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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1938
Page
4
Heavy price behind German economic gains under Hitler
The Berlin bureau of the New York Times cites Reich statistics showing wage income up 49 percent and industry payrolls up 150 percent from 1932. The piece argues gains benefit many workers though costs include reduced personal freedom and initiative, with selective support from cheaper vacations abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto D. Tolischus
Berlin
NEW York Times
Reich Statistical Office
Hitler
Pennsylvania Primary Reveals Mixed 1940 Trends
The Petersburg Progress Index analyzes Pennsylvania results noting the Star’s view of a partial setback for Lewis and Guffey with gains for Kennedy among CI and AFL factions. Governor Earle commands strong New Deal support, while Republican gains are tempered by voter registration context and past turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Pennsylvania
Washington
Winchester Star
The
Star
Guffey
John L. Lewis
the Star
Lewis
New Deal
Roosevelt
Congress
Earle
Senate
Earle H
Kennedy
CI. O
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Michael Stack
Democrats Gain Statewide Lead After Long Republican Dominance
The piece notes Democrats carried the state for the first time in sixty years and the Republican lead in Pennsylvania stands at about 180000. It suggests the primary shows little change from 1936, when Roosevelt won by 600000, with labor unions AFL and CIO not yet split significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Roosevelt
William Green
John L. Lewis
Oregon
Martin
Farley
Afl-Cio
Atlanta tale questions Hood still that altered war outcome
The piece quotes John Wilson Hood claiming a Tennessee still derailed Union reinforcements before Nashville, leading to a Confederate setback. It ponders how historians may treat the claim and notes the social angle of soldiers drinking whiskey, while asking how large the still was and whether it could have changed the war tide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
John Wilson Hood
John B. Hood
Tennessee Woods
Nashville
Mr. Hood
Hood
Thomas
Schofield
Confederacy
Daughters of the Confederacy
Justice and race in a Mecklenburg case
A white farmer sued his black tenant for assault with a deadly weapon in County Recorder's Court. The judge found the warrant frivolous and malicious and fined the farmer $50 for trespassing, illustrating Southern courts’ effort to ensure black defendants receive some protection even as bias persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecklenburg
County Recorder's Court
Death comes in the night to John D. Rockefeller
News notes the passing of John D. Rockefeller in his 97th year and mentions his wish to reach 100. A theft report follows about Harry R. Kern Jr.’s car stolen behind the Palace Theatre and later recovered in the same night after a multi-state chase. Winchester industry leaders discuss water supply options as another regional topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Harry R. Kern, Jr
Palace Theatre
Winchester
Gaunt Dies After Long Illness In Boyce
Charles W. Gaunt prominent Boyce merchant dies after illness spanning years with the last months acutely ill. Claude B. Stickley of Vaucluse elected Grand Warden of state Odd Fellows at annual conclave held here. Staunton Military Academy encamped at Rouss Park for ten days training period and presents a public silent drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Gaunt
Boyce
Claude B. Stickley
Vaucluse
State
Odd Fellows
Staunton Military Academy
Rouss Park
Memorial Day speaker announced for Dr C A Freed
Ten years ago the announcement noted Dr C A Freed pastor of the Lutheran Church would speak on Memorial Day May 30. More than $3 500 had been raised for the Shenandoah Valley advertising fund in Winchester and Frederick County. An unknown man called police claiming a stolen car ride as two arrests followed. Boyce High School graduated its largest class to date with 17 graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Freed
Lutheran Church Here
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Winchester
Frederick County
Boyce High School
Shenandoah Valley Medical Society Meets in Harrisonburg
Twenty five years ago Dr W P McGuire and Dr L M Allen were officers of the Shenandoah Valley Medical Society meeting in Harrisonburg this week. William T Hottel represents the local lodge at the state Knights of Pythias conclave in Norfolk. A Mississippi House member is ordered by President Wilson to remove rough talk about Japan from a speech before delivering it. J W Sibert Jr W T Barr and H H Baker Jr are running for city treasurer subject to the Democratic primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. McGuire
L. M. Allen
Shenandoah Valley Medical Society
Harrisonburg
William T. Hottel
Knights of Pythias
Norfolk
Mississippi
Wilson
Japan
J. W. Sibert, Jr
W. T. Barr
H.H. Baker
Confederate veterans program setup faces militia hurdles
Forty years ago Taylor Ritter injures his hand cutting with a saw. P H Reardon John P Hyde and T C Williams organize a Confederate veterans program for June 6. Over 35 young men form a militia company but need more than 85 members to receive equipment and commissions. City Constable J Robert Brown slips at McVicar's Carriage Works and dislocates his shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Ritter
George Haddox
P. H. Reardon
John P. Hyde
T. C. Williams
J. Robert Brown
McVicar’s Carriage Works
Answers to questions from The Winchester Evening Star
A quiz of fact responses lists figures and short facts from Henry Ford to the Liberty Song. It includes Ford on men over fifty, U S Water Highway No. 1 between Norfolk and Miami, Samuel Riddle's purchase of Man O War, Metropo litan editor Charles M. Sheldon, notable women chemists, Turkish language reform in 1928, Gian Carlo Menotti, air mail on time, origin of the word hobo, Williamsburg history book, James Roosevelt’s Marine Reserve appointment, the Burroughs adding machine of 1888, and the Liberty Song by John Dickinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Mr. Ford
Roosevelt Farley Gaffes Stir Oregon Primary Signals
Washington gossip links Farley to Martin's Oregon bid while Roosevelt stays neutral and Ickes Norris push for Martin. Reports say inside trade favors Kennedy Earle in Pennsylvania as Corcoran and Cohen quietly push Roosevelt's reorganization bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Messia Farley
Roosevelt
Oregon
Farley
Gov
Martin
Ickes
Norris
Barkley
Kentucky
McAdoo
California
George
Georgia
Smith
South Carolina
Snowy Weekend Wedding Dalliances and Poolside Ties
Barbara, Garry, Wenda, and Jimmy Minton mingle at a Florida lodge party amid snowbound hills. Amorous tension rises as Garry and Wenda pursue a private plunge while Barbara recalls Atlantic beaches and contemplates a walk with Ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry
Wenda
Barbara
Jimmy Minton
Jimmy
Immy Minton
Basil Worthington
Natalie
Ray
Bobbie
Florida
Basil
Garry's
Liberty Shops
London
Missa
Julia
Bay Tree Inn
Worthington Lodge
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Virginia Bartow
University of Illinois
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New York City
Florence E. Wall
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Ridgefield
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Constantinople
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Amelia
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Hoboes of America
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Williamsburg, Va
Old Williamsburg
William Oliver Stevens
Dodd, Mead & Company
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Marine Corps Reserve
Marine Corps 'Reserve
Swanson
Marine Corps
Navy
Burroughs
Tg Q
Eves
John Dickinson
Dickinson College
Carlisle
Paul Mali
Mussolini
War Department
Army Air Corps
Langley Field
G-2
Army Intelligence
Air Corps
Mr. Roosevelt
Gen. Farley
Joe Guffey
Jim
Joe
Sam Rayburn
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