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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1937
Page
4
The text presents publication details for The Winchester Evening Star including mailing and subscription rates, advertising policies, classifed rates, obituary and card notices, and Associated Press copyright. It notes the paper is published Tuesday May 11, 1937 and lists national ad reps and margins.
The piece cites Senator Josiah Bailey of North Carolina opposing the President's court packing plan. It notes editorials from Newport News Daily Press praising Bailey and Suffolk News Herald predicting his defeat or retirement, and discusses Senator Harry F. Byrd's gubernatorial prospects and politics in Tidewater, with caution about pay as you go and road funding.
Senator Byrd continues a one man push to consolidate HOLC and FHA into a single agency arguing the move would save about 24.5 million dollars annually. The effort follows clashes over a White House reform proposal and Supreme Court expansion.
The piece argues a New Deal reformist view that 20 or more agencies could be consolidated to save money. It notes one Senator keeps pressing for change despite broader opposition and a public policy rework moving at a different pace.
The Richmond News Leader reflects on the final decree in Mrs. Simpson’s second divorce and predicts the publicity surrounding her marriage to Edward VIII. It compares the saga to historic royal and imperial unions, notes opinions on happiness versus glamour, and recalls past royal intrigues and mistresses.
A reader from Washington, D C compliments The Star for its Apple Blossom Festival edition calling it wonderful and best yet. The commenter recalls living in Winchester and expresses a wish to someday return to the city while praising the newspaper.
A reader asked about Boulder Dam versus Niagara power and other facts. The bureau provides concise responses on census years timber line heights Greek myth the elastic clause and more with named places people and organizations cited.
Washington reports a day of global militarism with Britain expanding arms and Mussolini snubbing London while Hitler and Mussolini push to end Spain’s war. Analysts say gun power now drives international relations more than wealth or trade.
The text asks trivia style questions: Su Lin the panda at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. New York City daily milk use about 3 500 000 quarts. a philanthropist aged 79. Switzerland population about 4 200 000. Sir James Barrie new play The Boy David now in London with Elizabeth Bergner.
Charles Stuckey and Col. Lutman plot to manipulate Jacqueline Smith, aiming to marry her to Jim Asson so the inheritance of 1.5 million dollars is controlled. Jacqueline questions the deed and the plan unfolds as Miss Harringay and Mrs. Smith observe. The meeting at Stuckey's office sets the stage for签署 and possible exploitation.
Italian envoy to the League of Nations leaves the room when the Ethiopian delegate appears. The report notes a tense session amid broader international tensions on colonial questions and diplomacy.
Five years ago Governor Pollard commuted the death sentence of Lawrence Fleet convicted killer of William Keller to life imprisonment. Mrs. Kenneth Gilpin chaired plans for Clarke County Garden Club’s first annual rose show. Senator Glass criticized state bank practices.
William Clagett captured the state medal by clearing five feet six and a half inches in Charlottesville. Margaret Kelchner leads the G A A hiking contest with 161.5 miles walked. French aviators Nungesser and Coli remain missing after an attempted east west Atlantic crossing. Gore, a busy town in western Frederick County, reports three robberies in one night.
Newton Thompson breaks from custody while serving a sentence and fleeing on the city streets as several guards watch. Fire damages C. E. Trenary home though adjacent property remains spared by firefighters. Edward Stone and Fred Glaize to manage Winchester baseball interests as trench work continues on local water system extension.
The Sarah Zane Fire Co. votes at a recent meeting to purchase a new fire truck. May 11, 1858, Minnesota notes council consideration and final submission to the Union.
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