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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1926
Page
4
Publisher Harry Flood Byrd lists post office entry and daily publication details for Winchester Virginia. The notice outlines consolidation with several weekly papers and subscription prices for War one year three months and monthly plus Cartier rates and Associated Press affiliation.
The Petroleum News editor criticizes Governor Byrd and claims the planned FTC investigation into the oil industry is motivated and likely fruitless. He notes President Coolidge acted on Byrd’s request and argues a thorough inquiry is needed to reveal whether economic forces or company activity set petroleum prices. Byrd supports a fearless probe to inform the public.
The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch marks the 150th anniversary of Virginia’s Bill of Rights drafted by George Mason. It notes Mason’s influence on Jefferson and Madison and the lasting impact on American liberty and state constitutions, celebrated at Williamsburg with reflections on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Paul Cline editor and manager of Southwest Tithes, publisher of the Pulaski daily, toured Middlesex County last week during a several week fishing expedition with plans for more ventures.
The speaker praised a newsroom leader who plans a long vacation after turning a semi weekly paper into a daily and stabilizing the staff. He said the manager would hire new workers if the paper cannot be run in his absence, and defended the right spirit despite critics who do most of the work and payroll duties.
The poet recalls offering guidance to all and realizing advice can backfire. A humorous tale about Hir am Horn who switched crops, faced ruin, and blames the adviser, ending with the narrator ceasing to give advice beneath his greenwood tree.
Mrs Walter R Abell of Biarriz daughter of Mr and Mrs Decatur H Miller Jr of Baltimore will sponsor the new Merchants and Miners steamship Fairfax at its Newport News Virginia launch on June 12 The Miller family history traces the elder Decatur H Miller as an early director and the Decatur H Miller steamer once ran between Boston and Baltimore in the late 19th century The Fairfax is part of a five ship group for coastwise service linking Norfolk and Newport News
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