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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1938

Page

4

Freshman Courtship Sparks at Rice Ball and Church Outing

Sara Sue Davis navigates attentions from Bob Towne and T. J. Sanders amid Rice football fever. A postdance ride and church visit frame a tangled, flirtatious morning as Sanders woos Sara Sue while Towne fizzes with jealousy and team stakes loom.

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Republican comeback debate over New Deal compromise

The piece argues for an enduring Republican opposition to the New Deal, noting the 1936 result as a lesson in compromise. It urges a clear party stance on which social reforms to back or oppose, and calls for a precise platform to prevent further misunderstanding about Republican policy.

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France Turns Corner Says New York Daily News

The piece argues that France currently shows democratic resilience despite flaws while contrasting with historic democracies like Athens Rome and prewar Germany. It notes susceptibility to internal strife but implies France has temporarily stabilized amid rising authoritarian trends.

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France and Democracy Amid Global Shifts in 1930s Mentions

The piece critiques fragile governments in democracies while noting 104 cabinets in 67 years and suggests a fixed term system. It contrasts English monarchy with French politics, warns against overthrow by vote of confidence, and highlights rising dictatorship in Germany and Japan’s naval buildup. France is praised for remaining a democracy and resisting disruptive factions.

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Protection for Suckers Opinion Piece Critiques Gambling

The Minneapolis Star discusses Mr. Gallup’s method of gauging public attitudes toward gambling. It argues that over half of adults are gullible enough to wager on chance and that most games guarantee loss, urging legal action to protect people from self harm by these scams.

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Bank survey calls for revival in capital goods and investment

A monthly National City Bank of New York summary argues a broad recovery hinges on capital goods growth. It notes automobiles, apparel, housing, and consumer goods boosting steel and metals, with residential and public works adding support. Investors hesitate until railroads and utilities gain clearer status and less regulation. The piece urges government to remove barriers and reassure investors to revive capital goods.

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The Economics of Labor and Agriculture Debated

A critical look at labor and agricultural economics argues they diverge from true economic science and harm society. It contends labor economists favor class struggle, overlook consumers and capital owners, and misapply policies since 1933, with price data illustrating unintended consequences of production restrictions and subsidies.

Mine Accident Tragedy At Princess Colliery Deep Shaft

Report from Princess Colliery details a mine disaster near Sydney harbor with a collapse after a derailment. Rescue teams worked as crowds gathered at the pithead awaiting word on identifications and casualty numbers while doctors and nurses assisted the injured.

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Roosevelt on liberal progress and foreign affairs remarks

President Roosevelt defends liberal reform as conservatives cheer failures. He argues liberals repeatedly rise after election setbacks and insists history shows liberal forces endure. He reflects on November balloting and outlines views on international issues and future strength.

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Roosevelt Taught Democracy In A Time Of Depression

Student Forum presided by Young Woit Gilmore as Governor Clyde Hoey and President Frank P. Graham honor Franklin D. Roosevelt for leadership of freedom of expression and democracy. The university cites Cardozo on maintaining democracy at home while adapting to rapid social and economic change.

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School Head Quits Amid County Education Shakeup

Beckley Reuters. J. L. Huffman, president of the Raleigh County Board of Education, resigned last night after being elected to the house of delegates from Raleigh.

France and Germany clash over colonial aims in rationing talks

In foreign affairs coverage France seeks to learn if Germany backs Italian Tunisia and Corsica plans and whether Berlin remains firm on colonial demands. Daladier states France will answer with a firm no while Ribbentrop probes France on economic, political shifts and the status of the French Russian mutual defense pact. The Right supports breaking Russian ties and French-German talks, while the Left opposes.

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Ducking No Trumps Guides Defensive Play in Bridge

Barclay explains ducking when holding only a singleton in partner's suit to establish balance and counter threats in no trump contracts. The article discusses a deal where North opens diamond and East overcalls, leading to a sequence that tests declarer South. The writer notes risks and suggests careful play after the lead, with emphasis on maintaining balance and evaluating diamond division.

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