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Biblical Names Tied By Bond In Ancestral Tale
The passage recounts Isaac bringing his wife Rebekah into his mother Sarah’s tent and the comfort Isaac finds after Sarah’s death. It emphasizes marriage and familial consolation within the biblical narrative.
Roosevelt and Welles Clash Over Russian Religious Freedom
The piece notes President Roosevelt and Sumner Welles spar over religious rights in Russia. It questions if Roosevelt believes religious freedom exists there and suggests the press conference aimed to bolster aid to Russia while exposing inconsistencies with his wife and prior remarks.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
Sumner Welles
Russia
Natonal Youth Congress
Roosevelt
Welles
United States
War Spending in Britain and United States
The British Treasury reports daily outlays of about 44 million dollars to finance the war. U S Budget Director Harold D Smith says the United States will spend about 50 million dollars per day this fiscal year.
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U.S
Harold D. Smith
It's Up To You On Tax Reform And Government Spending
The piece argues taxes are the heaviest ever and government outlays exceed receipts by a large margin. It urges the public to demand reductions in waste and non-defense spending and to pressure lawmakers to act. It stresses citizen action as essential to curb extravagance.
Abolition of the Fee System Urged by General Assembly
The Fee System Must Go argues abolishing the outdated fee compensation for sheriffs and sergeants. A fair salary plan is proposed, praised by auditor McCarthy Downs as worthy of consideration.
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McCarthy Downs
Public
Ecounts
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Reprinted Editorial Attacks AFL Leader Green
Westbrook Pegler accuses William Green of enabling labor racketeers within the AFL and calls for a clean-up of leaders tied to gangster figures like George Browne and George Scalise. Pegler demands accountability, linking Green to corrupt unions and urging reform at the 61st convention.
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New York
American Federation of Labor
William Green
Seattle
Green
George Browne
Capone
Nitti
Chicago
Miami
St. Louis
John Nick
Leavenworth
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George Scalise
Joseph Padway
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NYA Boys Strike Over Return Transportation
A group of NYA youths in Lynchburg walked off a waterline job demanding the city provide transport home. They argued the municipality owed them rides after hiring them, then returned to work the next day. The episode highlights debates on government responsibility and work incentives in the era.
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Staunton
NYA
Lynchburg
Britain to reopen Burma supply road into China
London announces reopening of the Burma road despite Japanese pressure to keep it closed. Tom Gates, a C A A inspector, is delayed by motor trouble on J P Reardon’s farm near Winchester. The Reds win the World Series in six games. Five years ago Franco’s fascists attacked Madrid. Rev E B McGuhin resigns and accepts a Knoxville church offer. Cornelius D Scully is elected mayor of Pittsburgh.
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Britain
Burma
China
Japan
Tom Gates
J. P. Reardon
Winchester
Cincinnati Reds
Detroit
Madrid
E. B. McGuhin
Knoxville, Tenn
Cornelius D. Scully
John S. Scully, Jr
Pittsburgh
Circus animals at Berryville drive noise and odor complaints
Ten years ago a Berryville Avenue service station was robbed for the sixth time in months. Neighborhood residents near the fairgrounds complain about circus animals being wintered there causing noise and odor. Pe Shannon and Clive Byoors appear in the film Silence at a local theatre.
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Fairgrounds
Pe Shannon
Clive Byoorrs
Spurr Named Keeper of Seal for Virginia Lodge
Twenty five years ago J Madison Spurr was named keeper of the seal of the Virginia Lodge of Knights of Pythias. The Allied armies finally drive the Bulgars from Greece and the Balkan situation improves for Britain and France. In one day 27000 bushels of apples were shipped from Winchester by railroad.
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J. Madison Spurr
Virginia Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Greece
Balkan
Winchester
Judge John Paul to retire from Western District of Virginia
Forty years ago Judge John Paul of the United States Court for the Western District of Virginia announced plans to retire. The Reuss Fire Company earned acclaim for its showing at the Pennsylvania volunteers convention in Philadelphia with M. T. Reed serving as marshal of the Winchester parade section.
