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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1932
Page
4
The opening of the short session of Congress faces a pivotal moment with the potential repeal of the 18th Amendment on the agenda. The assembly is noted for its historic implications, and observers expect vigorous debate on major legislation and party strategy while addressing protests by hunger marchers in Washington.
A lazy Gnome in Santa’s Toyshop carves a malformed doll, Pinocchio, after a coin from the Funny Man. Santa orders him to create the most beautiful doll or face banishment to the Ice Kingdom.
The page shows a filled in crossword with many clues and partial answers across and down. Several entries reference animals plants and geographic terms, with several proper nouns and phrases including languages and regions. The scrambled text includes hints for clues about insects seeds fruits and natural features alongside general puzzle filler.
German actress remarks on automobiles stored in public garages or outdoor lots. The report notes policy proposals including higher production tax on natural resources, surtaxes on incomes and inheritances, and an increased gasoline tax under discussion in Texas and Wisconsin.
Report notes continued coverage of hunger marchers who faced police as leaders were met with jeers and crowd tension during the demonstration. The scene on page one is summarized with emphasis on confrontation and public response.
The Wheeling Register urges sane public policy, mass education, and broad tax relief. It cites Roosevelt’s push for federal tax cuts and urges state, county, and municipal governments to follow, arguing reduced taxes will boost business, housing, and saving while empowering local control and accountability.
The Huntington Advertiser argues that mass local bills clutter sessions and lawmakers from outside affected towns cannot judge local needs. It urges letting residents decide, noting that local bills often reflect partisan aims rather than majority will and should be addressed in committees and by the people.
The Wheeling Intelligencer argues that local charter changes should be decided by local voters rather than the Legislature. It warns that proposed bills could be cooked up by politicians and emphasizes citizens’ right to knowledge and participation in changes affecting police, firemen, and county government.
In a sharp stance, Ohio Manufacturers Association members compare compulsory unemployment insurance to a dole, arguing most Americans want jobs not charity. Their spokesman says the average citizen desires work, while charity is for the exception, a view echoed in the Clarksburg Exponent obituary of austerity.
A roundup of proposed taxes includes California considering sales tax on cosmetics and amusements, Indiana plans a liquor tax, Minnesota debating taxes on animal skins and boat head taxes, and West Virginia and Montana weighing tobacco and hydro power levies. Nevada toys with inheritance tax while New Hampshire lawmakers seek higher trucking and bus fees. North Carolina eyed a beer tax, Ohio adopted utility and cigarette levies, and Philadelphia discussed a city wage tax with amusement taxes.
China on December 5 marked the close of the 33rd annual International Livestock Baton. Exhibitors packed ribbons and prize money, watched animals sold or prepared for shipment, and followed them home on the nets train as agricultural progress in American stock farming reached a peak.
Fiduciary notice before Commissioner of Accounts lists C day Fleming Thomas W Brohhard Lawson L Loar as executors of Leonard Mallonee deceased. Last will and testament dated December 1 1932 and November 80th day inclusive. Commissioner William P Samples assigns dates December 5 12 1932.
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