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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1934
Page
4
Consolidated with The Morning News Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror. Listing of AP rights and paper’s ad rates for subscriptions, classifieds, memorials and display ads. Rates include 2 cents per word minimum 25 cents, memorials 1.50 for four stanzas, display 42 cents per inch, with deadlines 10 A M. Local reps named for major cities.
A religious inscription from Colossians 3 17 emphasizes doing all in the name of the Lord Jesus and giving thanks to God the Father through him. The verse acts as a guiding principle for daily conduct and gratitude.
Seers predict a sixty five year plan ending around 2001 in which Italy becomes the leading world power. The piece contrasts Mussolini era forecasts with shifting views on democracy and capitalism, noting failed prophecies from Lenin and Marx and reflecting on cycles of promise and recession.
The text notes the plight of elderly men and women losing jobs and the difficulty for young graduates to find work. It suggests widespread discontent with the economy and warns that rising unemployment may push youth toward crime unless the community creates jobs.
The text asks for the smallest South American republic, answer Uruguary, and notes U S Army officer Colonel William Mitchell as a critic of the army air service since the war.
The piece argues against theft as a response to lack of honest work, noting it would lead to prison and ruin. It urges youth not to despair, citing resilience and persistence. Despite delays, steady effort and daily inquiries will eventually yield employment as the world improves.
Jimmy Walker's wife files for divorce in Miami Florida. The article notes details of the case and involved parties, including the Walker name and the Florida venue.
Funeral rites are held for Thornton Goode of Carpers Valley. A terrific coal mine blast at Parnassus Pennsylvania entombs over 100 workers. Mrs Annie E Ginn aged 59 formerly of this county dies in Chester Pennsylvania. Winchester plans to honor Marshal Food. Rev J Luther Neff pastor of Market Street M E Church is transferred to Frostburg Maryland.
Ten years ago Tex Rickard said he was bumped after trying to profit from Dempsey Carpentier fight pictures. Also notes a Virginia power company merger, civic petition for a sanitary inspector, and a war veteran murder near Buena Vista, Pennsylvania.
Harvey works on a beach scene while Tiggie visits, discussing his painting plan and a possible model. They debate deception, love, and the moral limits of art as the artist envisions a shipwreck tableau to symbolize renewal.
Rainfall over the past 24 hours ending 8 a m was none. March to date 1.31 inches, year to date 3.67 inches. Historic average 34.71 inches from Winchester Laboratory records. Monthly averages show January 2.36, February 2.70, March 3.11, April 3.73, May 3.81, June 3.45, July 3.45, August 2.15, September 3.06, October 2.25, December 2.37 inches.
In a Central Press bridge column, E W L Montserrat explains that against a heart opening lead, the south hand can force a small slam in no trumps via double dummy play. The article analyzes discards, suit lengths, and the sequence to reach the slam while East and West defend.
A. C. Willard dean of the college of engineering at Illinois Urbana has been elected the seventh president of the University of Illinois. He succeeds the retiring head and assumes leadership of a major state university with strong engineering ties.
Estate administrators Eugene H. Anderson and Maria Luttrell invite all creditors and claimants to present their demands for settlement on the Alberta B Luttrell and Maria Luttrell estates. Administrator 23-19-41.
A Washington report outlines growing discontent with post prohibition regulations and rising prices for liquor. It notes President Roosevelt faces pressure from corporations and the public for reform, shorter hours, higher pay, and tax measures while avoiding emotional shifts that could hinder his program.
Oppressive import restrictions and insufficient aged domestic drinks drive near total beverage unavailability. High prices stem from producers and trade, plus federal, regional, and municipal revenue grabs. Observers warn bootlegging may rise as illicit sellers undercut legal suppliers and rival quality.
A Washington bootlegger with ten years in business and no arrests refrains from applying for a legal license. He believes resuming outlaw activity could be more profitable than legitimate operation.
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