Woe unto you that are full from Luke 6 25
A religious verse from Luke 6 25 urges humility and warns the rich and joyful of future sorrow. The quotation contrasts current abundance with anticipated hunger and mourning, reflecting moral admonition.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1936
Page
4
Stricter Tax Laws Target Exemptions and Property Taxes
The National Association of Assessing Officers reports states tightening exemptions and reassessing values to boost local tax rolls. New York and Tennessee limit institutional exemptions, while Tennessee requires real estate to be used by the institution or its officers. Tennessee adds 2.5 million to Nashville’s 1936 rolls. Pennsylvania shifts tax to residents with nonresident trustees. Virginia funds a WPA study on land value and assessment trends. Bank deposits rise to nearly 49 trillion dollars by 1936 from 11 trillion in 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Assessing Officers
New York
Tennessee
Nashville
Pennsylvania
Virginia
State Department of Taxation
Silence Follows Horns Free Streets In Italian Cities
National Geographic reports Italy has inaugurated a hornless policy in several cities. For two years no motor horns sounded, creating a deathlike hush and offering a model others seek to imitate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Magazine
Italy
Noisy Naples Streets Quiet at Excelsior Hotel
The Excelsior Hotel in Naples sits on a waterfront boulevard facing Vesuvius. Visitors describe lively daytime traffic and the contrast with sleepless nights as cars have become quieter yet pedestrians still feel the near silent approach of passing motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior
Naples
Vesuvius
Italy
Sorrento
Corso
Rome
How to Enter a Private Office
A satirical view on downtown manners urges people with good or fair manners to carry etiquette into the business district. The piece mocks intruders in private offices and the display of busyness to impress others, ending with a warning to maintain courteous conduct.
Printing News in Alexandria Gazette
The fragment cites the Alexandria Gazette discussing the role of a newspaper to present the world as it is, not as it should be, with editor Paul Bellamy (Cleveland Plain Dealer) cited as an example of journalistic perspective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria Gazette
Exlains
Paul Bellamy
The
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Will Rogers and trivia Q&A clipped archive humor
A compact sampler of Will Rogers humor and rapid fire trivia questions with brief answers. The items cover archery crop rates flag code dates and biographical notes on Benjamin Franklin Keith Pearl Buck and Lyman Beecher among others.
Coloring matter in news reports and freedom to color
The Associated Press rector argues news must be factual and free of disguises while editorial pages may express opinion. He notes newspapers have flexibility to color the news by placement and pairing of stories, and says editors bear the tough task of presenting history faithfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Roosevelt's neutrality proclamation begins operation
The proclamation by President Roosevelt goes into effect as the nation enforces neutrality. The Supreme Court convenes in its new building with little ceremony, highlighting the era's understated official tone. Judge M. L. Walton of Woodstock fractures a leg when a horse falls. City Manager A. M. Field is invited to speak before the International City Manager's Association. Airlines report a new peak in business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Roosevelt
U. S. Supreme Court
M. L. Walton
Woodstock
Horse
A. M. Field
Portugal's Colonial Holdings Draw U S War Hazard Attention
In a Washington briefing Charles P. Stewart notes that Portugal's global colonial reach gives it strategic value despite being seen as a small nation. The issue involves potential shifts in influence as Germany and Italy eye Portuguese possessions, prompting State Department alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
State Department
Portugal
United States
Iberian Peninsula
England
France
Portugal's overseas possessions as a political flashpoint
A columnist surveys Portugal's vast but vulnerable empire and argues that while economically strong, Portugal's military defenses are weak and the country risks dismemberment by Germany or Italy if outside aid falters. The piece weaves in fascist links, trade notes, and political commentary on voters and public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
East
West
Africa
Portugal
State Department
Germany
Italy
England
France
Spain
Grand jury probes Bishop Cannon political activity
Judgment denied in suit over items sold to make liquor. Lindberghs sail home across the Pacific. Rev B F Wilson addresses Rotary on The Machine World at Palace. Theatre nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Bishop Cannon
Lindberghs
Pacific
Machine World
B. F. Wilson
Rotary Club Palace
Valley traffic rise cited to justify widening plan
Commissioner Shirley cites over 30 percent Valley pike traffic increase as proof widening is needed. Jackie Coogan loses Lord Fauntleroy curls. Bascome Slemp proposes new Muscle Shoals disposal plan. Pittsburgh city officials threaten to enforce Sunday laws against sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Jackie Coogan
Lord Faunteleroy
Bascome Slemp
Pittsburgh
Switzer Dies at Church Service in Harrisonburg
Twenty five years ago Mrs J A Switzer died suddenly while attending church in Harrisonburg. Booth Tarkington and his wife Louise Fletcher separate. Dr Link of Bristol accepts call to St Pauls Lutheran Church of Strasburg. Hundreds of Winchester people go on excursions to Harris Ferry and New York. Philadelphia athletes favored to win the World Series against the Cubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Switzer
Harrisonburg
Booth Tarkington
Louise Fletcher
Dr. Link
Bristol
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Strasburg
Winchester
Harr’s Ferry
New York
Philadelphia
Cubs
New York Central Railroad Opens to Albany
On October 8, 1851 the New York Central Railroad began service to Albany marking a milestone in state transportation. The line connected major cities and boosted commerce and travel, signaling a new era for regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central R. R
Albany
Readers Forum Policies and Letter Guidelines
The Star's Forum welcomes reader communications but limits letters to editor to 200 words and requires a signed name. The editor may cut submissions exceeding the word limit and will print promptly unless libelous or unfit content is involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
STAR
Portrait of Gay Becomes Focal Point at Mark Vance Exhibit
In Detroit, Gay attends a lavish studio showing organized by Charlotte Vance. The centerpiece is a striking portrait of Gay as Christian Scott’s romantic letter and marriage ambitions echo through the art world event. Mark Vance defends his artistic future amid society interest and personal ties.
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Uchapier
Gay
Christian Scott
Elizabeth
Mark Vance
Mark
Hast Grand Boulevard
Belle Isle Bridge
Charlotte
Ladder of Art
Long Island
Arti
Metropolis
Paris
Harry
Detroit
New York
Christian
Scott
Mrs. Vance
Jean
Vances
Vance
Orient
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