Relief or Politics Use of WPA Funds in Elections
A critical column argues that New Deal officials seek to control elections by directing relief funds. It notes opposition from Progressives and some senators, cites the Hatch Amendment defeat, and asserts only public pressure can curb the misuse of public funds for political ends.
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U. S. Treasury
Ickes
Hopkins
Cohen
Cocoran
Senate
Zatch
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Johnson
California
WPA
United States
Washington survey finds 1938 grads face slim job prospects
The University of Washington and an insurance survey report weak employment outlook for June graduates. Washington cites engineering chemistry and forestry as hardest hit while 60 percent expect reduced prospects. National survey covers 236 schools with many predicting half or more graduates employed by summer’s end.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Tribune
University of Washington Daily
Seattle
Washington
Education must lead to opportunity for graduates
The piece argues that millions of young people are out of school and unemployed and warns that education without opportunity deforms motivation. It notes graduates work hard but face dead ends and cites a Montana high school slogan “WPA Here We Come” as emblematic of grim humor about scarce jobs.
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Montana
Young Man of Finance Precedent at NYSE Presidency
The appointment of a 31 year old as chairman and president pro tempore of the New York Stock Exchange is cited as precocity. The piece compares Martin’s youth to historic figures from Pitt to Rockefeller, noting no crime in youth but questioning broader progressiveness.
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Raleigh News and Observer
Board of Governors
New York Stock Exchange
William McChesney Martin
Charles James Fox
the Treasury
William Pitt
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Treasury
Martin
John Pierpont Morgan
America
George Peabody and Company of London
Jay Gould
Jim Fisk
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Mr. Martin
Standard Oil Company
Exchange
Federal Broadcasting Is an Unsound Plan
The Knoxville Journal argues against federal government controlled radio, saying it violates democratic principles and endangers national independence. It asserts private broadcasters would push propaganda for New Deal agencies and warns the system could backfire, likening it to keeping a loaded pistol in the home.
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Knoxville Journal
New Deal
Harry Hopkins
Harold Ickes
Bob Jackson
South America
United States
Feinberg Sweeps Ticket Winnings Tax Update
Frank Feinberg, former local resident and merchant who won 150000 on a sweeps ticket in the English Derby, must pay U S 65010 in taxes. Archibald Smith of the Society of Friends is announced speaker for the annual sermon to the senior class of Handley tomorrow. President Roosevelt says in an interview there could be no question his court reorganization bill will be passed this session.
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Frank Feinberg
U. S
Archibald Smith
Society of Friends
Handley
Roosevelt
Winchester GOP Delegation to State Convention Expands
Winchester will send a larger Republican delegation to the state convention than Staunton or Harrisonburg as plans form for the 67th Confederate Memorial Day observance with Rev. Dr Flickinger as speaker. Edna Lamb and Henrietta Cornwell lead Handley class of 1928 reunion plans.
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Winchester
Staunton
Harrisonburg
Flickinger
Edna Lamb
Henrietta Cornwell
Handley
Miss Zelda Klompus and Dr. Harry Levine United in Baltimore
The couple Zelda Klompus and Harry Levine were married recently in a ceremony that will place the doctor in Baltimore where he is practicing. Cadet L. A. Puller from this city earned his commission from the U S Military Academy at West Point. Weekend traffic increases noted as cars from over twenty states pass through the area. Farmers anticipate good wheat prices for the 1927 crop, currently selling at about $1.50 per bushel.
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Zelda Klompus
Harry Levine
Baltimore
L. A. Puller
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
Local Notes From Capon Bridge and Washington Visit
Twenty five years ago W E Cooper attends the National Wholesalers convention in Washington. Ray Sattelle and Clyde Shuler return from the University of Maryland with diplomas. John H Seal Jr is thrown from his motorcycle on South Braddock street but escapes death. Miss Myrtle Vernon Powell and James Walter Larrick wed at the bride’s parents home in Capon Bridge West Virginia.
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W. E. Cooper
Washington
Ray Sattelle
Clyde Shuler
University of Maryland
John H. Seal, Jr
South Braddock Street
Myrtle Vernon Powell
James Walter Larrick
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Round Hill Society Meets Amid Fire Company Interruption
Forty years ago young ladies interrupt a Union Steam Fire Co meeting to witness proceedings. The Round Hill Literary Society gathers at H. O. Pierce's home in Opequon. U. S. Collier Merrimac is sunk deliberately at Santiago harbor entrance. crew unharmed but captured. Robert Forney and David Hamilton enlist in the U S Army and head to the Philippines for a three year tour.
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Union Steam Fire Co
Round Hill Literary Society
H. O. Pierce
Opequon
U. S
Merrimac
Santiago de Cuba
Robert Forney
David Hamilton
U. S. Army
Phillipines
Answers to Questions by Frederic J. Haskin
A reader can get factual answers by writing The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J Haskins director Washington D C. Enclose three cents for reply.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskins
Washington, D. C
Answers to questions from readers on varied topics
A sequence of reader Q A items covers subjects from biology and history to cinema and public figures. Topics include largest mammals, radio ownership, unemployment benefits, Joan of Arc's birthplace, Somerset Maugham biographies, The Adventures of Robin Hood award, Theodore Roosevelt's publishing ties, baseball scoring limits, hummingbirds, presidential authority over the gold fund, tobacco farm income, civil service employment rules, Reno marriages and divorces, bimfocal invention, bagasse wall board, Le Bourget airport status, stutter prevalence, and a Boise stagecoach robbery pay chest theft in 1866 with subsequent recovery.
Washington’s Grim White House Wake Over Utilities Battle
In Washington reports allege a dismal White House scene as leaders, led by Vice President Garner, oppose a costly reorganization bill and government competition against business. Senate and House opposition, plus Byrd’s influence, doom the measure while Ford reportedly resists motor plant shutdowns. the Chamber of Commerce opts for Copenhagen over Tokyo amid war unwelcome.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Garner
V. P
Ment
Senate
Barkley
Byrd
House
Wenda Rejoins Garry in His Play Amid Love Triangle
In Garry Page's living room Wenda Ayer presses for her old role as Barbara Kingsley returns to the project. Ray Lipton confronts Garry and Barbara's feelings while Barbara reveals plans to sail abroad, setting a tense impending finale.
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Garry
Garry Page
Barbara Kingsley
Barbara
Robbie
Ray
Ray Lipton
Sir Galahad
John Alden
Wenda Ayer
Chet Berean
God
High March
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