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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1938
Page
4
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A brief religious reflection cites 1 Peter chapter 5 verse 6 urging humility before God and trust in divine timing. The verse invites believers to cast their cares on God and awaits exaltation in due time.
The essay praises Douglas Corrigan for his 1938 solo New York to Dublin flight in an old no radio aircraft. It calls him a hero for daring, though notes the voyage was more adventure than sound judgment and proved little beyond bold luck.
In 1937 U.S. growers planted 26.9 million acres of cotton, 22 percent less than 1936 and the lowest since 1900, with a 45 percent drop from 1925. The New York Times credits the AAA for restrictions, while noting foreign growers gain most from reduced American output and higher prices.
The Roanoke Times editorial notes Heywood Broun believes Roosevelt aims to split the Democratic party but admits neither Roosevelt nor Carter Glass owns the party. It warns against a public attempt to drive Glass from the Democrats, suggesting such a maneuver is risky.
The excerpt argues that the President aims to divide the Democratic party and calls his actions a promising start with steady progress. It predicts an inevitable outcome if he continues.
A Virginia analysis shows total state costs for normal operations near 80 million over two years, with federal outlays exceeding state expenses. Federal revenues hit 202 million in the last year, led by a 157 million stamp tax and 28 million income taxes, underscoring a strong federal financial influence on Virginia.
Richmond editor notes Senator Elmer Thomas credits Roosevelt's Oklahoma visit with boosting his vote but warns the president's primaries meddling split the Democratic party. The piece criticizes the tour as harmful and says years will be needed to heal the divides created.
Jimmy Walker, ex mayor of New York City, states he will not seek the office this year despite rumors. Japan issues ultimatum to China to stop firing on Japanese troops. Jessie Redmond dies after a hit and run near Front Royal, at Memorial Hospital. Estelle Ritenour, Frederick County health leader, competes in Blacksburg short course for state title.
Arkansas also votes for repeal as national mood shifts. Attendance figures show 2,370 students enrolled in city schools last session. H. K. Benham is appointed receiver-attorney for the defunct Peoples Bank at Stephens City amid market volatility. Wheat prices tumble 15 cents driven by breaks in Chicago and Baltimore markets.
Big Bill Tilden, famed American tennis star, is dropped from the Davis Cup team amid charges of professionalism. The move comes as the national team reshapes for upcoming competition and reflects era restrictions on amateur status.
Twenty five years ago Fred Hable adds a new theatre by leasing a $75 000 Clifton Forge Virginia property. U S Cavalry units arrive for a two month encampment near Winchester. Thomas Cannon reconditions the Fairgrounds track for the upcoming fair. Charles Ebert tied his horse to a tree near the Russell office in town on business and was fined two dollars and fifty cents as police mark him for protection.
Forties era report notes Constable J. Robert Brown arresting two colored youths in Taylor House alley for shooting crap. Also mentions a grand dance hosted by Mr and Mrs William H Baker for Mr Harry Peters of Atlanta. B&O Railroad seeks name change for Stephens City to avoid schedule confusion. residents oppose. Grace Methodist Church dedication plans announced at Middletown.
A collection of Q and A from Frederic J Haskin detailing facts about Ty Cobb salary, brass tacks origin, Hall of Fame location, China’s Sorrow river, Humpty Dumpty quotation source, packaging books, President born west of the Mississippi, Queen Elizabeth shipyard, National Forests visitors, American Youth Congress, steel executives, corn harvest by mechanical pickers, National Twin Convention parade, Boy Scout merit badges, Andre Citroen as Henry Ford of France, and pump priming concepts.
Chicago August Lofgreen found a strange animal on his front porch refusing to budge and baring its teeth. Policemen John Barrett and Edward Anderson captured the sitter with a landing net and took it to the dog pound where it was identified as an opossum.
Isadore Lubin writes on July 18 about government advisers and the wage and hour bill. He argues competitive markets persist but require government standards to elevate common welfare and curb underhanded price and labor practices.
Buckshot Brown, 71, and Ellen Dale, 23, grow close while rebuilding the old Durango ranch house with Bill Baron managing. Buckshot acts as chaperone and mentor, Ellen grapples with love and money, while Bill quietly bears a growing jealousy as the trio reshapes the homestead.
Charlottesville Daily Progress portrays Howard Hughes as a multi talented American figure. The piece highlights his wealth as no hindrance to his achievements in business film aviation sportsmanship and philanthropy. It praises his humility credit to engineers tribute to Wiley Post and impact on distance flying.
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