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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
4
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A devotional line replicates Acts 28 15 praising presence on the side of righteousness. The text recalls meeting brethren at Appii Forum and the Three Taverns and giving thanks for encouragement. The passage is framed as a weekly meditative note.
In a heated vote the Senate defeated Senator Byrd s proposal to cut non defense federal spending by ten percent, with a 41 to 36 result. A five percent cut proposal by Senator Tydings also failed. The piece accuses Roosevelt and party leaders of politicizing the budget while urging real fiscal restraint amid wartime needs.
The Senate 76 to 0 and the House 362 to 8 approved laws asserting the United States will not permit transfers of Western Hemisphere territory by non American nations. The measure elevates Monroe’s principle from a policy to a legal framework to deter German and Italian aggression and protect US safety in North America.
The piece argues Hitler’s interview with Karl von Wiegand warrants study and skepticism. It contends his aims include European domination, hemispheric influence, and deception, while warning against trusting his promises or underestimating Nazi imperialism.
Richard Jones is elected president of the Clarke County Junior Board of Trade succeeding H. P. Mitchell. Jack McAboy, Stephens City graduate, is chosen state president of the F F A at Blacksburg. Miss Muriel Woodward of Luray wed Mr. Marshall Smith.
Five years ago Britain and Germany settled that the German fleet would be 35 percent the size of Britain's. Separately, Frederick and Shenandoah county quarry workers were rushed to Martinsburg to resolve a strike delaying a major company order. Mr and Mrs Julian G Watson welcomed a daughter born June 16.
Admiral Byrd and his men are greeted with enthusiasm on their return from an Antarctic exposition voyage in New York. Miss Molly Evans Janney leaves a will to establish an orphanage in Winchester. Capt Paul Hartman and Miss Catherine Chrismore announce engagement.
A 25 year old view claims midshipmen face overly tough exams at the Naval Academy. The Star notes Winchester saw women’s rights efforts as early as 1857, and one writer opposes suffrage and Mormonism. Allies seek Bulgaria's help against Turkey to aid the Western front against Germany.
Forty years ago Josephus DanielsSecretary of the Navystops in Winchester on route to his North Carolina home. Strother Shull receives another contract for monitoring vitrified brick streets downtown. A gala at Jordan Springs Hotel near Stevenson draws many metropolitan social leaders.
The article urges foot health in spring, noting barefoot use strengthens arches and urges proper footwear. It highlights pediatric foot defects found in city exams, promotes foot clinics and chiropodists, and advises antiseptic care for injuries. It also includes a Q A with medical guidance and an editor's note about pamphlets from Dr. Clendening.
The writer from Boyce argues Americans slip from true liberty by following powerful interests. He blames public opinion shaping pro Allies policy and urges reform of domestic government to achieve world peace before aiding Germany or other dictators. He cautions against war by indirect means and stresses citizen responsibility.
The Star poses seven questions covering a famed man who mauls a figure, a radio and recording artist linked to Red Headed Music Maker, a presid ent named state, a novelist’s title Song of the Years, Coast Guard training grounds, a triple question about finger count thumb status, a seventh year sabbatical for professors, the Crown Princess of The Netherlands, nationality of a child born at sea to U.S. citizens, and a definition of counterpoint.
Jeremy Tucker and Tempe Hyde grow close in a secluded Oaks library aisle as Tempe presses for affection and Jeremy, moved by her charm, is swept into a passionate kiss before retreating in shock and confusion. The scene hints at a widening romantic tension among the Oaks residents.
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