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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1940
Page
4
Roosevelt Wallace Byrd Byrd for Congress
A political slate listing Franklin D Roosevelt for president Henry A Wallace for vice president Harry F Byrd for U S senator and Byrd for Congress. Voters see a unified ticket targeting national leadership and legislative seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Wallace
States Use Short-Cut Balloting For Presidential Electors
The Council of State Governments reports that 17 states will omit Presidential electors from ballots or allow single-square voting for party tickets. Five states drop candidate names. others use grouped or single-box formats, with 15 states still requiring voters to choose individual electors.
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Council of State Governments
California
Indiana
Maryland
New York
Rhode Island
Ohio
South
West
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
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South Carolina
Texas
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Nevada
New Hampshire
North Dakota
Ollahoma
Oregon
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Tennessee
Virginia
Wyoming
Maine
New Jersey
Vermont
Food And Clothing Appetite and Shopping Motives
Dr Edward L Thorndike addressed the American Association for the Advancement of Science on how shoppers seek more than hunger satisfaction in buying food and clothing. He argued taste pleasure pride social approval protection against disease and bodily imperfection influence everyday purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Thorndike
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Courtship prompts and clothing choices analyzed by psychologist
Dr. Thorndyke explains that courtship prompts shape behavior and that selecting clothing serves motives beyond warmth. He notes people pay more to maintain self respect and social regard than to satisfy hunger or avoid distress.
Reprinted Editorials Honor Willkie Support at Times Dispatch
The Richmond Times-Dispatch praises its Chattanooga Times editors Julian LaRose Harris and Hunt Clement Jr for endorsing Wendell Willkie over Roosevelt, describing their independence, ethics, and willingness to take editorial leaves. The piece notes front page appeals to boycott and subscription cancellations, calling out courage and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Chattanooga Times
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Roosevelt
the Times
The
Times-Dispatch
Julian LaRose Harris
Hunt Clement, Jr
Times
TVA
Messrs
Harris
Clement
The Governor Has Company
The Petersburg Progress Index notes Winston Churchill urges British officials to trim reports. He promotes brief notes and short paragraphs, reducing woolly phrases and relegating detail to appendices. The piece approves his example and calls for tighter government writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Price
Winston Churchill
Virginia
Churchill
Great Britain
Britain
Yankees Take Game One World Series Showdown
The New York Yankees edge the Cincinnati Reds 2 to 1 in the opening game as city officials approve the budget by title on two ballots. Debate continues over state aid for the Armory and city zoning. Mrs. D M Sprinkle is elected president of the Margaret Collins Denny class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankees
Cincinnati Reds
Armory
D. M. Sprinkle
Margaret Collins Denny
Tigers Top Cubs 6 5 Behind Rowe’ssharp pitching
Detroit Tigers edged the Chicago Cubs 6 to 5 as Schoolboy Rowe delivered superb pitching. Rev G W Stover starts his 23rd year as pastor at the local U B Church. Britain calls for immediate League of Nations action to fix guilt for Italy’s invasion of Ethiopia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Tigers
Chicago Cubs
Schoolboy Rowe
G. W. Stover
Mrs H D Puller Reelected District Nurse President
Mrs H D Puller is reelected president of the District Nurse Association. Judge Philip Williams buys a residence on Amherst Street from Mrs Emily Jones. Miss Dorothy Johnson is receiving hospital treatment for injuries from an auto accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Puller
District Nurse Association
Philip Williams
Amherst Street
Emily Jones
Dorothy Johnson
Peyton O Rear Stars for S V A in 9 7 Loss
Twenty five years ago Peyton O Rea r starred at left halfback for S. V. A. in a 9 to 7 defeat by E. H. 8. in Alexandria. The French government reports repulsed German counterattacks as thirteen world powers wage war with Russia declaring war on Bulgaria. The Hagenbeck and Wallace Circus, touted as the world's largest, performs in Winchester to thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peyton O'Rear
E. H
Alexandria
Russia
Bulgaria
Hagenbeck
Wallace
Winchester
Forty Years Ago Firefighters Fight Rags Near Presbyterian Church
Local volunteers battle burning rags in front of the Presbyterian Church as water enough to float a battleship is reportedly used. Mr and Mrs David Hartman observe their third wedding anniversary at a small party. Joe Wright Jr buys a handsome pair of shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
David Hartman
Joe Wright, Jr
Vitamin Overdosage Not Possible
Dr. Logan Clendening explains that vitamin overdosage is largely unlikely for most vitamins. He notes Vitamin D is the only one that can cause harm in excess, while A Riboflavin and others tolerate large intakes without clear toxic effects. The piece ends with an editor's note promoting diet pamphlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parron
Public Health Service
United States
Dr. Parran
Clendening
Answers to Questions by Frederic J. Haskin
A public Q and A feature lists brief factual answers on topics from government appointments to military service. It covers presidential appointments, small animal biology, historical figures like Andrew Jackson, military decorations, preschool basics, Hessian fly origin, child prodigy notes, voluntary Army enlistment, high tide locations, and supersonic notes. It also notes commission government prevalence and the role of battleships in fleets.
Seven Quiz Questions From The Star
The page presents a quiz on topics including Arlington National Cemetery location the visibility of the North Star Pershing's current government service status a Zurich city location and other questions about age limits state borders the dinosaur and a Belkan state. It also asks how many Federal Reserve Banks operate in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington National Cemetery
Earth
John J. Pershing
Zurich
Germany
Switzerland
Hungary
Regis
Columbia
Belkan Steatre
Atatad
Federal Reserve
United States
Grammar note on auxiliary verbs contraction
The guidance explains that in standard English one should say doesn't for does not and not doesn't when forming negative contractions. It clarifies common errors and emphasizes using the correct auxiliary form across subjects.
Special Campaign Package Offer For Voters
A campaign package includes Presidents and Their Lives with bios and pictures, the Constitution Booklet with the three great documents, and a large up to date map. Priced at twenty five cents with coupon to Director Frederick J Haskin in Washington DC. One campaign button for Roosevelt or Willkie available if requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Roosevelt
Willkie
Night at the bungalow and uneasy plans unfold
Gun and Coral maneuver during a tense night as Otto and Trent press a coercive plot. Coral seeks sleep aids from Trent while Gun worries Coral may betray their escape plan. Tommy stays wary as the group contemplates how to uncover the true mission of their hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gun
Tommy
Coral
Otto
Trent
Hazeldeane
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Harry F. Byrd
Congress
A. Willis Robertson
Nebraska
Iowa
Connecticut
Ilinois
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Washington
Wisconsin
By Logan Clendening, M. D
McBeth
Frederic J. Haskin
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
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Andrew Jackson
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Coast and Geodetic Survey
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Momotombo Volcano
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