Winchester Evening Star imprint and AP relation note
The Winchester Evening Star prints daily except Sunday in Winchester Virginia with Associated Press news dispatches and local reports. The paper lists national advertising representatives Tenney Woodward and Company with offices in Detroit Kansas City San Francisco Chicago Atlanta Los Angeles.
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Evening Star Publishing Co Co
Winchester
Virginia
Tenney, Woodward & Company, Inc
New Detroit
Kansas City
San Francisco
Chicago
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Aos
Associated Press
Oppressors of Humanity Quote
A biblical verse speaks of oppressors who impose heavy burdens on people but refuse to help bear them. The passage emphasizes hypocrisy and the failure of rulers to aid those in need.
Strikes And Public Welfare In Automobile Industry
A national automobile strike cripples about 100,000 workers in 27 factories, costing over 1 million dollars daily in lost wages. The piece condemns the sit down method, cites widespread economic harm, and urges protection of the right to work while criticizing minority actions that hinder the majority. It argues the dispute reflects power, not working conditions, and warns of legal and moral dangers to labor and industry.
Norman Thomas Warns On Neutrality Law Change
Norman Thomas, leader of the Socialist party, writes to President Roosevelt arguing neutrality law revisions could hinder Spain from buying war supplies here. He warns the move might have a disastrous effect by disarming the Spanish government amid the civil conflict.
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Baltimore Evening Sun
Norman Thomas
Socialist Party
Roosevelt
Parable on Liberalism and Self Interest in War
The text argues liberalism's effectiveness yet critiques a liberal doctor who shuns his own medicine. It notes war opposition for others versus endorsing the munitions trade when ideas touch him, acknowledging human bias yet troubling in tone.
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United States
Three Lane Roads Spark Debate Over Safety and Fatal Crashes
Balti more Belair near three lanes widened and a fatal crash followed a passing attempt. Police cleared wreckage as other vehicles waited. two killed and two injured in subsequent collisions. Fortune Magazine warns three lanes can be dangerous and suggests four lanes with barriers.
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Roanoke World News
Baltimore
Maryland
Virginia
Baltimore Evening Sun
Fortune Magazine
Limitation on golf clubs by USGA shocks players
The United States Golf Association moves to cap bags at fourteen clubs in a historic reform aimed at increasing skill over machinery. A one year grace period allows players to adapt, with experts arguing this will speed play and reduce delays while critics warn top players may be disadvantaged.
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Baltimore Sun
United States Golf Association
Answers to Questions from The Evening Star In formation Bureau
Questions and answers from The Evening Star Information Bureau cover Alaska frost days, Civil Service retirements, dental orthodontia, China Clipper postage rates, Bronson Cutting memorial plans, coal tonnage per acre, San Francisco Oakland Bridge length, Costigan anti lynching bill features, and penalties for lynching.
Will of Sir Henry Severinge Divides Estate Amid Family Strife
In this chapter the will exposes a bizarre clause favoring Sir Henry’s butler James as guardian and only allows modest funds for the widow Lady Severinge and children. Colindale and others debate the terms while fear and tension rise at the funeral gathering. The lawyer plans limited disclosure as relatives drift away.
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Jack Reid
Henry Veringe
Reid
Richard Selden
Scotland Yard
Las Iida
Ic Litttale
Sir Henry
Colindale
Severinge
James
Mr. Livingstone
Somerset House
Hilda
Eric
Blackguard
Will Rogers Tale of Court Martial and Irish Sergeant
A Will Rogers humorous soldier story centers on an officer court martialed for drunkenness. The sole witness for the defense is an Irish sergeant who recalls the night of the tenth and the accused's return to quarters. The tale blends military setting with a witty, defiant defense.
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Sorr
Queen of the May Claim Raises Curious Question
An excerpt shows a speaking exchange about a man who was sober and insistent on being called early in the morning. The twist reveals his claim of intended role as Queen of the May, cited as the reason.
