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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1932
Page
4
Letters to the editor are welcomed but limited to 600 words and anonymous entries are ignored. Advertising rates listed at the business office. Classified ads cost 2 cents a word for first insertion and 1 cent thereafter. ads must be in by 9:00 a.m. to start the same day. An extra 6 cents per inch applies for composition after 9:00 a.m. Removal orders due by 6:00 p.m. the previous evening.
The piece rails against zero weather and widespread hardship while arguing that France and allied European countries defaulting on debt threaten international credit. It warns that national and private debts balloon to unprecedented levels, urging drastic measures and a possible moratorium to relieve the burden on farmers, railroads, industry, and homeowners. It emphasizes the perils of dishonor and the need for action before prosperity can return.
Reported surge of sixty plus ocean going rum running ships off the New England coast highlights smuggling as a persistent feature of prohibition. Advocates urge legal beer and repeal avenues to curb crime and restore orderly revenue while opposing restrictive measures.
A Morgantown Post editorial laments female sports editors overstepping bounds and claims sports writers assume powers over athletic boards coaches and athletes. It argues critics should voice opinions without ceaseless nagging and urges celebration of the 198th anniversary of the American free press to focus on duties and privileges of the press.
The piece recalls the Zenger libel trial of 1733 and Andrew Hamilton’s defense, crediting the birth of the free press to colonial struggle with British authority. It argues today’s press must inform readers honestly and expose corruption, serving public welfare and accountability.
The text argues that newspapers must defend public rights without bias, acting as a crusading watchdog for the people. It asserts the press should oppose favoritism and defeat special interests, warning that without such advocacy no other agency will protect public interests.
Warm Springs reports discuss President elect Roosevelt backing a bond financed public works plan. The borrowing method would fund dams irrigation public buildings and battleships while spreading costs over project lifetimes. Proponents cite private sector success. critics warn of long term interest costs and higher taxpayer burden. The Harrison county courthouse project is cited as praised for not burdening taxpayers with future sinking charges.
West Virginia mountain residents warn that cutting cedar trees for Christmas brings misfortune to those responsible. The superstition holds each felled or transplanted cedar foretells a death in the cutter’s family, as cedar timbers are hauled to cities for holiday decorations.
In Wheeling a mystery loving hotel bellhop named Charles Athov traced Graham Weslow a noted confidence man and detective story reader. Weslow was held by federal authorities pending removal to Jacksonville Florida to face a postal law violation charge after being identified by postal inspector F Talbott. The hotel bellhop recognized Weslow from a detective magazine and led to his arrest.
The Sentinel states two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent for each additional insertion, with consecroive insertions set in regular style. Minimum charge 45 cents. Each initial and figure counts as one word. examples show 521 as three words. Errors should be reported immediately. Sentinel not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion.
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