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United States Court For
Western District of
Virginia
Reuss Fire Company
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Philadelphia
M. T. Reed
Winchester
World Series confusion reaches time zones
A News-Press reader asks if Brooklyn is in the eastern time zone amid World Series chatter. The caller wonders about New York and New Jersey time standards during the baseball excitement.
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St. Joseph
Brooklyn
News-Press Sports Desk
New York
New Jersey
Dodger
Seven Quiz Questions From a 20th Century Page
A sample trivia set asks on page 2 about Jefferson’s Virginia home Monticello, the origin of jiu jitsu, John B Statson University, insulators for magnetism, thawing pipes bursting, a proverb opposite Never too old to learn, Lafayette aides count, the Census Bureau, Roosevelt matriarch’s age, and the capital of Bail.
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Charlottesville
Virginia
John B. Statson University
Lafayette
United States
Bureau of the Census
Roosevelt
Bail
Pronoun Agreement in Singular Antecedents
The text notes that pronouns must match their antecedents in person number and gender but not in case. It cites the example many a person singular with himself, not themselves, highlighting agreement rules for reflexive usage.
Scott's Scrap Book Ties U S Protest Offer
A clipped column titled Scott's Scrap Book by R. J. Scott Lom notes a protest stance and related actions. The brief item discusses U.S. protest topics and public reaction with concise, period-voice framing.
Fight Goes On Roosevelt Memoirs Target Critics
Hugh S. Johnson reports in Collier's that the Presidents Magazine series frames a battle not for arms but to discredit opponents of his policies. The piece argues Roosevelt punishes foes, rewards friends, and keeps a personal war, likening his stance to historic rulers who punished critics.
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Washington
Colliers
Roosevelt
Defense Critics Backed Moves Now Attributed to President
The passage argues that opponents of the President in defense and rearmament advocated industrial mobilization and other steps long before he supported them. It notes his reluctant adoption over months and years, framing the point as a matter of accuracy rather than importance.
Correction on America First leadership
A column apology corrects an earlier claim that Lessing Rosenwald was chairman of America First. Rosenwald says he was an original member but not chairman and has resigned from any leadership role, a correction accepted.
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Organization of America First
Lessing Rosenwald
Dictionary offer for schoolchildren promoted by The Winchester Evening Star
The notice urges parents to buy a Webster Dictionary for twenty five cents for children above third grade. It highlights features like new words, foreign phrases, word origins and an official compounding guide. Also included is a coupon and mail-in form. The piece ends with a brief explanation of bad lands in the western United States.
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United States
Every Member Canvass Reported Successful at Market Street Church
E William Argenbright announced the success of the every member canvass conducted last week. With 37 prospects to be contacted and about $100 more needed to fund next year’s church budget, total contributions by Market Street members with associated entities will reach roughly $8,500, up from last year by $2,900 and this year by about $1,000.
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Market Street Church
E. William Argenbright
Argenbright
Woman's Work
Church School
Market Street
Answers To Questions By Frederic J Hasshin
A reader is invited to send questions to Frederic J Hasshin in Washington D C. A reply requires three cents for postage.
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By Frederic J. Hasshin
Washington, D. C
General Gouraud lost arm in World War I
The French general Henri Gouraud suffered a severe right arm wound at Gallipoli that required amputation. The quiz also covers dates of Queen Marie of Romania’s Washington visit in autumn 1926 and other trivia.
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Henri Ae Au Gouraud
Gallipolis
Queen Marie of
Romania
Washington
Detecting Childhood Vision Issues Through Behavior
A teacher notes Ralph favors his right eye. an oculist confirms a left-eye defect and non recent onset. Treatment fixes the left eye and patching for school, with eye coordination training. Behavior clues like ball play, planes, trains, and facial tension help spot blurred vision, urging parent and teacher vigilance.
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Ralph
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