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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1935

Page

8

Tax plan hit as senate panel rejects proposed corporate tax rise

In Washington, the Senate Finance Committee rejected President Roosevelt’s plan for a steeply graduated tax on corporate incomes. The proposal would have moved from a flat 13 1/3 percent to a range from 10 1/4 to 16 1/4 percent based on company size, seen by critics as punishing large investors. The House hearing earlier drew opposition from business and other spokesmen.

Washington Roosevelt Senate Finance Committee House

Four Drunks Face Justice At Gratton Park Establishment

Four men were arrested around 11:30 PM at a Gratton Park beer hall and jailed. They appeared before Justice Ona C. Jefferys and were fined $10 each for intoxication. William S. Long, 35, Newbury resident, caused little trouble and was jailed until fines paid. he faces an extra 10 days in jail if unable to pay. George Breedlove, 34, and Joseph Sapp, 27, Tygar t Valley dam workers, also implicated in the incident.

Gratton Park Jefferys Dam Grafton Park Ona C. Jefferys William S. Long Newbury W. E. Murphy Long George Breedlove Joseph Sapp Tygart's Valley Dam

West Virginia Mining Institute Sets October Convention Dates

Beckley August 10. The West Virginia Mining Institute announces its annual convention for October 4 and 5. Miller's Shoe Store offers 20 percent off White Shoes and Summer Novelties, a rare chance to procure high grade footwear at moderate prices.

Beckley W. Va West Virginia Mining Institue Miller’s

Brockus Cleared From State Police in Abrupt Leave

Captain J R Brockus of the state police in Huntington W V has taken an indefinite leave of absence effective today He says he is out but does not know why He described interference with authorities who released sunken drivers and noted law violators in the north part of the state criticized his methods Brockus gave no future plans and asked what he is.

Huntington W. Va Aus J. R. Brockus State Police Department Bockus The Harrison County Brockus

Theatrescope Ad for High Fidelity Sound System

Strand Theatre promotes three day run featuring The Theatre of the Stars with the R C A high fidelity sound system. The notice touts Sunday Monday and Tuesday performances and bills the latest and best sound system money can buy.

R.C. A

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