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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1936
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star is published daily except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia, detailing its ownership and distribution pattern.
Classified rates at 2 cents a word with 25 cent minimum and display ads due by 10 A M. Large corporations could face reduced taxes under a new plan, while small firms fear discriminatory effects. Senator Byrd warns the measure benefits big companies and burdens small ones. Washington Post and Baltimore Sun quoted concerns about undivided surplus tax and capital expansion.
A moral verse from Isaiah 33 15 16 extols righteous living. It condemns bribery bloodshed and evil thoughts and promises a dwelling on high for those who avoid corruption and wrongdoing.
The Supreme Court, in a six to three decision, declares the Guffy Act unconstitutional for overreaching federal power to regulate local coal industry hours and wages. The ruling cites NRA precedent and notes working conditions are local. The piece discusses possible legislative and political fallout and parallel District of Columbia relief act challenges.
Roanoke Virginia reports Senator Byrd winning a clear victory as returns come in. The House moved a tax bill rapidly amid claims it would shift the tax burden to larger corporations. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau resisted releasing certain tax data while debates over the bill continued.
Harry H. Bowers declares plans to reopen Fairfax historical property. Richard Forney, son of Samuel and Mrs Forney, injures arm in a fall. Arthur Barker convicted in a $200000 kidnapping case involving Edward Bremer, a St. Paul banker. Lieut. Huntsberry of the U.S. Army prepares to sail for Manila. J Kenneth Robinson wins election as prosecuting attorney for the Civilian Students Union at Virginia Tech.
The reader queried topics from Alaska homesteads to linguistic origins and famous figures. Answers cover Matanuska homes, rabbit birth, Camille, Farouk, to eat humble pie, Pinpointed facts include Paderewski debut in 1891 and Buddha’s era. Ancient plastic surgery notes and daylight saving usage also appear.
Miss Kathleen Thoma married Jacob E Barnhart of Philadelphia in a Warrenton ceremony. Miss Mary Darden hosted a reception for guest Miss Nana Krantz of Roanoke. Bishop Henry St George Tucker plans a visit hosted by Mrs Henry B Img in Winchester.
A Uniontownpa resident J E Wright was slugged by a car en route home between Woodstock and Strasburg. The item notes the date and location of the assault as part of a local chronology.
The piece surveys the Frazier Lemke inflation plan and party dynamics in Congress, noting its 235 to 142 House defeat and potential 1936 campaign implications. It cites Republican opposition to social security measures, New York politics, and foreign debt trends amid global spending.
A historic section notes Henry VIII ordered the execution of Anne Boleyn on May 19, 1536. The act marked a pivotal moment in Tudor history with lasting political and religious repercussions.
Wilmer F. Shryoce cites warnings by Ma Winchester about dangers facing children as school ends. She stresses watchfulness for street skating, bicycling, and traffic risks and urges continual attention to accident causes and safety reminders.
In a tangled NY tale, Laura Randall appears to have stolen Van Every’s ruby the night Margalo is killed. Detective Keyes and cab driver Jerry Knox recount sightings on Fifth Avenue and Sixty ninth Street, revealing Laura’s nervous hints and a planned 10 AM meeting. The ruby’s fate hinges on Miss Randall as the story continues.
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