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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1941
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star imprint lists editor J. F. Byrd Jr and publishing details for Winchester Virginia. It notes postal handling as daily except Sunday and publication by Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester.
Psalm 116 6 speaks of humility and divine aid as the Lord preserves the simple and upholds the beset. The verse reflects gratitude for rescue from distress and the faith that God hears the afflicted.
Congress criticized for delaying the lease-lend bill but the Senate swiftly passed a 7 billion dollar appropriation to implement the act. The measure, the largest in U.S. history, was approved within two hours of its report, a rapid decision relative to its vast cost.
Richmond News Leader notes Charles Houston’s column listing 46 Speakers of the Virginia House of Delegates since 1776. Ten counties supplied half the speakers Albemarle Charles City Washington Hanover Rappahannock Madison Spotsylvania Frederick. Five speakers became governors Benjamin Harrison John Tyler James Barbour Thomas W. Gilmer James L. Kemper. Only one lieutenant governor became governor James H. Price.
The Senate passed the largest single appropriation bill in U.S. history by nearly eight to one. Most opponents of the lease-lend measure supported the appropriation to enable its effect, with only nine voting against both actions. Three Democrats, five Republicans, and one Progressive opposed the lease-lend bill.
The article argues for a centralized, up to date system to track the unemployed and their skills. It contrasts estimates from William Green and John Lewis, suggesting 5 to 9 million unemployed, noting defense programs may not greatly cut those numbers. It calls for precise, continuous data to reassure the public.
Editorial items reprinted from the Roanoke World News discuss state highway safety priorities as presented by the North Carolina Highway Safety Division, outlining concerns, policy angles, and public safety implications.
A Morganton youth’s driving while intoxicated history is laid bare from 1939 to 1941, including license revocations, hit and run charges, and suspended sentences. The piece questions justice practices in Virginia and calls for real jail time for repeat offenders.
Norfolk voters repeatedly elected Vivian L. Page to multiple offices despite his critique of Virginia democracy. The Ledger-Dispatch notes the irony as Page questions democratic government while his supporters keep returning him to power amid poll tax and registration barriers.
Portion of S V A estate property will be sold to pay off debts. The county board allocates buildings and part of the land for the settlement.
A reader can get factual answers from the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin. The page lists Q A items on government alien registration, depth charge ranges, state horse and mule counts, farm trucks, Army marriage rules, song origins, R F D carriers, red bellied woodpecker, and Fanny Brice earnings.
Thomas Bennett argues against Sunday beer restrictions and supports showing moving pictures on Sundays to curb loitering and drunkenness. He asserts churches will still attract worshippers while movies offer a wholesome alternative and reduce local trouble.
The Treasury reports receipts of 47,500,684.69 and expenditures of 68,647,906.07 for March 24. Gross debt stands at 46,618,653,575.47, a decrease of 7,950,376.33 from the previous day.
A reader challenge lists seven quiz items on topics from geography to philately. Questions ask about Alaska mosquitoes, the Barber of Seville barber, Switzerland’s capital, intrastate commerce, light and mirrors, Britain’s ultimate court of appeal, and Henry Ford’s children.
Instruction to replace the phrase "without" with "unless" when interpreting guidance and to avoid the pattern of requesting permission.
Edwin C. Hill argues Herr Hippler, head of Germany's Propaganda film unit, claims American cinema harms the new order and defends Germany's ban on U.S. pictures as national honor. The piece surveys German cultural posture, censorship, and the risk of American cultural influence on a world stage.
W. C. Handlan of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture disclosed an inquiry from Hamburg asking for the annual agricultural report. He said a copy would be sent at once. The Hamburg inquiry notes interest in West Virginia farm progress during wartime.
A reader column argues women should consider home confinement for delivery to save costs and avoid hospital noise. Letters from a mother and a physician compare home and hospital care, noting comfort, routine, insurance, and cross infection concerns.
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