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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1937
Page
4
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The phrase echoes Romans 8 35 asking who can separate believers from Christ's love amid tribulation distress persecution famine nakedness peril or sword. This biblically framed line emphasizes faith enduring through hardship.
The Senate passed a bill over the President’s veto extending the Federal Land Bank loan rate of 3 14 percent. Supporters like Senator Byrd and Senator Glass argue farmers deserve rates as low as other loan sectors and that the government can cover administration costs and potential losses through this difference.
National Labor Relations Board ruling on the discharge of waiter Garland Webb at the Willard Hotel in Washington veers into an unlikely audit of breakfast service. The decision notes complaints by Harry Sommerville and others, including misserved applesauce and ham portions, as part of assessing alleged unfair labor practices under the Wagner Act.
A board investigation into restaurant service revealed conflicts over whether applesauce was served in peacock china or other patterns. Witnesses differed on proper dishes and a terrapin dish, while the board ultimately fired the waiter for union activities, not for misserving breakfast.
The Salem Times Register notes summer heat drives demand for air conditioning as supply expands and prices may fall with larger production. It predicts many homes and offices in the area will eventually install cooling systems as financing plans compete with auto loans.
Fredericksburg Free Lance Star endorses State Senator Saxon W Holt of Newport News for the Democratic primary August 3. It notes Holt has chaired the Privileges and Elections Committee and served as president pro tempore, with deep experience on the Finance Committee and the Governor's Budget Commission.
An American consular employee and a British subject are killed protecting refugees at Sebastian during the Spanish uprising. A Browntown and Front Royal woman are named as remaining members of Warren county Centennial celebration court. Landon pledges to restore efficient constitutional government to Union if elected, accepting the Republican nomination for chief.
Major Doolittle and Miss Anne Washington travel with a package of 35 letters at the airport marking the 157th anniversary of the U S Postal Service route once used by the first President. Governor Roosevelt says a reply will be sought from Mayor Welker of New York City over ouster charges. Prominent state figures attend a Lexington funeral for Hon. Henry St George Tucker. Edward Seal, jailed on extortion charges, attempts suicide with carbolic acid and is observed by a cellmate who alerts the sheriff.
TEN YEARS AGO Page reports Baker Shields and Fowle winning a tennis match with the Blue Ridge Country Club. The item notes a bank robbery at Mt. Jackson National Bank with over $2,000 taken by a man and two women. Chief Doran posts officers on Valley Pike to pursue a Buick sedan. Newton Miller kills a large rattlesnake. A bizarre note mentions 14 buttons five feet seven inches long at Gore. A Boston riot over Lindbergh’s planned street ride leaves one dead and 40 injured.
Twenty five years ago Winchester remains without saloons for four years as the Anti-Saloon League petitions Judge Harrison to call a new option election. The 1st Virginia Regiment Band members James Ritter and Edward Spillman travel to Staunton and then Gretna for the annual encampment. Company I departs tomorrow. The mayor orders arrests for tying horses to trees amid a new city ordinance. Striking miners near Charleston and Boone County are armed with Winchester rifles. a deputy sheriff and posse member are killed.
Forty years ago Arthur Washington a colored man is arrested by Officer McCartney for abusing Lucy Slage also colored. Frank Stockton visits with Weston friends from Virginia. Report claims Harry Schneider sold shoes for 750 dollars but the money proved Confederate. Amalgamated Association of Beer Drinkers hosts a Kernstown battlefield picnic with food but no beer. Salt Lake City founded July 24 1847 by the Mormons.
The editorial argues Senator Holt deserves re election for two year terms by the Governor to the General Assembly. It lauds his experience and calls for voter support citing economy balanced budgets and sympathy for Virginia institutions and taxpayers. It notes Holt’s past efforts against tuberculosis and aid to those in need.
The Richmond Times Dispatch notes Governor Peery ordered state officers to Covington to protect nonunion workers of Industrial Rayon who wish to return to their jobs. It questions CIO tactics and warns such interference could provoke public backlash and future restrictive legislation.
A brief information service offers readers answers to factual questions. Send inquiries with three cents for reply to The Evening Star Information Bureau in Washington DC directed by Frederic J. Haskin.
A long list of trivia questions and answers covers topics from chemistry and geography to history and famous figures. Highlights include the cause of wool discoloration in pools, Lipton’s America’s Cup expenditures, and names of outstanding women of 1936.
The Wheeler investigation delays Milwaukee road plans and ICC review while paging through 28 railroads cited for public linen washing. J D Ross eyes Bonneville power role as Senate scrutiny and NW TVA plans stir charges of favoritism and regional tensions.
Marcia escorts anxious Tony to the hospital after Ellen Elliott ingested poison in a desperate act. A coma and a tense vigil follow as Tony confesses guilt and Ellen fights for recovery with Marcia urging reconciliation and support.
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