compilation of readers questions with concise answers from the Information Bureau in Washington D C. Topics include population figures for major Spanish cities, details on government salaries, origins of the Burgoo King title, and historical notes on engineering schools and explorers.
The piece argues the Democratic majority backs Sam Rayburn for leader over John J. O Connor due to administration support, noting O Connors New York ties and anti New Deal stance. It cites a Pennsylvania caucus showing 22 to 1 for Rayburn as evidence of admin alignment shaping the outcome.
A Wall Street style roundup criticizes European states hints of paying war debts as an April Fool joke. The column mocks front page serials and sensational stories like The Siege of Madrid and The Strange Case of Mrs Simpson while noting oddities in science and politics.
Kathleen retrieves two years of letters to Alix care of Mrs. Anderson and delivers them through Reyburn and Goode's secretary. Alix Carey, newly hired by Mr. Towner, rejoices at a fresh start as Kathleen plans a Christmas reunion and future.
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