Questionable Smith Bill Targeting Subversive Speech Debated
The piece praises aims to curb advocacy of overthrow by force but warns Title II may curb free speech by punishing mere utterances. It notes past support, Senate recommitment to Judiciary, and warns about misuse to suppress criticism of government and democratic dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Smith
House
Thesenate
Judiciary Committee
Committee On the Judiciary
Senate
Raymond Clapper
Washington
Sound Car Drives Home Jaywalking Message in Evanston
Evanston police use a loud speaker equipped patrol car to warn pedestrians about jaywalking. The announcer highlights individuals risking lives by crossing against lights and urges caution as the vehicle patrols busy intersections. The system began in January as a public safety education effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Ill
Police Department
Evanston Traffic Campaign Reduces Pedestrian Fatalities
After a 60 day period four pedestrians were killed by cars in Evanston. Since the campaign began there have been no fatal pedestrian crashes. Police say Evanston as a shopping center for suburbs drives the fight against accidents and note warnings tickets for pedestrians with arrest and fines after a third violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
San Francisco
Detroit
Editorials Reprint on Baseball Season and Umpire Humor
The Clifton Forge Daily Review notes spring training and exhibition games as major leagues prep for pennant races. It reflects on baseball’s prominence, mentions Clifton Forge high school and American Legion prospects, and recalls Al Schacht on umpires with stories of Bill Guthrie and Whitey Witt illustrating humor under pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Forge
American Legion
al Schacht
Ump
Schacht
Scribner's
Bill Guthrie
Bill
New York
Guthrie
Whitey Witt
Yankees
Witt
Miller Huggins
Yanks
Rosenberger breaks ground for Methodist Church on Montague
John W. Rosenberger turns first earth for the erection of a new Methodist Church on Montague avenue. C. C. Funkhouser, Clarke county agent, wins the State award for the most outstanding livestock program in 1938. Gordon Aiken chosen as official builder of floats for the Apple Blossom Festival parades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Rosenberger
First Earth
New Methodist Church
Montague Avenue
Gordon Aiken
C. C. Funkhouser
Clarke County
Local notes on land sale and city traffic plans
Five years ago M. Rosenberger of Back Creek sold a 480 acre farm for 8100 dollars. Thurman C. Mason moved to Mount Airy North Carolina as assistant manager of the J C Penney store there. E J Snapp surveys traffic conditions with plans to erect lights as directed by the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Rosenberger
Back Creek
Thurman C. Mason
Mount Airy
N.C
J. C. Penney
E. J. Snapp
Records Found in Corner Stone of South End Engine House
Ten years ago the corner stone of the South End Engine House yielded thirty three year old records while the building was razed for a new structure. Ashton Covell and Frank Wray were announced as speakers for the Friendship Fire Company banquet. The states of Virginia and West Virginia refused to recognize each other’s auto dealers’ tags.
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South End
Ashton Covell
Frank Wray
Friendship Fire Company
Virginia
West Virginia
Wreck on Norfolk and Western Trip Costs Rail $100,000
Twenty five years ago a freight wreck dumped carloads of flour knee deep along the Norfolk and Western track near Boyce, costing the road about 100000 dollars. Neutral vessels bound for England face aerial attacks as British ships are targeted in reprisal for the blockade. Constable Jim Anderson rescues Boss Pannett and Bob Smith after Ford vehicle bogs down in mud at Gore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western Railway
Boyce
England
Jim Anderson
Pannett
Bob Smith
Trusty
Ford
Gore
Popularity contest draws many city and county women
Forty years ago interest rises in the Star Times popularity contest among young women of city and county. Rumors say the B. and O. railroad bought the strip between Harrisonburg and Strasburg after Southern schedules failed. Detectives from Washington and Baltimore are in Winchester amid local talk of jewel thief activity.
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Star
B. & O. Railroad
Harrisonburg
Strasburg
Southern
Washington
Baltimore
Winchester
Quiz prompts on history and geography from 20th century paper
Seven questions cover Mannerheim nickname light absorption results end of the American Revolution treaty. Six Brink Lakes names and a sixth unknown. Eamon de Valera as Prime Minister questions country. State with six flags, girls basketball roster, Smith College location. Power needed to fill an elevated tank by pipe or overflow question and Big Dipper relation.
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Mannerheim
Finland
Brink Lakes
Superior
Ontario
Art
Michigan
Eamon de Valera
Smith College
Evolution of common errors in modern English usage
A brief note explains that the phrase should read got his reward rather than gotten his reward, clarifying that gotten is obsolete in standard contemporary style and urging correct past participle usage. It addresses how modern editors prefer got for simple past tense in most varieties of English.
True and False Constipation: What Ails the Bowel
A physician distinguishes true from false constipation based on habitual cathartic use and psychology. False constipation stems from overuse of laxatives, while true cases respond to diet, exercise, psychotherapy, and in rare cases drugs or rectal surgery.
Differences Between Warts and Moles and skin care tips
The column explains warts are benign skin growths that can appear anytime, while moles are congenital pigmented skin hypertrophy. It recommends surgical or electric removal for warts if needed and using astringents or x rays for treatment, plus lanolin for elderly itching and iron or liver extract to address low blood pressure and anemia.
Belzer Leads Escape Plot As Morning Eagle Covers Chase
An interview-style confession begins with Bill Strickland suspected in Alfred Markham murder at Riv Vista Club. Belzer and Louise Markham plot a press backed escape, staging a burro wagon distraction to mislead rivals while hunting the kidnapper and warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Strickland
Alfred Markham
Rivista Club
Darkarden
Belzer
Morning Eagle
Louise Markham
Alfred
Rio Vista
Muriel Benson
Butch
Eagle
Ace
Noera
Advertising aids farmer in increasing consumption
A Sherman Texas columnist argues that nationwide cheese growth stems from advertising boosting consumption. He notes U S per capita cheese use rose from 3.5 pounds in 1920 to 5.58 in 1938 and about 6 pounds projected for 1940. He credits advertising for expanding production beyond Wisconsin to many states.
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Wisconsin
South
United States
New York
Illinois
Indiana
Oregon
Texas
Ohio
California
Michigan
Minnesota
Idaho
Missouri
Answers to Questions by Frederic J. Haskin
A digest of reader questions answered by the Washington Information Bureau. Topics include basic science licensing, Joan of Arc beatification, the S S President Hoover wreck, WPA work hours, Byron in Don Juan, Puerto Rico sugar industry, number of US banks, My Old Kentucky Home inspiration, Roosevelt Harvard degree, and venereal disease prevalence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic J. Haskin
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Old
Kentucky
Iadan
Foster
Bardstown, Kentucky
Spring Garden Suggested Publications Offer
Information Bureau advertises garden booklets guiding cultivation from planning to harvest. Reader mails coupon with coin to receive publications such as City Home Garden and The Farm Garden, with prices and ordering details.
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Clifton Forge Daily Review
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Sass
Axough
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Houghton
Central Press Association
Sherman
Tex
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France
Pius X
S. S
Hoover
S. C
Japan
Congress
WPA
Puerto Rico
Federal Revive Bulletin
Roosevelt
Harvard
T. W
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harvard University
United States Public Health Service
City Home Garden
Information Bureau
Arcer
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