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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1940
Page
4
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A Washington analysis notes Congress may avoid new taxes by trimming the next year's budget. If taxes rise anyway, critics say lawmakers can hide the debt by claiming the nation owes money to itself, a point mocked as paying money to oneself. Congressman Zilch amps up the argument.
The Virginia debt as of January 1 1940 stood at 14 499 974 93 dollars with per capita debt of 5 82. Under the 1892 debt retirement program the last bond should redeem in 1966. Virginia's low per capita debt compares favorably with states like Florida Nebraska Ohio and with federal debt 308 per person in 1939. Virginia once had the nation’s largest state debt but sound finance now yields bonds at 1 to 2 42 percent even after unpaid wartime interest exceeded state revenues.
Twenty two cities operating accident investigation bureaus in their police departments reported a 28 percent lower traffic fatality rate last year than in the three prior years. Nationally other cities reduced 16 percent. Atlanta led with a 51 percent drop, followed by Memphis 34 percent and Indianapolis 32 percent.
Monterey California offers a self conducted city tour for visitors. Signs at city hall direct tourists to follow red lines painted on street centers to reach historic spots. The system serves as a traffic control measure and a question saver for an autonomous guided experience.
The Baltimore Sun notes Seabiscuit’s dramatic $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap victory, marking a career comeback. It highlights his rise from obscurity to handicap champion, rivalries with Kayak II, and a fast track that produced a new record and fan frenzy.
A reader shares the Baltimore Evening Sun discussion on what defines a lady. The piece cites Charles Dana Gibson and adds a playful rule that a lady should never protest being a lady, opening a mock entry list with a light jab at cynicism and the notion that once a lady is always a lady.
William Hard critiques economic bewilderment in U S politics noting the Republican party forms a program committee to map its stance and the Democratic party fractures into conservatives and New Dealers. A temporary national economic committee is expected to distill guidance after extensive hearings.
John M. Steck is elected president of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company to succeed W. E. Cooper, who resigned. The county Christmas Seals sale under Mrs. Wyatt Richards yields $422. Miss Louise Miller chairs Handley High Senior dance.
Claude Frye aged 21 declares candidacy for the board of supervisors from Back Creek. Mrs Ellsworth Keller recuperates after an emergency appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Fawin T Frittz of Stephens City rejoice over the birth of a son.
Ten years ago reports say citrus fruits in Florida and other southern states as well as the Georgia peach crop were damaged by unusually cold March weather. John M. Massie, a former city policeman, will lease the city poor farm for the next year. The American Federation of Labor claims Soviet agents instigated riots at plants across the country, not union members.
Four local churches and several estates will benefit from the Civil War claims bill to be passed by Congress as it meets in Washington for its 63rd session. Government experts arrive to inspect cattle disease as hoof and mouth concerns spread in the county. The Turkish fleet flees a major Allied-moving Dardanelles battle force.
Forty years ago the Rouss Fire Company discharged its auto committee after their report and resolves to continue using horses to pull the engine. The Rev. J. P. Hyde and Judge D. H. Bragonier were appointed to plan memorial rites for Turner Ashby Camp Confederate veterans.
Seven of these test questions are answered here including furlong length, minister to Ireland, global calendar, Neptune size vs earth, a long living president, AG candidates, and the source of a famous quotation.
The guidance suggests avoiding the word enthuse as vulgar and advises using a neutral phrasing such as I can't become enthusiastic. It emphasizes opting for standard language in formal writing and conversation.
The article questions whether brain activity has a chemical basis and discusses how oxygen sugar and water balance affect mental function. It notes that the epileptic brain is alkaline while the diabetic brain is acidic, and cites examples from aviation to illustrate cognitive impairment at high altitude. It ends with a quote from Dr. Albert P. Mathews on electrical activity accompanying nerve impulses and its relation to consciousness.
Reports this year show Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Tennessee and Massachusetts. Ticks are prevalent around Cape Cod and summer residents find ticks on themselves and their dogs. Protective hand care when removing ticks is emphasized.
The piece warns to guard the body in grass during spring and summer tick season. It notes Rocky Mountain spotted fever and endemic typhus fever in southern states with animal reservoirs and rat vectors, rapid onset symptoms, and limited treatment attempts with sulfanilimide.
The dialogue notes that powder blown into the nose could enter the ears but is unlikely to cause injury, while an editor promotes seven Dr Logan Ciendening pamphlets on diet digestion constipation weight and infant care. A 10 cent per pamphlet request includes self addressed stamped envelopes.
Brent and Cissie declare engagement after spotting Romany and Baxter Tree sharing a kiss. Brent admits his real feelings for Cissie and plans a country wedding, hoping his mother approves. Romany and Bax react with stunned joy and curiosity at the news.
On New Year’s Eve a trio Easter wedding takes place at the farm with Romany Bax Chelly Iver Cissie and Brent in attendance. Myra in a wheelchair hears she may walk in six months while Terry O Rourke joins Interstate staff with a new radio spot. Carrie Hayworth watches the unions form a timeless scene at the lilies and ferns filled living room.
A Fredericksburg court clerk reports interviewing 2,000 prospective brides over a decade about marriage licenses and finds no blushing. He notes women, not men, often initiate inquiries by phone or letter, reflecting modern independence and routine business conduct rather than embarrassment.
Helen Ray asks afternoon clubs across the country to skip light refreshments and donate their usual meal funds to Finland. She argues the saved money would quickly grow for the cause and adds that giving promptly yields double the satisfaction.
Frederic J. Haskin’s service replies questions on campaign songs state taxes Pan American Union radios and Crown kept at Tower of London plus dates about early patents and veteran hospital costs in a concise reader Q and A from the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau.
The Winchester Star promotes the Household Budget Booklet to aid wage earners in budgeting income and planning for emergencies. It offers simple directions, minimum-cost suggestions, and ruled pages to track spending. Ten cents per copy, mailed to Washington D C Information Bureau Frederic J Haskin Director.
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