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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1936
Page
4
A tribute to Ernestine Schumann Heink highlights her life as a performer and person. It recalls her poverty and setbacks, wartime service touring American camps, and three tragedies including two sons killed in action. The piece links her character to timeless values beyond artistic fame.
Robert P. Black of the auto industry urges a nationwide uniform traffic code to standardize safe driving across 48 states. He argues federal enforcement is unnecessary and that a uniform system should embody the best practices from each state as highway transportation grows and traffic problems multiply.
A critical view denounces Hitler Mussolini and Japanese leadership for plunder brutality and broken promises. It argues Fascism and its expansion threaten Europe more than Communism and questions foreign office motives in uniting anti Communist front to curb aggression.
The Wheeling Intelligencer argues unemployment should be addressed by industry, urging broader hiring of skilled workers and more men over 40. It challenges age discrimination as economically unsound, contending men aged 40 to 50 often prove superior workers despite less speed.
The analysis argues that lifting the age limit would not fix unemployment or create many new jobs. It suggests possible short term shifts like delaying machine work for hand labor but warns this is not a permanent solution. Training skilled workers remains the long term focus.
Logan witnesses report on 11 Cooks and Waiters union members charged with conspiracy to destroy property. Judge Naaman Jackson declares a mistrial and resets for February 3. Defendants include Max Milins, Virginia Ramey, Pauline Reich, Virginia Barto, Joe Smiley, John Coger, Oliver Hall, Nan Brown, Beverly Banks, Gazie, and Bill Collin.
Paris seeks to reopen the war debt issue but negotiations must wait for President Roosevelt to return to Washington. Foreign Minister Delbos raised the matter with William C. Bullitt, the U.S. ambassador, who said he was not authorized to discuss the problem. The brief exchange was the extent of the discussion.
Washington reports administration sources say France has started discussions with the United States on the war debt issue. Agent J. E. Prettyman notes about 700 conversations are underway with farmers in Mineral and Hamp shire counties. Paris officials claim no definite electrification plan and no US offer to change debt terms.
Philippi December 1 prizes will be given by the Barbour County Garden Club for the most attractively decorated living tree and the most attractive home. Awards may cover artistic doorway porch or entire house decorations, per club secretary Miss Etta Dunnington.
In Wheeling on December 1, the sand dredge New Martinsville of Ohio River Sand and Gravel sank in the Ohio River opposite Benwood after a collision with the towboat Steel City. Fog and smoke hindered the towboat crew from seeing the barge in time. The barge is valued at $25,000 and will be raised, said Bernard Beard, plant manager.
PARKERSBURG Dec 1 Officials at the Ames Baldwin company implement and shovel manufacturers announced a general five percent wage raise for more than 700 factory workers. No overall figure was given.
City Engineer Roy Breece reports November building permits totaled 138636 dollars, exceeding October by more than 55000. The largest permit was issued to Owens-Illinois Glass Company for a 00 addition to its ware.
The Carnegie Illinois two employee representatives and two company delegates from each of the 16 Pittsburgh district mills gathered for a joint council session. They planned to discuss organizational methods and potential company unions, without elaborating on future plans or affiliations.
Jailers continued from page one admitted for mental observation at relatives' request. They searched his pockets, found nothing, and were not surprised. A change of cells did not stop the flood, and Ulrich commented that more may come or he may be spent.
Prominent sessions will feature Cordelli a Hull and Dr. Saavedra Lamas. Hull proposes a neutrality treaty for American nations, creating a permanent consultative committee of western foreign ministers to use radio and cable for rapid conflict prevention. The peace conference agenda includes organization of peace neutrality armament limits judicial and economic issues and intellectual cooperation.
Wayne confides financial strain while Gay offers encouragement as they tour Detroit and plan a bold motor venture. A dinner at Wayne's penthouse deepens their bond, sharing music and dreams before a sudden interruption tests their path forward.
The sessions focus on peace and disarmament proposals and equal rights for women urged by feminist groups. They will likely run through Christmas with uncertain length. Twenty one American nations attend the conference: Argentina Chile Uruguay Paraguay Bolivia Peru Brazil Ecuador Colombia Venezuela Panama Costa Rica El Salvador Nicaragua Guatemala Honduras Haiti Dominican Republic Cuba Mexico and the United States.
A portrait of Gennerich known as Gus, a longtime New York police officer born in Yorkville to German parents, rises in prominence as he supports the White House under President Roosevelt. His career began in 1908, earning respect from Senator Wagner and attention in Albany and Washington. Gennerich is described as a trusted integral figure in the era.
An article by E. V. Shepard discusses historical bidding habits in contract bridge. It notes players often preferred showing longer suits first, a shift from earlier practice of opening with shorter suits. The piece recounts a Knickerbocker Whist club incident where a South player misread the standard bid sequence, leading to an overcall and a surprising contract outcome.
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