Classified and circulation details from Winchester Evening Star
The Winchester Evening Star lists publication details, advertising rates, and subscription options. It notes daily publication with Sunday omission, classified rate at 2 cents per word, minimum 25 cents, and display ad rate 45 cents per inch. Subscription prices include one year 4.50, six months 2.35, three months 1.25, and one month 0.50.
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Tenney
New York
Detroit
Woodward and Company, Inc
Kansas City
San Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Associated Press
Rest in God and Sleep in Beloved Love
The message cites Psalms 127 verse 2 about God giving sleep to his beloved. It emphasizes restful trust over anxious toil and serves as a devotional reminder of divine provision.
Lewis Attacks Garner Doomed by Personal Slur
The text condemns John L. Lewis for a slanderous personal attack on Vice-President Garner. It stresses Garner's deserved respect from Texans, Congress, and the nation, contrasting Garner with Lewis and asserting Lewis's conduct as unbecoming of a statesman.
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John L. Lewis
Garner
Texas
United States Congress
Lewis
United States
Senators Clash Over New Deal Deficit Doctrine
Georgia senator denounces the view that a deficit is a blessing arguing it defies morals and common sense. He warns that borrowing to boost national income without tax changes ignores practical realities and would not solve the nation’s problems.
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Georgia
George
United States Moves to End Trade Accord With Japan
The United States informs Japan that the current trade agreement with the most favored nation clause will terminate after six months. Secretary Hull’s move aims to curb Japan’s conduct in China and end the flow of war supplies. Once the pact ends, the U.S. could embargo arms and war materials to Japan, potentially shifting leverage and risking loss of Japan’s export market.
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United States
Japan
Hull
China
Ian Goor
England
France
Vandenburg
Trade Embargo as Response to Japan Aggression
The speaker argues that a trade embargo on Japan may have serious consequences but is necessary to show disapproval of Japan’s conquest of China. It would also signal to Germany and Italy that Democracies could retaliate against their ally Japan by restricting trade.
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Japan
United States
China
Germany
Italy
Nylon and Durafilm hosiery hope for cheaper wear
The essay notes the average 44 silk stockings yearly for half the population, jokes on wear and expense, and previews cheaper nylon and Durafilm options. It urges frugality while imagining future fabrics may reduce costs and boost sales for dry goods and publishing alike.
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Japan
Milady
Shoot a Blonde and Other Soda Slang From a 20th Century Diner
The Commentator explains that soda jerks created slang to rename drinks. Shoot a blonde meant a lemon soda. shoot a brunette was a chocolate. shoot a picnic was a cola for four. Burn one was hot chocolate. Kelly on two signaled two limeades. a Swiss cheese sandwich with beer invoked Fuzz on one and import.
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Kelly
The Daily Quiz Answers on Page Two
Aimed at readers testing knowledge seven quiz questions cover topics from biblical Moses to Beatrice Barrett and broccoli. The list asks about the Great Pope the meaning of chronology the nine sided polygon and more with a note to turn to page two for answers.
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Moses
Pennsylvania
Kitty Hawk
Beatrice Barrett
Japan
Today’s Common Error On Using Driving Force Phrases
A note on phrasing urges writers to choose concise terms such as behind or at the back instead of vague expressions like driving force. The guidance emphasizes clarity and precision in everyday writing.
Winchester native Jacob S. Haldeman dies after long illness
Prominent Winchester and county figure Jacob S. Haldeman dies of a heart attack following a lengthy illness. In Berryville, Charles J. Enders announces arrival of the John Enders Fire Co. new fire truck.
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Jacob S. Haldeman
Winchester
Charles J. Enders
John Enders Fire Co
Berryville
Open Skyline Drive Calls From Valley Groups
Five years after barriers were removed valley commercial organizations press for swift action by the federal government to open Skyline Drive. Banks of Winchester report the formal establishment of the Virginia Clearing House Association.
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Skyline Drive
Banks of
Winchester
Virginia Clearing House Association
Shenandoah Park Association Publishes History Book
A decade ago the Shenandoah National Park association released a volume detailing the park’s establishment and its history. Aristide Briand—famed three times foreign minister and nine times premier of France—agreed to form a new cabinet after Pioncaire’s resignation. St Louis Robin enters its third week in the Midwest attempting an endurance nonstop flight.
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Shenandoah National Park Association
Aristide Briand
France
Pioncaire
St Louis
Middle West
Boys Run Over by Car in Berryville Pike Accident
Twenty five years ago Theodore Grim and Russell Haymaker, both boys, were run over by a touring car owned by Isaac Hecht, a wealthy department store owner in Washington and Baltimore, when their wheel dropped in front of the machine on Berryville pike. Austria declared formal war on Servia and Germany refused mediation as the world crisis loomed.
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Theodore Grim
Russell Haymaker
Isaac Hecht
Washington
Baltimore
Berryville
Public council reads donor letter for city hall funds
Forty years ago amid wild enthusiasm a letter from C B Rouss pledges $30,000 to Winchester for a city hall with a condition that citizens raise $10,000 more. J E B Cooper is reelected treasurer of Lartheran Sunday School at Virginia Synod convention in Trinity Church Stephens City. Ernest Kitchen wins Bartons Ville woods tournament and crowns Sadie Clanett as ausen.
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C. B. Rouss
Winchester
J. E B. Cooper
Lartheran Sunday School of Virginia Synod
Trinity Church
Stephens City
Ernest Kitchen
Bartons Ville Woods
Sadie Clanett
Flight Dream and Hidden Danger in a Love Triangle
Sarah Anne Melton, minister's daughter and friend of Judith Drake, dreams of Jack Courtney's fame while awaiting his return from a flight. A broken winged ship crashes, a mysterious aviator is found, and Bob Kennedy, Jack's ally, survives with a torn leg as Sarah Anne confronts shifting loyalties and a perilous future.
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Sarah Anne ‘On
Judith
Drake
Jack Courtney
Pacific
Bing Wells
Sarah Anne
California
Sarah Anne Melton
Jack
Bob Kennedy
Lindbergh
Sarah Jane
Miss Stripes
Mattie
Gleaners
Nimisila Park
Corrinne
Judy
Answers to Random Quiz Questions from 1940 Page
A compilation of Q and A items covering topics from education and history to poetry and gastronomy. Notable entries include the best paying fields after college, Easter 1940 date, cup puzzle like Four Horsemen symbols, and biographies of figures such as Eduard Benes and Alan Dale.
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United States
Office of Education
Open Forum Criticism of Mr Cather over voting shifts
Letters claim Mr Cather pledged support for Boyce residents and teachers but then voted contrary. Citizens accuse him of reversing stance on firemen aid as the Legislature debated provisions for injured or fallen firefighters.
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Cather
Russell Ca' Defends Public Education in Virginia Letter
In a Winchester Evening Star reply T Russell Ca' counters W J Flanagan accusing him of shifting focus from public education. He cites a long record since 1932 supporting education and argues judicial salary bills cost little yet boosted teacher pay more. he backs the Three Point Educational Program aiming to finish it in a few sessions.
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Flanagan
Winchester Evening Star
W. J. Flanagan
General Assembly
Virginia
Crampton
T. Russell CA
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