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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1937
Page
4
The item presents a 1937 newspaper line with a religious verse about wealth that wings away like an eagle from Proverbs. It mentions subscription terms in advance and a weekly carrier rate of 4.50. The date shown is Friday, September 8, 1937.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch rebuts an anonymous American Mercury essay claiming a heavy crook presence among state legislators. It argues anonymity weakens the charge and notes the writer’s own possible graft, urging cautious judgment on the broader indictment of legislators.
The Roanoke Times reports Japan refuses to acknowledge responsibility for injuries to Americans and damages in China from bombardments. Washington warns accountability for military actions. Tokyo blames China, a stance seen as a lawyer’s argument and unlikely to ease tensions.
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot notes opinions by Mr. Sinclair Lewis defending Middle Western manners against ship interview remarks by Hannen Swaffer stating the Midwest learns manners from books. Lewis argues a strong offense is the best defense and attacks British lecturers who have “done” the region.
A gas and electric company official warns at a gas convention that the American breakfast is vanishing from homes as cooking shifts to electricity. He argues this reduces fuel use but may affect energy industries and worker concentration by noon.
Predictions from the national resources committee report by C A Dykstra of Wisconsin suggest the population will stagnate or slightly decline. City populations may staticize first as autos and radio spread people to the countryside, altering social and economic life and potentially increasing privacy and individual life.
In the current struggle between fascism and communism the piece argues that economic systems in industrial nations are too complex for a single theory. It notes the United States operates key services like the Post Office and highways on a socialized basis and suggests broader pragmatic approaches.
Joe Cronin was named manager of the Washington Senators to replace Walter Johnson. The notice outlines the change and notes the team’s leadership transition.
Frank Woodward returns from a visit to John and Frank Lind where he bagged 72 squirrels while hunting. Mr and Mrs R T Barton host a bicycle party and supper for their Philadelphia guest. Omar Jacks injures himself with a hatchet during an incident at Thomas Kremer's residence. Dry weather cuts Dr John S Lup ton orchard yield from 3000 to 1000 barrels of Pip pins.
The passage argues that American practice mixes socialistic and collective methods with private initiative, citing municipal services and public institutions. It notes France and Britain also use socialized measures while maintaining capitalism, and suggests nations blend approaches to avoid prejudiced views.
Columbus Ohio sentence for 37 year old J L Hults after embezzlement conviction requires regular church attendance for 18 months. He must also write a resume of weekly sermons for Judge John R King to review.
A collection of trivia Q and A covering topics from the theme song for Lost Horizon to Capone schooling and Red Caps pay. Includes questions on bootleg coal origin, University of New Zealand, Virginia tribes, water boiling, Western Union and Postal Telegraph staff, rhymes with month, Lafayette’s ship, ice melt in ponds, keyless watches, northern states, brick wall sealing, finding foreign ambassadors, sweet corn discovery, and 54 40 or fight.
Behind The Headlines recounts President Roosevelt driving fast into international action with nine power pact implications while domestic housing reform stalls under Interior conflict. Wagner criticizes lack of housing head as Duke of Windsor visits with interest in housing solutions.
Mari Barat intervenes at Monte Carlo Casino when Carla Mentone and a duchess clash over a gun. A sudden shot prompts Mari to shield Mentone as Angies duchess watches, then Mari ferries Mentone to Villa Mimosa with Reggie and the danger lingering.
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