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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1936
Page
4
A passage from John 11:25 26 proclaims Jesus as the resurrection and the life promising belief leads to eternal life beyond death. The text emphasizes faith in Christ as the pathway to everlasting existence.
The article mocks President Roosevelt is insatiable urge for a world peace conference with rulers from Britain Italy Germany and the Soviet Union among others. It questions who could truly represent their peoples and whether such leaders could agree on any political or military issues.
The letter accuses President Roosevelt of misreading public will and endangering neutrality by seeking a conference with belligerents. It asserts strong opposition to entangling alliances, cites Monroe Doctrine fidelity, and warns of alienating foreign representatives and the nation. The piece stresses the will of the people and condemns Roosevelt as a dangerous adversary to national safeguards.
A Republican National Committee pamphlet claims New Deal tax policies deceive the poor, noting the poor now bear most federal revenue while spending remains high. It cites a tax conference promising no new taxes, arguing it echoes past broken promises as expenditures outpace revenue.
A critical column denounces New Deal slum clearance efforts, citing Techwood Atlanta as the sole completed project. It contrasts high cost and limited rent with the inability of former residents to qualify, and notes private builds in New York cost far less per room, urging practical, reform-minded leadership.
An Illinois businessman answers a question by stating he voted for Roosevelt in 1932. He cites Roosevelt’s promise to stop deficits and reduce federal spending, criticizing Hoover’s deficits and vowing to curb national bureaus. He argues the country has drifted from the standard.
Charles P. Stewart reports Washington interest centers on Representative Thomas Blanton's defeat in Texas. The capital, eager for change, sees Blanton as an enemy in Congress amid Roosevelts and Landons coverage, while Abilene voters rally to retire him for political reasons.
Speech cites looming taxes on corporation reserves and co operatives. The speaker warns of a salary tax under social security starting January, calling it impractical and unsound while noting nine to twelve million men lack pure business stability. The passage reflects frustration with ongoing policy changes and their impact on firms and workers.
A column notes seven political parties in the country and jokes about Germany booing U.S. Olympic athletes. It mentions Jack Sharkey’s durability, boxing to music on a phonograph, contract bridge sparking domestic friction, and quips on fame and heaven.
Continuous coverage notes the 1937 convention in an unspecified city where resolutions were adopted. They include establishing a 30 hour workweek, requiring coal firms to post in-state payroll bonds, and abolishing statutes of limitations on state compensation claims. It mentions protest of earlier events.
Joan Spencer, a small town teacher, becomes secretary to Julian Sloane, a playwright, at his summer home. Friend Sheila True, jealous actress, stirs trouble. At a party Joan dances with Pierre Durand, while Alex Garrity warns of Sheila’s influence. On a lake outing the pair rescue Sheila from danger, and Joan dives in to help. The scene ends with Sheila’s ominous remark as Joan struggles ashore.
Delegates backed Senator M. M. Neely for reelection over fellow Republican R. Worth Shumaker for state superintendent of schools. The endorsement favored the will of the people over party lines, aiming to curb corrupt practices and ensure governance by voters.
Morgantown Aug 27 The state health department selected Dr C F Boyers as temporary Monongalia county health officer to succeed Dr R Farrier who resigned from the post.
The speaker accuses Roosevelt of shackling industry and fostering monopoly while calling today a pious repudiation as big business writes its own ticket. He faults government action for not jailying the little fellows and highlights 250,000 new civil servants replacing merit.
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