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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1930
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment lists subscription and payment terms with various month in advance figures and a statement that the Associated Press content is reprint rights. The legible portion includes prices such as 3.50 and 4.60 and references to months in advance, plus a rights notice about AP dispatches and local reprinting rights.
Fragmentary text echoes a biblical prophecy about a prophet raised by the Lord to speak to the people. The snippet mentions Moses and a call to heed the prophet's words, interwoven with religious hymn language and a prayerful introduction.
Announcement regretfully notes the resignations of State Tax Commissioner C Morrissett and Assistant Attorney General L Basile. Morrissett, a lawyer and reformer, led tax collection improvements adding millions to the treasury, while Basile, a renowned Virginia lawyer, argued before the Supreme Court and helped craft four years of General Assembly laws. Their move to private practice is viewed as a significant loss to Virginia government.
The New York World argues against a Veterans of Foreign Wars push to certify the Star Spangled Banner as official national anthem. It says the tune suits skilled musicians, not mass choirs, and notes the anthem is already official in military use. It recalls Yankee Doodle as a historical alternative.
The author muses on making early American tunes like Yankee Doodle the national hymn and questions how future generations in 2030 might view Star Spangled Banner. It notes repeal risks and the evolving patriotism tied to official anthems.
The Senate general s committee hosts a public hearing on a proposed state board of barber examiners. The Lynchburg News cautions it targets Black barbers, while the Richmond News Leader calls it vicious from start to finish. Opponents warn the board could revoke licenses widely, and rural barbers deserve equal sanitation protections. The state’s barber groups push for passage, urging scrutiny of motives.
An East Texas village doctor is connected to a case reported in Fort Worth, with authorities examining medical records and records tied to the rural community. The investigation focuses on patient care and potential professional conduct issues affecting residents.
A fragmented remark honors a life of sacrifice and constant love, noting varying respect and payment. It suggests the individual's lifetime dedication was enough reward, implying many lived with devotion and a sense of fulfillment.
In New Orleans, Police Superintendent Theodore A. Ray orders patrols to enforce stockings for dancers, citing bare legs as shocking. The measure targets public dance halls where women reportedly attend without hosiery, aiming to curb indecorous attire amid ongoing streetcar worker strikes.
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