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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1938
Page
4
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The piece argues Roosevelt's call for cross party support tests party government and liberalism. It defends Democratic internal debate, praises Senator George's long Democratic record, and warns against a single leader dominating policy and loyalty. The author links liberalism to opposition to concentrated power and stresses party platform adherence.
The text argues liberalism requires tolerance and freedoms of speech press religion and elections free from outside coercion. It warns against packing courts and incompetent legislatures and notes the president's announcement could have far-reaching consequences. It states no party can be sustained if its leader infringes on state voters and prompts opposition if preferred candidates lack nomination.
The piece argues drivers often blame others for accidents while ignoring personal faults. It urges individuals to admit safe driving lapses and address issues such as speed, brakes, lights, and steering to reduce crashes.
A Daily Express report from London notes casualties in the Spanish War and British homefront figures. It cites 2,007 killed and 215 injured in Catalonia since the war began, with 10,741 killed and 360,326 injured on British roads in the same period.
Seven persons injured in Labor Day traffic incidents in the region. A later check up reveals recovery progress. Over 300 members attend the Rouss Fire Co annual picnic at Elizabeth Furnace grounds. Catherine McVicar and John Warren Rice Jr. marry in Presbyterian Church by Rev Ronald Wilson. Apples prices update by agriculture department.
Five years ago Dr. John Edward Harris an X-ray specialist at Memorial Hospital opened a general office in the city. Farmers in Frederick county plan to cut wheat acreage aligning with government policy. Mr and Mrs Frank H Gardner upcoming move to Washington were honored at a Baptist Church youth weiner roast. Announcement of the wedding of Miss Helen Wall Barr and Mr Douglas O Grim occurred last night at Braddock Street M E Church South.
Ten years ago enrollment reached the 1900 mark as 10 schools prepared to open on September. Miss Lou Hollis and Miss Elizabeth Hollis hosted a bridge party on South Loudoun Street. Miss Sartelle and Miss Cook left to resume studies at Randolph-Macon College. Mr Harry C Warden of Clarke County, a noted businessman and farmer, was recovering from a serious illness.
Twenty five years ago Mrs Arthur Leafe and Miss Lena Kern are elected president and vice president of the local W C T U. Major Purcell, Stallion of Robert Henry, wins fastest horse prize at Staunton track. Miss Mary Strider, teacher at John Kerr School, dies in Harrisonburg while in summer courses. W B Cornwell buys 2150 acres timber land in Dutch Hollow Hampshire County WV.
Miss Bettie Green Nora Nott Maudie Bell Alice Gibson Beulah Cline and Mary Gray teach at the public school this season. Mrs Conley Pierce suffers a severe foot scalding while making pear butter on South Market. Private Johnson Henry returns from Camp Cuba Libre after nearly dying from typhoid. Waltzes two-steps and Schottisches are the era’s popular dances in Winchester.
Readers send in questions to The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau. The column provides brief factual answers on topics from child height averages and magazine renewals to carnivorous plants and family histories. The responses cite sources and note outcomes such as the Siamese twins’ deaths in 1936.
The piece discusses President Roosevelt’s stance on social reform, noting advisers urged patience and debate to bring the past up to the present. It contrasts fast action with gradual change, cites the New Deal’s urgency, and compares American pace with Britain’s cautious approach. It highlights the yes but method and the purge of critics.
J O J Green writes from Maryland praising Senator Tydings and opposing rubber stamps in Congress. He recalls working through World War Sunday, mining labor issues, and miners striking for higher pay, arguing for decisive leaders free of ism associations.
A clipping notes Yugoslavia stamped with a defense message issued during air attack alerts. The item highlights a 15 printed design combining Slavic and English text and attributes to PES Syndicate, Inc.
Noel lands a new governess job at the Garwood house after a tense rejection. Laurie suddenly collapses with pneumonia, and Noel vows to care for her with doctor supervised at the home, while navigating love and loyalty amid Judith Julian and Chris Landers.
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