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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1937

Page

4

Real Values in Life Sermon Reflection

A religious reflection quotes Luke 12 23 about life’s meaning beyond material needs. It emphasizes inner virtue over worldly wealth and urges moral focus.

Clare Briggs

Baldwin Retires as British PM Succeeds by Chamberlain

Stanley Baldwin steps down after near seventy years, returning to pig farming. Arthur Neville Chamberlain succeeds him as prime minister amid praise from newspapers and constituents. History may judge his Edward Simpson crisis handling as a notable career highlight.

Stanley Baldwin Great Britain Arthur Neville Chamberlain Baldwin Edward VIII George VI India Mr. Baldwin Edward Simpson

Dim The Headlights To The Night Driving Menace

Night driving safety is discussed with motorists urged to dim headlights. The piece notes vision is poorest at night and suggests reducing glare as highway statistics show about half of accidents occur after dark. It argues many crashes are linked to blinding headlamps and calls for courtesy on the road.

Better Secondary Schools for Virginia Debate

Rockbridge County news notes a Virginia campaign issue on improving secondary education. Superintendent Hall pushes a larger appropriation to fund a nine month term statewide and raise teachers salaries amid ongoing debate.

Rockbridge

Debate over funding higher education and tourism impact

The piece weighs options for financing Virginia higher education, including a potential one percent sales tax and shifting funds from universities to secondary schools. It notes waste, cross state pricing, and the need for scholarships while observing the growing tourist industry as a major economic conduit.

Virginia England

Equality Before Tax Laws

Pittsburgh Press questions Supreme Court tax sovereignty rulings and calls for a new constitutional amendment to ensure all citizens are taxed equally. It notes exemptions for congressional salaries and cites a Cochran proposal to force ratification if public anger grows.

Pittsburgh Congress United States Supreme Court Cochran Missouri

Tourists Habits in Cumberland Times

A condensed look at vacation trends noting the American traveler favors automobile travel for holidays. The piece highlights common habits and preferences of typical tourists during leisure trips.

Cumberland Times

Reader can get factual answers from Evening Star Bureau

Note directs readers to send questions to The Evening Star Information Bureau in Washington D C with a 3 cent reply fee. It lists Frederic J Haskin as director and provides mailing details for inquiries.

Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C

Long tenure as baseball czar since 1920

Judge Landis was chosen in 1920 to act as commissioner of professional baseball. The long incumbent has overseen major changes and governance in the sport.

Kenesaw M. Landis Landis

Lindbergh avoids tenth anniversary celebrations amid mixed feelings

The article notes Colonel Lindbergh declining public observances for the flight that brought him fame. Friends in New York, Little Falls, St. Louis, and Le Bourget received blunt messages from him, sparking debate on the value and tone of commemorations.

Lindbergh New York

Baseball as national sport thrives with local teams

The piece argues baseball should be widely played beyond big leagues to unite Americans across classes. It champions school and factory teams as good, constructive youth outlets that deter mischief and boost civic spirit, urging towns to support local teams to foster public spirit and business vitality.

Covington Evening Virginian

White House talks and West tours shape Roosevelts reorganization plan

Washington notes describe President Roosevelt meeting with a House committee on his government reorganization proposal. Charles West led informal White House talks about six new executive secretaries and two new departments. Officials say cooperation between branches is rebuilding after a political lull. Industrial production hovers near 117 percent of 1923-25 normal with no major shifts.

Washington Roosevelt White House House Charles West Windsor-Warfield Executive Mansion Mr. Roosen Congress

Will and wealth entwined in a dangerous confession

Jacqueline discovers a copy of Alan Redfern's will in Colonel Lutman's desk revealing a million and a half dollars tied to her future and a plot involving Jim Asson. Lutman confronts her with a confident warning as she probes secrets about Charles Stuckey and the uncle's fate.

Jacqueline Lutman Alan Redfern Colonel Lutman Alan New York Jacqueline Mary Smith Millicent Agnes Maud Smith Jim Asson Jim Miss Harringay Mr. Stuckey Charles Charles Stuckey

Veterans of Foreign Wars Gather at National Cemetery

Veterans of Foreign Wars members from the local area gather at the National Cemetery to pay homage to soldiers buried there. An open air concert by Handley music classes and glee clubs draws over 2,000 spectators on the building steps.

U. S National Cemetery Handley G. W. Dellinger South

Collision and injuries in city streets and workplace

Charles Pingley collides with Marcus Davie at Main and Piccadilly streets with no injuries. Robert Woolingham injures an artery at John Shiner’s slaughter house. Charles McFar land and Lena Cline, runaways, are being sought in Carpers Valley. Six city workmen escape injury as dynamite explodes in a trench on Boscawen street while digging water mains.

R. B Aylor R. A. Wall Charles Athey Valley Forge Charles Pingley Marcus Davie Main Piccadilly Robert Woolingham John Shiner Charles McFarland Lena Cline Carpers Valley Boscawen Street

Sinking of the Empress of Ireland in 1914

The Empress of Ireland sinks after striking a rock on May 29 1914 off Nova Scotia. About 1000 lives are lost and the disaster prompts inquiries and maritime safety reviews. A passenger list and rescue efforts are noted in contemporary reports.

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