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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1928
Page
4
A devotional note urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections to gain a priceless heritage. It echoes Psalm 137 verses and asks divine help to remember God at all times and places.
H McCormac spoke at the Rotary about Virginia and national progress. He highlighted strong bank liquidity employment growth farm prosperity and planned industrial expansion including a new county sand mine potential million dollar yearly impact and a large chair factory project.
Staunton Evening Leader reports on WBrerner Byrd defending from haming and Adams seeking another term on the State Corporation Commission. Adams releases a public statement criticizing the governor for not reappointing him, arguing public scrutiny is warranted to judge his merits and fitness for the post.
The columnist contends Mr. Adams pressured Governor Byrd to act on a nomination, canvassing General Assembly members for endorsements and pressuring a decision. It argues the governor showed restraint, prioritizing Virginia’s interests, while Adams is accused of self interest and obstruction.
In a message to editors Hearst states handwriting experts may deem the documents forged but insists the political facts remain unaltered. He argues the essential facts in the documents relate to American interests and loyalty to the people. Senate committee hearings now confront Hearst's handwriting experts.
The article accuses the documents of fraud from start to finish, including signatures and typewritten text. Hearst questions the experts, suggesting a pious fraud and arguing the four Senators were not paid, while admitting he was hoaxed.
An analysis extols good roads and motor vehicles as drivers of national progress. It notes the United States has 3,006,000 miles of highways and 23,12? motor vehicles with 80 percent of global totals, highlighting southern dominance. It urges continued heavy investment to maintain efficiency amid growing vehicle use and potential congestion.
The Norfolk and Western Railway earned the Harriman Memorial Gold Medal for its outstanding accident prevention and efficiency in 1926. The award, given annually by the American Museum of Safety, recognized the railroad's best safety record and overall performance.
President A C Needles accepted the medal from Charles M Schwab noting improved safety figures for 1926. Fatalities to passengers dropped to zero, injuries to passengers fell to twelve, and all other fatalities and injuries also declined, credited to the 30000 N and W employees and their families.
A rubber apron is praised as a major time saver. To clean it, wipe with a damp cloth, or for heavy soiling, dip the cloth in a little baking soda.
Dr S Adolphus Knopf of New York linked the surge in TB among young women to vanity and modern fashions. He cited filmy dresses, sleeveless waists, short skirts, and night life as factors, urging periodic exams and better housing to curb the disease.
Interstate baby beef show top steers and heifers drew buyers including a prison buyer in St Joseph Missouri. Auctioned stock from the event fetched strong prices as meat selections moved to institutional buyers.
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