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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1940
Page
4
An article notes idle bank money reached 5.59 billion dollars on January 24, with previous week totals near 5.53 billion. It argues government finance and Christmas withdrawals reduced deposits, while credit potential sits at 45 billion. It urges Congress to grant powers to curb inflation and spurring investment though low interest rates and caution among banks slow business.
The text analyzes a loophole in neutrality law allowing planes bought for Britain to be pushed across the Canadian border rather than flown. It notes the inconsistency with belligerents’ air crews and argues the rule serves little practical purpose while straining U.S. Canadian relations and neutrality principles.
Reprinted editorial credits James E. Crown editor of the New Orleans States with provoking the downfall of Huey Long's political machine. Crown exposed use of state university materials for a governor's ally, triggering resignations and indictments. The piece urges Virginian Crown to strike again on February 20.
The Virginia General Assembly passes a joint resolution urging Accomac to restore the final "k" in its name spelling. Debate centers on historic variants like Accomack and Accomac and broader questions of Indian-named rivers and local toponyms on the Eastern Shore.
In an annual rivalry game Berryville and Boyce battle to a 29 to 14 score with former players still active on the court. Mrs. Russell LaFollette hosts a surprise party at her Morningside Drive home. John Bright, once Kierntown postmaster, dies in a Washington hospital.
Witnesses again back Bruno Hauptman's alibi in the trial over the Beta baby kidnapping and murder in New Jersey. In a separate incident, Harry Hanst Jr and Dick Brown were hurt while sledding on Jail Hill despite a street being roped off for the event.
Ten years ago John Miller a prominent city hardware merchant dies after a six month illness. The Rev R B Nelson preaches at the Friendship Fire Co annual service while Urban and Mrs Sheetz are badly hurt in an auto accident near Frederick Maryland on their wedding trip.
Twenty five years ago a slip in the big cut of the Canal delays its official opening from March to July, engineers say. Mr and Mrs J Lacy Humston celebrate 25th wedding anniversary near Berryville. Allies optimistic on eastern front as Russian advances ease pressure, western front quiet, London reports.
Forties era dispatches report ten degrees below zero in Washington as weekly weather. In Kentucky Frankfort sees political upset as Senator Goebel, recently defeated in the governor race, is assassinated by a gunman. A rural blaze destroys a large barn on Robert Larrick’s farm near Vaucluse, with ten pigs perishing.
A set of seven test questions asks about Baghdad being the capital of a country, ice masses, a senator Robert A., fathoms in measurement, climatologists, ambassadors to Italy, atmospheric pressure definitions, word pronunciations, Melio Bettina’s sport, and Spain’s WWI alliances.
Article notes common mistakes in English usage focusing on spelling and meaning. It contrasts uninterested versus disinterested and explains when each applies with examples and quick tips for writers.
Dr. Logan Clendening outlines the four winter ailments, notes February peak for the common cold, and criticizes generic anti cold advice. He defines the cold as a viral mucous infection with mild fever and aches, says no vaccine prevents it, bed rest helps, and codeine offers relief via physician prescription. Tomorrow he promises more on unknowns about colds.
Reader questions about how enlarged tonsils and adenoids can hinder hearing and learning. An expert replies that these conditions can impair learning and impact heart function, while also addressing safe use of baking soda for stomach relief and noting Dr. Clendening's pamphlets on diet indigestion and related topics.
Romany Haile is cast as Celeste in Twilight after director Trotter rejects star Myra Noyes. Myra threatens and derails rehearsals, but Trotter asserts casting rights, warns of Myra’s danger to the company, and reopens the studio to proceed with Romany. Brent Nelson and Myra Noyes face emotional tensions amid the backstage power struggle.
Miss Daphne Dailey editor of the Caroline Progress receives the Lee Editorial Award for 1939, cited for two prior years of outstanding advocacy. Her campaigns pushed for a consolidated high school, a county health unit, and other county improvements, showing editorial influence beyond words.
A reader query column lists facts on Washington nicknames earth sizes raindrops camel water intake Bering Strait distance light and color neon discovery and other curiosities. It also cites official figures on Reconstruction Finance Corporation disbursements and general hospital data.
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