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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1938
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star is entered at the Winchester post office as second class matter and published daily except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia.
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Fragmentary biblical excerpt cites Hebrews 2 15 mentioning deliverance from death and subjection to bondage. The terse line reflects archaic language and religious theme.
The piece outlines a chaotic Pennsylvania primary withGovernor Earle facing Margiotti and Wilson backed by Guffey and Lewis. Accusations of bribery coercion and fund loans erupt as campaigns seek investigations while parties clash over who should lead and probe. The tone decries a low state of democracy.
John H. Finley of the New York Times argues the unfettered press safeguards democracy while the Yakima Independent editor counters that view. The Western contemporary claims democracy enables a free press, and the piece asserts mutual dependence between press freedom and democratic governance.
A 1930s era critique describes worker coercion by pickets from the Industrial Union and Communist influenced groups. It argues a worker’s right to work and earn a living is restricted by union pressure, with claims that authority over employment lies beyond elected officials.
Governor Price weighs making Capitol Square the most beautiful spot in Virginia. The Department of Agriculture will study soil for better grass growth and trees, and a possible formal garden may be proposed with landscape architects consulted to judge suitability for the public square.
R Drake Haislip, eighty eight, ends a long career as dean of Virginia newspaper men. He led Staunton Daily News and Staunton Dispatch, then 31 years with Staunton Evening Leader, now vice president while remaining a community force.
The Cumberland Times notes Jackie Coogan’s claim of reform after a college slip and a drunken spree. He says he has kept promises since, attended church, and made a lifelong pledge. Observers question the severity given his theatrical upbringing and Hollywood milieu.
Annual report shows a $10,000 excess of expenses over revenue this year. County Board of Supervisors awarded coal contract to C. L. Robinson Co. at $4.50 per ton. Four men with national criminal reputations were detained by railroad police during the festival.
Five years ago fourteen young men from Winchester and Frederick counties enrolled for service in newly opened DC camps. William B. Taylor, 52, dies suddenly while attending a Hiram Lodge of Masons meeting. Miss Juanita Riley crowned Queen of May at Lynchburg College in its first campus celebration. Friends of Mrs. J P Haley host a surprise party before her trip back to England.
Shenandoah Valley Inc notes widespread wild cutting in valley industries. Heavy festival traffic urges widening Route 11 with property holder concessions along the right of way. Capt. Paul Hartman of Handley School plans a drill with Massanutten Military Academy. Beulah Hawkins returns to Dayton Ohio to resume nursing studies after a short Dayton visit.
Twenty five years ago Charles L Cook and Daisy Ritter wed at James Rehill’s home on South Market Street. The article notes a turkey trot ban at Washington and Lee as the college president vows to uphold the school’s moral tone. W H Baker donates 100 toward instruments for the Citizens Band. President Wilson orders civil service exams for all fourth class postmasters, affecting the county.
Forty years ago rumors speculated Major-General Fitzhugh Lee would govern Havana upon U S capture. L E Woodward returns from Fauquier County after visiting former Confederate companions. Winchester businessmen discuss plans to fix poor railroad connections between Strasburg, B&O and Southern. Shryock and Hottle install telephone at their mill and at their Main Street store.
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Washington notes dismiss realignment as unlikely with Republicans split over joining Lafollette forces and Democrats wary of cross party coalitions. Inside views show leaders dismissing change, while a Britain France lesson on shifts is cited. HR 10535 debt power revision passes committee, clarifying long and short term borrowing limits.
Barbara freezes as a tense scene unfolds with Garry near a shadowy figure. The phone rings and he departs hinting at danger. A refugee figure taunts Barbara while she contemplates trust and fear, ending as she prepares a steak for the man in her care.
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