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American News Features, Inc
State road delays eyed by county chamber in '45
The 1945 county Chamber of Commerce studies delay in the state road building program. Rumor says Hauptman may be reprieved by Governor Hoffman. The Apple Blossom Committee reviews plans for the year. Quiet zones are set near Winchester Memorial Hospital. C. C. Nayes of Albin purchases the old Haldeman Produce Firm.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hauptman
Hoffman
Apple Blossom Committee
Winchester Memorial Hospital
C. C. Nayes
Albin
Haldeman Produce
Turkey shoot planned in Loudoun county for five years ago
Five years ago a turkey shoot directed by John Royston of Leesburg was planned for Loudoun county. Anne Yost and Marion Jenkins won the yo yo contest sponsored by the Capitol Theatre. Handley Library reported a successful year under librarian C Vernon Eddy. Tickets on sale for a Clarke county play at Berryville High School. Miller School students attended the film Ben Hur supervised by Miss Louise Greenwalt.
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John Royston
Leesburg
Loudoun County
Anne Yost
Marion Jenkins
Capitol Theatre
Handley Library
C. Vernon Eddy
Clarke County
Berryville
Miller School
Ben Hur
Louise Greenwalt
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Reelects Directors
Ten years ago Mrs. D W Ritenour notes strong Christmas seal sales this season while the Shenandoah Valley National Bank reelected all directors and officers at a recent meeting. Al Smith addresses New York sportsmen on game conservation amid Nicaragua crisis tensions with Spain. Chambersburg High School is dropped from the CVAL for refusing to drop black athletes.
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D. W. Ritenour
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
al Smith
New York
Spain
U. S
Nicaragua
Chambersburg
Congressional expectations mix humor and factional tease
Washington observers predict a snappy session with a large Democratic majority that may fracture into intra party squabbles. The Rayburn O Connor leadership contest ended with O Connor pledging support, though lingering tension remains about discipline and unity.
Kentuckians claim hill billions and Ford rear motor jokes
A column catalogues quips about Kentucky arguing federal gold at Ft Knox, Henry Ford and rear engine cars, electric razors, and distant European war fears. The piece mocks public concerns with light humor and aging news clichés.
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William &Itt Central Press
Ft. Knox
Market Street Methodist Church and local notes summary
Starving rabbits damage orchards by peeling bark from young trees near Market Street Methodist Church. Shenandoah Valley Academy lists a full basketball schedule for the season. Hobble skirts fall out of fashion per the Ladies' Tailors Association in Chicago. Historic event noted: John Hancock born January 12, 1737.
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Market Street Methodist Church
Ladies’ Tailors Association
Chicago
John Hancock
Fire arson charge after radio fire drama in New York
Nicholas Tucci and family heard a radio dramatization of a 1911 basement fire. Firefighters soon arrived and Tucci was arrested for arson after investigators say he confessed the broadcast affected him. Chief Brophy noted the man claimed the sound effects drove his actions. Tucci described a fear of the broadcast triggering clamped teeth and jaw discomfort.
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New York
Nicholas Tucci
Tucci
Thomas P. Brophy
Free Taxi Orients Amesbury Church Attendance Drive
In 1937 Rev. Leon A. Dean offered free taxi rides to parishioners unable to walk to Main Street Congregational Church. He noted no excuse for non attendance and though only 12 used the service yesterday the church was well filled.
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Amesbury
Mass
Leon A. Dean
Main Street Congregational Church
Montana House Debates Rear Admiral Rank for Flathead Lake
Montana legislators consider naming a Rear Admiral for the Scandinavian fleet on Flathead Lake a biennial honor. The 1925 custom began with G. M. Moss of Whitefish named chairman of navigation and waterways. Flathead Lake spans about 20 miles.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
House of Representatives
Flathead Lake
G. M. Moss
Whitefish
Montgomery County Sheriff Wins Re-election
Twenty years after his first election Joe Covington is re elected as Montgomery County sheriff. His second term began January 1 1937 and his first prisoner remains Nat Mosley a Negro who was also his first prisoner.
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Montgomery City
Joe Covington
Montgomery County
Nat Mosley
Covington
Nat
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