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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1936
Page
4
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A brief item reflecting on charitable duty cited from scripture and moral admonition. It contrasts wealth with brotherly need and questions how love of God persists without compassion. Contains religious text and editorial note from the Associated Press.
Delegates Frank Moore and Tinsley Coleman introduced bills in the Virginia House to ban alienation of affection breach of promise and criminal conversation actions. They argue such suits are ridiculous and a racket with advocates noting similar efforts by the Virginia Bar Association and others press for abolition nationwide.
The Austrian Legion, exiled Nazis in Bavaria, waits for a march on Vienna amid shifting European power. Mussolini distracts Italy from Austrian union with Germany as Italy withdraws troops from the Brenner Pass and Hitler steers attention to the Mediterranean.
The text portrays Roxy as a visionary showman who built grand venues and immersive experiences. It notes his relentless pursuit of lavish architecture and spectacle, his generous publics facing fashion and fortune, and his private kindness despite a tempestuous temperament. He brought film theatre radio and music to millions and is mourned by many.
Richmond News Leader reports on January 2 the American Liberty League gifts totaling 120 000 from Du Pont family. Treasury official Oliphant amended the government's answer January 10 in Pierre S. DuPont suit before the board of tax appeals. New York Times January 11 claimed Roosevelt ordered anonymous review by a board of strategy. The piece argues the White House must deny the story to avoid political presumption.
The article notes that many conscientious people oppose the death penalty yet agree the Lindbergh kidnap murderers deserve the electric chair. It discusses sentimentality in past major murder cases and its effect on public reaction.
The piece discusses widespread calls for clemency and the impact of sentiment on justice. It notes Hauptmann’s alleged knowledge of the ransom plot, doubts about the prosecution’s key witness Dr. J. F. Condon, and predicts the case will resurface in headlines even after Hauptmann’s execution.
A Wyoming ex convict freed after 19 years of a 25 year sentence says he gained a high school level education bookkeeping skills and business know how. He now has a job and aims to live lawfully arguing that prisons should reform more inmates to reduce crime.
Washington and New York bureaus report mixed views on amending the constitution to limit the Supreme Court’s power to strike down congressional acts. Analysts note political and practical hurdles, while some see it as a potential 1936 issue despite administration hesitation. Lionel Townsend plan analysis by Leonard P. Ayres argues heavy redistribution would yield $2400 for over-60s and much less for under-60s, with historic income shares illustrated from 1880 to 1933.
The piece argues that mechanical music and radio are not killing musical interest. A piano firm chief cites orders totaling 3,000,000 dollars for this year, signaling a rising demand for pianos and other instruments as music education expands. It notes growing listener interest and improved public taste compared with a decade ago.
The Common Council, in a special session, approves the 1935 budget as livestock prices rise. Observers cite trends after the announcement by official W. Larrick Jr. The Shenandoah Valley Inc holds its annual meeting in Staunton Virginia. Shenandoah Valley Academy defeats Boyce High School 47 to 13. The Hauptmann trial continues in Flemington New Jersey with experts testifying he wrote the 14 ransom notes.
Danville Bee notes the destruction of a Red Cross unit in Ethiopia by Italian air raids resulting in 32 civilian deaths. The piece argues such tragedies are inherent in modern warfare and calls for international rules restricting bombing targets to enemy troops to avoid future incidents.
Secretary Hyde urged rapid drouth aid for Virginia farmers as John Barton Payne estimated a $10,000,000 relief need. A large farm show draws thousands to Harrisburg while two explosions damage the Winchester Dry Cleaning Co on South Braddock Street. Firemen seek a shared office as headquarters during the Virginia State and Cumberland Valley Firemen's Associations meeting.
A Kiwanis luncheon featured Rev. Dr. A R Wentz of Lutheran Seminary Gettsburg Pa. Handley high fell to Massanutten Military Academy in a close basketball game. A Wilburton Oklahoma mine blast halted body removal after a fatal collapse. Shenandoah Valley survey by Shenandoah Valley Inc. notes rich natural resources. Harry H Cookus once of Winchester now manages a major Hollywood hotel.
Present and past rainfall figures show none in the last 24 hours ending 8 a m January to date total 2.40 inches year to date 2.40 inches. The Winchester Laboratory records 34.56 inches average annual precipitation and monthly averages range from 1.93 inches in February to 3.83 inches in May.
A Pendleton West Virginia couple eloped by walking forty miles to Franklin for the wedding. Other items note the Virginia Horticultural Society convention in Roanoke and the marriage of Miss Virginia R. Redman to Arthur W. Almand in Jacksonville Florida.
Mrs Garnell Riley paid her taxes with a gallon bucket of pennies totaling 2967 coins. The account highlights unusual tax payment methods and civic friction over local tax burdens.
A compact school page presents three Q A prompts with answers. It asks if camels swim and confirms yes. It lists Barrie’s three elusive memories as spoken word past and neglected opportunities. It notes Capitol dome paint quantities and crew duration.
Rep Esther Jenckes denounces Justice Daniel O Donoghue for saying it is better one man die than public lose faith in the courts. She urges prompt action, possibly impeachment, to address his remarks, as Grayson illness delays trial on conspiracy and bank embezzlement charges. Women voters urged to press the issue nationwide.
In Malvern Arkansas a puppy led police to identify a wounded youth after a shooting on January 8. The victim, unnamed, was found in a yard and later identified as Carl R. Lindsey of Bedford Indiana via his driver’s license card found in a billfold given to the puppy’s owner. Lindsey’s father was en route.
The lure of a national convention crowd tempts Mike Jacobs to bring the Joe Louis versus Max Schmeling heavyweight bout to Philadelphia in June. Jacobs plans a discussion with conferees including Julian Black Joe Jacobs Schmeling Mayor S Davis Wilson and others as the Democratic National Convention opens June 23 with potential fight dates set for June 22 and June 29.
Lieutenant Larrabee intensifies search for a missing carving knife after Andrew Darien’s murder at Alice Penny’s boarding house. Suspicions fall on Mrs Penny’s staff and guests as tensions rise and alibis blur.
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