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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1938

Page

4

Taxation of Intangibles Across States Reveals Wide Variance

The NA AO survey catalogs how states tax intangible property. It notes nine states tax intangibles under general property tax, while others tax on capital or market value at varied rates or tax income from intangibles. Variations include exemptions in California Delaware New York and partial taxes in Idaho Mississippi and North Dakota.

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Chiang Kai-Shek Allows Bible Teaching in Mission Schools

General Chiang Kai-Shek announced that Christian mission schools in China may teach religion as a required subject if desired. Madame Chiang broadcast that the law is amended to permit Bible instruction in registered mission schools, crediting missionaries for aid during the war with Japan and praising practical Christianity. The China Press editorial hailed Chiang's devout stance and the moral imperative behind permitting Christian instruction.

Christian Observer Chiang Kai-Shek China Chiang Madame Chiang Japan Generalissimo China Press Shanghai

Missionary Letters Praise Bible Study Momentum

A letter to the Christian Observer from Rev. P. Frank Price praises foreign missionaries and a driving religious force. He argues Bible study among Chinese Christians shows rapid growth and strong interest, signaling positive outcomes for religious education and happiness for mankind.

General Assembly Presbyterian ‘Church United States China

Neely bill threats to curb block booking in motion pictures

The piece explains how the Neely bill to regulate film distribution could levy 5000 dollar fines and prison terms, exempts shorts under 2000 feet, and faces House passage. It argues block booking sustains exhibition, warns of chaos and poorer pictures if Congress passes the measure, and notes industry division mainly among West Virginia theatres.

Neely Senate Donali Duck Mickey Mouse Senator Neely West Virginia Holyywood Emile Zola Hollywood Congress

International tension as nations withdraw from neutrality panel

Germany and Italy exit the 27 nation neutrality committee amid rising European strain. Coffey shoots 70 in sectional U S Open Golf Championship, one stroke behind the leader. Mrs H Clay deGrange says Winchester Clarke County Club Annual Flower Show is open to amateurs. William Penn Harris, 15, Stephens City High graduate, may win a $300 Strayers Business College scholarship in Washington.

Germany Italy Coffey H. Clay deGrange Winchester Clarke County Club William Penn Harris Stephens City High School Strayers Business College Washington

Shenandoah Paper Board Co forms to expand Winchester mill

Five years ago Winchester announced a new company Shenandoah Paper Board Co to expand the local paper mill. Walter P. Anderson was elected a director of the Virginia Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association at a Lynchburg meeting. Shenandoah Valley Academy graduates were guests of the Winchester Rotary Club. Virginia Anne Huntsberry invited guests to a luncheon shower for Miss Selene Calvert, bride-to-be of William Perrine.

Winchester Shenandoah Paper Board Co Walter P. Anderson Virginia Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association Lynchburg Shenandoah Valley Academy Winchester Rotary Club Virginia Anne Huntsberry Selene Calvert William Perrine

Berryville High Wins Clarke Fredericks League Baseball Title

Ten years ago Berryville High School won the Clarke Fredericks baseball championship. A Virginia 1927 business failure report shows failures below the national average. Northampton County is the top U S potato county per Agriculture census, and President Coolidge selects a northern Wisconsin site as his summer White House.

Berryville Virginia Northhampton U. S Agriculture Department Coolidge Superior Wis White House

Capitalists inspect city for trolley line proposal

A party of capitalists from other sections of the east visit the city to inspect the proposed trolley line. The Haverford sinks off England with many passengers aboard. Winchester High School seniors total 13 set to graduate June 13, 1913. Benjamin Foley nominated postmaster of Berryville and sent to the Senate.

Haverford England Winchester High School Benjamine Foley Berryville Senate

Valley Female College plans commencement week

Forty years ago President John P. Hyde announces commencement week plans at Valley Female College. Joseph Wright Sr goes to McKeesport to supervise a new hotel project. Local firms display the United States flag over premises. The County Board of Supervisors grants Winchester Telephone Co the right to erect poles and string wires along the Northwestern Grade.

John P. Hyde Valley Female College Joseph Wright McKeesport United States County Board of Supervisors Winchester Telephone Co

Answers to Questions by Frederic J. Haskin

A reader can get the answer to any question of fact by writing The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J Haskin director Washington D C Please enclose three cents for reply.

Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskins Washington, D. C

Ragweed free zones and historical trivia compiled

A collection of questions and answers covers topics from ragweed immunity in Western areas to terms for syphilis and the origin of bulldog in newspapers. It includes fire details from Chicago 1871, names of actors and jockeys, shoe production stats, and archaic language notes.

New York World, Herald and the Journal

Treasury budget woes spark Senate hearing clash

Washington May 31 Morgenthau and budget chief Bell face Senate Finance Committee over a $5.33 billion revenue bill amid questioned estimates and hidden debt figures. Byrd accuses dishonest bookkeeping while others warn the deficit could reach about 4 billion, with outside obligations not in official debt.

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Bellamy affair ends with arrest after a party near Minton murder

In the Worthington lodge, Barbara and Garry confront Julia Kingsley as police seize Julia after a tense interrogation. Bobbie describes a shadowy furred figure and a gunshot scene. The commissioner notes Barbara’s earlier warnings and confirms Julia’s fingerprints match key evidence.

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