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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1936
Page
4
The note urges voters to support Franklin D Roosevelt for President with John N Garner for Vice President Carter Glass for U S Senator and A Willis Robertson for the House of Representatives in a Democratic slate.
A brief biblical quotation echoing a verse reference 4 46 discusses religious obedience. The fragment hints at questions about true faith versus claimed piety and obedience to divine instruction. The tone remains balloted as a devotional snippet.
President Roosevelt addressed about 45 000 in Denver arguing Western loan leaders back public works while Eastern leaders vow to cut expenses. He likened Republicans to Janus two faced and defended emergency programs that modernize infrastructure and aid state and local projects despite critics calling them wasteful. Senator Byrd praised emergency measures and warned that GOP promises of bigger checks would worsen deficits and contradict budget balance.
United States Senator Harry F. Byrd spoke on radio in Roanoke amid a campaign scene noted for blather. The address marked his first appearance since leaving the hospital and followed prior remarks before the Philadelphia convention.
Dr. Townsend urges followers to back Governor Landon in nine states where the Union Party name won’t appear on the ballot. He says defeating Roosevelt on November 3 is essential to advance the Townsend National Recovery Plan, while maintaining loyalty to the Union Party as a vehicle for his agenda.
A fragment shows Will Rogers style humor aboard a ship. A passenger seeks to interview the captain and asks a steward where to find him. The maiden lady speaks sharply about meeting the captain.
Bitter remarks by Dr Town send claim Mr Roosevelt opposes the Townsend plan and must be defeated. He urges Governor Landon’s support in nine states, implying Kansas favorability toward the plan. The townsend argument frames Republican gains as relief from economic wrongs through legislation.
Dr W F Locke moves from Winchester district to St Pauls M E in Washington DC. George Dern visits Meiji Shrine in Tokyo. Cordell Hull urges nations to uphold peace. Five killed in crashes near Winchel Eddy. Eddy forecasts another world war by 1940.
A Q&A column from The Evening Star Information Bureau presents concise answers on topics including the March of Time President impersonation, Louisville baseball history, Casey Jones School of Aeronautics enrollment, Brazil etymology, New York Stock Exchange hall size, Cinque Cento period, Sir James Jeans, Indian baskets, Mickey Mouse cartoon production, jiujitsu basics, Huey Long estate value, Guy Massey, CCC study enrollment, Jack Johnson in Aida, Hetty Green’s son estate, Nibelungenlied, tomato monument, and Ha-Tikvah author Naphtali Herz Imber.
Bishop James Cannon and his secretary Ada L Burroughs are indicted for conspiracy to violate the corrupt practices law they seek an early trial. Petrified residue from Virginia Glass Sand Corporation near Gore suggests the area was once undersea. Annefield race meet set for October 21. Congressman T A Burch and State Senator W A Garrett visit Governor Roosevelt at Warm Springs. Premier Laval and French financial experts sail for America.
The Winchester Theatre is reported ready for opening. Washington police fail to solve the slaying of ace investigator Arthur B. Scrivener. Mrs Herbert Russell hosts a entertain for her sister Esther D Rutherford at Clearbrook.
Twenty five years ago W W B Martin of Chicago passed through Winchester driving 3000 miles without an accident. Mrs Rose Bonham Sperry of Exia Iowa visits Mrs D H Bragonied after 33 years away. A pistol is pointed at Glidden tour members near Harrisonburg as officer warns them to slow for court day crowds. The Rt Rev Augustine Van de Nyver Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Virginia dies in Richmond. The Miller train control is hailed by rengeries as an outstanding safety contribution.
The historic raid led by John Brown at Harpers Ferry in what is now West Virginia unfolded on October 16 1859. Brown and his small group attacked the federal armory seeking to incite a slave revolt and ignite a broader rebellion. Local troops and later U.S. Marines responded, ending the raid and leading to Brown’s capture.
The Star's Forum invites readable communications from all readers but caps letters at 200 words with signature. The editor reserves the right to cut submissions exceeding the word limit.
Central Press report notes growing Fascist Communist clashes across Europe cause anxiety in the United States. It recalls earlier warnings by Reed and Fish about a possible American drift toward dictatorship as Spain, England, France, and Russia enter a widening conflict amid political violence.
A column by William Ritt lampoons Pittsburgh university football hype and contemporary quirks. It jabs at radio sales promises and holiday fripperies while wittily noting letter power and election straw votes with light sarcasm.
Wayne demands total independence from women as financial strain and suspicion fracture his engagement with Gay. A bitter fight over Tim Keenan’s supposed help ends their betrothal, while Marian Richards cautions Gay about a looming emotional toll and hints at Grace Larri’sJapan-bound pairing.
A seven month old terrier limped to Orange Memorial Hospital for treatment of a deeply lacerated foot. Interne bound the wound then sent the dog to the pound for lack of an apparent license, owner given 72 hours to claim the terrier.
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