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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1937

Page

4

Winchester Evening Star subscription rates and masthead

The Winchester Evening Star lists editor H. F. Byrd Jr and publication details. Subscription rates are shown for mail and carrier options, with yearly, half year, and quarterly payments.

Advertising Rates and Notices From The Office

Classified and display ad rates are listed with 2 cents per word minimum 25 cents and memorials priced at 1.50 for four stanzas. Transient rate 42 cents per inch and contract rates on application. National reps Tenney Woodward and Company serve multiple major cities. Bible verse Proverbs 23 31 32 is quoted.

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Editorial compares trust official case to national budget crisis

The Saturday Evening Post editorial notes a trust official who drained $50,000 over 25 years due to living beyond means and lacking courage to stop. Southside Sentinel agrees, warning government parallels and urging a balanced budget and debt reduction now.

Evening Post Ciroi Ces Southside Sentinel Many & Man Saturday Evening Post

Price of Impetuosity in French Politics

Roanoke Times comments on Premier Blum's resignation, arguing his fall came from attempting too much at once. The piece notes limited French political expertise but suggests a nation must progress cautiously to consolidate power.

Roanoke Times

Slow progress and cautious leadership cautions

The piece argues that gradual gains and patient, steady leadership outpace impatient leaps. It cites Leon Blum as a possible example and warns that fools rush in where angels fear to tread, since angels and fools differ.

Leon Blum

No Compulsory Motor Insurance Opinion Panel

Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch reports a Governor's Legislative Advisory Council sub committee discussing compulsory automobile insurance. The Virginia piece cites Massachusetts experience showing higher premiums and no clear safety gains, arguing against such a plan and favoring strengthening Virginia's driver responsibility statute to curb habitual reckless driving without penalizing careful motorists.

Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch Goveror Legislative Advisory Council Virginia Massachusetts Tidewater Automobile Association Richmond The Ledger- Dispatch

Senator Holt Endorsed for Lieutenant Governor by Times-Dispatch

Loudoun County Virginia editorial endorses State Senator Saxon W. Holt of Newport News for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor in August. Holt has long Senate tenure, ranking second on the Finance Committee and chairing Privileges and Elections, leading the Democrats with extensive government experience.

Loudoun County Times-Dispatch Saxon W. Holt Newport News Senate Garrett Henrico County Democrats Vira

Notice to Space Grafters at The Desk

A fragment from Page News and Courier signals a notice about space grafters and editorial duties at the typical editor's desk, indicating a quirky or humorous column item. The readable text hints at a punny or metaphorical take on desk work and editorial tasks.

Page News and Courier

Roosevelt dedicates Shenandoah National Park for national use

President F. D. Roosevelt dedicates 800000 acre Shenandoah National Park and it is turned over to the federal government for American use. The Winchester Gun Club with five members breaks 240 of 250 targets to retain the state championship at Edgewood and Roanoke Gun Club. Winchester ranks eighth among Virginia cities for April building permits issued.

F. D. Roosevelt Shenandoah National Park America Winchester Gun Club Edgewood Roanoke Winchester

Veteran march demands bonus payments and political notes

A ragged army of World War veterans marches down Pennsylvania avenue demanding bonus payments from Congress. H F Byrd is elected Democratic national committeeman from Virginia. H W Miller ships first carload of Transparent at $1.25 a bushel. Winchester Memorial Hospital graduates fourteen nurses.

H. W. Miller Paw Paw Winchester Memorial Hopital Lutheran Church McGuire Army of Pennsylvania Avenue Congress H. F. Byrd Virginia National Committee

Aviator Richard Grace Plans Hawaii to U S Flight

Richard Grace aims to fly from Hawaii to the United States as soon as arrangements are complete. Jack Dempsey learns his brother John killed his wife before taking his own life during training for a match with Jack Sharkey. The first apples of the season ship from here to Pittsburgh by H W Butke and Bros. Bert Acosta is hospitalized after a forced landing on the French coast during an Atlantic flight with Commander Byrd. Byrd discusses flying over the South Pole.

Richard Grace Hawaii U. S Jack Dempsey Jack Sharkey John Dempsey Pittsburgh H. W. Butke Bros Bert Acosta France Atlantic Commander Byrd Byrd South Pole

Indiana Governor Marshall Named Wilson Running Mate

A nineteenth century political note reports Governor Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana chosen as running mate for Wilson in the upcoming election. The piece also notes city council delaying a hitching prohibition ordinance until street committee reports back. B. Lynn uncovers a Civil War era Colt pistol on his farm. Boxing champion Jack Johnson to defend title against Jim Flynn in Las Vegas on July 4.

Thomas R. Marshall Indiana Wilson B. Lynn U.S. Army Jack Johnson Las Vegas Jim Flynn

Baseball clash in Front Royal eyes tie with Edinburg

Referee R Gray Williams oversees a Front Royal Valley League game as Edinburg and Front Royal clash. John Logan, a noted pitcher, faces a tainted arrest incident misread as taunt, while Martinsburg awaits a matchup with his undefeated squad. A street incident and a county exhibit of a fox-dog hybrid are also noted with local color. July 3 1890 marks Idaho’s statehood admission.

R. Gray Williams Front Royal Edinburg John Logan Martinsburg Wildcats Robert Spates Daniel Kelley

The Editor Declares War on Space Grafters

A newspaper editor rails at junk mail and free publicity schemes from outside groups and even government agencies. He vows to discard unsolicited blurbs and require payment via a rate card for space, while defending editorial duties and workload.

Answers to Questions by Frederic J. Haskin

A serialized Q and A from The Evening Star Information Bureau covers diverse curiosities. It lists dates, figures, and facts from history, science, and culture, including the R101 disaster, soybean milk, and the La Bajada Hill location, with multiple named figures and places.

Frederic J. Haskin Evening Star Information Bureau Washington, D. C

Plague talk and labor aims swirl around Fechner rumor

Washington notes a rumor that Robert Fechner may be offered a top CIO job to lend legitimacy to the Lewis faction. Fechner backs the CCC and labor organization, while the piece discusses labor strikes, relief funding, and public apathy amid the New Deal arena.

Washington Mater Robert Fechner CCC Lewis Pennsylvania Avenue Mr. Fechner Congress Harry Hopkins Fechner Chrysler Mechanic Fechner International Association of Machinists A. F. of L New York Philadelphia West CIO

Love at the advertising agency in rumors and romance

Marcia Madden, a talented artist, navigates a firm reshuffle after Abe Zimmerman promotes rival Hartley. Sandy Knight, her former lover, returns as Hartley Courtship unfolds amid power plays. A dinner, a storefront soup, and shifting loyalties set the stage for a continuing office drama.

Sandy Marcia California Los Angeles Abe Zimmerman Walt Hartley Sam Hartley Miss Madden

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