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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1932
Page
4
Publication notice from The Eve Evening Star Publishing Co of Winchester outlines consolidation with Morning News Item and weekly papers. The Associated Press credit policy and reprint rights are noted for this paging.
The notice lists subscription prices by mail and by carrier. One year in advance costs 3.50 by mail and 4.50 by carrier, six months 1.75 and 2.25, three months 0.90 and 1.20, and one month 0.30 and 0.40 respectively. It also notes national advertising representatives in New York Des Moines and Chicago.
A damaged OCR fragment references religious verse including Deuteronomy 6 4 and mentions a font and a 10 percent note. Names and clear context are limited, with the line repeating and lacking full sentences. The readable portion centers on a biblical quote and stylistic notes.
The Democratic leadership in Congress drops plans for new tariff schedules amid a Republican Senate and President. The party backs budget balance and cautiousism, while the Simmons agreement and tariff conference proposals shape a policy closer to protection, echoing past stances without a fresh 1932 issue.
Dr Robert Marshall describes northern Yukon inhabitants as happiest people in the world with no taboos or ambitions, living freely without laws, mining their own resources, and enjoying unrestrained dancing as their chief pastime amid a backdrop of Arctic exploration and exotic myths.
A survey of 517 educators asked how to handle if a passenger’s fare is not collected in a crowded street car. Ninety five percent favored methods to pass the fare to the company or the car operator. Five percent believed peers should be allowed to get off at the next stop.
The passage argues that most people would accept a free ride without paying, but this is seen as dishonest. It states that those who receive a service should pay, regardless of solicitation, and that money in one’s pocket that belongs to someone else is kept dishonestly.
The piece urges residents to lock their automobiles when parked to prevent thefts and curb crime. It notes many crimes involve stolen cars and a locked vehicle deters casual crooks, while a capable thief may still break in. It also mentions a critic calling H. L. Mencken a sophomore.
Edith Riley marked her thirteenth birthday at Gallinger Hospital where she has been under treatment after being rescued from a Washington closet four years ago. Her father and stepmother serve a two year sentence for confinement and abuse.
Lois and Bruce discuss her new job and Aunt Eleanore as they ride to a stylish Chicago apartment. Bruce reassures her and vows support while Lois fears losing family ties. They visit Bruce’s friend Mr Durand and glimpse a dream home on the North Side in a tense, hopeful moment.
The Japanese premier asserted that Manchuria would not be handed over as a gift. A female figure pushed for glory in seizing the region.
M. M. Lynch as executor of Aurelia V. Allamong deceased oversees a public sale of personal property. Auctioneers Duvall & Dunn conduct the sale with C. R. McCann as clerk.
Hable's Palace screens MGM’s Ben Hur with added sound for two days Monday and Tuesday. Ramon Novarro stars in the epic with chariot race and sea battle scenes enhanced by effects. Also, Fort Pierce, Fla., appoints a woman city manager and plans a cleanup rule.
The Capitol Theatre opens two features including Platinum Blonde starring Robert Williams praised for humor and drama. Hoot Gibson stars in a Western special with Merna Kennedy and Roy D Arcy as a romance and comedy of outdressing a gambler.
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