Understanding Through Faith
Biblical verse from Hebrews 11 3 explains that the worlds were framed by the word of God and visible things were not made from apparent matter. The text emphasizes faith as the basis for understanding creation.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1938
Page
6
Biblical verse from Hebrews 11 3 explains that the worlds were framed by the word of God and visible things were not made from apparent matter. The text emphasizes faith as the basis for understanding creation.
President Roosevelt designated Elmer F. Andrews of New York as Federal Wage-Hour Administrator. Andrews has been New York State Industrial Commissioner for several years and earlier served as deputy to Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins. Some critics question Perkins's qualifications for her post.
Guest writer A A Berle argues that government spending did not slow in 1937 despite claims of a stop. He contends total expenditures rose from July to December 1937, while the U S faced a severe business decline and rising unemployment, contradicting the spending-as-cure narrative.
Berle argues governments funded jobs, not private firms, noting Britain raised debt 6.3 percent since 1930 while the United States grew 63 percent. He contends Britain has fewer unemployed than 1933, whereas U S unemployment stays near Hoover era levels at about 13 million.
The piece argues Berle’s statements to Mallon about pump priming are flawed. It asserts the federal government cannot create real wealth, which comes from human industry and natural resources, not new finance theories or legislation.
The discourse notes a vast unemployment level and tax inefficiencies in Washington, underscoring systemic impracticalities and fiscal strain affecting 13 million people.
Three senatorial hopefuls Ed Smith Edgar Brown and Olin Johnston visited Camden in the state primary race. Smith touted decades of support and federal aid to farmers while Brown urged a Washington track record and Johnston touted loyalty to Roosevelt. The speeches recalled a parable about pastors and prayer.
The piece discusses Alva Johnston's Nassau Post article about President Roosevelt's son Jimmie and insurance dealings. Jimmie seeks a Collier's account based on full access to personal and business files with simultaneous press and radio releases. The editors question potential payment for public defense and ethical implications.
Grayson Burke, a hotel employee, is overcome by ammonia gas in the building refrigeration plant. The State Fire Marshal notes few conditions that could be fire hazards in Winchester. W. Nelson Page is elected head of the Virginia chapter of the National Postmasters Association at the annual Richmond meeting.
The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau offers readers a fact answer service directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington DC. Send three cents for a reply.
A quiz question cites H. G. W. A. Elliott Daingerfield as the painter born in Harpers Ferry West Virginia. It notes his canvas The Child of Mary is in the National Museum in Washington D C.
Wiley Post lands in Moscow and proceeds to Siberia without rest after the record breaking round the world flight. Franklin Pierce Miller, prominent Northern Virginia businessman, dies at his daughter Mrs. William Stultz's home. Wheat climbs seven cents a bushel with prices at Chicago and Baltimore reaching 1.10 dollars.
Annual report shows 219 liquor convictions secured in the past year. Virginia State Highway Commission plans widening of the Valley Pike pending landowner cooperation. J Vance Bell former county treasurer and Confederate veteran bequeaths entire estate to Mr and Mrs Wm F Ashby for their kindness.
Twenty five years ago the 11th U. S. Cavalry from Fort Oglethorpe Ga arrives first at the summer camp on Front Royal road near the city. Miss Gertrude Barton hosts a swimming party at Fairfax pool honoring Miss Katharine Ames who will wed George L. Washington the next day.
Forty years ago Rock Enon a summer resort near here shuts down due to failure to secure summer boarders Lieut. Weedon Cochran writes an interesting letter to his father near Grimes from Camp Cuba Libra John H A Cooper holds a closing out sale in shoes and dry goods at his store with very low prices A C Spotts receives another carload of watermelons and offers all to merchants at 310 South Main Street
A. A. Berle on 1930s economic transition and Roosevelt recovery. The piece argues that heavy government spending spurred growth, local government gains importance, and business becomes part of the national system. It calls for civic spirit and collective effort across labor, industry, and government.
Ellen Dale rescues and tends Buckshot Brown, a wounded prospector with a broken ankle, after he falls in a canyon. She sends for a doctor, contends with Buckshot’s stubborn bravado, and learns his real name while fending off curious visitors in a frontier town setting.
Lyle Wilson speculates that resistance to President Roosevelt may rise in the next Senate. He notes Roosevelt's growing unpopularity within his party as he defends allies and attacks rivals. Senators marked by the President could fight back openly rather than be dismissed, risking a showdown next January.
The article explains that in twenty states the governor receives the lowest license number, typically No. 1, for his car. New Hampshire assigns No. 100, as the lowest issued. Connecticut and West Virginia provide an extra No. 1 for the governor’s family car. North Carolina allocates a second one for the Highway Commission chairman. Iowa gives No. 1 to the first applicant in each of its 99 counties in addition to the state No. 1 for the governor.
Unwept unhonored and unsung described a dying Frenchman never asked to form a cabinet in this brief satirical piece from the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel. The wording lampoons political fate and recognition without naming individuals or dates.
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