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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1936
Page
4
The Evening Star issues from Winchester Virginia are published daily except Sundays. Subscriptions are offered by mail with yearly rates 3.50 and 34.58, six month 1.75 or 2.25, three months 0.90 or 1.20, and one month 0.30 or 0. .
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A verse from Deuteronomy 24 14 urges fair treatment of hired servants whether Hebrew or foreigner within the land. The early text emphasizes justice and protection for the poor and needy workers regardless of origin.
The Laval cabinet’s fall highlights France’s unstable parliamentary system. From 1870 to 1932 France produced eighty one cabinets averaging just over nine months, with only eighteen lasting a year or more. Despite frequent reshuffles, ministers commonly reappear in new ministries, while Britain showed longer lived governments. To resist growing Nazi threats, France may need constitutional reform and stronger executive action.
A Richmond News Leader piece argues the growing skunk population threatens other game and may force policy on open seasons. The column notes historic bounty shifts for crows hawks and owls and highlights balance in nature, noting skunks eat insects mice eggs and carrion and may deserve protection.
The National Machine Tool Builders' Association reports nearly 1 billion dollars in new building and equipment starts in six months, led by steel modernization and automotive investment. All large industries are expanding to meet rising demand as railroads, machine tools, and other sectors invest heavily, creating a hopeful recovery outlook despite a presidential campaign year.
Businessmen and speculators expect the ten year non negotiable baby bonds to limit immediate purchasing power while spurring broader spending. Analysts estimate at least half the bonds will be cashed soon, fueling autos, home furnishings, and entry level housing. If veterans hold bonds, effects on business and the government bond market may be minimal.
Oakland moves to end hitchhiking by banning asking private car drivers for a ride at any time. The city notes previous laws drove hitchhikers to the curb and sidewalk and urges motorists to universally refuse rides to curb abuse by criminals while praising generous drivers.
Will Rogers recounts a teacher scolding a late student who failed to provide a written excuse. The boy returns with a note claiming twins as the reason, hoping the teacher will allow continued attendance. The tale uses light humor to critique strict schooling norms.
John Barton Payne 80 longtime head of the American Red Cross dies after surgery and pneumonia. Blizzard halts traffic in and out of Winchester with snow and cold causing school closures and welfare agencies to plan central relief.
Five years ago Victor Seymour former manager of the Midwest Republican headquarters at Seaver is indicted by a federal grand jury on perjury charges. Farmers receive blanks to obtain aid. Presbyterians exceed the $6000 minister superannuation quota. Harry H. Everly of Middletown marries Helen Louise Myers of Front Royal. Rev Williams L Seabrook 76 former Grace Lutheran pastor and Carrol county dean dies at Westminster Md.
The House of Delegates passes Delegate Barton of Winchester bill placing the governor's staff on a military basis rather than civilian. A collision damages the Rouss pumper truck at Loudoun and Piccadilly streets and a barn fire near Albin destroys Boyd Unger's stock. Cardinal Mercier dies in Brussels at age 74. Winchester chamber charters special B&O Pullman to attend Governor Byrd's inauguration in Richmond on February 1.
Twenty five years ago ice was reported piled about 30 feet high along the Susquehanna river near York Pennsylvania. The Cumberland Valley and Martinsburg Railway Company planned the annual stockholders meeting in Martinsburg West Virginia. Virginia Republican leaders met in Roanoke to map patronage strategy. Rosser L Campbell killed seven hogs at his county home. Julian W Baker Jr reported recovering from an operation and is deputy clerk in Frederick County.
Senator Albert Sarraut succeeded in forming a new government for France the one hundred first of the third republic. The veteran Radical Socialist plans a transition cabinet to run the state until parliamentary elections due in April or May.
Federal Shelterbelt officials announced the first of 22.5 million trees to be planted in six Midwestern states in 1936. The initial plantings will occur in southwestern Oklahoma and northwestern Texas. Relief laborers will plant the trees as part of a $75 million effort to control wind erosion and reduce soil moisture evaporation.
A collage of oddities and small-town mishaps from Augusta to Omaha. A radio theft at police HQ prompts laughter as city plans lead to padlocks for squad cars and a 42-foot fire truck fits poorly in a new station.
Colonel George B. Goetz of Charles Town remains ill after months of illness from a paralytic stroke. He was moved several days ago to a sanitarium near Baltimore Maryland where he previously found relief. His condition has been unchanged for several weeks.
A Central Press dispatch traces relief program tensions in small towns where workers were displaced by industry downsizing. It also analyzes looming U.S. financial centralization toward Washington, noting White House and Treasury tensions, global debt pressures, and possible shifts in money value and interest as governments face rising deficits.
A midwestern congressman encounters PWA workers who dismiss aid as insufficient to live on. The piece suggests the next election will hinge on long standing voting habits and personal views of President Roosevelt rather than core issues.
The Commerce Department announces four Virginia airport projects approved for Works Progress Administration funds. Gordonsville receives 15568 dollars, Hopewell 13259 dollars, Parksley 5916 dollars, and Williamsburg 23403 dollars for development.
Grace Bowers explains the tangled case linking Doris Reeve to Mrs Starmont, a transformation involving hair and nose, a clipping, and fear of exposing the truth. Penny weighs whether Lt. Larrabee should hear the full story as Grace seeks protection for Mrs Starmont.
Rainfall data show none in the last 24 hours ending 8 a m. January to date totals 4.29 inches year to date 4.29. The Winchester Research Laboratory records 34.56 inches as the average yearly total. Monthly averages list January 2 February 1.93 March 2.81 April 3.15 May 3.83 June 3.57 July 3.5 August 3.32 September 2.52 October 2.82 November 2.52 December 2.29 inches.
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