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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1937
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists subscription prices for mail and carrier delivery. Rates include one year 3.50 by mail and 4.56 by carrier, with six months and three month options, plus a weekly carrier rate.
Advertising rates are listed including 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, memorials at 1.50 for four stanzas, and cards of Thanks at 75 cents. Deadline is 10 A.M. for day of publication, transient rate 42 cents per inch, contract rates on application. Mentions national advertising reps and Associated Press copyright. The real owner quote from Hag 2:8 appears at end.
The article recounts President Roosevelt and allies pushing a court packing plan, branding it undemocratic. It notes a postelection compromise offering two new justices within six months and a third to fill Van Devanter’s vacancy, but argues the objective remains to subjugate the judiciary to the legislature and president.
President Dodds urged Princeton students to pursue growth over comfort warning that clinging to security traps people in the status quo. The column reflects on the mounting emphasis on security as a societal blessing and necessity.
The speaker echoes an old adage about risk and gain, encouraging departing Nassau students to venture into the world. Dr. Dodd's commentary on current tendencies is noted as valuable, reinforcing the call to act despite uncertainty.
The piece probes financial ties between the C I O and its head John L Lewis with the Democratic Party and the Roosevelt administration. It notes large union contributions to campaigns and loans to the D N C, questioning influence on labor tactics and policy. It cites Representative Deen revealing a Labor non party loan and recalls Deen returning a Birmingham speech check.
A lexed editor explores the idea of a billion in simple terms, aiming to visualize the vast numeric concept for readers. The piece delves into scale and everyday analogies to convey magnitude.
News reports 389 accidental deaths nationwide on Independence Day as drought affects western states. R A Wall writes from Blacksburg that Harry Cook of Stephens City a FFA member joins the State Dairy Judging team for outstanding rally work. Misses Corbell Downing and Bushong added to a Berryville Centennial list.
Friends of Harry F Byrd host a dinner at the George Washington Hotel in his honor as he passes through from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago where Senator Glass nominated him for the presidency. A Virginia National Guard encampment at Virginia Beach was announced by General Waller amid stalled war funding. A Frederick county Grand Jury probes the late Scott Grant will with questioned handwriting on the back page. E W Cather pursues Harrison Hillyard accused of stealing gasoline from his parked car at dawn in night attire.
Premier Poincare in France pinned the Legion of Honor cross on Commander Byrd during a formal ceremony. The city council approved a two way traffic ordinance for Loudoun Street from Water to Piccadilly Warret. Rice succeeds Rosenberger on the School Board after resignation. Lions Club defeats Kiwanis 28 to 22 in a comedy of errors. Local Army and Navy store advertises annual union suit sale saying every suit is a perfect fit.
Young Shirley Rosenberger dies from blood loss after hay mowing machine nearly severs both feet. tragedy follows as parents mourn. At Corning New York a Lackawanna Express rear trains a local, killing thirty five. George Finley, oldest resident, goes missing with amnesia near the mountains until found by sons. Van Meter Hack and Mark Armel collide at Kernstown railroad crossing as dust from automobiles blurs vision.
The Reuss Engine House and hall opens formally. C. W. Ramsburg becomes noble grand of the Madison Lodge of Odd Fellows. William Newman and Clintor Bowen buy several yearlings for training at the fair grounds. Railroad conductor H. H. Gochenour is killed after being struck while on the B and O line near Paw Paw tunnel.
Historic note records John Paul Jones born July 6, 1747. This brief item marks the birth of the famed naval commander and early American seafaring figure.
A speaker uses railroad ties to illustrate vast sums and social security reserves. He contrasts abstract figures like forty seven billion to a concrete image of one billion ties and asks citizens to imagine shouldering the cost tie by tie dollar by dollar. The analogy aims to clarify large-scale fiscal realities.
A compiled Q and A column answers queries on figures and facts from the early national era. It covers visits of the Duke of Windsor, the Centennial Peace Arch, Amadeo Giannini, invisible ink, ancient policing, publicity budgets, the All American Soap Box Derby, weather haze, Pocahontas, Jesus Lover of My Soul, livestock shipment loss, the Appalachian Trail, Sylvia Sidney, Indian music scales, the Society of Cincinnati badge designer, Basque refugee children, largest tobacco markets, galloping, Little Jack Little, and baking powder history.
Washington writer traces John L. Lewis and the CIO back to 1924 communist activity fears. He cites Senate document 14 and the UMWA description, noting attempts to form single industry unions and a "one big union" plan. The piece also satirizes a Senate court bill print run and Boy Scout souvenir pass market effects.
Marcia balances romance and career pressures as Hartley presses for a dinner with her while she doubts his motives. In Los Angeles Abe introduces a new partner and a major Char Ming project, heightening tensions with Sandy over loyalty and a rival account.
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