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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1929
Page
4
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A religious text excerpt emphasizes reverence for the King of nations and wisdom of the nations. It includes a prayer to God asking for salvation for the servant who trusts in Him and notes there is none like Him among all the nations' kings.
Police Commissioner Grover Whalen angered by a traffic violator incident involving his wife’s chauffeur. The chauffeur was arrested for parking at a forbidden point, Whalen paid the fine, and the officer was moved to a quieter area. Public reaction mixed, with calls for promotion or reassessment of duties.
The internal revenue figures show 787,595,632 more cigarettes were sold in the United States last year than the prior year, generating $317,883,335 for the government, up $26,212,562 from 1927. Cigar sales dropped and snuff and papers fell, with North Carolina leading cigarette taxes at $193,342.74, Virginia second, and New York third at $27,201,906.
The Neefork Virginian-Pilot reports anti Smith leaders in the state Democratic party will meet in Lynchburg on February to discuss forming an organization to conserve the fruits of the recent victory over the wet Smith Tammany faction. The candidates and federal prohibition are central, seeking a fresh look from congress and a path beyond Hoover era politics.
The piece argues anti Smith leaders face a choice between rejoining the Democratic party or merging with Republicans. It concludes most will split into two groups: one fusing with Republicanism and the other staying Democratic, amid a broader reflection on societal shifts from walking to automobile travel.
Richmond News Leader argues that inventions have progressed beyond mankind's mental capacity to understand and manage them, warning of societal strain and ethical concerns.
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