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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1939

Page

10

Abolition Of Fee System Is Favored

Richmond October 28 tentative recommendations from the Virginia Commission on County Government urge abolishing the fee system and include 15 other proposals to curb county government breakdown. They propose a County Supervisor Form a local government commission and study metropolitan areas with mandatory health departments joint offices and a quinquennial real estate reassessment.

Richmond Virginia Commission On County Government Commission On Local Government Advisory Legislative Council Auditor of Public Accounts

Organization Must Be Rendered Ineffective To Achieve Purposes

Frederic J. Haskin argues that Hitler and other dictators sought to destroy the League of Nations by undermining its authority and unity. The piece traces withdrawals by Japan Germany and Italy and the League’s weak responses to Ethiopia Spain Austria Czechoslovakia and Poland as signs of its unraveling and the dictators’ success.

Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C Hitler League of Nations League Woodrow Wilson United States Japan China Germany Versailles Italy Ethiopia Council of the League Mussolini Laval France Great Britain Sir Samuel Hoare Hoare Spain League Council Austria Czechoslovakia Free City of Danzig Poland

Do You Wish to Be Popular in This Column

Caroline Chatfield discusses whether seeking popularity is laudable and how shop psychologists promote it. She argues popularity demands constant effort, self-control, and sincere friendliness, and notes true friends come from honest, unselfish behavior. Letters from readers, with names kept confidential, are welcomed.

Solomon Caroline Chatfield Miss Chatfield

Belgium Eyes Increased U S Purchases For Foodstuffs

George Theunis Belgian economist visiting the United States after talks with President Roosevelt in Washington said Belgium wants to raise imports from the United States. He noted Belgium feels the pinch of the British blockade and seeks more foodstuffs from America.

George Theunis United States Roosevelt Washington Belgium

Balls Parade Draws Pep Rally at Handley Fort Hill Game

The Junior Auxiliary of the hospital staged a 1 pm parade as part of a ticket campaign. Bull calves donated by Mrs. John H Whitney were not brought to town for safety. three youths in bull costumes led a line of auxiliary members and student cheerers during the Handley Fort Hill football game at Judges Stadium.

John H. Whitney Handley-Fort Hill Judges Stadium

Popcorn Fire Blamed for Barn Destruction Near Soux Rapids

A fire on the F. L Thompson farm three miles west of Soux Rapids Iowa razed a barn after popcorn ignited in the field during burning. Fire officials blamed the popcorn fueled blaze for the total loss.

Spencer F. L Thompson Soux Rapids

Senator Glass Improves After Illness in Washington

Senator Carter Glass of Virginia, ill for several weeks in Washington, is reported to be slowly improving though still confined to his hotel room. He suffered a bronchitis attack that affected his vitality, with word from Washington noting gradual progress.

Carter Glass Virginia Washington Glass

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