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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1938

Page

3

Babson Eight New Resolutions For 1939 From Noted Economist

Noted economist Roger Babson outlines eight resolutions for 1939 focusing on Wagner Act amendments tax reforms pay as you go Social Security reform railroads TVA fairness shelving reform legislation and a defense boost. He argues prosperity depends on cooperation across parties groups and nations with a call for the Christmas Spirit to guide policy and personal conduct.

Roger W. Babson Publishers Financial Bureau Roger Babson TVA Congress Defense Arma Brunswick Uncle Sam Tennessee Valley Authority Pennsylvania Avenue United States South America Europe America

Real Estate for a Christmas Present

Christmas gift real estate item notes J O Jn Green a licensed broker at 133 N Cameron St Winchester Virginia with no additional details or terms provided.

N. Cameron St Winchester, Va

Duke and Trojan prank war fuels football hype

The piece describes playful psychology and publicity stunts around the Duke Blue Devils and USC Trojans as preparations for a Pasadena game unfold. It cites prank mail involving silk undergarments and a USC professor using newsreel footage to shape perceptions of Duke’s scoring prowess.

T Myers Rob Bees Duke Southern Football California Blue Devils Los Angeles Pasadena Eric Tipton Dan Bill Durham N. C Howard Harding Jones Trojan Dukes Blue Devil Jones Warrior of Troy

Young Coach at VMI Faces Hazardous Wrestling Season

S. G. Barnes VMI's 1939 wrestling coach, in his second year, greets a 25 percent larger squad with four returning champions and several new men fitting in at key weights. The Keydets face a six meet schedule culminating with Lehigh at Bethlehem, a clash to decide East champions and Southern Conference titlists from last season.

Lexington S. G. Barnes Barnes Oklahoma Lehigh

Mathematicians to Gather Across Williamsburg and Richmond

About 400 leading mathematicians from the American Mathematical Society and affiliated groups will meet in Williamsburg and Richmond next week. The events, linked with the AAAS session, include general gatherings in Richmond before moving to Williamsburg for meetings. Sir Richard Gregory and Lady Gregory will join luncheon with William and Mary President John Stewart Bryan on December 31.

Williamsburg College William and Mary American Mathematical Society Mathematical Association of America National Council of Teachers of Mathematics American Association ‘For the Advancement of Science Richmond Richard Gregory London Nature Lady Gregory John Stewart Bryan W. T. Sanger Medical College of Virginia William Sure Bryan William Barton Rogers William Rogers University of Virginia Geological of Virginia

Scientists Plan Big Convention In Richmond

Richmond hosts the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting with 240 papers in zoology, multiple lectures by renowned scholars, Sigma Delta Epsilon convention, and notable figures such as Einstein invited as house guest. Universities and institutes across the nation participate, including Harvard MIT Yale and Johns Hopkins. Local hospitality includes hosts, ribbon designations, and 500 cars for sightseeing.

Richmond F. R. Moulton American Association For the Advancement of Science L. C. Bird Bird A.A. A.S Arthur Bevan Roger Virginia Geological Survey J. K. Roberts University of Virginia John Stewart Bryan College of William and Mary George D Birkhoff Harvard University W. F. Durand Engineering Stanford University United Chapters Phi Beta Kappa Frank Pierrepont Graves New York State C. Macfie Campbell Medical School William M. Mann National Zoological Park Washington Virginia National Geographic Mann Mathematical Association of America American Mathematical Society National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Williamsburg Moulton Medical College of Virginia Albert Einstein E. G. Conklin Princeton Karl T. Compton Massachusetts Institute of Technology J. McKeen Cattell Esmond R. Long Henry Phipps Institute University of Pennsylvania Otis W. Caldwell Boyce Thompson Institute For Plant Research Burton E. Livingston Plant Physiology Laboratory Johns Hopkins University Henry B Ward Irving Langmuir Harold C. Urey Arthur H Compton Harold G. Moulton Brookings Institution Kortley F. Mather Harvard C. C. Little Jackson Cancer Research Laboratory Robert M Yekes Yale G. C. Evans University of California

Mystery of the bouncing bed puzzles Jonesville

In Jonesville on December 23, Dr. Axel Brett and Dr. George from the University of Tennessee investigated Bertha Sybert a nine year old whose bed has been bouncing nightly since November 16 despite sacred ragtime music Bible placements and different hosts. Bertha’s father and grandmother describe persistent jolting while a Raymond Minor a visitor provided music. The case draws doctors lawyers merchants and a minister seeking explanations as Bertha and her bed continue to bounce with no clear cause.

Jonesville Axel Brett University of Tennessee Marie Sybert University of Tenness Walling Creek Powell Mountain Bertha Rebecca Jane Sybert Robert Sybert Raymond Minor Minor

63 Reasons For Economic Setbacks

Cleveland observer W A Hammill 69 year old retiree of accounting lists 63 reasons for current economic setbacks. The items include over production sun spots women in business Wall Street brain trust weather cycles installment buying and other factors. He cites themes from European unrest to biblical prophecy in Timothy.

Cleveland W. A. Hammill Wall Street Brain Trust Timothy

Philosophy Undershirt Of Truth by Opie Read Interview

Chicago writer Opie Read, aged 86, reflects on life with humor and wit. He recalls predicting John D Rockefeller would outlive doctors and criticizes politicians for lacking exposure to great books. Read discusses his upcoming Satan's Side of It autobiography and the uncertain future of literature.

Chicago Opie Mark Twain Eugene Field Josh Billings Artemus Ward Rockefeller John D Opie d Read Satan Devil

Diners Can Pay In Installments

In Richmond Virginia the $25 per plate Jackson Day dinner next May offers installment options. One plan requires half payment with the reservation and the balance due March 1, another option splits payments as $15 down $5 on March 15 and the rest April 15. State employees and others receiving benefit dinner slips on January 7 note they are serially numbered for records.

Richmond M. A. Hutchinson National Committee

Destructive Early Morning Fire Ravages Reseco Town

A town fire in Reseco, Beckley district, destroyed seven buildings including five residences a recreation building and the Leconney Fuel Company store which housed the post office and company offices. Firefighters and volunteers fought the blaze but it burned out due to lack of fuel.

Beckley Reseco Leconney Fuel Company

Dartmouth selects standout free thrower in win over Denver

Dartmouth coach Osborne Cowles lauds sophomore Broberg as the finest free thrower in the Indians program after a 56 to 42 victory over Denver. Broberg sank 28 of 29 attempts this season, including five in one game, helping secure the win in the Mountain Big Conference matchup.

Denver Osborne Cowles Dartmouth Broberg Indians

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