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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
4
Subterranean Walkway Rumor at Capitol and Governor’s Mansion
A reader describes a rumored subterranean passage linking the Governor’s mansion to state buildings in Richmond. The note jokes about heating and weekly rations for a possible air raid and weighs comfort against potential mental strain from confined, sunless travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Capitol Square
Capitol
Governor’s Mansion
Poland
Price
Roosevelt Attacks Spending as Deficit Threat in Era
Passage quotes Franklin D. Roosevelt criticizing the current administration as the most reckless spender in peace and urging courage to curb deficits and stop borrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jong
Borada
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Gold flows from Allied nations raise world demand
The year ended with a record rise in gold reserves as Allied shipments and war warnings pushed precious metal into the United States. Canada and British India are shipping large quantities, with efforts also from South Africa the Netherlands Sweden Norway and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Canada
British India
Union of South Africa
Netherlands
Sweden
Norway
United States
Britain Introduces Food Rationing During War
Britain imposes wartime food rationing with card allowances for butter bacon and sugar. The plan aims to curb shortages as other items may join the ration list while the public endures reduced fats and varied essentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Germany
M@hemberlain
Britons Adapt to Wartime Shortages with Humor
The piece notes Britons' resilience amid hardship, aided by humor about shortages. Germans are described as cycle through such experiences, while Britons mock bacon from mutton as macon and oleaginous spread as nutter, trusting government aims and competence.
Cord Hull Kin of Middle Tennessee Built Tough Family
Reprinted editorial traces Cord Hull’s Tennessee roots through his father Billy Hull a rough timberman and river log driver. Billy’s life from a shanty home to a Florida winter shows grit, violence, wealth, and persistence shaping Cord Hull’s pride in state history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordell Hull
Middle Tennessee
Star Point
Cord Hull
Pappy
Billy Hull
Cumberland
Virginia
Elizabeth Riley
Billy
Nashville
Elizabeth
Bulsy Hull
Obey
Lon Cord
Stepps
Kentucky
Jim Stepp
Stepp
Hull
Tennessee
Florida
Celina
Carthage
Miss Georgia Conrad Weds Taylor Pierce in New York
January 8 wedding in New York City unites Miss Georgia Conrad with Taylor Pierce. Mrs. B. B. Dutton becomes president of Memorial Hospital Woman's Auxiliary succeeding Mrs. W. D. Field. C Ridgely White named chairman of the annual President's Birthday Ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Conrad
Taylor Pierce
New York City
B. B. Dutton
W. D. Field
Woman's Auxiliary of
Memorial Hospital
C. Ridgely White
Senate would oppose Roosevelt veto on bonus bill
A survey indicates the Senate would uphold Roosevelt's veto of the soldier cash bonus if it reaches that stage. J. M. Fawcett of Fawcett's Gap dies in Boyce at 79. W. 3. Campfield plans a midwest trip to sell Virginia apples for the State Horticulture Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Roosevelt
House
J. M. Fawcett
Fawcett's Gap
Boyce
Campfield
Mid-West
Virginia
Virginia State Horticulture Society
Clarke County Ladies Plan Robert E. Lee Memorial Fund
The Clarke County United Daughters of the Confederacy announce a fundraising effort for a Robert E. Lee Memorial. A note says figures of Uncle Sam as rural mailbox bases are prohibited. C Vernon Eddy reports new business and business law books added to Handley Library shelves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Powell Confederate veteran dies in Cleveland as Wall buys store
Twenty five years ago Dr Hunter Holmes Powell, a Virginian and Confederate veteran, dies in Cleveland where he had been living. W Taylor Wall buys at auction the store property of his late father William W Wall. Washington Transportation Company announces plans to run buses from Front Royal to Winchester and nearby cities. Fleet of British airplanes patrol the English Channel and North Sea amid fear of German air attack on Paris and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Holmes Powell
Cleveland
A W. Taylor Wall
William W. Wall
Washington Transportation Company
Front Royal
Winchester
English Channel
North Sea
Paris
London
Engagement announced for Miss Marguerite Trenham and Mr. Robert Woolley
Forty years ago local beauty Miss Marguerite Trenham became engaged to Lexington Kentucky resident Mr. Robert W. Woolley. Senator H. L. Lupton and Delegate E. C. Jorsdan of Frederick County traveled to Richmond for the Virginia legislature opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Trenham
Robert W. Woolley
Lexington
8. L. Lupton
E. C. Jorsdan
Frederick County
Richmond
Virginia
Fiasco to Americana: origins and odd facts from questions
Compilation of quiz Q and A items from a historical source covering the origin of the word fiasco in Venetian glass, the oldest US capital Santa Fe, appendicitis history, inscriptions, a long American Legion parade, US debt in 1918, tailless dogs, air conditioned cars, footballs in play, robin legend, Dionne quintuplets birth date, first US trolley, guillotine naming, Hoagy Carmichael birth, Canada's gold, Henry Clay quote, and pole pony training duration.
Romany and Cholly Seek Radio Breaks in Chicago
Romany and Cholly arrive in Chicago hopeful for fame and money. They barge into radio circles, discuss Baxter Mason Tree and Brent Nelson, and plot quick meetings while dreaming of a luxe new life and glamorous partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
Cholly
Romany
Miss O'Neil
Indiana University
Chicago
Cissie
Seven Quiz Questions from The Daily Quiz
Turn to page 2 for the answers. This item lists seven test questions about geography war history sports law pronunciation and beverages. It presents mixed readable fragments from a newspaper quiz page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay Packers
National Football League
General Land Office
Do not Say Refusal In Loans Guidance
Practical note reminding writers to avoid quoting refusals with direct phrases. It instructs rephrasing such as using lend me instead of He refused to loan me his gun.
Adolescent Anemia a Great Problem in Youth Health
A physician views adolescent anemia as widespread and often unnoticed in youths. The piece discusses chlorosis, iron intake, diet, and the need for routine checkups and blood analysis to identify anemia and its possible tuberculosis background.
Questions and Answers on Winter Temperature Concern
A reader asks if a persistent 99 to 100 degree temperature in winter is worrisome. The doctor recommends investigation including a chest x ray, suggesting a chronic infection and possibly early disease, and advises not waiting for cough or weakness to appear.
Henry Ford Hails Newspapers as Up To The Minute
Henry Ford praises newspapers calling them best and up to the minute as a daily public information source and pressure on media to report promptly.
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