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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1932

Page

4

Session ends with tax reform push and state economy

The legislature closed its session after adopting measures seen as steps toward reform and efficiency. The tax classification amendment, public school oversight changes, and salary reductions for state workers aim to ease burdens, boost revenue, and modernize governance. The piece notes bipartisan strains and emphasizes lasting effects from the session’s actions. It also critiques booster propaganda in aviation ventures and highlights ongoing Texas and local political contests.

Prolonging the Agony Says New Yorkers Face Upturn

An editorial argues that fear and false optimism have gripped the nation during the Depression. It contends the worst has passed, bottom has been hit, and recovery is possible if people stop seeking doom behind every bush. Health statistics cited show improved mortality despite hardship.

New York Press Association Dispatches Wynne New York City

A Blessing in Disguise Amid Shared Low Mood

The text suggests that enduring a low mood is seen as a hardship now but will be viewed later as a public blessing. It argues the low mood is driving worthwhile changes and correcting distorted senses, shaping a hopeful retrospective.

SAVING A BILLION DEMANDS CUTS BY FEDS

The Chamber of Commerce of the United States calls for nearly two billion dollars in federal spending reductions. It argues wasteful politicians and bureaucrats must be eliminated and that essential government services be run businesslike. Congress should be restrained from funding hundreds of millions for worthless projects.

Chamber of Commerce of United States Buraucrat Congress Wheeling

Woman Endurance Flier Becomes Ill

Akron dispatch notes a woman endurance flier falls ill during an event on August 29 with sparse details. The report identifies Mrs in the subject line, suggesting a personal health setback amid an endurance flight. Further facts are not provided in the fragmented item.

Barre Vermont

Thaden Stricken With Appendicitis En Route to Cleveland

Louise M. Thaden of Baltimore who with Mrs Francis H Marsalis set a women's endurance record of 193 hours last week became ill with appendicitis here while traveling to the national air races at Cleveland. She was taken to a hospital as Mrs Marsalis continued to Cleveland. Hospital doctors described her condition as very poor and did not expect surgery.

Louise M. Thaden Baltimore Francis H. Marsalis Cleveland Marsalis

Two Are Killed At Woodbridge Speedway Race

Frank Farmer and Bill Neapolitan, both Philadelphia drivers, died after a crash during the second five-mile qualifying heat of Woodbridge New Jersey's season opening program. Neapolitan was thrown from his car and died of a ruptured blood vessel in the chest, while Farmer suffered a fractured skull. The event followed the track's conversion from a half mile board to a semi asphalt oval.

Woodbridge N. J Frank Farmer Bill Neapolitan Philadelphia Farmer Neapolitan Woodbridge Speedway

Oldest Managing Editor Takes 30 After Seeing His Paper Bed

George S. McDowell, 76, longtime Cincinnati Enquirer managing editor and possibly the nation’s oldest active M E, died Sunday of a heart attack hours after supervising the morning paper’s bed. He spent 52 years in journalism, 28 with the Enquirer, and became managing editor in 1926.

Cincinnati George S. McDowell The Cincinnati Enquirer M. E McDowell Morning Enquirer Enquirer Bucks County Pennsylvania

Papen Attacks Hitler at Westphalia Assembly

In Munster Germany on August 29 Chancellor Franz von Papen denounced Adolf Hitler and the Nazi program, ruling out a coalition with the Nazis. He defended equal justice under law and warned he would use force if needed to curb political violence as he outlined moderate economic plans and continued government control of imports. The speech also outlined Home Loan Bank district allocations and bank capital scales, followed by a stray note on food fridge temperatures.

Munster Germany Franz von Papen Adolf Hitler Hitler

Stock to be sold by Home Loan Banks

Washington August 29 To provide capital for 12 federal home loan banks the banking system board of directors this week will tackle selling 128000000 in stock With announcement of sites for the district banks the board said it would arrange to open stock subscription books for 30 days Chairman Forte hopes the entire amount will be subscribed by building and loan associations insurance companies and saving banks eligible to become members of the system in order that the board

Washington Forte

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