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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1937
Page
4
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Senator Harry F. Byrd in a morning letter to the Agriculture Secretary urged an investigation of a 1.5 million dollar Resettlement Administration plan for Shenandoah Park homesteads. He charges impracticality and mismanagement, noting per unit costs rising and warnings of a shift from mountain life. The Richmond Times Dispatch calls such a protest by a senator rare for federal spending in his own state.
Brookings Institution proposes consolidating four major federal power agencies plus reforms in mineral resources and public supply administration to achieve substantial budget savings. The plan preserves policy but centralizes administration to boost efficiency, though Byrd's FHA HOLC merger faces job losses and political opposition.
A Virginia senator urged limiting extraneous spending in states noting the federal government spends two dollars for every one dollar received. He argues senators and congressmen should protest state extravagances to restore financial solvency.
Danville newspaper owner Roger A. James Jr. died at age 40 leaving the Danville Register and the Bee in strong financial shape. He inherited the papers in 1921 after his father’s death and became a respected though nonpolitical figure in Virginia journalism with close ties to staff and local leaders.
A compilation of concise factual Q and A items answering queries on topics from world landmarks to geography, art terms, and historical notes. The piece lists questions about Edith Cavell’s memorial, Lake Mead length, Madrid’s age, and details on sites, people, events, and cultural terms with brief answers.
A collage of past events lists sweepstake and Irish Stakes odds with American totals, a Detroit terrorism probe into the Black Legion, FFA meet selections, a lost prized horse Sugar, and various social notes. It also recalls 1914 1920 1939 and 1905 era items including aviation feats, 4 H clubs, charity drives, and political nominations.
Forty years ago a Confederate Veterans monument was dedicated by C B Reuss in New York honoring Civil War comrades. Rev Joseph Wilson disputes a will found with his aunt’s ashes as false. Local heroes travel to Shawnee Hollow for an Olympian day with injuries. Annie Cover and Virginia Cover return from New York trip. Historic note recalls May 24 1883 Brooklyn suspension bridge opening.
The State Board of Education now requires all public school superintendents to hold an MA degree diploma to qualify for office. The writer argues experience, business ability, and good standing are essential alongside theory, warning against lopsided education that neglects practical practice. GEO A EBERSOLE Stephenson Virginia.
News Behind The News reports Republican sleuthing and White House meddling amid Roosevelt’s selection for the Robinson seat. Senators push to control the nomination while Attorney General Cummings could legalize the pick. Kennedy’s Maritime Commission leadership sparks secrecy and leaks.
The races will be held in Richmond Virginia this year. Details mention May as the target month for the event at the Virginia venue with plans for a national championship program.
In this scene, lawyer Charles Asson discusses a shady plan with Jimmy Stuckey to control a marriage settlement. Colonel Lutman bursts in furious, reveals Jacqueline has backed out, and accuses Jimmy of deceiving her while noting Asson’s own duplicity. The tension hints at a dangerous continuation.
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