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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1939
Page
4
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The text decries a disordered financial system causing price spikes and market collapses amid postwar overproduction and misallocated gold. It argues governments relying on armament-led growth drift toward totalitarianism and urges the American people to define a policy that prioritizes defense and restraint, affecting military readiness and international policing.
A biblical reflection cites Jesus noting a prophet's lack of honor in his own country and house. Despite belief, Nazareth's townspeople hindered his mighty works. The passage from Matthew emphasizes faith as a prerequisite for miracles.
The House and Senate cut an $875 million W P A appropriation, reflecting growing sentiment against large relief spending. While relief is still needed, the administrations’s proposal was reduced by $150 million and Congress hints at further reductions to restore fiscal sanity. Public opinion favors retrenchment and a return to sound finances.
As Spain nears a Franco victory, Mussolini’s triumph boosts Italian influence in Europe. Italians push for Tunisia and other French territories, risking a new conflict. The extent of German support from Hitler could seal Europe’s fate, while England and France prepare to defend their colonies amid rising tensions.
The piece argues for prewar neutrality policy planning to avoid another war. It warns that increased armament and preparedness echo the lead up to World War I, with propaganda urging bigger defenses but risking escalation and false assurances of defense only. It notes that history shows such promises lead to tragedy.
Walter Madison Burns, longtime tuba player in a WPA band at Atlantic City, files for bankruptcy listing liabilities of 113,532 dollars in notes and mortgages. Sour notes remind of the musician's plight.
A satirical piece dismisses sensational claims about Martian invaders and the Munich peace, noting only the Hitler mustache remains a tangible symbol amid dated journalistic exaggeration.
Mrs Roosevelt expresses curiosity about where the future leads the next generation and remarks she would like to know the path being taken. The Cincinnati Enquirer notes her interest in guiding youth and shaping forthcoming years.
A humorous note on dairy research that music music tastes may influence cows milk output. Referencing Reading University findings and English studies the piece jokes about Wagner and Jazz affecting milk quality while pondering future links between sound and dairy yields.
Mr and Mrs Edward Allen Jr of Rippon Virginia announce the birth of a daughter. Paul Fries undergoes appendix operation at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Garland Quarles addresses Rotary Club praising Judge John Handley whose birthday was yesterday. A bill in the state legislature in Richmond proposes doubling beer taxes with revenue directed to school funds.
Five years ago Kernstown was shocked by the sudden death of Charles A. Dorton a well known local farmer who collapsed while plowing his orchard. The item notes national plans to honor President Roosevelt with birthday balls to raise funds for infantile paralysis and mentions a Fy Dress ball at Washington and Lee University with local youths among the attendees. Boyertown basketball team loses 62 to 25 to Co I quint of the city.
Ten years ago Captain John Paul is nominated for U S attorney for the Western District of Virginia. Local buyers acquire Western Railroad interests for 209000 dollars. Growing book costs cut yearly acquisitions by the Handley Library.
Twenty five years ago Rebecca Elizabeth Carver daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac L Carver Clarke county becomes bride of Russell C Patton a well known young barber J W Sibert Sr a local jewelry firm member dies at his North Kent street home after brief illness A Winchester area fruit growers committee appears before the Interstate Commerce Commission seeking lower rates Yates in the area George Lee ships 5000 dollars worth of cattle from Stephens City to eastern markets.
E H Little president of Colgate Palmolive Peet Company, who rose from salesman to top executive, shares views on firing staff. He says blame lies with bosses who mishandle workers and urges talk and correction. He urges honesty about mistakes to build trust and improve performance. Readers are invited to write in with experiences and consent to attribution.
At a college ball, football star Bob Towne teases Peaches Pomeroy by probing for her bracelet, prompting her fear she has been exposed. Sara Sue Davis enjoys the evening, while T. J. Sanders quietly declares love and asks for marriage in a private alcove.
Carl H. Milam of the American Library Association cites 35 cities with populations over 100 000 reporting higher library use in 1938 than the year before. Richmond noted a slight rise. Causes include less employment, bigger library budgets, a home trailer in Denver, lectures in Minneapolis, adult education in St. Louis, and European events affecting Chicago reading habits.
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