Evening Star Winchester Ad Rates And Circulation
The Evening Star prints at Winchester Virginia as a second class matter. Subscription rates are 3.50 per year in advance, 1.75 for six months, 0.90 for three months, 0.30 for one month. Carrier rates in force. Advertising rates include classified at 2 cents per word and 25 cents extra for charge. Memorials priced 1.50. cards of thanks 0.75. Display ads with border due by 10 a.m. on publication day. Transient rate 0.42 per inch. National reps listed.
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Lucy
Miss Cambridge
Janet
Delia
Newspaper Copyright Notice Restates AP Rights
The Associated Press asserts exclusive rights to publish all AP dispatched and locally credited news in this paper. The notice emphasizes exclusive use of AP material and local news published herein.
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Associated Press
Not by Bread Alone Quote From Luke 4 4
A biblical verse emphasizes that life depends not on material food alone but on every word God provides. The statement reflects a spiritual lesson attributing sustenance to divine instruction beyond physical nourishment.
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Jesus
Fellowship Club Aims to Coordinate Christmas Charity Efforts
The Fellowship Club pledges continued service to the less fortunate through a master list to avoid duplications in Christmas aid. Last year 1,477 individuals received food and toys. cash isn’t distributed and all work is voluntary. The club seeks broad public support and adoption of families for Christmas Day.
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Fellowship Club
Winchester
State Officials in Congress
Waynesboro News-Virginian notes analysis in State Government magazine that 174 members of Congress have previously held executive or administrative roles in state government. Prof John Brown Mason cites a Council compilation showing one third of current members had such background.
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Waynesboro
United States Congress
Henry W. Toll
John Brown Mason
Colorado Woman’s College
Congress
State capitols feed federal lawmakers study
Not counting duplicates, 261 or so members of Congress helped make state laws before entering Washington. The magazine notes this vertical flow from state capitol to national capitol supports state and federal cooperation. It adds 1 former governor sits in the Senate, 6 in the House, and 8 former attorney generals moved from state to national lawmaking.
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Washington
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Smarter Politicians and Taxation in Early America Remarks
A compact critique argues that taxpayers face overrepresented special taxes that hit individuals like landlords vendors and housewives. It contrasts colonial taxation with present day appeals to vote while warning against being swayed by clever theories.
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Southwest Virginia
Boston
The Thoughtless Few
A Fredericksburg editorial critiques how a few act ruinously through legislation affecting many. It argues speed limits and highway advertising rules reflect lawmakers punishing the moderate for the few, urging restraint and fair treatment in government policy.
History of Santa Claus Roots and Meaning
The piece traces Santa Claus to Saint Nicholas revered as patron of youth with a Dutch name Santa Klaus. It notes gifts tied to his legend, its role in comforting children, and the idea that true spirit of giving endures even if the literal tale fades. It ends with the notion that acts of kindness make one a Santa Claus.
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Santa Claus
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Santa Klaus
Unusual Procedure Clifton Forge Review
Governor Hoffman of New Jersey denies plans to wage a campaign to save Bruno Hauptmann from the electric chair. He says he would not express an opinion before all facts are in and would not let idle rumors influence him. Hochman? The governor holds sole power to alter the sentence, and his next move remains uncertain.
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Hoffman
New Jersey
Bruno R. Hauptmann
Hauptmann
Governor's Pardons Hinted by Coin Talk in Death House
A cryptic remark made in the death house about a recent coin toss and a late conversation with a prisoner fuels belief that the governor may consider a pardon or commutation. The remark stands as the sole reason for this potential shift in mercy.
Germany's persecution of the Jews criticized by Dorothy Thompson
Dorothy Thompson, who has spent years in Germany, calls the persecution of Jews the most unpopular act worldwide. She argues it is unstatesmanlike, provokes global emigration, and clashes with Christian philosophy and modern European civilization despite Germany's cultural history.
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Germany
Dorothy ‘Thompson
Hitler
Lucky Coins and Trace Chains Boost Sales
A northern steel chain maker found South market gaps for trace chains used by Negro tenant farmers. They surveyed demand, created “lucky male gold coins” stamped on each chain set, and began selling by the carload, blending gimmick with analytics to grow business.
Virginia Horticultural Society Ends 39th Annual Meeting
The 39th annual meeting of the Virginia Horticultural Society concluded at the George Washington Hotel. A Better Housing campaign had a pledge of $157 451 reported one year ago by the committee. A dog in Leonardstown Maryland reportedly pointed to a carp find. Mrs E N Snapp dies after long illness. Cold weather boosts retail trade locally.
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George Washington Hotel
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E.n.snapp
Winchester Semi-Pros Defeat Mountaineers 13 to 0
Winchester gains a decisive 13 to 0 victory over the West Virginia Mountaineers in a Panhandle region clash. Postal authorities urge early mailing and the Frederick Mutual Fire Insurance Company is chartered as civic effort and local sales push. Muddy Ruel, veteran catcher, is sold by Washington to Boston in a notable baseball move.
