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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1935

Page

4

Main Street traffic reform urged to curb curbside parking

A city paper warns that fifteen to twenty years of mismanaged Main and Latrobe streets traffic has harmed commerce. It endorses banning parking on Main and Latrobe between Ethel and Bridge streets day and night to restore through-traffic flow and protect mercantile trade. It argues against widening sidewalks or cutting curb space and notes risks to local business if parking remains.

Sentinel Main Ethel Bridge Bross Latrobe Main and Latrobe Street Main Street Grafton Bridge Streets

Poll Sparks Debate Over New Deal Popularity

A digest poll cited by The Literary Digest questions support for President Roosevelt and the New Deal, challenging prior majorities and signaling possible shifts in voters’ sentiment. Critics label the poll biased, while supporters argue it reflects national opinion and could affect re election prospects.

Digest Spencer Times Record Literary Digest Roosevelt Jim Farley Jim Farley Roane County

What’s What At A Gence At Hington

Central Press Washington B Street writes on the ineffectiveness of international conferences and the likely fizzle of current naval talks. The piece contrasts past compromises like the 5-5-3 ratio with new demands by seven powers, and warns that economic turmoil in France and global deflation threaten stability while armaments spending remains high.

State Department Europe Central Press New York Leslie Eichel France Italy Laval Croix-de-Feus Sinclair Lewis United States

Polls and public opinion in the New Deal debate

The excerpt critiques the Literary Digest poll as a tool predicting national votes and shaping New Deal opposition. It warns that the New Dealers push a pre determined public mood and portrays them as manipulating opinion to restore mills, lower wages, and raise prices.

Farley Literary Digest New Deal

Carol Plans A Party Night Against Romantic Chaos

Carol wrestles with love and loyalty as Gary, Owen, and Mary collide at a party. She doubts her feelings for Gary, frets about trust, and contemplates a return to her old routine. Amid social games and a tangle of flirtations, a remote confrontation hints at secrets and a late night struggle.

Gary Carel Carol Owen van Cleves Dr. Harding Miranda Gother John the van Cleves Tun Isobel Mary Riccio Piano Caro Kennedy Kathy Prentice Kathy Ted Harlem Tates

Empire Builder M J Van Sweringen Dies in Cleveland

Morgantown dominion notes M J Van Sweringen death in Cleveland. With his brother O P Van Sweringen they built a vast railroad system including the Chesapeake and Ohio. The article praises loyalty, origins in poverty, and their rise in finance and railroads amid financing difficulties.

Morgantown Dominion Mantis James van Sweringen Cleveland O. P. ‘van Sweringen M. J Chesapeake and Ohio M. J. van Sweringen O. P van‘ Sweringen Con J. P. Morgan O.P. van

State Chiefs Continue Prom Page One RNC Meeting

Republicans press for party unity as women voters urged to back the conservative slate. The meeting highlighted defense of institutions and principles, with emphasis on preserving traditional policies and leadership.

Republican National Committee

Fortune favors bold in central press contract bridge hand

The article narrates a central press contract bridge hand where South opens one spade and jumps to four spades after favorable breaks. Declarer wins with careful play amid a sequence where opponents assist, and the result hinges on lead choices and trick management as the long hand unfolds. The tension centers on fortunes during the bidding and the final triumph in the game.

South Westwell Declarer East K. T West Ducity Claby Elaby

Republican sentiment shapes 1932 convention choices in West Virginia

In West Virginia, Mrs. Ebert touts an honest organization backing Republican unity. She backs Col Frank Knox for president with Alf Landon and Senator Vandenberg as honors, and favors Chicago Cleveland or Detroit for the national convention location. The committeeman mentions shifting to 1932 convention rules on electoral votes.

Republican Party West Virginia Ebert Knox Sid Se Col Frank Knox Chicaggo Alf Landon Kansas Vandenberg Michigan Chicago Cleveland Detroit Galions

Santa Claus and Youth Honor in Old Verses

The fragment discusses youth respect for elders, caution about pride and public praise, and the idea that true merit is shown by steady effort rather than fame. It reflects moral lines about duty, restraint, and self-improvement from aged verses.

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