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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1937
Page
4
A local feature examines shifts in a writer's narrative and the evolving portrayal of a subject. The piece reflects on editorial voice and public reception, suggesting changes in perspective over time within the Grafton Sentinel.
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart notes broad support for President Roosevelt's housing program in Congress and industry, but warns that higher railroad rates could raise construction costs and threaten a building boom. He cites labor unions seeking guarantees and railroads facing financial strain as key paradoxes in the push for mass production and lower shelter costs.
A essay praises Lammot Du Pont for a recovery strategy based on expanding into new scientific and industrial frontiers. It argues government backing is needed to lower costs, stabilize taxes and labor laws, and foster innovation. The piece stresses balancing profits with broad living improvements and a stable industrial climate.
The Netherlands and Belgium reject Britain and France’s push to appease Germany by ceding colonial territories. The piece argues European powers cling to former empires, hindering interference with Hitler’s aims, while Dutch and Belgian concessions could ease tensions and improve European understanding.
The Southern Agriculturist urges involving youths in farm and home tasks by making them partners with their parents in key activities. The November issue notes that such participation fosters responsibility and helps address youth problems by giving concrete roles.
The farm magazine lauds youth farm partnerships from 4-H and future farmers, urging early start and faithful adherence to agreements. It highlights Alva Sites of Grant County as state winner in the meat animal project, reinvesting $2,057 from baby beeves into purebred stock to grow his father’s herd, illustrating how clear roles and responsibility sustain home farming and education.
Morgantown Dominion News reports Fairmont State Teachers College will sponsor a weekend newspaper conference attracting journalists and journalism students. Prominent newspaper figures and national figures will address roundtable discussions. The event, guided by West Virginia University School of Journalism, will explore editing and publishing changes and rising production costs driven by global events, including wartime newsprint demand.
An unusual demand to stockpile pulp for uniforms and other military needs has driven paper pulp prices sharply higher. Newspapers face increased costs and many are raising subscription rates to offset the surge.
Charleston bids were opened by the state purchasing department for five towers and four transmitters for the new police radio system. Director Fred Hawkins said the bids would not be tabulated immediately.
Central Press writer William Rite ponders child presidents and odds of success, notes women buy most men’s wear, cites Kratatoa as the loudest noise, Alabama Rose Bowl picks, European warlords gifts, Detroit police uniforms, and a poke at statesmen for making the world warlike while leaving little metal for statues.
Slichter outlines four main policies to fight depressions including relief to debtors and price level adjustments. He advocates deficit financing as a means to boost purchasing power despite current mixed results, arguing that business sentiment drops when the future looks bleak.
In chapter 18 of the memoir style tale, Jerry tells his father of Mimi and their future, hoping she will share his ambitions. The father counsels patience, warns of class differences, and urges honesty, while family death alters the emotional stakes. The scene blends romance, ambition, and looming heartbreak.
W. W. Shoemaker of Armour & Co. urged industry to curb forces destabilizing price relations between industry and agriculture. He cited wars, restricted competition, inflated trade influence, high debt and taxation, and credit conditions fueling inflation or deflation. The committee on agricultural cooperation urged wage- income alignment with national output, rising living standards for low income groups, resource conservation, and protective tariffs.
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