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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1935
Page
4
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A religious verse cautions that usury and unjust gain amass wealth for one who may pity the poor, while a faithful person is blessed. those who rush to riches lose their innocence. The excerpt cites Proverbs 28 8 20.
The essay argues against high taxes on the rich to fund public grants warning such plans discourage profit and investment. It warns that heavy taxation reduces incentives, harms business, increases unemployment, and ultimately harms the poor by promoting poverty. It urges an equitable tax system that encourages production and jobs.
A Queens grand jury will decide if three youths, two age 13 and one 11, should be indicted for first degree murder. If convicted they could face the electric chair. They allegedly stole a policeman's pistol and a drunken vagrant was killed after a demand for money.
The text presents a quiz style list asking what blue sky laws regulate stock sales and what tree cloth is used along the Mississippi river. It also asserts a telegram from New York to Sydney takes three seconds.
The Queens district attorney orders background checks on the boys amid a delayed grand jury. Critics argue the boys were shaped by their environment, growing up in street life and learning criminal skills. The piece questions society’s responsibility for these youths and the broader social environment.
New York City sanitation officials deploy a moving float titled Gateway to Health to promote street cleanliness. The exhibit features litter baskets, a can, a wheeled cart, and a broom, with slogans urging residents to use receptacles and keep sidewalks clear.
Detroit unveils a streamlined bus with interiors free from obstructions. Rear underseat motor, floor compartments for luggage, 36 seats above the wheel, ample leg room and comfort features. Lightweight alloys reduce weight, improve heat and ventilation, and boost speed within legal limits. Competition with rail and highway boosts public service.
Boston Transcript argues Japan shapes its fate in Asia with Manchukuo as proof. It notes League objections, Japan’s exit, and U S protest, suggesting current events south of the Great Wall fit a logical sequence and warn that conquest of all China could follow.
The Stephens City M E Church South announces a series of services led by Rev Floyd M Lucas with preaching at 8 and 11, evangelistic service, and a third quarterly conference after Dr Wil F Locke preaches. Kernstown and Refuge Church Schools hold services. Fairview Church School at 10.
One year ago Chief Justice Hughes stopped here. Miss Lucy W Russell dies here. New deal lock threatens steel dispute. Miss Lily Carr Lambert daughter of Gerard Barnes Lambert Boston and Carter Hall Clarke County wed William Wilson Fleming. Brig Gen Gardner Waller praises Company I riflemen.
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour ending 8 a m June 22 at 2.92 inches, year to date 16.98 inches. The Winchester Research Laboratory records 22 year average annual precipitation 34.61 inches and monthly averages list values for each month from January through December.
Five years ago a bridge over the Monocacy River near Frederick Maryland collapsed killing three and injuring many. Bobby Jones won the British Open for the third time. Handley High School captured theFFA track title at WPI. Byrd received the sword of honor from Governor Pollard at Richmond. On the Level appeared at Capitol Theatre.
W W Glass of ITI wins a scholarship to Washington and Lee University. Senator Ladd of North Dakota dies in a Baltimore hospital. John Robinson circus announces a stop on August 3. Red Cross secretary aids wayward youths. Empire Theatre shows The Golden Bed.
Attorneys for insurance companies holding Loudoun farm liens appeared in Alexandria federal court and had foreclosure proceedings stricken from records. The orders halted under the Frazier Lemke bill were declared unconstitutional, clearing the way for Loudoun Circuit Court actions. The firms signaled they prefer reinstatement plans but will proceed with foreclosures where no other option remains.
First National Pictures presents Oil for the Lamps of China based on Alice Tisdale Hobart's novel. Pat O'Brien stars as an American oil firm employee guiding light to China amid floods famine and banditry during pioneering days. Shown Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at the Capitol Theatre.
Hable's Palace shows Kermit Maynard in Wilderness Mail, billed as the only Western in town, with Baer Braddock boxing drama and last chapters of Rustlers of Red Dog. Also features Mickey Mouse and eight vaudeville acts. James Dunn and Mae Clarke star in The Daring Young Man on Monday and Tuesday.
Lia debates career and finances as Val explains a rudder invention will fund the government. Stephen Garenne arrives unannounced, reveals a complex past as a diplomat and anthropologist, and lodges with the couple while plotting a book and lectures.
An official inquiry began at College Park Maryland to find the cause of a food poisoning outbreak at the University of Maryland. About 200 women in the rural women’s short course were treated but most recovered quickly. university chemists and President Raymond A. Pearson investigated whether chicken salad from the dining hall was to blame.
Thirty year old Rush D Holt of West Virginia became a U S Senator after two days of debate over his eligibility The Senate by 62 to 17 rejected a motion to void the election and then seated him Holt was sworn in accompanied by Senator Nelly amid a gallery show of support and opposition from both parties including four Democrats and five Republicans who backed him and La Follette and Shipstead who voted for seating.
Britain presses for a general naval limitation framework after Eden explains the 100-35 ratio to Laval in Rome. Laval and French cabinet members clash with Italy over protest potential at Geneva as British policy seeks wider Anglo Soviet naval talks.
By decree of the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia the M M Lynch as special commissioner will auction real estate of Cornelius Smith in Winchester on June 29 1935 at 12 o clock noon. Properties along South Loudoun and East James Streets will be sold in four lots with terms requiring one third cash and the balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and fire insurance. Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn will conduct the sale under Clark M Smith clerk.
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