Thought and Prayer and Public Pay Debates in County
A local column debates restoring 20 percent pay cuts for county deputies and office staff, urging priority on unpaid bills while noting possible limits for higher earners. It also urges buying local produce for state programs, reports record rainfall, and comments on the Grafton News’ launch and its ties to the old Grafton Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings Randolph
Department of the
War Department
CCC
West Virginia
Taylor County
Homesteaders Build Own Homes In Tennessee
A vibrantly opinionated editorial attacks a rival paper in Grafton and defends the Sentinel's independence, condemning subornation and regimenting of news. It defends press freedoms, laments mixed editorial control, and praises local journalism’s role in the community. The piece also notes political chatter about Rush D. Holt’s contested Senate seat and constitutional age limits.
Clay's Age Question Hidden From Oath In 1787 Volume
Curtis compiled a large senate decisions volume showing the oath did not reveal Clay's youth. Schurz confirms. It notes no precedent for a senator under age. If elected Holt would wait to present credentials until June birthday while the Senate reportedly winks at it.
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West Virginia
Rush D. Holt
Senate
Henry D. Hatfield
Holt
Henry Clay
Neely
Washington
George Rothwell Brown
Hearst
Young Rush D. Holt
United States
Clay
Curtis
Carl Schurz
Politics and Sewage in Clarksburg Exponent Editorials
The Clarksburg Exponent editors discuss post primary forecasts for West Virginia politics, naming Hodges as anti-Rump senator and weighing Senate control by Republicans or Democrats. They criticize the Exponent for bias while urging a city clean up and questioning sewage plans versus leveraging federal aid for dousing crime and deterioration.
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Clarksburg
United States
Congress
State Senate
Charles Hodges
Morgantown
Yj Senate
Hodges
Enate
Harrison County
John C. Southern
Senate
Louis A. Henderson
West Union
Doddridge
Harrison
Lewis
Exponent
Edgar E. Righter
Rush D Holt
West Virginia
Relief vote sparks debate over denying ballots to relief recipients
An article from the Charleston Daily Mail discusses a New York Economic Council 15 point program proposing that relief recipients be denied the vote to prevent political leverage by organized relief groups. Merwin K. Hart argues such measures may be needed to protect taxpayers from becoming slaves to relief rolls. The piece covers warnings by Hart about political leaders appealing to relief recipients and outlines larger concerns about voter influence amid economic recovery efforts. The Associated Press report also notes labor meeting actions and debates surrounding FERA workers and salaries.
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Charleston Daily Mail
New York Economic Council
Merwin K. Hart
Council
Relief and work prospects amid economic recovery
A Labatt spokesman notes minorities show varied responses to relief programs. Some recipients seek independence and work, while others rely on aid. As conditions improve, eliminating relief dependency proves a tough challenge for policymakers. Politicians may exploit the situation, and the issue will gain importance during recovery.
Toronto man accused of demanding 5000 by threats
Chard was charged with demanding five thousand dollars by menaces in a Toronto case involving a kidnapped youth. Police say he used a go between to blindfold the victim and arranged calls to Hugh Labatt’s brother who negotiated release. Detected at his parents’ home, authorities would not confirm complicity. Labatt family directed queries to Ontario Attorney General Roebuck, who said he had no knowledge of any financial dealings.
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Daily Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel
Grafton News
Chard
Poli
Toronto
Hugh Labbatt
Labatt
A. W. Roebuck
Ontario
Roebuck
Poe Family Reunion Scheduled August 2
The twentieth Poe family reunion will be held at Devers Grove Wickwire Fetterman district on August 2 with a music program, addresses, and a basket dinner on the grounds. The Poe family, noted in the community, looks forward to the annual gathering.
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Poe
Devers Grove
Wickwire
Fetterman
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ME Grafton Daily Sentinel
Howard B. Holt
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Grafton
W. VA
Latrobe Street
Grafton Printing Co
Associated Press
Devine-Tenney Corporation
New York City
Chrysler
Chicago
Michigan Ave
Pittsburgh
Oliver Bldg
Christ
Grafton Press
Kellogg's
Tennessee
The
Sentinel
Beckley Post Herald
Department of the Interior
Crossville
Tenn
Presa
Roosevelt
Old Fort Niagara
N. Y
White House
FERR
Harry L. Hopkins
William N. Beehler
H. G. Kump
Robert Dotson
J. H. Hill
Hopkins
Beehler
Kump
One Big
Dotson
FERA
Currey
Unanimou
Carl Currey
Pera Group
Howard H. Holt
University of Michigan Health Service
Vincent T. Foley
London
Ont
John S. Labatt
Foley
Erros
Economy Hosiery Co
Asheboro
N.C
Presh
Mary K. Lake
Simpson
R. J
Pearl Street
Washington St
Robert F. Gerkin
Optometrist
Jarrett
Rightsire
Berkeley Run Springs
Pee Run Springs
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