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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1939
Page
4
The notice outlines the Winchester Evening Star printing and advertising policies. It lists publication details, classifed advertising rates per word with a 25 cent minimum, memorials and cards of thanks priced per line, and display ad deadlines plus 45 cent per inch transient rates. It also notes required prepayment with copy and national ad representation in major cities.
The listing shows subscription prices in four terms for mail delivery and a weekly carrier option. One year in advance costs 4.58, six months 2.25, three months 1.20, and one month 0.40. A weekly rate of 6 is indicated.
A dated religious fragment from July 12 1939 cites First Corinthians stating Christ will reign until all enemies are conquered and the kingdom is delivered to God the Father. The brief emphasizes eschatological rule and final victory.
An opinion argues that democratic safeguards fail against growing pressure groups in Congress. It warns of endless demands for bonuses and gifts draining the treasury. The piece urges citizens to awaken and rely on personal effort rather than government aid.
Dr Nicholas Murray Butler reports Hitler's five astrologers predict a career climax early in September and urges actions to boost his fame before that date. The writer says perhaps the astrologers are correct and hopes they foresee the dictator's downfall soon.
Health statistician Louis I Dublin estimates human life has a revenue producing value of 1500 billion dollars in the United States while total wealth reaches 321 billion dollars. He says preventable deaths cost 6 billion annually and illness that incapacitates workers accounts for 2% billion. He argues public spending on health protection and education will repay many times over by cutting deaths and sickness.
Veterans complain about Earl Browder but the discussion turns on domestic and foreign politics with no calls to action. A Nazi apologist also speaks. both talks inform rather than convert, underscoring the institute’s role in examining contemporary life and totalitarian threats.
The passage argues that a sound system should endure attacks to stimulate defense and public education. It contends that weakness should lead to strengthening or abandonment, while successful resilience proves its value through informed critique and counterattack by knowledgeable defenders.
Seven questions test knowledge across geography labor history earthquakes rowing Georgia pronunciation Gene Mako and law enforcement. This item prompts readers to turn to page two for answers.
A note emphasizes using civilian instead of describing a soldier in civilian clothes, clarifying terminology in reporting.
The Indiana Democratic Party heals its internal split by endorsing native son Paul McNutt for the 1940 presidential nomination. The Berryville Chamber redesignates as Berryville and Clarke County Chamber of Commerce. Ralph N. Ware and Roy Potts named to organize a Zone C Group 3 Virginia State Bankers Association dinner and meeting in Berryville.
Hugh B. Johnson, a blue eagle salesman, defends the National Rifle Association and attacks its critics in his opening address on a western visit. Wilbur Cather reports a bass leaping from the Shenandoah near Tilthammers Mill and flicking its tail at a rock bird. Over 200 members of the National Guard artillery pass through Winchester toward Passage Creek for annual camp.
Ten years ago J H Shiner of Front Royal is named president of Tri County Odd Fellows at a Middletown meeting. Ron T Shields loses championship tennis match to Sandy Baker at Winchester Club. Charles E Maloy, county native, is elected president of the Altoona Rotary Club.
Twenty five years ago Mark White, a colored farm hand on the Conrad place in Clarke county, was killed when a mule team runaway crushed him against a barn. The day also saw record heat with 98 degrees in the shade and many seniors falling ill. The Anti Saloon League says over 60 000 voters signed a petition for a statewide prohibition election this fall.
Forty years ago members of the Reformed Church traveled to Pen Mar Maryland to celebrate the denomination’s 10th anniversary. Mrs. G W Sumption saved a blaze by smothering an exploded lamp at her home. H D Fuller is re elected chairman of the city council finance committee.
Eleanor Parrish, swept by May romance with Dennis Pryor, plans a private day of shopping and gifting for her family. Her lunch with Alicia deepens talk of marriage and shared interests, while a Europe trip for Jessica becomes a disputed surprise.
A large husky with two coats of fur, one fine and one coarse, is described as quarrelsome except when at work pulling a sled over the snow. He barks little and howls much.
The New York Sun notes a wave of executive leniency as several defeated politicians receive new appointments or ongoing federal roles. F. Ryan Duffy gains a district judgeship in Wisconsin while others, like Frank Murphy and James Pope, move to federal positions. The piece highlights one withdrawn nomination and hints Murphy’s continued sympathy for ex-officials.
Washington A L club president Clark Griffith credits Tel Sullivan with coining the term Texas Leaguer for a pop fly landing between infield and outfield. Sullivan, a former minor leagues organizer, reportedly said the phrase while observing a key game, and it soon spread across baseball.
Mule foot hogs are an ancient breed native to Africa with Linnaeus noting them two centuries ago. They established in America in 1908 via the National Mule-foot Hog Association and are not bred from other species.
A timely booklet promises guidance for entering college this fall with details on current costs and campus self help finances. It includes state by state cost figures and practical saving tips for students, available for ten cents postpaid via the Information Bureau in Washington D C.
Jimmy Fidler notes violinist Jascha Heifetz says They Shall Have Music is his first and last picture and turns down repeat film offers. The piece debates whether art should be kept from the masses and cites other Hollywood chatter on stars, homes, and set anecdotes.
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