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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1929
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia outlines its newspaper status as a second class matter and lists daily publication with several consolidations. It provides subscription rates by mail for various terms and mentions Associated Press rights for news dispatches and local content.
A religious reflection cites Jesus teaching from Matthew 5 21 22 contrasting old commandments with new. It warns that anger threats and insults carry judgment and hell fire. A prayer asks for love to guard souls and avoid destruction.
The Virginia Department of Health notes significant improvements in public health with reduced death rates from typhoid fever diphtheria and tuberculosis. Typhoid deaths fell from 914 in 1900 to 156 last year and the tuberculosis rate dropped to 97.1 with 2499 deaths, while diphtheria declined to 6.9 from 35.4.
The federal court denied U S citizenship to Dr Douglas C MacIntosh for refusing to swear full allegiance. He would only bear arms in a just cause, raising concerns that individual judgment could undermine majority will and wartime presidential power.
A student argues that granting citizenship to Dr MacIn tosh would require full allegiance and not align with constitutional laws. The speaker contends reservations about obedience would prevent naturalization.
Dr. Wyckoff of Pittsburgh criticizes high admission fees at Virginia attractions and unsightly roadside stands near Natural Bridge and caverns. Virginia Commission notes private ownership limits state action while urging better regulation and planning to protect scenery and tourist appeal.
The War Department issues an order prohibiting army aviators from daredevil stunts such as wing walking to reduce risks in aviation. It states aviation is a transportation advance and should be in its safest form, avoiding unnecessary thrills and protecting lives on and off the ground.
The Times correspondent notes a practical use of radio during heat waves in polar exploration. In Little America on June 21 temperatures challenged workers as fingers frost and toes go numb but radio updates helped maintain morale and pace.
The article observes a shift to brighter colors in dress, cars, and decor. Women wear brighter dresses, vehicles and streetcars sport vivid hues, and homes see cheerful bright curtains. The aim is to destroy monotony and create a cheerful daily environment.
Mrs. Anna Sanders, resident of the Isabella Home at 190th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in New York, celebrated her 105th birthday with 200 guests. She drinks coffee with every meal and even between meals and at night, managing a double portion of ice cream cake banana and coffee without harm.
A Louisville Times aphorism notes Chicago’s deep knowledge of gangsters contrasts with the public effort to curb crime. It comments that Americans live lavishly while struggling to meet basic income needs, highlighting economic tension in a provocative social snapshot.
The National Education Association plans to discuss a five year in progress code of ethics for teachers at its Atlanta meeting June 28 through July 4. The code urges fairness, discretion, non gossip, tolerance on race politics and religion, and professional respect. Miss Sarah T Muir chairs the ethics committee. An Inter American Federation of Education is to be organized with 22 nations invited. Vel W Lamkin chairs promotion and William F Russell will preside. Dr Ernesto Nelson of Argentina is among Latin American supporters.
The White Hall Church marks its centennial with a week of services starting August 18 led by former pastors. A Methodist dinner is planned, with lighting by the Ladies Aid Society and a cemetery cleanup. A yard party on July 11 and a Grimes lawn event are also noted.
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