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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1938
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star imprint lists HB. FP. BYRD, JR. as editor and notes post office designation in Winchester Virginia as second class matter.
A fragmented OCR page dated Monday May 2 1938 shows pricing notes for advertising and subscriptions with months in advance and a Bible verse from Psalms 119 105. The readable lines mention Li Sit months in advance and fares, plus a history note claiming establishment of truth.
The Socialist leader Norman Thomas was escorted out of Jersey City by police last Saturday preventing a May Day eve speech. Officials claimed he is an agent of the Communists, raising questions about free speech and civil rights for all political beliefs.
Wisconsin Governor Philip F. LaFollette speaking for the National Progressive Party attacks the idea that over-production causes trouble. He questions Roosevelt's claim that one third of Americans are ill-fed, ill-clothed, and ill-housed and argues against reducing food production to improve conditions.
An editorial argues repeal did not cause rising crime or alcohol harm and notes crime fell 7.8 percent nationally from 1935 to 1936 per FBI data. It cites Leonard Harrison of the Distilled Spirits Institute and critiques claims of increased bootlegging, drunk driving, and corruption.
The piece argues wet states generally report higher crime rates in major offenses including murder and robbery while Mississippi exceeds Louisiana only in burglary. It questions dry propaganda on drunk driving, cites 7.3 percent and 10 percent drinking-driver figures, and notes local option elections often hinge on local incidents rather than broad policy.
In a message to Congress Roosevelt urges taxing income from government securities exempt from tax. He notes judicial growth of exemptions and cites fear among states that bonds would be taxed. He warns against constitutional amendments and cautions lawmakers to act slowly and carefully after past hasty ventures.
Capt J R Beardall naval aide to Secretary Swanson is selected to crown Gretchen Thomson Queen Shenandoah XIV. The Grace Lutheran Church Men’s Bible class marks its 18th anniversary with a large gathering. Miss Winifred Bailey hosts a party with Muggins Club members as guests.
Five years ago Dr and Mrs P W Boyd entertain at a buffet supper in honor of Queen Shenandoah X and Miss Francoise May on her first night in the city. A 20 cent cut in city tax rate adopted at a special council meeting. Apple trees bloom in Frederick and adjacent counties as valley festival nears. George Francis Norton Winchester publisher and printer dies at his North Braddock street home.
Roanoke resident Miss Mary Wise Boxley arrives to serve as queen of the 5th Apple Blossom festival. Charles Ebert requests improvements to Fairfax Lane during a council meeting. Farmer Magnus C. Leach dies after a wagon overturns on a load of wood. Shenandoah Flying Service Inc. of Winchester is granted a charter with D. W. Alexander as chief pilot.
Prof M B Waite, plant pathologist in Washington, advises local apple growers on frost damage this spring. A senator proposes three billion dollars for national road improvements in a joint committee. Ray Jett is killed when a steel chimney falls at Berryville’s Ice and Cold Storage plant, and the J Harriman car is damaged near the city after losing control on the pike.
Forty years ago the Spaish fleet was demolished or fled and Manila, Cuba, surrendered to the US while the war with Spain continued. Lucien C. Carr is building a handsome residence just west of the city. A girl frightens a horse on Main street, pulling down the awning frame work. William Newman is ill at his East Piccadilly street home.
The piece notes Frederick Faust as the most prolific writer with some twenty five million words in twenty years. It lists his numerous pen names including Max Brand and highlights translations of his books into many languages. It also includes a quiz of various trivia questions and answers about historical topics and figures.
Washington discusses the Roosevelt administration's stance on over production and inventories. Economists see increases in inventories from 1935 to 1937 as a result of demand decline, not cause. Farm protests against quota penalties grow, with corn and wheat uprisings noted. Senator Minton’s anti press clashes and a Beltway rumor mill highlight political tension as a book gift gesture emerges.
Barbara Kingsley visits New York as Garry Page plans a career move and a romance deepens. Ruth Merryweather explains Bill Jameson’s job scramble and Garry’s cable hints at England bound posts. Barbara helps Ruth in a private meeting at her apartment as romantic tensions rise, with a cliffhanger ending.
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