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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1934
Page
4
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The excerpt states that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all AP credited dispatches and locally published news in this paper. It defines AP's entitlement to local content and emphasizes republication rights for the newspaper.
A short biblical verse proclaims God as eternal guide and shelter, affirming faith in divine protection from life through death. The passage echoes Psalm 48 14 style language and reinforces steadfast devotion.
A historical notice urges motorists to slow for school zones. It cites 4100 child fatalities last year and notes children increasingly follow safety rules while drivers must cooperate. The piece emphasizes the School Ahead Slow Down sign as a driving commandment.
An article discusses the waste from inconsistent lumber and brick sizes in large projects. It notes that multiple suppliers can cause mismatched dimensions and hindrances in fitting components, citing historical standardization efforts by a Commerce secretary.
A reading of questions covers helium versus hydrogen advantages in airship use, Roald Amundsen as the pole discoverer, and the U.S. Navy naming scheme for vessels with battleships by states, cruisers by cities, and destroyers after naval heroes.
The passage condemns waste as an affair that drains dollars yearly and reverses access to natural resources including ores and energies, highlighting human labor as the first and greatest resource affected.
A venerable stagecoach described as the oldest Concord coach from New Hampshire has been sent to California for a famous collection. It has been loaned to film companies to illustrate moving pictures. The article reflects on travel methods from medieval Europe to 1600 public carriages and the rapid advance in transport over the past century.
The New York Times notes broad recovery in manufacturing indices with motor car sales in the seven months ending July reaching levels well above 1933 and 1932, though still below 1929 peaks. Census data show outside financing for new car purchases totaling $367.1 million in that period.
State and National Park Service officials report rights-of-way delays from five or six landowners stall the Blue Ridge park-to-park scenic highway project from Jarman's Gap to the North Carolina line. Six million dollars have been appropriated and surveys begun, with condemnation as a last resort, risking months of delay and job relief impact.
Orange County events shed light on local past and the broader Virginian legacy. The piece reflects on notable figures and milestones, urging pride and renewed effort to document and illuminate the state’s illustrious history for future generations.
In the Scott's Scrapbook item a Chicago lawyer is identified as counsel for John T Scopes in the Tennessee trial at Dayton. The Q&A lists answers including physicists, Pietro Mascagni, and Clarence Darrow, noting the famous case context.
Present and past rainfall data through 8 p.m. September 5 show a 3.11 inch total for the day and 24 inches year to date. Average monthly rainfall over 21 years in inches lists January 2.41, February 1.97, March 2.82, April 2.21, May 3.94, June 3.65, July 3.41, August 3.29, September 3.34, October 3.00, November 2.33, December 2.34.
One year ago Lutheran clergymen and laymen gathered at Wardensville in West Virginia for a meeting. The Scenic mountain highway linking Shenandoah National Park and Great Smoky National Park was projected to bring Virginia an $8 million economic boost. France announced further drastic cuts in U.S. apple exports. William M. Fenton was appointed Clarke County supervisor to replace Clyde Levi who resigned. Dr. E C Stuart was elected president of the Medical Association of the Valley of Virginia.
A mysterious jewel theft case unfolds with inspector Lee pressing Dan to talk about a gun hiding and a young man named Jamieson under suspicion. Tim the reporter learns Hall the insured’s story about the Van Ardemans and a half million diamond necklace en route to Europe.
West Indian hurricane pounds the lower Florida peninsula while the coast braces for dangerous winds and heavy surf. In Cumberland Maryland Bishop Collins Denny warns new Southern Methodist ministers at the Baltimore Conference against political campaigning. Rev. Dr. J. H. Brunk of Harrisonburg is re elected conference superintendent at the Virginia Conference of United Brothers Church in Keyser West Virginia. Mrs. Virginia Faulkner Du Shane suffers a vertebra dislocation in a car crash near Easton Maryland. Four new handsome homes rise on Morningside Drive in Loudoun Manor.
An Associated Press report notes crime costs the United States about 3.5 million dollars yearly. Miss Sallie Lo Cabell, 63, dies near Cedarville in Warren county. Senators and Giants face off as World Series looms. Garage owner not liable for lost goods, ruling by Justice A J Tavenner.
Five descriptive notes recall Halley’s comet’s December approach after 15 years of cosmic travel. Leslie D. Kline named manager of a Richmond area pure bred stock farm. Irene Capper dies at 60. John L. Grant’s 266 acre Hopewell farm sells for 13293 dollars. County board endorses ending state entomologist orchard inspections.
Joseph Barra clough testified at Assize Court about a prior auto theft. After giving evidence he looked out a window and found his car missing once more. The vehicle remains unrecovered.
Eight hundred blind persons will attend tomorrow's baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds. A grand stand section has been reserved by the St. Louis Society for the Blind. Borah wins two verdicts in auto case with new trial ordered on first award.
Calvin Aronson explained to Magistrate Greens how his car ended up in front of a fire hydrant after another motorist reportedly pushed it there. He had not explained this to a police officer.
A salesman claimed he spoke for a learned judge and offered Boloney. The judge suspended sentence but warned against salesmanship in court. In TRAVISO Italy robbers dismantled a 75 foot wooden bridge over the river Sile during the night and escaped with it. Portland Maine locals report a Persian cat raids corn patches and drags down ears for kernels.
Mayor Wert orders police to arrest any staggering pedestrians on Broad street and Delaware avenue while prohibiting intoxication on the town’s other main roads, declaring a closed season for intoxicants on those streets.
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