Editorial on Hoover raids and public safety
The Baltimore Sun editorial argues there is little cause for excitement over J Edgar Hoover and the FBI arrests of eighteen suspects. It notes due process will determine guilt, and suggests Father Coughlin’s influence may have spurred risky actions. It rejects fears of a revolution and criticizes inflammatory rhetoric.
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Baltimore Sun
J. Edgar
New York
Mr. Hoover
Irish Republican Army
Hoover
Father Coughlin
Seven quiz questions and answers location cue
The Daily Quiz presents seven questions with a cue to turn to cage 2 for the answers. Topics include astronomy pronunciation geography and history referencing Neptune homophones the Arctic port of Finland Gr receptacles and a penitentiary location.
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Arctic
Finland
Greece
Tani
Mount Hamilton
Calif
United States
States of the Union
Norris Dam
Alcatraz Island Penitentiary
Answers To Questions From The Winchester Information Bureau
A compiled Q A from Frederic J. Haskin covers varied trivia from Queen Wilhelmina’s throne to Lon Chaney’s death, the first public Washington building, and New York banks. It summarizes historical dates, places, and notable facts with concise answers for readers seeking quick knowledge.
Invasion Through Belgium Hinted By Observers
Observers foresee a Nazi spring thrust via Holland and Belgium into France with the Maginot line absorbing heavy crossfire. Germany might deploy up to 500 tanks in a key sector, but multiple French defense lines could halt progress. Remnants would face fresh French counteroffensives and possible entry into Germany.
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France
England
Holland
Belgium
Switzerland
Germany
Channel
Britain
British Columbia to mobilize pigs for war effort
A Vancouver dispatch reports British Columbia will receive and spread thousands of pigs under a federal provincial program. The aim is to boost pig numbers to 250 000 by next year, with the government covering shipping costs. Farmers apply for pigs at low cost and will shift spring crops to feed the herd.
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Canada
British Columbia
Vancouver
Britain
Prairie Provinces
Prairies
United States Names Minister to Australia
The United States designates a minister to Australia marking direct diplomatic ties with the Commonwealth. The move reflects Pacific area tensions and Japan's expansion, with Mr Gauss as the first American minister to Australia after a long career in East Asia. Richard G Casey becomes Australia’s first minister to the United States.
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United States
Australia
Canada
British Commonwealth of Nations
Pacific Ocean
Washington
Coolidge
Japan
Pacific
Gauss
Aus
East
Shanghai
China
Richard G. Casey
Australian Commonwealth
United
Premarital Syphilis Test Bill Faces General Assembly
Richmond editorial praises Delegate Moore for a premarital serological test proposal for marriage licenses, backed by the Medical Society of Virginia. It notes the bill would require testing, conceal public records, and mandate treatment, aiming to reduce untreated syphilis and block transmission in Virginia.
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Richmond
Moore
Mediecal Society of
Virginia
General Assembly
Farmville Teachers College dean's list event noted
Miss Jane Rosenberger Miss Mary Jane Jolliffe and Miss Thelma Courtney are named on the dean's list at Farmville Teacher's College. A revived in Congress proposal would place arms and navy under one cabinet officer amid objections. Vivien Leigh is chosen to play Scarlett in Gone With The Wind after a two year search.
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Jane Rosenberger
Mary Jane Jolliffe
Thelma Courtney
Farmyiule
Noted handwriting experts back Hauptmian in Lindbergh case
Five years ago three more handwriting experts insist Hauptmian penned kidnaping notes as his trial continues in Newaétley. In a special message Roosevelt urges Congress to notify American adherence to the World Court. Presides Dr A C Randolph, Mic Byaki of Piedmont Hunt at Upperville breaks a leg when a horse bungles a jump. same bone broken last year in a coasting accident.
