Winchester Evening Star publication notice data
The text lists editor and publisher details for The Winchester Star in Winchester Virginia. It includes pricing for subscriptions such as yearly and half year rates and delivery options.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1938
Page
4
The text lists editor and publisher details for The Winchester Star in Winchester Virginia. It includes pricing for subscriptions such as yearly and half year rates and delivery options.
Classified rates three cents per word with minimum 25 cents for copy and 100 per rated line for memorials and cards of thanks. Display ads must be in by 9 PM. transient rates 45 cents per inch. Agency offices listed in multiple cities. Associated Press rights noted. Happy Landing biblical verse from Psalms 37:37.
The piece attacks Harry Hopkins and Aubrey Williams as the public’s disliked leaders of the WPA. It notes Roosevelt’s appointment of Hopkins as Secretary of Commerce and Williams as National Youth Administrator. It argues the relief agency is purged of the two figures and urges further action.
Advice from Mr. David Lasser of the Workers Alliance condemns Col. Harrington’s WPA appointment and endorses Aubrey Williams. Lasser links Roosevelt’s policy to John Garner and argues that following Garner’s counsel would have altered recent primary rebukes and sit down strikes, affecting the country’s economic footing.
Richmond News-Leader reports that council members deny claims the Commerce Secretary's advisory panel resigned to push Harry Hopkins as his successor. The piece notes businessmen favor a fellow member over the WPAs crusading chief amid protest over spending policies.
The council debates Hopkins as a potential head noting fear of political influence. Some members privately favor quiet stance while warning a courtier like Hopkins could steer the Commerce Department to favor business elites over national leadership.
Ben F. Moomaw, Roanoke Chamber of Commerce secretary, argues that promoting tourism boosts local industry. He cites that hotels and merchants recapture tourist dollars as wages, and urges broad community involvement and appealing to manufacturers to secure industry.
The Ford Motor Co declared itself a violator of the National Labor Relations Act and said it will fight the charges in U S higher courts. An apology from Japan accepts responsibility for the sinking of the U S Gunboat Panay in Chinese waters. Mrs R G Chapin dies at the Betsy Ross from heart failure while seated at a fountain. The marriage of Miss Edna Holland and Norman Ochs, performed on Thanksgiving, is announced.
Report recalls a five year old scheme to build a Stanley Manufacturing Company branch plant that was deemed a gigantic hoax. A car and a corpse were found off the highway between Berryville and Charles Town by Henry S. Baker after lying there for many hours. Snow covers much of the eastern U S as Winchester enjoys its first white Christmas in years. Miss Margret Newlin and Mr. George Lutz are to wed quietly at Grace Lutheran Parsonage tomorrow.
Prominent Winchester journalist Daniel B. Conrad dies and will be buried locally. Miss E Virginia Reynolds and Mr Robert F Lantz marry and will reside in the county.
Twenty five years ago the Virginia State Legislature moved to remove a tax on bank deposits after banks complained of withdrawn accounts. Circuit Judges salaries in Virginia were raised by 500 dollars annually, a five percent teacher pay increase was urged. Frank Woodward a longtime local barber who moved here 27 years ago died at home. An article in Country Gentleman by Barton Wood Currie praised the Shenandoah Valley during his visit.
Forty years ago Mrs Rebecca Fletcher the oldest resident of Winchester at 98 marked her birthday in good health. World scientists anxiously anticipate a total lunar eclipse on December 27. A marriage license was issued to Martha E Brill and Benjamin E Hauptman, both residents of the county. William R Alexander a prominent criminal lawyer and former congressional nominee from the area died after a prolonged illness.
A reader questions a range of topics from money value of cocoa to McKinley’s assassin, Lake Mead capacity, and Will Rogers scholarships. Historical Q and A span economics, biographies, science, law, and cuisine with dated references.
The Information Bureau directs readers to mail advance orders for the 1939 Almanac to Washington D C. Enclose ten cents in coin for a copy and include name and address. Orders should arrive before January 1 to ensure delivery before the New Year.
A summer encounter in Switzerland contrasted two railroad conductors. One was gracious, helpful, and eager to assist a traveler with timetables maps and baggage, reflecting natural ease. The other was rude and demanding over luggage, charging extra and dismissive, highlighting how attitude shapes the travel experience as echoed by Dawes and Billings.
R. J. Scott reports on Me Whele presenting a remarkable egg, described as highly unusual, drawing attention for its unique features and novelty in the local scene.
A Virginias delegation urged Governor Price to reappoint Wilbur C Hall as chair of the Virginia Conservation Commission when his term expires December 31. He is credited with expanding Fairy Stone Park and boosting Virginia tourism, with tourists spending an estimated 256 million dollars last year. The piece argues his experience justifies continuation in the role.
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