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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1938
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star is published daily except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co in Winchester Virginia. Subscription rates are listed in the standard rate card for local and mail editions.
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The Petersburg Progress-Index and THE STAR spar over a prior editorial on the undistributed profits tax. They discuss Roosevelt era tax policy’s impact on AT&T and its dividends and employment, arguing the tax would have eliminated the funds for dividends and kept workers employed only if profits were redirected.
The president notes rising costs tied to addressing a widespread low mood, warning that staying in this state could incur billions in ongoing expenses. The remarks emphasize the economic burden of inaction and the need for effective interventions.
Senator Henry Ashurst of Arizona argues that the country will not recover or progress unless Congress assures that legitimate business is not subjected to unnecessary taxes and amendments. He warns that the current era of prodigious spending will reverse, making Coolidge look like a spendthrift.
The Richmond Times Dispatch piece by Thomas Lomax Hunter praises farmers as versatile thinkers, noting their roles as chemists, merchants, leaders, and observers of nature. It argues urban critics misjudge rural expertise and credits horse sense with sustaining American democracy.
E Blackburn Moore seeks reelection to the Virginia House of Delegates in the Democratic primary in August with no opponent. Clarke county jailor Robert Buckner is assaulted by two escaping prisoners. one escapes, while Fremont Dick dies from a gun wound believed to be personal safety related. Frances Bicker and Jean Ebert perform tap dance entertainment during intermissions at Handley Junior Senior dance.
Reader queries cover topics from geography and history to language and science. The column lists concise answers attributed to various initials, noting facts about Finland’s lakes, Dawes, Cape Flattery, Renoir, gunny sacks, Madame Schumann-Heink, Artemus Ward, braille Bibles, Bryan’s ode, bushmaster snake, National Geographic flag, and electric cars among others.
Washington insiders discuss turmoil inside the Soviet military machine, noting heightened GPU guard presence, a three-way command structure, and purges of top generals. Reports cite 5 million Russians in camps per Kerensky, with cautious estimates at 3 million, while other signs point to propaganda and hidden radio broadcasts.
Five years ago pupils from Winchester schools visited Mount Hebron to pay respects at the graves of John Kerr and John Handley during final exercises. Elliott Roosevelt relocates to Nevada to facilitate a divorce by his wife Elizabeth Donner on extraordinary grounds. Miss Anna Carroll earns Boyce High School medal for general excellence in the senior class. Winchester’s credit rating remains strong as municipal bonds sit above par in a Richmond broker’s manual.
Ten years ago Warren Sumption, a local painter, suffers a fractured leg when a ladder falls on him. A survey finds Virginia apples increasing in favor in European markets. The Virginia agriculture department estimates a 7 million bushel wheat yield in the Old Dominion this year. Shenandoah Valley Academy ends finals with an all night military ball in the school gym.
After a year off the Mutual Farmer's Club gathers at Mr. and Mrs. F A Cochran in Stephenson with Capt J P Reardon directing. Members receive orders to camp at Virginia Beach for eight days after July 6. Billions of grasshoppers threaten western crops as the agriculture department expresses concern. Bowles Brothers of Clarke County win top prizes at the 12th Loudoun County Colt and Horse Show.
Forty years ago G. C. Miller and president George H. Kinzel resign as councilmen at a meeting of city fathers. A. L. Shearer's double tally ho drawn by four matched horses returns after refinishing. Miss Pearl Cline visits Woodstock after seeing Misses Minnie and May Zirkle on South Main. Ashby Swanson leaves for Charles Town with hobby horses to set up at the Independent Fire Company's carnival.
Barbara and Ray discuss marriage as Garry remains distant, while Barbara contemplates a future in London or New York. She weighs love, fear of pain, and the lure of safety as she plans the next steps before Ray sails and a possible transfer may reshape her world.
The Clifton Forge Daily Review notes Massachusetts governor Hurley signed a law outlawing damage suits for breach of promise to marry. The piece cites a Washington Times theory that women see through heartbalm schemes and that the racket is simply a scam.
The piece contrasts France's cabinet turmoil with America passing a new tax law expressing a wry view of political risk and policy changes. It notes how governance differs between nations and underscores ongoing fiscal reforms in the United States.
Bernhard consort to Princess Juliana met Queen Elizabeth to share gossip about a newborn. The informal exchange highlights royal chatter and the social ties among European crowns.
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