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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1932
Page
4
The text lists subscription rates for Mall and Weekly editions, noting One year Six months and Three months options with in advance prices. It also credits The Associated Press for news dispatches and focal news published in the paper.
Election on November 8, 1932 marks F D Roosevelt for President and Truth makes free. The message cites John 8 31 32 about discipleship and freedom through truth.
James Mattern and Bennett Griffin failed to complete their globe circling effort, stopping on the Polish Russian border after a crash. The voyage cut the Atlantic crossing to eleven hours and yielded the first nonstop New York Berlin flight, yet the round the world dream faces a grim outlook due to risks and steamship competition.
Harry J. Haas of the American Bankers Association argues that improving railroad transportation would stabilize and boost the economy. He notes staggering railroad investments, wages, dividends, and tax contributions, with bonds and notes totaling about 11.5 billion, stocks 7 billion, and widespread employment and insurance backing. The railroad sector heavily props public finances and industry nationwide.
The text notes that regulatory laws limit railroads from solving a broader gloom while framing railroading as a business for those chasing prosperity. It emphasizes external constraints over internal company efforts and hints at economic context.
The New York World Telegram argues stained glass is not a lost art. Charles Jay Connick, hailed as America's leading designer, revived medieval principles with modern iconography after studying in Europe. His Boston shop inspired a new generation of artisans keeping true to traditional craft.
A county youth, Page Ashby, died after a car was hit by a train at Red Bud crossing. The report notes a fatal accident and its impact on the community.
Five Chicago youths voyage toward Tahiti to uncover a 100 year old log tied to a pearl in a statue. A kidnap plot by Livingston spurs a perilous pursuit across reef and sea. The log vanishes, Pauo is implicated, and a dramatic escape ends in a chase toward the boat house.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Robert Y. Conrad Post No 21 cites a productive year. Daniel Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and other officials tour local plants. Police break up noisy dog night parties disturbing residents. E T Snider and William Harlee travel to Cincinnati for the Elks’ annual convention. The cornerstone of First Baptist Church will be laid Friday with ceremonies.
Reports indicate German masses may oppose further participation in the World War. The item notes growing public pressure and possible unrest over continued involvement by Germany.
Melvina Passmore of Texas captivated Chicago Democrats with a winning smile on the convention platform. Revue producers and movie scouts followed her after she beamed and sang, drawing loud cheers from the audience.
A Washington Star quote shows Uncle Eben insisting that every man has his own opinion about the time of day, but noting it is useless to impose one’s view against the railroad train operator. The remark reflects commuter and public opinion clashes with railroad timing.
A five year old on his first trip to the country helps collect eggs. He picks up a glass egg, inspects it, then returns it to the nest saying it isn’t done yet.
The plantain Musa paradisiaca is a tropical staple fruit larger than the common banana. It has a greenish yellow skin, is less sweet and more starchy, and is prepared by cooking in various ways.
Precipitation in the last 24 hours ended 8 am measured 0.61 inches. July to date 1.39 inches. Year to date 22.05 inches. Normal monthly amounts listed from 19 years of records at Winchester Lab: January 2.36, February 1.95, March 2.70, April 3.17, May 3.58, June 3.89, July 3.50, August 3.54, September 2.20, October 2.87, November 2.14, December 2.39 inches.
The article notes the presidential oath as sworn to faithfully execute the office and defend the Constitution. It also lists coin thicknesses: Double eagle 0.00 inches, eagle 0.060 inch, half and quarter vary, silver dollar 0.0 inch, half dollar 0.057 inch, quarter 0.045 inch, dime 0.082 inch, nickel 0.082 inch, cent 0.043 inch.
Historical analysis notes that gold serves well as money due to wide acceptance, ample yet not excessive supply, durability, portability, recognizability, and value stability, making it a durable medium of trade across civilizations.
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