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Hauptmian
Lindberel
Newaétley
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
A.C. Randolph
Mic Byaki
Piedmont Hunt
Upperville
Car strikes draft horse in Morgantown. animal killed
A valuable draft horse owned by R. L. Payne was struck and killed by a Morgantown car on Northwestern Grove. the vehicle did not stop. John Garland Pollard is sworn in as Virginia governor amid rainy ceremonies as Congress debates stronger city law enforcement bureau standards.
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R. L. Payne
Morgantown
W. Va
Northwestern Grove
John Garland Pollard
William and Mary College
Virginia
Congress
Dity
Thwaite Wins International Cup at Virginia Horticutural Convention
Twenty five years ago John Thwaite wins the international cup for display of apples at the 19th annual Virginia State Horticulture Convention held here. Grimes and Welltown youths attend a mask party at the Frinfrock home. Italy endures devastating earthquake losses. German forces advance into France at Argene capturing 35 Allied guns.
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John Thwaite
Grimes and Welltown
C. C. Frinfrock
Italy
Soro
France
Argenne
Forty Years Ago Bride Remains in Our Minds
Forty years ago Mrs. I. N. Good and her husband returned from a wedding trip. Mrs. Good had married on January 10 and was formerly Miss Vernie White. The Rev W L Seabrook spoke on Week of Prayer services. Aunt Betty Hartgrove, noted Winchester resident born in 1798, died at her daughters home at 401 South Braddock Street.
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I. N. Good
Language guidance for strongman claims and rewards
The note advises avoiding the blunt phrase I claim to be the strongest man and instead state I assert that I am the strongest man. It allows using claim as a due reward wording and clarifies stylistic choices for asserting strength.
How Colds In Head Be To His A titute Flying
Dr Clendening explains high altitude flying worsens head colds through nasal congestion and middle ear pressure while noting helium oxygen mixtures can ease breathing. He describes relief from pollen and a vacuum headache and mentions crew training for ventilation during flights.
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Logan Clendening
M. D
Romany Haile Auditions for Interstate Radio Break
Cholly and Romany prepare for a four o'clock audition at Interstate with Bax providing scripts. Brent Nelson supports Romany while Myra Noyes schemes, jealous of Romany's rising prospects as the heiress and a standout audition unfolds under tense control room scrutiny.
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Cholly
Romany
Brent Nelson
Interstate
Brent
Bax
Baxter Tree
Chelly
Ilinois Central
South Shore
Cissie
Miss Haile
Miss Noyes
Myra
Nelson
Romany Haile
Landau’s
Byrd-Cromwell’s
Harlowe
Sam Carr
Myra Noyes
Sam
Baxter
White and Brown Sugar: Health Claims Examined
An examination of sugar types questions the health value of white versus brown sugar. Both share similar chemical makeup. brown sugar contains natural coloring matters. Propaganda from both sides is cited. refined white sugar rose after the 1890s, while brown sugar is argued as more natural.
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United
Household Budget Booklet Promises Thrifty Family Guide
The Winchester Evening Star advertises a 1940 Household Budget Booklet offering expert guidance on dividing income among rent food clothing and savings. Priced at ten cents, the pamphlet claims to provide monthly ruled accounts and spending tips for all income groups, mailed from Washington D C. to interested readers.
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Winchester Evening Star
Frederick J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
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U.S
R.J. Scot
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Adere
Frederic J. Haskin
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Washington, D.C
Wilhelmina
The
Netherlands
Emma
Amsterdam
Spain
West Indies
Harlem
Lake Michigan
Great Britain
T. H
Empire
British Isles
Court of Kings Bench
Co— Q
Lon Chaney
Jj Q
New York City
H. P
Chase National
National City
Guaranty Trust
Bankers Trust
Central Hanover
N. K
White House
Capital City
T— Q
H. G
A. Walter R. Storey
London
Alban Conway
Merchandise Mart
Chicago
M. H.C
Chicago and North Western Railway
Recorder of Deeds
Cook County
Illinois
Clendening
Central Press
Associat
Duke of Westminster
Joseph Duveen
Hen F. Huntington
Huntington Gallery
San Marino
Cal
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