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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1934
Page
4
The notice details subscription prices by mail and carrier, advertising rates per word and per inch, minimum charges, and deadlines. It lists memorials and miscellaneous notices with prices and provides contact and policy notes for publication and national advertising buyers.
A brief quotation from Proverbs 23:7 appears, stating as a person thinks in the heart so is he, echoing moral instruction in the text.
The Berryville Avenue roadway, started as a C W A project and left half finished, is a dangerous nuisance to residents. The city risks losing $1,500 per mile in state street funding if Berryville is not kept in good condition, and state payments may be withheld until repairs are completed. Authorities should borrow funds if needed to finish the project and restore Winchester’s streets.
The House approved a bill granting the President authority to negotiate reciprocal trade agreements and adjust tariffs up to fifty percent without Senate or Congressional action. Supporters say it will empower rapid deals and curb losses to competitors as nations expand their commercial ties.
A classroom prompt asks why June 6 to 16 is in American history and notes Belleau Wood victory in 1918. It lists Cooper’s Leatherstocking novels The Deerslayer The Last of the Mohicans The Pathfinder The Pioneers The Prairie and Caesar’s famous report I came I saw I conquered.
The article argues for cautious use of reciprocal treaties to avoid hurting domestic industries but supports reducing tariffs on select goods to expand foreign markets. It emphasizes agriculture and key sectors benefiting from expanded exports and warns high tariffs harm farmers, urging opportunities to stimulate trade and economic recovery.
Senator Byrd of Virginia denounces the Smith bill amending the Agricultural Adjustment Act as a sweeping grant of power to the Secretary of Agriculture. He warns of licensing to regulate planting and production, with penalties up to forfeiture for unauthorized handling, risking broad federal control and confiscation without compensation.
Fragmentary item lists trivia and questions from a 19th century almanac. It covers burdens in Guatemala, a riddle about alabaster, the cave password Open Sesame, and nautical knot speed, plus a Persius quote and a Sunday horoscope noting conversational skills and moody resilience.
A partial excerpt discusses the interaction between public policy and government action in small industries. The piece suggests scrutiny of regulatory balance and potential impacts on local enterprise. Further context is limited due to fragmentary text.
George Zimmerman of Pelham Manor New York held a farewell dinner for 75 friends after doctors warned he has at most six months to live due to a heart ailment. The event was intended as a final social gesture before his anticipated death.
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hours ending 8 a.m. May to date none. Year to date 9.76 inches. Average annual precipitation in 21 years 34.71 inches. Monthly averages list February 1.97, March 2.82, April 2.91, May 3.04, June 3.65, July 3.41, August 3.29, September 2.34, October 3.00, November 2.33, December 2.34 inches.
Obituary notes include Mrs. Sarah J. Carroll of East Orange N J dying during a visit with her brother in the county. Harrison Riley Orndorff former Hardy county sheriff dies at home of his daughter near Gore. Dr James N Hillman Emory and Henry College president to address Handley graduates. Local council recommends repeal of prohibition laws. Other items include James Mattern seen across Siberia and long retrospective notes.
Baptismal services will be held Sunday June 10 at Bobb's Run on the Gainesboro pike near Charles Clarke's home. Evangelist David Wilson of Ohio and Rev J S Shade of the Penecostal Mission will conduct with twelve candidates. Mrs Wilson will sing and Wilson will deliver the sermon. Public is invited.
Dr. H. W. Hodgsen and family from Cumberland Maryland were guests of Dr Hodgson's sister Mrs James Fling at her home last week.
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