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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1929
Page
4
Richmond editorial condemns Republican final offensive in Virginia race
The Richmond News Leader argues the GOP is waging a last campaign push to defeat Democrats in Virginia. It claims heavy financing, broad ads, and radio use aim to flood voters with old charges while ignoring Democratic progress. The piece condemns Republican unity and alleged press manipulation.
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Richmond
Virginia
Repulcans
Byrd
News-Leader backs Byrd as liberal wing gains support
The News-Leader endorses Byrd praising his progressive administration while noting the conservative wing of the party has shifted liberal. The paper argues those who once fought liberalism now support him, and says many opponents did little to advance Virginia.
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Byrd
Democratic Party
Virginia
Direct mail ad advertising waste and need for refinement
A magazine promo manager notes 400 million dollars spent on direct mail last year with most wasted. He calls for tightly selected lists, fewer identical letters, and careful revision of recipients. Personal letters lose impact as everyone recognizes the tactic, though direct mail still serves some uses for personal calls and specific appeals.
Washington crime wave and prohibition scandal debated
Norfolk Ledger Dispatch reports a wave of crime in Washington with two women strangled and the Justice Department taking over police work. Senate charges blame President Hoover for weak enforcement while open violations by prohibition agents in high places surface as officials seek action and testimony.
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Norfolk -Ledger-Dispatch
Sam
National Capitol
Department of Justice
United Senate
Washington
Hoover
Maryland
Virginia
United States Senate
Perae
Couners
District of Columbia
Howell
Nebraska
Blandford’s Oldest Grave Stone in Blanford Cemetery
The Petersburg Progress Index notes that the grave marker for Richard Scarborough in Blanford Cemetery appears to be the town’s oldest gravestone. The article begins by describing the stone and its historic significance.
Preservation plea for legible Virginia gravestone of Richard Scarborough
A 1702 gravestone for Richard Scarborough lies almost illegible as relic hunters chipped away inscriptions. Capt Carter Bishop urges stone restorers or a cemetery board to mark the grave with the surviving inscription. The piece notes Scarborough’s era and the uncertain personal history while stressing preservation.
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Carter Bishop
Richard Scarborough
Jamestown
William Shakespeare
Stratford-on-Avon
James I
England
Scotland
Ireland
Virginia
Richard
Eye Grasp Varies by Reader and Profession
Professor Pitkin reports tests on eye grasp showing speed varies among readers and by occupation. Engineers average about 3.3 words per second, cub reporters 4.7, and seasoned editors 7.2. Engineers may retain more facts per 100 words than others.
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Pitkin
Reading aloud and ear grasp in rapid skimming
The author argues for rapid skimming in journalism and stresses ear grasp alongside eye comprehension. The piece cites Professor Pitkin and notes rhythm and tonal effect enhance reading pleasure, while cautioning tone deaf readers. A closing jab notes men’s heavier shoes and firm footfalls.
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Prof
Pitkin
Winchester Memorial Hospital Directors Meet October 28 1929
Notice to directors announces a meeting at Winchester Memorial Hospital on October 28 1929 at 2:80 am to discuss charter changes. The proposal removes the physician requirement for the executive committee and sets its size at five to seven members. J B E Harris secretary-treasurer signs the notice.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
UL Butng
J. BE. Harris
Sec.Treas
Winchester Mémorial Hospital
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