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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1937

Page

4

A Kind Father Guidance From Luke 11 11

A verse from Luke urges a father to give bread to his son who asks. It contrasts with offering a stone or a fish that becomes a serpent, highlighting parental care and reasonable provision.

Upholding Wire Tapping Sparks Court Debate

An old 1928 Supreme Court ruling approving federal wire tapping is contrasted with a new case argued before the Court. Dissenters Brandeis Holmes emphasize that government lawbreaking breeds contempt and urges the Court to reverse and stop such ignoble acts.

United States Supreme Court Holmes Brandeis Stone Butler

The American Protest to Japan

The piece argues Japan must be pressured to discipline its army after Panay incidents. It warns that without firm U.S. demands backed by Congress and public support, Japanese military leaders may escalate attacks in Asia, undermining civilian authority and Western prestige.

Panay United States China Japan Congress Asia

No Withdrawal From War Zone Says U S Leader

A U S stance rejects pulling back from the war zone in the Orient. The administration warns against panic surrender of rights and urges firm, moderate demands to protect unchallenged U S interests amid vast Asian ties and a multi nation conflict.

United States Asia Orient Germany

British Columbia Sees Push to Ban Liquor Ads

Socialist members of the British Columbia Legislature push to abolish all liquor advertising as liquor consumption rises. Critics say the government relies on revenues from alcohol, limiting spending on administration while liquor tax income grows. Public opposition to advertising is noted as mobilization by elected representatives.

Christian Science Monitor British Columbia United States

Radio reception opens for inmates at Minnesota prison

Variety notes that radio access is now allowed for inmates at Minnesota State Prison. Survey interest could be high since listeners are often at home. Many expect inmates to stay with the final episode of serials.

Minnesota State Prison

Answers to Questions by Frederic J. Haskin columns

A reader can learn answers to various fact questions from the Evening Star Information Bureau. The page lists responses on subjects from Jewish football players to oil prices, stock exchange employment, beer drinking cities, horseradish making, education terms, construction spending, Mayor LaGuardia, London’s mayor, table setting, Boy Scout history, youth surveys, Homer Davenport, sedan chairs, the Catskill Aqueduct, and road map giveaways.

Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C

Paralytic illness rumors surround Pope Pius at Vatican

News of Other Years notes growing belief that a paralytic illness may prove fatal to Pope Pius at Vatican City. Mr and Mrs C A Hobart welcome a son Chester Anthony born last Monday. H E Biggs of Front Royal wins in the American Oil Company contest. Game Warden Pingley warns local hunters to follow the game code amid numerous violators.

Pope Pius Vatican City C. A. Hobart Chester Anthony H. E. Biggs Front Royal Big American Oil Company Pingley

Axes ready for largest anti trust prosecutions in U S

Washington reports a confidential Justice Department plan to hire about 20 assistant attorneys general to pursue extensive anti trust prosecutions. Robert Jackson will lead, arguing to follow FTC evidence and target price fixers amid a broader political clash over war referendum ideas.

King Features Syndicate, Inc Washington Justice Department Cummings Anti-Trust Robert Jackson Jackson Federal Trade Commission Federal Reserve Eccles Roosevelt Hull Ludlow Communist Party of New York State Socialist Party of New York Communist League of New York Socialist League of New York Young People’s Socialist League of New York Communist Party House Judiciary Committee United May Day Committee Ham Fish New York

Local estates manager ends life as holidays near

Milton S. Pyle, longtime manager of the Gilpin estate in Clarke county, ends his life with a pistol after being indisposed. Local turkey prices fall to 14 cents as holidays approach, with nationwide low demand. Wilbur M. Krise, Martinsburg, to move here with his family to lead duties at Northern Virginia Power Co. Officer E. B. Hinkins is ill with flu.

Milton S. Pyle Gilpin Clarke County Wilbur M. Krise Martinsburg Northern Virgina Power Co West Virginia E. B. Hinkins

Handley School to Erect Large Christmas Tree

Ten years ago the Handley school planned a large Christmas tree on school property to be decorated with lights. Mrs. Frank M. Reynolds was set to sing at a special Christmas program at the First Christian Church. Berkeley County fruit growers sent several bushels of apples to President Coolidge as a holiday gift.

Handley School Frank M. Reynolds First Christian Church Berkeley County W. Va President Coolidge

Local Couple Wed as Judge Branney Plans Retirements

Twenty five years ago David H Senciadiver wed Esther V Yeakley at the bride's home near Clearbrook. Judge Henry Branney of Winchester retires after 53 years on West Virginia courts. L Lupton reelected president of the Eastern Fruit Growers Association. Wilmer Shryock and Carl Kremer to represent Winchester schools in debate against Martinsburg High School.

David H. Senciadiver Esther V. Yeakley Clearbrook Henry Branney Winchester Supreme Court West Virginia L. Lupton Eastern Fruit Growers Association Wilmer Shryock Carl Kremer Martinsburg

Local Dentist Injured by Shattered Bottle During Sedative

Forty years ago in Winchester Dr. Harry Carper, a local dentist, suffers painful hand injuries when a glass bottle breaks while administering a sedative. The community praises pure water, and Arthur Washington and Taylor Morgan, colored, are fined for shooting craps in an alley, caught by officers McCartney and Neville. Young Thomas Keating is ill at his Main Street home.

Harry Carper Winchester Arthur Washington Taylor Morgan McCartney and Neville Thomas Keating Main Street

Edison Demonstrates First Incandescent Electric Light

On December 20, 1879 Thomas A. Edison publicly demonstrates the incandescent electric light in New York, marking a pivotal advance in electrical illumination and launching the modern electric light era.

Edison

Love at First Sight in the Senate Dining Room

A country boy recalls his first romance with Mimi Le Brun, granddaughter of a Missouri senator. He watches her across the room during Theodore Roosevelt era politics, drawn by her poise and detachment in a Washington dining hall.

Theodore Roosevelt United States Missouri Roosevelt Theodore White House Senate Mimi le Brun Jerry St. Louisans St. Louis

Washington Visit Reveals Uncle Jerry’s Hidden Lifelong Habit

In Washington during a February visit I observe a change in Uncle Jerry as he spends evenings away and dines with a blond woman while I write about my adventures. He works the capitol daily, steering favors in committees to push western state aims, a pattern I witness firsthand.

Uncle Jerry Washington Senate Fifteenth Street Jerry Theresa Capitol

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