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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1937
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star entry lists publication details and rates. It notes second class status and post office entry in Winchester Virginia, with publisher The Evening Star Pub and mentions subscription terms and city distribution.
A fragment from a religious text declares God’s word will not return void but shall accomplish what pleases him. The passage emphasizes divine purpose and assurance of fulfillment.
An officer says some arrestees are not fingerprinted due to staff shortages. Critics also claim the full value of identification at national and local levels is not understood.
The Yearbook notes growing use of fingerprint files held by the FBI and DOJ, with over six million prints. It highlights police training, education, and new tools like photomotion education, hair analysis, retinal vein patterns, and polygraph discussions, while calling for better interdepartmental coordination.
An opinion piece condemns false rumors about President Roosevelt and criticizes government handouts and biased press coverage. It argues news should be independent of private favors and party manipulation, warning against propaganda and selective fact presentation by officials and departments.
A 23 year old released prisoner from an Illinois jail says he killed three in the West after not being treated seriously. He allegedly moved through the Middle States with five robberies and three murders. Hoover warns parole today is a major menaces to the country, though he defends the principle.
A reader’s questions cover topics from transcontinental bus trips and eclipses to Lenin dates and the agouti. It lists facts on the Danmore Medal, the Carrel Dakin method, Madisonian era terms, and many other curiosities with concise, neutral answers.
C W Hollis notes 64 citizens fined for missing city tags. Plans for a supervised summer play program involve Players Association Winchester Nation and the WPA. Roosevelt approves a bill to award silver medals to Byrd Expedition members. Five years ago locals form Anti League to enforce prohibition amendments. Frederick and Shenandoah counties search for Mrs Frances Nicholson Orndorff’s body.Milton Snapp auto shop on National Avenue damages totalling 1500 dollars due to ignition from hot metal.
Washington observers warn that leadership gaps fuel conflict as German and steel strikes escalate. Roosevelt era policy battles swirl around the farm bill, wage rules, and forbearance amid a backdrop of sit downs, strikes, and court rulings.
Ten years ago at John Kerr School girls mailed four dollars to Rev. R B Nelson head of the local Red Cross to aid Mississippi flood victims. Henry notes a Model A Ford replacing the old T model. J Henkel Henry plans a state senate bid but has not filed papers. John Williams named head of the local AAA office.
Twenty five years ago Melvin Vaneman announces plans to cross the Atlantic in his lighter than air craft the Akron. A Rockefeller holdings survey places his net at about 900000000. Maude Spaide is injured after stepping in front of a car driven by William Riley of Clearbrook. Co H D Flood to speak at cemetery on Kent Memorial Day in June.
Forty years ago Leu Chow a Chinese laundryman in town learned to ride a bicycle attracting attention. Eddie Carper tore his pants on a wheel sprocket while riding Main Street. The city treasurer reports a balance of 6042 dollars on hand at May end. John I Sloat travels to New Market to serve as groomsman in the Coyner Grove wedding. Historic event June 2 1893 a famous diamond Excelsior found in South Africa.
Jacqueline debates marriage to Colonel Lutman as her mother schemes to benefit financially. The nurse of secrets reveals Lutman may propose after foiling Jim Asson. Jacqueline seeks legal counsel and arranges a meeting with the family lawyer to confront the will.
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