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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1933
Page
8
Norfolk speakers Vivian L. Page and McAlister clashed over calling a special session of Virginia's legislature to legalize beer and wine. Page argued for action and relief measures, while McAlister called the plan poor financing and political folly citing costs and doubtful support.
Mr. McAlister notes beer should be sold elsewhere to make beer legislation work and predicts the saloon would return. Mr. Page opposes the saloon but supports beer and wine sales under proper restrictions.
Taxpayers from across Pennsylvania rallied at the Capitol for a convention and demonstration seeking legislative relief. Governor Pinchot and other officials were scheduled to speak as thousands gathered with picnic baskets to eat in their cars around the Capitol. The event was staged by the Tax Justice League and the Taxpayers' Association of Pennsylvania.
How to make your own oil emulsion will be demonstrated at the Winchester Research Laboratory at 10 o'clock Thursday morning. March 30, it was announced today by W. S. Hough, entomologist in charge. This demonstration will be of many importance to fruit growers who have not had experience in making their own oil emulsion, and they are urged to attend this demonstration, which is being held chiefly for their benefit.
Washington March 28 Governor Pollard and Senator Byrd of Virginia urged President Roosevelt to appoint Alexander Waddell of Richmond to the diplomatic corps preferably to Rome. Weddell has 22 years in the consular service with postings in Italy.
Senator James J. Davis, recovering from appendicitis, may require another operation. Dr J W Shirer reported X rays show an abdominal lesion and probable ulcer, atop his existing diabetic condition.
The article explains dactylology as the art of speaking with the fingers or the finger alphabet used by the deaf. It defines dactylography as the study of fingerprints for identification purposes.
The Senate voted to lift the 10 percent borrowing cap from Reconstruction Finance Corp funding, aiding Illinois and other states near limits. A $300 million relief fund was approved with Senator Robinson guiding the measure. A parallel $500 million direct relief bill and a $500 million forestation plan advanced, with White House talks indicating rapid action on Roosevelt unemployment relief initiatives.
The Star reports daily closing wheat prices from Winchester Milling Corp through Stickell Sales Corp. Chicago May 53.34 July 53.7 September 54.3. Baltimore Spot wheat 66. Winchester Spot wheat 62.
The Majority Assembly opposes a special session for any new legislation with Delegate Howard S. Zigler calling for beer question resubmission to a popular vote. Ashton Dovell also voiced opposition, arguing a session would not help and noting the governor’s prior programs have drawn attention from state and federal governments.
The 1932 debate centers on a possible special session to modify prohibition laws and push beer legislation. Delegates oppose as unlikely to yield tangible results, while some candidates flirt with beer repeal and tax cuts. E. M. Jordan announces a beer repeal bid for the House, seeking broader reform.
On April 4 the Virginia Antique Shop with M B Dean at 226 N Cameron St Winchester hosts an antique sale starting at 10 a m. On April 6 J A Hancher announces a sale at White Hall featuring household furniture at 16 a.m.
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