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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1937

Page

4

Winchester Evening Star advertising and notice page note

The Winchester Evening Star lists subscription and advertising rates, local office terms, memorial and display ad charges, and national ad representation. It also includes a Bible verse and AP news disclaimer, reflecting standard newspaper boilerplate.

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Lehman Against Court Bill

Governor Herbert H. Lehman denounces the court packing plan as a dangerous precedent that could oppress citizens and curtail constitutional rights. Despite close ties to Roosevelt, Lehman says the issue transcends any man or group and endangers social welfare and the nation’s form of government.

Lehman

Camouflage in Court Packing Debate

The piece argues that proponents accuse Senate opponents of blocking laws while the administration controls the agenda. It states the administration has advanced the court bill, and could advance other measures like the farm bill or wage and hour bill if it wished. The country is not fooled by this alleged camouflage.

Courts of Justice Senate T. K

Roosevelt Pushes Abandoning Court Plan Story

The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports the Democratic president pressing to drop his court plan as he nears a second term milestone. Roosevelt faces opposition and political maneuvering as plans for restructuring the judiciary unfold amid growing debate.

Memphis Commercial Appeal Dem Roosevelt

Roosevelt urged to abandon court packing and unite party

The author calls for a permanent farm solution and a forward looking peace program. They insist Roosevelt should lead a reunited party toward pressing national objectives, arguing that abandoning court packing would serve both his presidency and the country.

Roosevelt

Women At The Helm Diplomacy Debate In The United States

A Dorothy Thompson article in The Ladies Home Journal argues that diplomatic posts are too often given to socially prominent figures with little training. The piece notes the need to raise salaries so qualified professionals can assume postings and stresses the ongoing question of merit versus political reward in appointing ambassadors.

Dorothy Thompson Ladies Home Journal United States

Local Versus General Anaesthesia Debate

Governor Nice of Maryland recalls eye surgery under local anaesthetic and cautions that anaesthetic choice depends on heart action and nerves. The article notes general anaesthetics have drawbacks while local types can enable certain operations and may be beneficial when nerves are strong. Surgeons and physicians should decide and patients should follow skilled practitioners.

Nice Maryland

Letter to the President from D Sam Cox of Wilmington

A Southern Democrat, D Sam Cox of Wilmington North Carolina, forwards a letter to the President. He notes the saying to err is human and compliments the President as the most human individual to occupy the White House while acknowledging that errors occur during the administration.

the Star United States D. Sam Cox Wilmington N. C White House

Rebel uprising headline and local industry note

Insurgent forces report declines as authorities claim gains near ongoing upheaval. A Pennsylvania silk hosiery firm plans a Roanoke plant and may lease top floor of Ebert's Garage building. Fifteen suspects are jailed in the Red Hill Deputy Sheriff shooting. the Big Boy Simmons case drew attention nearby. Winchester Golf Club leads Bi-State League and advances to the Hagerstown championship against Loudoun Club.

Pennsylvania Silk Hosiery Manufacturing Company Ebert Roanoke Big Boy Simmons Red Hill Winchester Golf Club Hagers'town Loudoun Club

Valley apple growers forecast strong crop five years ago

Experts predicted an excellent valley apple crop while national output would rise. Announcement notes milk surplus growth and an inability to handle it. Southern Dairies Inc ends raw milk purchases at Timberville Woodstock and Stephens City. Kenneth Gilpin consigns fifteen yearlings to Arlington Park sale this week. County and federal officers seize two distilling plants near DeHaven, including a 200 gallon still and a 50 gallon job.

Valley Apple Southern Daires, Inc Timberville Woodstock Stephens City Kenneth Gilpin Arlington Park DeHaven

Prince Michael Crowned King of Romania After Feridnand’s Death

Prince Michael son of former Crown Prince Carol is crowned King of Romania to succeed his grandfather King Feridnand who died earlier today at the summer palace. Some fear Carol may attempt to return. Experts claim Jack Sharkey will use a secret navy double punch against Jack Dempsey in a boxing bout tomorrow night. Mrs Ellen Moore Davis chooses to stand on dower rights and renounce her late husband Dr Douglas Davis’s will under Virginia law. Historic Northwestern turnpike exemplifies early roads built on white trappers' trails noted for beauty and paving condition.

Prince Michael Carol Romania Feridnand Summer Palace Jack Sharkey Navy Jack Dempsey Ellen Moore Davis Douglas Davis Northwestern Turnpike

Local 25 Years Ago: Hoover Dies in Maryland Sanatorium

Twenty five years past Charles E. Hoover, a prominent local citizen, dies at Dr. Gundry's Sanatorium in Catonsville after a nervous breakdown. Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Association plans a flying exhibition at the county fair. H. G. Bradford of Luray to publish a Roosevelt Progressive party weekly. Maynard Foreman reportedly drowned in Hogue Creek while seining with friends after an inquest.

Charles E. Hoover Gundry Catonsville Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Association H. G. Bradford Luray Roosevelt Progressive Party Maynard Foreman Hogue Creek Boyd and Bell

Virginia Governor Reappoints Embalmers Board Member

Gov. O'Ferral of Virginia reappoints George W. Kurtz as a member of the State Board of Embalmers, one of five. local notes also report a baseball defeat at Strasburg blamed on the umpire.

O’ferral Virginia George W. Kurtz State Board of Embalmers Strasburg

First paid admission baseball game played on July 20 1859

The earliest known baseball game charged admission on July 20 1859 marking the first instance of paying spectators at a game. Organized clubs hosted spectators for a formal contest signaling a shift toward professionalized crowd attendance in the sport.

Critique of Your First Term and Warnings for Second

A Democrat writes a stern critique of the president noting errors in the first term, including accepting a half million dollar campaign donation from John Lewis, appointing a female Secretary of Labor, backing a court bill, and fears over erasing state lines and expanding federal power. The letter calls for desistance to prevent disaster and preserve the nation.

John Lewis Labor Lewis Washington D. Sam Cox

Answers to Questions from The Evening Star Q and A

A compact Q and A round up from Frederic J. Haskin with various facts. Topics cover health comparisons at a Jam boree gathering, baseball pitch terms, Ford radio audience figures, Italian Ethiopian road plans, presidential adjournment, King Edward VIII abdication introductions, Massachusetts sea fish value, St. Augustine settlements, U S dog population, mispicket mineral, WPA literacy impact, Abbe de l Epee, tung oil, and Burgess Meredith birthplace and f ather s profession.

Vice President Garner Returns to Washington Amid Court Fight

In Washington on July 19 Vice President Garner moves to steady the administration amid the Robinson court case and brewing battles over court reform. He faces pressure for swift action on a court bill, adjournment risk, and reorganization while Congress debates army and pork spending. The piece notes political maneuvering around Barkley Harrison and reactions from lobbyists and constituents.

North American Newspaper Alliance, Inc Washington Garner Robinson Washingon Potomac Pennsylvania Avenue Farley West Keenan Little Rock Barkley White House Senate Pat Harrison Harrison Congress

Love Entanglement Sparks In Studio Drama

Marcia and Paula clash as Sandy schemes to test Marcia’s jealousy. Paula’s presence inflames tensions while Sandy flirts and unexpectedly departs for an urgent assignment, leaving Marcia to host Paula at her apartment and face anew the fragile balance of affection and pride.

Paula Marcia Miss Madden Sandy Hartley Ellen Tony

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