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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1929
Page
5
The governor reiterates his stance on the short ballot, arguing the people should choose key officials through representation and that constitutional changes should reflect popular sentiment. He notes the three documents aimed to empower voters and free the constitution from restricting ballot choices.
Governor Byrd outlines his interpretation of the June 19 1928 short ballot amendments converting four statewide offices to legislative selection after 1932. He argues the changes let the General Assembly determine how to choose the three included officials while preserving people’s will through elected representatives.
The report decries youthful criminals who assault pedestrians and motorists, arguing their behavior narrows future employment prospects and harms community safety. The piece notes the broader impact on trust and economic opportunity.
The census director plans to appoint women for house-to-house canvassing with pay of 4 cents per name, aiming for accurate and nonpolitical results. New Civil Service proposals may shift supervisory appointments to civic groups, while special enumerators will cover hotels and apartment buildings to ensure complete listings.
The Cap itol Theatre in Winchester screens My Man tonight at 11:30 p m with Fanny Brice in an all-talking all singing musical including seven new songs and numbers by Mr Houde and feature act. Pola Negri stars in The Woman From Moscow a dramatic piece praised as her best since Passion.
The critic lauds a film featuring Miss Negri delivering perfection and realism in Russian and Parisian episodes. Norman Kerry co stars as a romantic Rossian while Paramount assembles a strong supporting cast. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy appear in a synchronized sound comedy "Wrong Again" on the same program tonight.
William Kelter his wife and four children escaped as their weatherboarded house and outbuildings burned quickly. Neighbor Mrs Magruder alerted Foreman Triggs. Shepherdstown and Shepherdstown Fire Department aided but an axle failure delayed arrival. Kelter had no insurance on furniture. family known in Winchester county. President Hoover referenced as a local quip.
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