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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1935

Page

4

American leaders mourn Rogers and Post in plane crash

The nation laments the sudden deaths of Will Rogers and Wiley Post, praising their public roles and warning against government overreach. The piece contrasts American individual freedom with calls for centralized control, urging vigilance against bureaucratic plans that threaten opportunity and private enterprise.

Will Rogers Wiley Post Rogers and Post Rogers Pike's Peak Washington's Monument Post Ately America United States Washington White House Supreme Court Mid-West

Raiders raid Royal hotel beer parlor in Main Street

State troopers and deputies raid Kaiser's Royal hotel beer parlor at 55 West Main Street, finding a hidden electrical switch board and signaling system under the bar but locating no illicit liquor. About 20 patrons left after giving names. investigation continues as formal charges for a house of ill fame were filed.

Kaiser Bennett Harry Batson James West Main Street Royal Hotel Emerick Busines Dent I. C. Holt

Roosevelt trade record under fire in Wheeling piece

In a Wheeling Intelligencer excerpt, criticism targets Roosevelt, arguing New Deal farm policies gutted export markets. The piece cites cotton, corn, and wheat trade declines, noting a shift from U S exports to imports and claiming the nation reversed its once dominant role in global grain markets.

Roosevelt Orient Wheeling Intelligencer Aris White House Congress Mr. Roosevelt

Taxing the rich to curb federal debts foretold

Industrial Review argues no extreme tax on the wealthy will fix the federal debt. It contends only a tax reaching every income above subsistence can raise billions needed for current expenditures, warning that within five years the nation may become among the most heavily taxed in the world.

Industrial Review

Argentine Corn and Farm Tariff Debate in Preston County

The Preston County Journal notes that reduced corn acreage last year let Argentina export over 100 million bushels to the United States while local Preston farmers struggle to grow and sell corn. It argues for unrestricted U S grain production with protective tariffs to shield farmers from foreign competition.

Preston County Argentine Republic United States Kingwood

Alignments split over third and fourth party prospects

Washington reports survey of political splits as potential third party gains traction among anti New Deal factions. Analysts name Carter Glass and La Follette factions, with Borah and Norris diverging on taxation. A 4-2-8-4 split could decide the 1936 election in the House, even with multiple tickets. In New York, lawyers for utilities face large retainers and future federal judge appointments, while stockholders push back on holding companies and tax inheritance plans sparking broad concern.

Central Press Washington S Street Charles P. Stewart Washington, D. C Col William C. Tlaritee South Carolina Harry F. Byrd Carter Glass Virginia Josiah W. Bailey North Carolina Walter F. George Georgia Southeast Glass la Follette Wisconsin Borah Norris Idaho Nebraska House of Representatives Roosevelt New York East 45Th Street Leslie Eichel Utilities Theenate Lobby Supreme Court Utilities Company

Val and Jan confront love and divorce on Bremerton fairway

Val, in uniform, meets Jan as the copper sun sets. He admits his marriage is failing and that Ila seeks a divorce. Jan reveals she loved Val and urges caution, arguing Lia cannot manage life alone. Val insists Lia deserves freedom and vows his love to Jan, while Jan warns against unwise choices as their moment together ends.

Val Jim Figure Golden Head Jan Ila Lia Cordray Bremerton Paris China Asiatic Shanghai Jen Mimi Dad

Crash Friday Fatality Reported in Fairmont Area

Mrs Christie suffered the most serious injuries in the crash Friday near Cessumeu. Mr and Mrs Henderson and Mrs Linn were notified and present at the time of death. Funeral plans pending but expected in Fairmont Wednesday afternoon with burial in a Fairmont cemetery.

Christie Henderson Linn Fairmont

Roosevelt on deck as White House rules out constitutional moves

The White House indicated no plan to satisfy Hoover's demand for a pre adjournment statement on constitutional changes. Officials expect the president to outline New Deal aims if he speaks during travel or after San Diego, while not limiting to constitutional topics. Idaho Senator Borah leads in Lucas GOP pre nomination poll, with Knox second and Kansas Governor Landon third.

Roosevelt White House Hoover Capitol San Diego Borah Idaho Lucas Col Frank Knox Chicago Robert H. Lucas Republican National Comitee Knox Landon Kansas

Plant to Reopen Near Moundsville Next Month

H W Lohman president of United Zinc Smelting Corp says the plant will reopen next month after closing April 15. The announcement comes from Moundsville with the facility resuming zinc production and operations.

Moundsville H.W. Lohman United Zinc Smelting Corporation

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