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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1938
Page
4
A reader asks about Christmas laws in Massachusetts 1659 and other trivia. The column cites Will Rogers memorial plans for Alaska, radio ownership stats, record baserunning times, blues history, and various Q A facts from 1930s reference material.
The text argues that federal aid to Kentucky and other states comes only through taxation or borrowing, denying any magic funds. It notes every dollar is repaid with interest and says federal spending masks taxation. It credits Roosevelt with courage to help states but warns against shifting local responsibility.
The 1926 United States tour by Queen Marie, granddaughter of Victoria and a Russian Czar, drew constant publicity and made her a household name. Though critics deem the trip a publicity stunt with little substantive gain for Romania, she remains noted for energy and war charity work and for shaping her public image as Balkan royalty in American culture.
A U S study finds about one in ten people will get money from the Treasury in the next six months excluding military payments. The total approaches 13 million individuals, up from 11 million in 1936, with growth since 1833. Including dependents could reach 40 million, about one third of the nation.
The Richmond Times Dispatch questions Senator Wagner’s stance on Justice Cardozo’s successor and the court packing bill. Wagner never publicly stated a vote, but insiders expected support if brought to a vote. Governor Lehman urged a vote against. Wagner’s reply was non committal amid reports he would back the Administration if necessary.
President Roosevelt denounces Senators and Representatives who agree with his aims but oppose his methods calling them yes but men. He also opines that Chandler would make a good Senator but to name him is left unsaid in the same address.
Roosevelt tells Kentucky crowd that state and local budgets stay balanced only because deficits pile up in Washington. Federal funding for local improvements shifts costs from local to national budgets, easing tax pressures for governors and mayors. The shift, while pleasant for local leaders, has drawbacks.
Senator Alben W Barkley chosen Democratic leader of the Senate to succeed the late Joseph Robinson. Obituary notes Charles H Boxwell longtime city businessman dies. Harold and Ray Barrett in U S Navy return home on furlough. Middletown marks 71st birthday of John E Legge with family celebration.
C J Kite found on the railroad near Berryville in critical condition dies at Memorial Hospital. Shenandoah Area council gets national honors for Lone Scouts and rural program. Cotton prices fall sharply in New York as stocks tumble. Judge and Mrs Carson invite to daughter Susan’s wedding to Lieut John Hedrick.
Mrs Anna Lée Harrison of Leesburg leaves more than 200000 dollars for the education of colored people in that section. The article notes a local bequest and its community impact with no listed heirs.
Harry Stouffer and Hunter Kern relocated from the post office to Cavalry camp on Front Royal road to manage large mail quantities. Graham F Blandy owner of Tulleyries bitten by a bull dog while trying to stop a dog fight on his property. George McKown Busey of White Hall dies suddenly at his Gerrardstown West Virginia home. Street department starts laying concrete sidewalks curbs and gutters on the west side of Market street downtown.
Forty years ago the paper reports Gen Calixto Garcia has been shot and killed by Spanish forces in Cuba. Luther Kremer, sick in Jacksonville Army camp, is able to leave for the first time since returning home. Harry Anderson and James Ferguson enter horses in the small show jumping class at the Fairgrounds tomorrow. Mrs Catherine Watson opens a jelly traded from a Civil War Yankee soldier and finds it excellent.
At the Chamber of Commerce Junior Division luncheon in Oklahoma City the attendance prize was a season ticket to the Federal Symphony Orchestra series. Ralph Rose James Neilson and Daryl McAllister were named winners the orchestra's director and program chairman and Daryl kept the prize.
Rush Holt reflects on patronage in Washington, criticizing party pressures and purges while defending liberal ideals and independence. He recounts experiences with patronage removal, the dangers of fear in voting, and the value of speaking freely for constituents. He contrasts loyalty to principles with political expediency.
In southern Arizona near the Canelo Hills Ellen Dale coordinates a film venture with foreman Bill Baron who arrives in Hollywood as her manager. He adopts a tough frontier persona to meet Sid Bromberg and deliver a playful note that she is safe and well in Arizona while Bromberg learns of their arrangement.
The Petersburg Progress Index notes that George was not contacted regarding the President's Georgia trip. The Raleigh News and Observer criticizes Roosevelt supporters using contact as a verb, while The Progress Index dismisses resistance to perceived barbarism and loyalty issues.
Richmond News Leader reports Governor Lehman spoke with restraint during a public address in Richmond. The article notes careful wording and emphasis on unity as he urged calm and cooperation across factions.
The speaker condemned Northern sectionalism at a Buffalo hearing on freight rates, arguing opposition to I C C readjustment would harm the South. He said the aim is to attract industry to the South, not to create a rate distortion, and urged removal of longstanding handicaps as Economic Problem No. 1. He accused Northern lawmakers of using federal policy for a competitive edge and rejected appeals for sympathy or favors.
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