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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1937
Page
4
How Shall The Trailer Be Taxed
Officials debate trailer owner taxation for government costs per services used. A survey by national associations weighs two methods property value or benefits based taxation and who should collect this charge. It favors collecting from trailer camp operators and passing costs to campers when feasible.
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American” Municipal Association
American Public Welfare Association
American Society of Planning Officials
National Association of Iny
Opening a Campaign Lynchburg News report on Pickett speech
National organizer Pickett spoke to Charlottesville district ministers at Crozet urging temperance and liquor regulation. He argued repeal increased per capita consumption, citing 1.73 gallons in the first year.
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Lynchburg
Deets Pickett
Charlottesville
Methodist Episcopal Church
Crozet
Christian Church
Oouth
Nation
Prohibition Critics Question Economic Impact and Enforcement
The article examines liquor consumption trends since repeal, noting increases in legal purchases but arguing illicit trade remains significant. It questions federal enforcement of the 21st Amendment and calls for stronger action against liquor interests while urging a fair trial for regulation.
Information for Readers on Questions and Replies
The Evening Star Information Bureau offers facts by mail for a three cent reply fee. Frederic J. Haskin directs the bureau from Washington D C, requesting readers send questions and a three cent stamp for responses.
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Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Various quick facts and Q A snippets from a 1930s reader page
A collage of questions and answers covers topics from Chinese junk sizes and postage stamps to dishwashers heights and weights of people. It cites Mount Everest’s name origin and Mt Rushmore completion in 1939 with multiple brief facts about science, history, and culture.
Farmers Suspicious of New State Control Plan
Baltimore Sun reports farmers fear a broad plan extending state control of agriculture. The measure faces lukewarm Congress reception and possible presidential doubt. Corn growers especially resist expected confiscatory taxes and loss of independence under a regulated system.
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Baltimore Sun
AAA
Congress
Middle West
Senator Byrd Voice Stirring Call for Integrity
The Star's Open Forum letter from Mrs. Miles B. Dean praises Senator Byrd as a voice against Washington greed and extravagance. She argues public integrity secures private security and questions whether Byrd stands alone in urging honesty.
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the Star
Senator Byrd
Washington
T At Washington
Miles B. Dean
Economist urges more work and pay for all in recovery plan
Washington report notes Dr. Harold G. Moulton of Brookings argues 8 to 9 million additional workers needed in durable goods to restore 1929 living standards. He estimates required output rises by 60 percent overall with housing up 208 percent and other sectors ranging from 15 to 70 percent, based on a 43 hour week.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Harold G. Moulton
Brookings Institution
Tremely
Moulton
Brookings
United States
Jacqueline confronts Colonel Lutman over the check
Jacqueline visits Colonel Lutman to discuss her mother’s $750 check. He stalls repayment, hints at a scheme, and proposes giving the check on her wedding day, which she rejects, insisting she will not marry Jim Asson. He restrains her, asserting influence and intent.
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Jacqueline
Lutman
Colonel Lutman
Jim Asson
Jim
Jacqu
Memorial Day orator chosen by U. D. C. in Confederate cemetery
Rev. E. B. McGukin has been chosen as Memorial Day orator by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The event will take place in the Confederate cemetery on June 6 with local civic groups presenting proposals to accelerate a water supply investigation.
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E. B. McGukin
Confederate Cemetery
Washington State
Parliament Enacts the Habeas Corpus Act 1679
On May 27, 1679 Parliament enacted the Habeas Corpus Act advancing legal protections against unlawful detention. The measure formalized rights and procedures ensuring subjects could seek relief through the courts.
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