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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1938
Page
4
The piece argues for reforming the lower sales tax brackets, noting rates from two percent to over sixteen percent and the disproportionate impact on those least able to pay. It calls for the legislature to review the tax system, improve revenue capture, and raise the tax free sale limit from five to twenty five cents.
Dr. Donald B. Armstrong outlines a cold prevention and treatment program. He advises avoiding close contact with sneezing or coughing people, washing hands, and not sharing towels. Eat nourishing foods, sleep eight hours, exercise daily, dress for weather, and stay indoors at first signs of illness. If needed, take a physician prescribed medicine and drink liquids.
Thornton Holgate battles waves off Galveston beach to save a frightened child adrift beside him. He dives from a seawall pier, searches 50 yards through the undertow, and lifts the girl to safety before both are dragged ashore by the surf. The ordeal ends with their return to shore amid distraught onlookers.
The text argues against Mr Eastman's view that government ownership reduces duplication of authority. It contends relaxing commission regulation would give railroad managers more flexibility to operate effectively and prosper, while also reducing duplication to a lesser degree.
A commentary on Eastman’s view that railroads demand public interest ownership to avoid regulatory duplication. The piece argues current I C C rules hinder railroads, cites improved competition and managerial modernization, and warns against abandoning all regulation while warning that the tax system’s treatment of services is flawed and needs scrutiny.
Rafael Garamillo, newly arrived minister from Colombo, photographed Berlin anti Jewish attacks during the Hootlum festival era. Police pursued the diplomats, the Columbian flag flew, and a protest to Hitler was ignored. The envoy receded from Nazidom as trade impressions waver.
The Morgantown Post reports evidence nationwide that the new wage and hour act burdens small local industries more than large ones. Smaller plants struggle with a 44 hour work week, as they lack enough workers to cut hours without reducing operations. Authors argue federal legislation penalizes small industry and note a movement toward state registration similar to federal rules.
A presidential board warned wage cuts cannot fix the railroads plight. Earnings have been inadequate since 1932 with receiverships rising yearly. A broad, national wage cut would affect all workers, not just the needy, risking industrial harmony and long term transport policy.
The article notes arguments for retaining federal regulations or applying state laws to workers not covered by federal rules. It argues against drastic production cuts, cites navy control of merchant shipping, and mentions 150 American volunteers from the Paris region returning from the Spanish war front. It also reports factories reopening after a general strike and the labor confederation opposing dismissals of strike leaders.
Daladier’s government claims victory after crushing a one day general strike while other industrial actions persist. French naval crews join the liner Parié, departing Le Havre amid guard patrols as writers and shipyard workers stay off the job.
President Roosevelt outlines the arms program as a national defense matter not tied to stimulating business. He notes possible demands for up to 1.5 billion dollars next year, versus 1.15 billion for this year, and discusses securing strategic materials for wartime use.
Officials including Louis Johnson warn that U S aviation pre-eminence is at risk and call for a large Army air corps boost next year. Navy needs about 15 million dollars more for new warships while modernization of battleships and other vessels remains tied to replacement programs. A TVA power rate critique follows with calls to revisit urban pricing. A Senate probe into power programs continues and expands to PWA actions and private utility deals.
Tapped testimony by J A Krug head of TVA power planning division states the proposed 10 dam system would yield annual revenues of about 20 million dollars. He adds a net balance exceeding 3 million dollars after full direct and allocated costs, to aid liquidation of Christmas debt for Seaggs and associates.
To all creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of Webster By Fleming deceased. All claims must be presented with vouchers to the undersigned at the Grafton Banking and Trust Company Building West Virginia on or before June 4 1089 or be barred from any benefit. All beneficiaries must be present to protect their interests. Given under my hand this day of November 1938.
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