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The Winchester Evening Star lists advertising rates at 2 cents per word with minimum 25 cents and requires cash with copy. Subscription by carrier costs 4.50 per year in advance, 2.26 for six months, 1.20 for three months, and 0.40 for one month. National reps include Tenney Woodward and Conklin, Inc., in major cities.
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New World faces hurdles in Pan American unity
Unanimous Pan American backing for a Cuban protectorate idea sparks hope for hemisphere defense at Havana but two major obstacles loom. Pro Nazi elements in some South American states threaten cooperation, while economic self sufficiency among Americas complicates a unified cartel and mutual aid.
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Germany
Americas
Europe
Chile
Brazil
Uruguay
Bolivia
Ecuador
Continents
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South America
United States
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Latin America
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Rio Grande
Not Convincing Carl Hambro on Fifth Column Threats
Not Convincing Carl J. Hambro, president of the Norwegian parliament, argues that Norwegian citizens showed little treachery during the war. He notes Hitler exploited his own nationals in Norway and German tourists and refugees formed the fifth column, while Germans exaggerated distrust of other nations.
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Carl J. Hambro
Hambro
Norway
Hitler
Fear of fifth columnists in wartime United States
The author argues Americans should avoid hysteria over foreign treachery while remaining vigilant. He downplays rumors of widespread fifth column activity in Norway France and suggests that loyal naturalized citizens may be indistinguishable from potential German or Mussolini agents.
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United States
Hitler
Musgolini
Comrade Stalin's Bessarabia Gain Spurs Western Crop Crisis
The Chicago Daily News editorial argues Stalin seized Bessarabia to gain soybeans and oil, mocking Hitler's grain logic. It links crop fear to Russian troop moves, suggesting famine and feed costs drive strategy more than territorial aims, and hints Hitler avoids expanding east for food reasons.
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Chicago Daily News
Stalin
Bessarabia
Hitler
Germany
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Russia
Red Army
Rome
A Reckoning May Come Over French Nazi Government
The piece argues a Nazi backed French government completes a betrayal of the French people following a May invasion. It warns that the French cabinet and army officers have betrayed France, suggesting a replay of the Old French Revolution tragedies with allegiance split between Berlin and Paris.
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France
Hitler
Berlin
98-year-old voter plans to cast first ballot in August
Mrs. Abbie M. Fay mother of Logan Fay, age 98, plans to vote for the first time in the August primary. Chet Hobart and George Radford lead a local team to victory in the Junior Board softball tournament at Cacapon. Sergeant William Pingley is recommended for second lieutenant in the Virginia National Guard for his record at Fort Benning.
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Abbie M. Fay
Logan Fay
Chet Hobart
George Radford
Cacapon
William Pingley
Virginia National Guard
Fort Benning
County trial justice system nets $283 in five years
Five years ago the trial justice system, now a year old in the county, reports total collections of $283.75. National Guard units receive notice that local armory facilities are inadequate after inspection. Kern's pool hall requires renovations as interior damages necessitate a rebuild.
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National Guard
Kern
Death of Henry M. Alexander in Richmond at 73
Iconic former resident Henry M. Alexander dies in Richmond hospital at age 73. Winchester Fair Grounds suffer devastating blaze destroying horse barns. B&O railroad restores two trains to the valley schedule improving passenger and mail service.
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Henry M. Alexander
Richmond Hospital
Winchester Fair Grounds
Fatal auto crash on Fisher's Hill kills one, injures four
A woman died and four others were injured in a severe auto accident on Fisher's Hill. The incident drew coverage for its tragic toll and the surrounding investigation.
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Fisher's Hill
Berlin
Oscar Light
White Hall
Old Town Springs water source and mule incident
Forty years ago The Star shows a front page photo of the Old Town Springs west of the city that supplied water since 1806. Uncle Jimmy Good suffers three broken ribs after his mule kicks him. Miss Evie McGuire hosts a tennis party at the McGuire residence.
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Evie McGuire
W. P. McGuire
Poison Ivy Dangers and Prevention Outlined by Dr Clendening
The article explains which plants cause skin eruptions including poison ivy, oak, and sumac with details on sap, channels, and timing. It notes that sensitivity can develop after one contact, lists affected populations, and describes prevention via two hypo injections and treatment with a single injection. It also mentions reader questions on mole removal cancer, pickle hunger, and water digestion, plus Dr Clendening’s pamphlets.
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Baffin Bay
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Pacific Coast
Clendening
Logan Clendening
Answers To Questions From The Winchester Evening Star Reader
A compilation of reader Qs with answers from the Information Bureau. Topics include Bible sales in Germany, Boston Work Horse Parade history, brain cell counts, photo credits, granite shipment labels, McNary’s religion, largest wolves, wartime German zoos, college marriage prep, Lincoln greenbacks, gymkhana word origin, and 1939 box office stars.
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Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Star Quiz Answers From Page Two
The Star presents quiz questions covering figures and facts from history science and politics. Topics include Queen of Sheba King Solomon star brightness state nicknames coin milled edges transformer DC recall postal terms and the Iron Chancellor.
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United States
Common error note on usage of the word show
A note explains that the term show is a vulgarism when used to mean play motion picture or concert. It urges careful word choice and mentionsacceptable substitutes like play film opera or concert in proper contexts.
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New York Mirror
Leo Lieb
Indian Hollow Service Sunday at Helping Hand Mission
The Rev. T. M. Swann of Braddock Street Methodist Church will preach at 3 30 Sunday afternoon at the Helping Hand Mission in Indian Hollow. Announcement comes from Mrs. Henry W. McVicar, superintendent of penacente. All are invited. Reginald C. Frye spends the week in New York for the World's Fair and other visits.
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T. M. Swann
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Indian Hollow
Henry W. McVicar
Penacente
Reginald C. Frye
New York
Love Without Music Onboard a Yacht Theatrical Entanglements
Linda Avery, a New York models agency receptionist, renews romance with Ron Stafford aboard a weekend yacht cruise while Linda’s circle includes Rob Barton Terry Adams and Caroline Pickard. Mina Nevins, a famous actress, pursues Rob as Linda navigates jealousy and social intrigue amid sailing scenes and a staged poolside romance. The chapter follows Linda’s attempt to recapture a magical evening as relationships heat up and reputations loom.
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New York Models
Ronald Stafford
Sarah Markley
Samergit
Robert Barton
Linda
Terry Adams
Terry
Caroline Pickard
Mina Nevins
Robert
China
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Mina
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Sarah
Ronnie
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