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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1937
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star PUBLISHING CO announces postal status and daily Sunday publication. It lists subscription rates in advance for 4.50 yearly, 2.25 for ix months, 1.20 for ree months, and 0.40 per month with weekly and biweekly options.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch lauds reader letters as vital to journalism and explains editorial freedom balanced by rules on length taste and libel. The Roanoke Times and The Star echo that editors publish letters within limits, noting readers often misread rejection as fear to publish.
Dr. Thomas Parran of the U S Public Health Service calls for a national health program to cut preventable disease mortality and reduce economic losses. He argues health reform is essential for economic well being and would pay for itself through immediate and long term savings as private and public agencies cooperate.
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot notes contrasting careers of Hugh R Wilson and Joseph P Kennedy as they are chosen for two major ambassador posts. Wilson will head to Berlin bringing extensive diplomatic service and prior Berlin Counselor experience. Kennedy’s outside-field background marks a distinct path for his posting.
The article discusses John Kennedy as a possible choice for the next American ambassador to the Court of St James in London. It notes his background in diplomacy and finance, his roles with the Securities and Exchange Commission and Maritime Commission, and suggests he could handle London’s economic and fiscal issues while predicting a delayed vacancy due to Ambassador Bingham’s resignation.
Virgil Randall Jr., a three year old, was struck in Kansas City Missouri by a hit and run driver. The town feared a dent in its safety record for children and vehicles though the injuries were not fatal. The city boasted 427 days without a child vehicle accident and offered a $100 reward for the driver. The piece notes public concern and citizen vigilance as factors in driving safer behavior.
News notes Roosevelt and party travel through Charleston D C on their way home from the Buenos Aires peace conference. Dr Ralph B Snapp cites figures showing Winchester Virginia has the lowest tax rate of any city over 10 000 population. Mr and Mrs C Vernon Eddy return from Scotland where Mr Eddy spoke for the Virginia Grand Lodge of Masons.
Clarke county court clerk term filled by J Howard Thoma, appointed to serve out the late Eugene Glover’s unexpired term. Police still seek driver of the car that grievously injured Mrs Hilda Jackson as clues remain scant and identity unknown.
Ten years ago authorities conducted major raids on bootleggers in Frederick county resulting in extensive confiscation of holiday liquor. Railroads across the southeast advertised special holiday rail rates to lure travelers from competing bus lines. Col. Lindbergh completed a non stop flight from New York landing in Mexico City after being missing for over twelve hours and was greeted by thousands.
Twenty five years ago the state talked of Judge T W Harrison as successor to Judge Buchanan on the supreme court of appeals President elect Wilson and his family sailed from Bermuda after a vacation. Policeman Charles Feltner of Berryville fined $5 for striking Pet Hefflebower on the head with a nightstick. Marshall defeated Martinsburg High 77 23 in the first basketball game of the season.
Four decades ago attorney R. R. Fauntleroy was struck by his horse and buggy in the pond on Mrs. M. J. Buncutter’s property at the head of Opequon. Workmen blasting for a new water line near Mrs. Charles Hollis’ Main Street home reveal large rock.
A reader can get factual answers by writing The Evening Stories Bureau Washington D C directed by Frederic J Haskin. Include three cents for reply.
A quiz-style piece lists notable race horse owners including Raoul Walsh Myron Selznick Al Jolson Barbara Stanwyck Joe E Brown and others. It covers questions on Social Security citizenship moon geology and various trivia with concise answers.
Washington reports rising anti war sentiment feeds a push for a war referendum in the House judiciary committee. About 207 representatives have signed. critics warn the plan risks national safety, while backers push for quick action and possible presidential discretion in case of invasion.
An elderly woman and Tim Kennedy visit solicitor Mr Kay in London to collect a confidential letter. Tim reveals Adams is dead in a darts accident and admits he pays blackmail to cover a past moral offense. Major suspects, but the envelope marked to be opened after death remains. Tim offers £500 to obtain it.
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