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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1938

Page

4

Robbing God Quote From Malachi 3 8

A biblical verse from Malachi 3 8 asks if men rob God and answers that tithes and offerings are the grievance. The line emphasizes religious duty and financial giving within faith communities.

Jackson urged to prosecute over radio anti trust tirade

A critical piece accuses Robert H. Jackson Assistant Attorney General head of the anti trust division of using a demagogic radio talk to attack business. The writer questions why he does not name or prosecute actual violators and suggests planned economists seek an alibi for the recession.

Robert H. Jackson Jackson Department of Justice

One New Year's Resolution for the Community

As 1938 begins the writer urges a single lasting pledge to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. The piece argues most resolutions fade but this once lasting rule could make the community happier.

Crime increases in 1937 reports urge safety

The FBI UCR shows nine months of 1937 crime rises across murder manslaughter rape robbery aggravated assault burglary larceny and auto theft versus 1936. Traffic deaths up 6 percent in eleven months, NSC estimates 40 000 automobile deaths in 1937, an all time high. May the new year lag this record.

Federal Bureau of Investigation National Safety Council

Newton D Baker’s wartime leadership praised amid critics

The Baltimore Sun recalls Newton D. Baker’s tenure as Secretary of War, noting his efficiency and intelligence in directing a vast army despite attacks labeling him a pacifist. The piece contrasts criticism with Baker’s proven capability and integrity during a pivotal era.

Baltimore Sun Newton Baker Newton D. Baker Theodore Roosevelt Harding Mr. Baker Abu Tom John League of Na

Newton D. Baker Remembered For Duty And Civic Courage

The piece praises Newton D. Baker for his wartime service and public life showing courage, sincerity, and intellect. It notes his liberal critiques of policy under Roosevelt, defense of democracy, and commitment to adapting education and policy to preserve democracy and American rights. He earned national respect and gratitude.

Baker NRA Roosevelt Mr. Baker Leo Wolman Lewis W. Douglas Newton D. Baker

Write-off of RFC debts shocks readers of politics

The piece argues the Reconstruction Finance Corporation will write off 2 675 billion dollars in uncollectible debts. It claims the RFC was used to fund both private loans and government agency advances, with burrowed funds routed to relief and other agencies, and asserts Hoover and Roosevelt eras tolerated the device until exposure.

Jesse Jones Reconstruction Finance Corporation Administration Congress Jones RFC Emergency Relief Administration Hoover Roosevelt Byrd

McCann Named Frederick Sheriff After Pannett

Five years ago Harry L. McCann a Stephenson farmer was appointed sheriff of Frederick County to complete the late Boss Pannett’s unexpired term. Heavy snows rains and holiday traffic caused extensive road damage across the state. Mrs Della Malone of Berryville files a second $30000 suit after a motion to set aside a $12000 verdict in her favor. Miss Selene Calvert announces engagement to William Perrine at the tea given by Mrs E D Calvert.

Harry L. McCann Stephenson Frederick County Pannett Richmond H. H. Hable Della Malone Berryville Hables E. D. Calvert Selene Calvert William Perrine

Ten Years Ago Drayman Hurt in Auto Collision

Fred Cochran, a local drayman, was painfully injured when his wagon was struck by an automobile. Andrew W. Mellon, secretary of the treasury, predicts good times in the U. S. during 1928. "Swiss Bell Ringers" feature the Empire Theatre New Year program. Gasoline taxes in Virginia in 1927 topped over $12,500,000.

Fred Cochran Andrew W. Mellon

Answers to Questions by Frederic J Haskin

A compilation of trivia with short Q and A spans topics from voting in DC to blizzards and microscopes. It covers rulers like Napoleon, the Progressive Party nickname bull moose, Yellowstone across states, and general curiosities on oil in cottonseed and museum origins.

Frederic J. Haskin Bull Moose Party T .T Progressive Party Theodore Roosevelt

Roosevelt era naval buildup hints emerge in behind the scenes briefing

A Washington insider outlines a sweeping future naval expansion to make the United States a Western Hemisphere maritime policeman. The plan would boost bases on the Pacific coast, invoke the London treaty escalator, and seek extra budgetary funds for air and sea defense while countering anti preparedness sentiment.

King Features Syndicate, Inc Washington Congress Japan White House Roosevelt American United States Nome Cape Horn Oregon California Pacific Coast San Francisco China

Jerry Chandler meets Mimi amid a house party reading play

Jerry and Mimi grow closer during a late night read of a student play at a Maine camp. Tension with Andy Fuller rises as Mimi admits affection while Jerry questions real life versus idealism. A forest rendezvous tests their feelings and loyalty amid evolving romantic wants.

Jerry Chandler Yale Alimi le Brun St. Louis Lionel Clark Jerry Maine Camp Viga Mimi Andy Fuller Alore Andy Lionel Ammidon Twins Girard Sylvester Jimmie Biancock Luther Dean Anne Ammidon Katherine Merrill Shaw Pinero Henry Arthur Jones Olga

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