Worth It Or Not The WPA Program In Grafton
Citizens weigh the value of WPA projects in Grafton amid city bankruptcy fears and dwindling funds for water, fire sewers, and streets. Residents condemn WPA results on Maple, Barret, Walters, Knotts, Spruce, Grand, Walnut streets and new roads as inadequate investments, urging an accounting and policy change.
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WPA
Grafton
Front Street
Maple Avenue
Barrett Street
Walters Street
Knotts Avenue
Spruce Street
Grand Street
Walnut Street
W. Boyd Street
Wilfot
U. 8
Tov
Pepper’s Outburst Marks Sensational Congress Session
A standing room only closing session featured Senator Pepper of Florida unleashing a heated tirade. The events reflected a session marked by sensational outbursts and rapid exchanges that dominated headlines.
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Pepper
Congress
Florida
Divine right of kings echoed in Franco decree
The piece argues that monarchic divine right persists in history and in modern Spain under Franco. It compares Cromwell and Louis XIV with Franco, noting the spread of a mythic, almost mystical authority. It highlights propaganda, obedience, and the belief in rulers above laws and history.
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Pittsburgh Gavette
Japan
England
Spain
Franco
Hivet
Chudillo
Louis XIV
Tax inquiry will affect all wage earners and families
A Philadelphia Inquirer piece urges a broad three month study of the tax system. It argues taxes touch every wage earner and household, with indirect levies often hidden in the cost of living. The piece notes that even those claiming no taxes still pay, and calls for informed public scrutiny.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Congress
Treasury
Tax reform urged to share tax burden more fairly
The article argues for tax reform to lower direct taxes on lower incomes and raise the share paid by higher earners, noting indirect taxes already hit most, and calling for reduced government spending to restore public confidence. It cites AFL leaders urging revision and warns against continued budget excess.
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Congress-Treasury
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Matthew Woll
Federation
Hanes
Pittsburgh Livestock and Produce Prices August Market Report
Salable cattle numbers around 500 with steady demand. steers at 10.00, heifers 5.50-8.50, cows 4.50-7.00, bulls 6.50-7.50. Hogs 50 head steady. various weight ranges listed from 4.00 to 7.00. Sheep 1,300 steady. lambs 4.50-9.00, ewes 2.75-3.75, wethers 3.50-4.00. Calves 600 steady. food to choice 10.00-10.50, medium 8.50-9.00. Produce demand fair. apples steady, No. 1 wealthies 0.75-1.25, potatoes 20 car market dull with assorted tobblers prices listed.
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Pittsburgh
U. S
Virginia
Maryland
Parrels
New Jersey
Tobblers
German military outlook and Danzig referenced as wings of Poland
In Berlin the only morning paper Voelkische Beobachter dismissed Marshal Rydz's claim that Danzig would threaten Poland's economic life. He warned that routes would detect any direct or indirect attempt to violate Poland's interests as Europe tensions rise.
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Rydz
Danzig
Poland
Rotes
Berlin
Fuehrer
Hitler
Voelkische Beobachter
Pivotal Deaths Mark Grafton News in July 1876 Reflections
The notice recounts a sequence of local tragedies and events in Grafton, including Findley Gough’s death, a drowning of George Richards, Reverend Haymond’s 1876 visit, and Taylor County fair highlights. It notes social happenings, abolitionist sentiment, and a pivotal pedlar tale involving Louis Adelson whose sales growth spanned from arrest to becoming a leading merchant in town.
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Grafton
Findley
Thomas
Sarah Gough
Thomas Gooh
New National Cemetery
United States
Tygart Valley
George Richards
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Lewellyn Grove
Knot‘sville
Jacob Haymond
Iowa
Owen Haymond
Continental Army
Taylor County
Erend W. E. Ripply
John Lewellyn
Haymond
House of God
Lewis Haymond
Squire Haymond
Alexander Boteler
S P. Kimmel
Louis Adelson
Grant
John Straub
Adelson
Lcense
Louis Ritter
Latrobe Street
Bertrand Kahn
Huntington
Jan
Luccess
Britain Prepares Massive War Drills Across Europe and Asia
Britain plots a wide set of maneuvers with 1 300 plus air force planes in mock war over eastern England and Weymouth reserve ships. King George VI will review 133 reserve ships as the fleet joins for exercises, while France and Japan face tensions in China and the British concessions. The report notes large scale army training, and clashes involving Japanese raids on Shanghai river operations and the loss of steamers Jawo and Hsoinchangwo.
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Poland
Britain
England
George VI
Weymouth Bay
Tientsin
Reginald Vesey Holt
Yangtze River
Foshito Oikawa
China
Zchang
Shanghai
Assiatic Petroleum Company
Jawo
Hsoinchangwo
Jardine, Matheson’ and ‘Company
Ers
Innes
New Deal Policy Signals Continued Public Works Spending
The document outlines continued support for expansive government programs under President Roosevelt. Officials warn against abrupt cuts to net expenditure, citing a total of $2.09 billion in government funds and stressing the need to sustain federal activity through WPA and related channels to preserve economic stability.
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NEW Deal
WPA Funils
Roosevelt
Aean
Phantom Ranch Outpost Masks a Secret Warning
Lorena Hamilton arrives at Phantom ranch to find guns drawn cautions from station agent and locals. Two coffins and a $1000 reward poster hint at violent crimes, while she must decide how to face desert justice and bond with wary new allies.
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Lorena Hamilton
Phantom Ranch
Kentucky
Peter Dean Noe
Lorena
Rena
Hamilton
Arena
Cow Town
Agane
Pena Hamilton
Shy
Waal
Lorelia
Paradise Peak
Desert
Arizona
Rogers
Brazee
Budget fight ends with wartime scale spending rise
President sought reductions but Congress approved large outlays. WPA relief funds faced cuts totaling 50.7 million, yet national defense and Social Security saw modest changes. Farm programs and the AAA gained far more than requested while veterans pensions and debt interest kept steady. Net appropriations topped 19.1 trillion, signaling limited budget balance ambitions.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Notice to creditors of Francis M. Keane estate
To the creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of Francis M. Keane. All persons with claims against the estate must exhibit them with vouchers to the undersigned at the Grafton Banking and Trust Company Building Grafton West Virginia on or before February 14 1930 or be barred from any benefit. Beneficiaries must be present on that day to protect their interests. Dated August 7 1930. John K Burdett Commissioner of Accounts Taylor County West Virginia Aug 7 14
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Francis M. Keane
Grafton Banking and Trust Company
Grafton
West Virginia
John K. Burdett
Taylor County
Fiduciary Accounts Before Commissioner for Settlement
A fiduciary notice states that the following accounts are before the undersigned commissioner of ue for settlement. Dorsey B Fowler is named as executor of the last will and testament of the deceased party.
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Dorsey B. Fowler
Final settlement notice in Clifton Gurd guardianship
Ottie Fowler deceased, final settlement for Clifton W. Gurd and Bruce E. Gurd minors. Guardian Prudie M. Deacon files partial settlement under authority dated August 71, 1939 with county court in West Virginia. Notices dated August 7 14 21.
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Z Ottie Fowler
Prudie M. Deacon
Clifton W. Gurd
Bruce E. Gurd
John K. Burdett
Taylor County
W. Va
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