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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1930
Page
4
The page carries an Associated Press exclusive to reprint dispatches and local news. A religious verse from Romans 10 10 appears with a flag indicating belief and confession in salvation.
The article cites Frederick L. Hoffman noting 10.5 homicides per 100 000 in 1929 across 31 U S cities, higher than earlier years. He links rising murders to prohibition and organized crime while urging national crime study to guide remedies and policy action.
The article argues that public official censorship of imported books and art leads to ridicule and autocratic intolerance. It cites how federal courts determine salacious content and notes common classics like Applius and Boccaccio are banned, while affordable copies exist in stores.
The Diocese of Southwestern Virginia marks Bishop Jett’s ten year milestone with special services planned for May 20 at Trinity Church Staunton. Born in Virginia he spent decades serving Staunton Lynchburg and Roanoke before becoming the first bishop of his diocese in 1920. His leadership across thirty-two counties has earned wide admiration.
Italy curbs drinking under Mussolini who has shut 41 000 drinking places in eight years. Licenses are denied for surplus saloons, hours and sale methods are regulated, and bootlegging is not yet a major issue. The system aims for more sobriety and thrift while wine remains allowed.
Mt Pleasant notes document neighbors visiting, Sunday gatherings, and church events. The Christian Endeavor Society meets at 7, led by Miss Ian Lamp, with Rev. P R Diehl preaching afterward. The Sunday school is reorganized for April with same officers. Forty North Carolina high schools start developing miniature forests. University of Texas reports a trend toward younger freshmen ages.
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