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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1935
Page
4
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Policy note states The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish AP dispatches and local news in this paper. It outlines that re publication is controlled and credits may apply to material not credited to AP. The notice emphasizes copyright ownership and reproduction rules for readers and other outlets.
The Baltimore Sun excerpt recalls Mr John D Burris who died June 9. He argued agriculture is mankind’s main task and that abundant soil and skilled tillers uphold national greatness through unrestricted production. Horton lauds Burris as defending farmers in the first line of defense against destructionists.
Historical questions discuss interpretations of idol worship and a definition of feet of clay. The text notes a biblical origin for the phrase and mentions Dutch settlers introducing golf near Albany around 1779.
The discussion weighs shifting tax burden from property to income of federal bonds and the potential of a Byrd amendment. Support keeps state borrowing in check while expanding the tax base through refunds of tax exempt bond issues, aligning federal and state revenue goals despite regional opposition.
Senator Byrd backs constitutional amendment to allow reciprocal taxation of future federal and state securities. He introduced a resolution within a day of the president's tax message. Proponents argue tax-exempt bonds contribute to economic absurdity as income taxes rise.
A columnist advocates a town pet tax plan including 50 dollars for dogs and 25 for cats with various rates for other animals and tax exemptions for fish. He argues confined pets reflect human control and urges humane treatment or relocation to suburbs or countryside.
The article credits Benjamin Franklin as a pioneering weather observer and the earliest known forecaster. It notes his 1783 study of storm progression while Postmaster General, his observations of a storm’s path from Philadelphia to Boston, and the limitations of 18th century communication. It contrasts his work with modern forecasting and the spread of weather information today.
Washington June 27 An indictment charging seven men with conspiracy to defraud the government in a $4 853 000 PWA irrigation project in Willacy county Texas was held invalid in the District of Columbia Supreme Court today by Justice Jesse C Adkins.
Present and past rainfall data show that in the 24 hours ending 8 a.m. no precipitation. June to date 2.95 inches. Year to date 17.01 inches. The 22 year average is 34.61 inches. Monthly averages range from 1.94 inches in February to 3.88 inches in May.
Richmond June 27 The budget director J H Bradford reported state institutions have spent 3 13 million in PWA funds and about 800 thousand in new projects are under advisement Gov George C Peery said approval of further projects is paused pending clarification of PWA grant rules He noted approved projects do not obligate Virginia to interest or principal payments and are self liquidating with federal loss if they fail.
War wounded veterans from Alexandria Roanoke Norfolk Lynchburg Winchester Galax Culpeper Staunton Waynesboro Lexington and Harrisonburg gathered in Richmond for the opening of the annual state convention of Disabled American Veterans of the World War. Speakers included Gov Peery Major Bright Adjutant General Waller John J Wicker Jr and Ralph Chambers of the board of veterans appeals.
William Ellery Leonard, famed Wisconsin English professor, plans a third marriage to Grace Golden, 33 years his junior. Leonard, who suffers distance phobia, will live in a six by six block circumscribed world near his Madison apartment, after proposing to Miss Golden who she met at the university.
Washington reports argue Roosevelt used share our wealth rhetoric to counter Long Coughlin Townsend while aiming to raise revenue. New York Republicans warn against labeling Roosevelt unconstitutional as foes fear extinction of Federalists and a shift in constitutional reform politics.
Staunton Virginia city manager James Clay Ruff 38 died after a bat slipped from Remel Gayheart during a city softball game striking Ruff in the chest. He served as city manager for years and leaves a widow and two daughters. City activities were suspended in his honor and Mayor William A Grubert called him a capable efficient leader.
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