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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1937
Page
4
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A brief biblical reflection warns against pride and oppression when riches rise urging trust in God, cautioning against placing the heart on wealth rather than righteousness. The verse from Psalm 62 10 emphasizes humility and avoidance of robbery.
President Roosevelt defended the Navy’s Amelia Earhart and Frederick Noonan search expenditure at a press conference. He noted ships burn fuel oil regardless of duties and every Navy plane logs many flying hours each year. The Mercy mission, though not successful, provided valuable experience for the service.
The Rev R Anderson Jardine, who wed the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, told a Baltimore audience that Edward is too big for one nation or empire and the world needs him. He said Edward forsook the British Empire and failed in duty to self, his people, and country amid world chaos.
Roanoke Times recalls George Huff authored creed of sportsmanship carved in the Illinois stadium. It extols playing fair within rules and accepting victory or defeat without boasting or excuses. The piece frames the creed as guidance for athletes and all young men entering life.
The Bluefield Sunset News quotes Detroit Free Press on Southern cooking as overrated and dyspeptic for Northerners. It frames northern efforts to reopen the Civil War as attacking Southern women and cuisine, predicting a clash over fried chicken and Southern hospitality.
A Detroit editor questions Northern reactions to Southern cooking described as rich with fat. Travellers report illness blamed on water and Southern style fried foods. The piece satirically defends Southern cuisine while noting Northern nostalgia for hearty meals.
John Galleher accuses Attorney General Abram P. Staples of indifference to the Democratic Party while Staples argues his duty is to the Commonwealth. The Virginia primary on August 3 pits Staples as a legal adviser to the state against Galleher who would treat the office as a political platform.
Miss Harriet Bruce Miss Gypsy Lee Pine Mr. Paul Sybert Miss Gwendolyn Haynes and Miss Ethel Hartman named as new Handley High School teachers. Shenandoah Roanoke area faces drier weather. rain shortfall linked to statewide agricultural statistics. Donald Burke, Virginia Communist organizer, to run against Glass for Senate. City considers campaign advertising rules. ordinance bans only advertising.
In Harrisonburg state politics name recognition grows as State Senator T Russell Cather emerges as a potential successor to the late Henry Tucker in the U S House. The item notes local interest and political maneuvering around a national board seat.
The City Council sets the 1927 tax rate at 1.40 dollars and the budget moves to the public for comment. Hunter Stotler, a prohibition agent for Washington Garret and Allegany counties, Md., is shot by moonshiners near Hagerstown. Four suspects in a new Buick sedan, linked to a Mt. Jackson Bank robbery, cut wire and ride through farms and orchards toward Boyce road. Mayor Ward plans to reconsider his veto on borrowing 20 000 dollars for current city expenses.
Twenty five years ago the first state convention of the Bull Moose party gathered a large crowd in Boston. Congress passed the Sulzer Apple Bill establishing standard apple packages. John Jolliffe hosted a Crescent Club event for about 100 guests at his Clearbrook home. The White Post Horse Show will feature drivers jumpers and racers later this week.
Forty years ago the city faced delays in numbering houses for free mail delivery after installing new street name plates. Charles Miller received a two year sentence for firing a rifle at a B and O train south of the city. City council members Gray, Barr and Hardy presented the city's claims to the Market Square before the County Board of Supervisors. A fine view of the city is available from the top of the tower at the near finished South End Fire Company engine house.
A historic record notes the July 27 1915 exchange of radio messages between the United States and Japan marking an early milestone in transpacific communication. The feat demonstrated practical wireless telegraphy linking nations.
Petersburg Progress Index condemns the push to appoint Mrs. Robinson to the late Senator Joseph T. Robinson’s vacancy. It argues widows inheriting Senate seats, as with Long and Caraway cases, is improper and notes Arkansas may instead nominate Governor Carl Bailey, who would resign as governor to accept the seat.
Washington debates position as foreign agents discuss response to a potential conflict. The piece notes the sit-down strike as an illustrative tactic in the broader discussion.
A reader can get factual answers by writing The Evening Star Information Bureau Washington DC directed by Frederic J. Haskin. Enclose three cents for reply.
A collection of questions and brief answers covering varied topics. Includes lake levels at Mead, tobacco paper work, Mormon cricket outbreaks, river mail service, design of America’s Cup boats, Billy Rose shows, British veto power, first U S homestead patent, world highway funding, Saratoga races, and other miscellaneous trivia with dates and names.
Washington reportage outlines three hidden elements in the C I O clash with the Roosevelt administration. It predicts a future split, notes John Lewis pressure tactics, and mentions labor party maneuvering in Detroit Akron and across cities. It cites union and political figures and a Civil War era style mockup of Lewis with his family at a Soviet Embassy reception.
Andrew Knight storms into the Acme office to confront Abe Zimmerman about cutthroat bidding and alleged squeeze outs. The clash turns physical as a tense exchange reveals past schemes, Marcia, and a staged airport wedding photo as a veiled threat.
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