Cycle of Wages and Prices in the Economic Problem
The article examines how wage growth and price levels influence economic recovery. It notes labor's belief in political influence, the potential for new labor friendly legislation, and the risk that higher wages raise production costs. It contrasts steel and auto sectors where efficiency tempers price rises, especially in mass produced autos showing price declines despite higher wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Bank Closing Notices for Christmas Holiday 1936
Three Winchester banks announce closure for Christmas Friday December 25 and Saturday December 26 1936. Maturing paper due on those dates may be paid on Monday December 28 1936. Signatories include J H Yost cashier Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co John L Sloat cashier Commercial and Savings Bank Geo B Bushnell cashier Union Bank of Winchester and Harold G Brown cashier Shenandoah Valley Net's Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Yost
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co
John L. Sloat
Commercial and Savings Bank
GEO. B. Bushnell Cashier
Union Bank of Winchester
Harold G. Brown
Shenandoah Valley Net's
Lessening Work Day Discussed to Meet Market
The article argues that many industries face a demand gap and warns that production could outstrip market absorption, risking unemployment. It suggests one likely response is shortening the work day without cutting wages to expand consumer demand.
Austrian War Ace Drops Flags For Royal Guest
Julius Arigi, Austrian World War ace, says he piloted the plane that flew over Edward Duke of Windsor at the Rothschild castle and dropped Austrian British and Rothschild flags as a token of soldierly affection. Police discouraged a wreath drop near the duke. locals shower Edward with gifts and poems and even trout.
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Enzelfeld
Austria
Julius Arigi
Edward
Duke of Windsor
Baron de Rothschild
Arigi
Building Match Towers Fascinating Spectacle From Baltimore
Wade E. Brown spent three days balancing matches on a beer bottle in Baltimore. He built stacks rising to 7,200 matches, then paused to fetch more as the two foot tall column wobbled but did not collapse. He started this risky tower three weeks ago building 2,000 3,000 and 4,000 match piles before each toppled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Wade E. Brown
Brown
Are You Collecting Stamps?
A promotional booklet describes the first postage stamps, famous collectors, rare stamps, and how to start and grow a collection. It covers avoiding fakes, handling duplicates, and maximizing value. The brochure claims usefulness for beginners and veterans and invites orders with ten cents.
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Oet
Everbody
Information Bureau Offer for Everybody's Stamp Book
The Winchester Evening Star informs readers that Frederic J. Haskin’s Information Bureau in Washington D C encloses ten cents for a copy of Everybody's Stamp Book, requesting name street city state for mailing.
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Winchester
French Trackers End Their Strike
Paris December 21 French truck gardeners ended their starvation strike to boycott Paris vegetable markets and planned to return to their farms on Tuesday Henry Dorgeres leader of the green shirt peasant front said the strike succeeded in bringing the gardeners problem to the attention of the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Henry Dorgeres
Green Shirt Peasant Front
Dalton Farmer Wins Gas Station Contest in Sidney
Ned H. R. Clough of Dalton said he earned the $150 prize from a Sidney gas filling station trade contest. He drove to Sidney for the check and, on the return trip, ran out of gas and had to walk four miles to the nearest station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Ned
H. R. Clough
Dalton Farmer
Sidney
Cumberland Valley Art Show Call for Original Exhibits
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown invites Cumberland Valley artists to enter two original works for a no jury show running February 1 to 28. Entries must be original since 1935, not exhibited or prizewinners elsewhere, framable, and submitted at the exhibitor’s expense by January 15. Sales may occur with no commission to the museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley
Frederi Cumberland
Hagerstown
Carlisle
Chambersburg
Shepherdstown
Waynesboro
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Special Christmas Program at Cedar Cliff Church
The Sunday School of Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church at Vaucluse presents a Christmas entertainment at 7 30 p m on Christmas Eve. Participants should arrive by 5 15 p m. F Estes Kline oversees the program as superintendent of the school, part of the Opequon memorial group under Pastor Rev Allen Jones. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church
Vaucluse
F. Estes Kline
Opequon
Allen Jones
New Wrinkle In Santa's Brow
Lord Berners, famed composer and painter, advertised for sale two elephants and a small house trained rhinoceros named Mary as Christmas presents. He notes the rhinoceros is tame and companionable, while the elephants are tiresome and costly to feed. English boys reacted with consternation to the London notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Berners
Mary
Baron Berners
Exhibition Works At Owner Risk After March Fifteenth
Proof states no insurance on works for the exhibition and all items are at the owner’s risk. Unsold pieces may be called for at the close. the museum bears no responsibility for uncalled works after March 15.
On Time Jon Misses Bus as Holiday Calms Rush Hour
Jon hurries through morning routine and transit, chasing a color ed bus and ferry. He reaches the department store time clock at nine but finds many blank spaces and a calendar announcing a holiday. He sighs, relieved by the unexpected break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Harry Bang
Ken
Pembes
Holidays Begin Tuesday as Winchester Frederick Schools Close
Holidays begin Tuesday for Winchester and Frederick county schools. Handley School will dismiss tomorrow for Christmas vacation and students return Monday January 4. Frederick county closes Wednesday for the New Year with classes resuming January. Teachers plan to spend vacation at home.
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Aren of Wubiie
Winchester
Frederick County
Handley
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N. Loudoun St
Firestone
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The
Winchester Evening Star
Washington, D. C
Health Center
G-E
House of Magic
Ata
Wincharger
Pioneer
A.V.C
Dia
Shen. Elec. Appliance Co
S. Loudoun St
Zenith America
Miles Music Company
Cedar Cliff
Santa
Rey
Bickers Motor Company
Bakers Service Station
WaLl Paper and Paint
Hillyard Wall Paper and Paint CO
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Keystone Shoe Store
Pine Motor CO
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Brad. & Cecil Sts
Postal Telegraph
Doctor Fugate
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Gon Wiet
Fred
Boyd
RTA
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Plymouth
Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc
Motorola
Motolata Auto Radio
Cammertire Co. Vulcanizing & Road Service
EET
H. W. Ebert
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