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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1929
Page
4
The article notes consolidation of The Weekly News The Weekly Times The Weekly Mirror with Morning Star Publishing Co of Virginia. It lists subscription rates in advance for weekly and various term lengths and mentions Associated Press rights for republication of dispatches and local news.
A fragment from a religious page quotes biblical admonitions about resisting evil and turning the other cheek. It juxtaposes Old Testament "eye for an eye" with New Testament Christlike forgiveness and ends with a brief prayer praising truth and wisdom from God’s Word.
A Virginia party statement rebutts Col. Henry W. Anderson's critique of inheritance and tax laws. It asserts the 1926 act nullified the 1924 provision, notes no inheritance has operated under that clause, and credits tax reforms with lowering the burden on land and personal property, attracting new industries and residents, and creating a surplus.
The Washington Post reports a new cooperative effort to fight soil and water erosion. Eight Southwestern states organize a permanent body under the Department of Agriculture guidance, with ongoing erosion studies and demonstrations of terracing and sodding to protect farm lands and reduce losses.
The Labor government of Great Britain appears ready to recognize the Soviet government, likely with conditions. Trade motives push recognition as Britain seeks access to Russia's markets, while American stance remains unreceptive though trade with Russia grows. British policy may differ from U.S. in withholding official recognition and payment recovery support.
Discussion on the rapid rise of mergers across industries from food to banking. Observes a future where large merged enterprises dominate, driven by social and industrial evolution. Questions whether this consolidation helps or harms society and notes the shifting pace of corporate power.
The piece mocks a boyhood sweetheart union via an aerial ceremony. It recalls Cattle Annie feeding outlaws, the Daltons’ jailbreaks, and old west outlaws contrasted with modern gun violence. It finishes by lampooning western movies and a reformed outlaw.
Thousands of Spaniards from all walks of life gathered in Madrid on June 30 to celebrate the Flyers. The Associated Press reports a joyous public display with banners, music, and speeches honoring the crew and team achievements.
Banks announce closure on Independence Day July 4 with payments due that day shifted to Friday July 5. Cashiers JOHN L SLOAT WILLIAM G HARDY J H YOST CHARLES SUMMERS note holiday timing across Commercial Savings Shenandoah Valley Farmers and Merchants and Union Bank of Winchester.
A parade organized by the Spanish Aero Club honors the British French Portuguese and Italian governments for aiding the search for Major Raymond Franco and his three companions. Flags of five nations led a noon procession to the French embassy amid cheers.
The four Spanish flyers stranded at sea were rescued by two British aircraft from the carrier Eagle about a hundred miles southeast of Santa Maria Island in the Azores after a week adrift in their seaplane. Major Ramon Franco and his companions survived storms hunger and fatigue before their pickup and a congratulatory reception in Madrid.
Virginia farmers had 18626 head of cattle tested in May for tuberculosis eradication work by state and federal departments. Of the number tested only 4 percent reacted, a small proportion. Virginia now has 30883 head of cattle in the accredited list.
A Richmond Times Dispatch excerpt notes an Associated Press dispatch from Albuquerque New Mexico reporting Jack Dalton age sixty who claims kin to an Oklahoma outlaw married to Cattle Annie Burke. The text contrasts past crime with modern radios and racketeering.
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