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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1936
Page
4
Report on a national exposition offering a rapid format of Shakespeare plays. A reviewer notes a duplicate Globe Theatre performance that trims text to action only. While entertaining, the production lacks Shakespeare’s poetry and full character and language.
The News-Register reports Governor Kump at the Clarksburg convention criticized by The Intelligencer for reckless language while praising Governor Lafidon of Kansas for the same stance. The paper notes details were not supplied and cites concerns about fairness in his 1952 campaign rhetoric.
The Intell Agehoer accuses Governor Kump of expanding government and payrolls, opposing levy limits, and corrupt electoral practices. It blames him for poor road work, theft of state funds for roads, and politicized liquor control. The paper urges a thorough Charleston house cleaning.
The state house is portrayed as aligned with Holt as a symbol in a bid to keep the Kump Kelly political machine in control. Voters face a choice on whether this corrupt network will continue to govern if Holt is elected.
Clarksburg Telegram notes American industries and institutions gain from buying American. It argues that Made in Japan and other imports lose appeal as Americans support domestic products. Secretary of Commerce Roper noted in London that forty one states and the District of Columbia were aboard the liner Manhattan, illustrating a growing ship consciousness and national pride. The piece endorses buying American to circulate money among citizens and strengthen home enterprises.
The article contrasts U S fears of taxation under the New Deal with European fears of war and revolutions. It notes citizens worry about mounting costs and government spending while European turmoil from war and civil strife looms as another serious threat.
Central Press report discusses whether voters see major parties realigning on states rights and centralization and whether the United States has shifted from conservative to radical. It notes Roosevelt era policies mix with Hamiltonian traits and GOP Jeffersonian leanings, with south remaining Democratic and youths aging into independent stances.
A fragmented satirical column by William Ritt in Central Press features garbled phrases about a grain exchange headline Dollar Corn Here, Cuban sugar, and odd musings on optimism and relationships. The piece reads like a joke on misprints and modern life with scattered proverbs and hints of social commentary.
The piece outlines Europe’s split during the Spanish revolt, with Paul Reynaud warning against alienating any Spanish faction. Britain shifts toward support for France, while fears of intervention ripple across Britain France Russia Italy and Germany. All fear wider catastrophe as the crisis tests alliances and quashes hopes for a peaceful pause.
In a quiet Maine town Joan Spencer, a schoolteacher, faces upheaval as an engagement with Win seems over. Letters from Julian Sloan call Joan to New York while Louise schemes a summer escape and a return to life beyond dusty classrooms.
The text notes guarded acceptance by Germany and Italy of a Locarno powers meeting and France and Britain urging a conference on mindful terms. It contrasts Europe’s tax fears with the larger threat of conflict, suggesting domestic pains feel acute yet not fatal while governments maneuver to avoid a wider clash.
Aug 11 city meeting reports Mayor Fred T. Wilson ordering police to curb nuisances violating ordinances. Citizens cited include blocked fire escapes, unnecessary car horn blowing, riding bicycles after dark without lights, and other annoyances.
Logan obituary reports Roach 45 of Ocean, West Virginia, found dead in a hotel room. Doctors say heart attack caused his death.
In a contract bridge analysis, West faces a 6 Hearts doubled line. South must choose between a risky forward plan or a backward finesse to secure the small slam. The opening lead is the eight of diamonds, with spade and club threats shaping declarer’s defense.
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