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West Virginia Mountaineers
Panhandle
Frederick Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Civic
Ten Years Ago Swanson to Lead Court Adherence Fight
Ten years ago Senator Swanson announced a push for United States adherence to the World Court. Col. William Mitchell refused to answer to a demand he be dismissed from the Army for public utterances. The Firemen's Welfare Association plans two dances on January 5. Rep. Harry St George Tucker is commended by foes and friends for his House record.
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United States
William Mitchell
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House of Representatives
Rev George Owen to Speak at Kiwanis Meeting
The Rev George Earle Owen pastor of the Church of Christ will address the Kiwanis Club tomorrow at the George Washington Hotel. Winchester Kiwanis start a six month attendance contest with the Winchester Kentucky club and a silver loving cup will go to the losing club.
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Church of Christ
Kiwanis Club
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Winchester Kiwanians
Winchester
Detroit Traffic Director Targets Train Speeders
Detroit traffic chief Ed ward A Mitte vows to ticket railroad crews for speeding, setting 15 miles per hour as the limit and to enforce with stop watches. He compares railroad penalties to automobile fines as he moves to curb dangerous speeds downtown.
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Detroit
Edward A. Mitte
Mitte
New York shop owner urges women to raise mink coats
Billy Rose of a New York pet shop promotes women raising their own minks with two pairs sold at 150 dollars each. He claims two cents daily to feed and an easy to maintain fur coat as a selling point. A separate note from Conway reports a fight between W. W. Ca. and Tom Rabon with a complaint of assault and battery with intent to kill, alleging a deadly weapon of long fingernails.
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Billy Rose
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Oklahoma City Man Proceeds With Marriage After Refund Refusal
A Oklahoma City man sought a refund on his marriage license but was denied by clerk Lynnie Clayton. Undeterred, he declared he would proceed with the wedding despite the dispute. An item notes the ongoing activism of Women Of Action in Montana and Kansas.
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Oklahoma City
Lynnie Clayton
Rat terrier drives car scandal in Scottsville Neb
Mickey the rat terrier jumped on the starter of S F Matheny’s motor car. The vehicle lurched forward through a store plate window with Mrs Matheny and two Speren in the rear seat. Anomalous chaotic scene. A separate note reports theft at Minocqua lodge and a reward notice for burglars. Chicago report notes Chef Christ Booras-Mister arrest over alleged meat cleaver incident with James Lorenzo.
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Reed gains praise for AAA defense before Supreme Court
Stanley Reed once general counsel for the Federal Farm Board and later adviser at the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and Justice Department staff earns compliments for his strong brief defending Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Opponents and New Dealers alike acknowledge the notable brief and a jolt to NRA's earlier constitutional loss.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
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National Recovery Administration
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New Deal legal minds and monarch’s influence contrasted
A Kentuckian tied to a favorable brief signals New Deal legal power led by Felix Frankfurter and Homer S. Cummings. In Britain, questions arise over royal influence as King George allegedly guides policy behind the scenes amid tensions with Eden and a Conservative majority.
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Homer S. Cummings
Washington
Felix Frankfurter
New Deal
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Leslie Eichel
Central Press
New York
Ethiopia
Italy
Great Britain
France
Anthony Eden
Britain
Rainfall totals and monthly averages from Winchester records
Present and past rainfall data show none in the last 24 hours ending 8 a m. December to date 1.39 inches year to date 34.73 inches. The 22 year average is 34.61 inches. Monthly averages range from January 2.35 to December 2.30 inches.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
School Days Quiz Excerpt Highlights Immigration Rules
A fragment from a school exercise asks about nationality for a child born in the United States to parents who are both naturalized aliens of different nations. Another item defines inertia as a lack of desire to move or act. A third question asks about a great disaster that overtook someone or something, with incomplete context.
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United States
Red Sea Waters Close Over Egyptians in Pursuit
The Egyptian army chased the Israelites through the Red Sea after it parted for the Jews. The waters returned and engulfed the pursuing forces, ending the pursuit.
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Winchester and Frederick County Schools Close For Holidays
The public schools in Winchester and Frederick County will close for Christmas at the end of Friday December 20 and reopen January 2 with Gainesboro Consolidated school extending sessions to December 24 and reopening December 30 due to late building completion. Tuberculosis is a community disease and Christmas seals help protect you and your family against it.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Gainesboro
Murder and intrigue at a boarding house overheard
Alice Penny's boarding house faces turmoil after a missing carving knife hints at danger. Lucy Upham urges either Andrew Darien or the disliked bachelor to leave. Darien is murdered next morning, with a hairpin linked to Janet Bell found in his room. Lieutenant Kirk Larrabee leads the investigation amid tense unseen tensions.
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Andrew Darien
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