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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1937
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists H. F. Byrd Jr as editor and notes daily publication except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co of Winchester Virginia with standard postal designation details.
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Frances Perkins downplays a wave of strikes while Gerald Griffin notes mixed reports from AP. Across the country, clashes erupt at Canton Ohio Bethlehem Franklin plant Cambria as governors press Roosevelt for federal intervention amid labor unrest and scare stories about unamericanism.
The Rev. Jardine who officiated at the wedding of the Duke of Windsor and Mrs. Warfield resigns his Darlington pastorate at fifty and plans a joint holiday and lecture tour in the United States. The Roanoke Times questions whether he seeks American lecture fees or a broader platform for his message.
Arthur Annis, longtime political agent to Prime Minister Baldwin, spoke before Earl Baldwin's induction into the House of Lords. Annis was found dead in his Bewdley office the next day, with a verdict of suicide. The piece argues that true character shows in adversity and tragedy.
A hitch hiker was struck and killed on United States Highway No. 1 between Richmond and Petersburg. Bank deposits found on the victim totaled just under two thousand dollars. The piece argues that hitch hiking remains dangerous despite a Virginia law and suggests three moral lessons about drivers and strangers.
Covington Evening Virginian surveys college presidents on college attendance. Opinions vary from urging broad access to restricting entrants to only the most capable. An outsider suggests acceptance should favor those genuinely interested in college studies over campus life.
The Danville Register critiquesVirginia students and alumni who promote a “gentleman's education” label for the University of Virginia. The piece contrasts this with Jefferson’s founding ideal of knowledge, a renowned campus, scholarly faculty, and the university’s overall achievements.
Funeral rites were conducted for Henry Shryock of Stephens City who died Tuesday in a collision involving a car driven by Elmer Williamson. The incident prompted local officials to investigate the fatality and notify family members.
Police suspect a mysterious sender sent threatening letters to H. D. Puller Taylor Hahn and Ross Swimley. A new state law requires birth and death registrations for all state cases. Miss Annie Dyche and Samuel Noakes wed at the Fairfax Hotel with Rev T K Cromer officiating. R. E. Byrd predicts Wilson as the Democratic nominee at the Baltimore convention.
Forty years ago Nicholls wins another game for Winchester nine, facing Front Royal. description notes superb pitching and a strong team effort. Also mentions a city street cleaning order related to a fined individual and social events at the Haines residence on Water street, with telephones added downtown to several local figures.
The article notes the historic start of the first cross country automobile trip on June 18, 1900. It highlights early automotive pioneers and the challenge of crossing vast distances by road.
A Life magazine article proclaims Virginia’s legacy discouraging deep scholarship and specialization. It asserts the state favors well rounded amateurs over specialists and notes Virginians with serious educational aims go elsewhere. The piece claims the university’s tradition is now broadcast nationwide.
The Richmond News Leader critiques the Brookings Institute figure of 500000 dollars as salaries for full-time New Deal press agents. It argues total propaganda costs, including weeks spent marketing the program, could triple that amount and cites wasteful printing and franking. The piece warns Democratic leadership may face reckoning over federal funds used to promote party goals.
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A long list of Q and A items covers topics from Racing to science and world figures. It includes questions about War Admiral as a potential sire, currencies by country, hitchiking laws, medical spends, okapi descriptions, frankfurter attribution, Archibald MacLeish drama, and airplanes in service.
Washington dispatch notes Vice President Garner will return from vacation to press a 4 by mail campaign aimed at shaping his course and prompting his shift toward Washington. Congress debates wage and hours bills as party unity strains over executive ties and predigested legislation.
Jacqueline confronts Colonel Lutman over a deed and marriage plan as her mother defends him. After a explosive scene she seeks help from Charles Manpiece, learns of a £1,500,000 Uncle Alan will, and realizes the fortune may belong to her.
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