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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1939
Page
9
In the presidential election of 1936 poll tax states saw only 24 percent turnout while the other 39 states reported 72 percent turnout. The disparity highlights the impact of poll taxes on civic participation.
Richmond March 28 The State Highway Department has long discouraged political activity by its employees for at least 17 years a policy cited by Commissioner Henry G Shirley. The policy aims to prevent interference with workers and preserve neutrality while allowing free voting and party membership.Executive committee members of the Young Democratic Clubs of Virginia planned a meeting here to discuss an Alcoholic Beverage Control Board ruling barring employees from political offices.
In Lynchburg on March 28 officials from Virginia scout groups gathered to discuss keeping youths beyond age 16 engaged in scouting. National representative Frank Braden and regional official H G Neagle outlined an explorer branch and a new curriculum for men into their 20s. The meeting was one of five Eastern sessions including Frederick Maryland Pottsville McKeesport and Warren.
A highway department commissioner says no strict ban on employees holding political roles exists, with cases judged on merit. He notes one charge has not occurred in five years and requires affidavits detailing alleged policy breaches when political activity is claimed.
Major Raymond B. Bottom of Newport News, head of Virginia Chamber of Commerce, protested to Secretary Ickes against tolls in Shenandoah National Park and admission charges for Virginia shrines. He telegraphed that Virginia contributed the Shenandoah area and spent over 2 million dollars on lands, urging Virginia share in receipts if tolls proceed. He argued the park lacks developed attractions beyond Skyline Drive and warned tolls would depress travel.
Classified notice seeking two reliable serious minded hard working men to take over sales positions in Washington distributor. Job requires some travel a car is necessary full time work. Write G. R. c/o Star.
Residents urge against admission charges at Shenandoah and other shrines arguing Shenandoah Park is distinct since it is partly funded by the state. The earlier plan to collect fees at Shenandoah was dropped after Virginians raised similar objections.
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