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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1936
Page
4
In a Miami duplicate game James Hunter bids ambitiously to seven hearts after a 1D 3H 5NT sequence. A precise double squeeze and careful play lead declarer to a 13th trick with clubs and diamonds, yielding a striking contract and high score.
The article argues Roosevelt would wield broad powers, concerns over executive overreach and court supervision. It notes opposition fears a third term and defends constitutional balance among branches. Creel’s critique centers on Congress, the Supreme Court, and the dangers of unchecked presidential power.
The Clarksburg Telegram reports on the new payroll tax effective January 1 and how nine percent of taxable payrolls could influence inflation or deflation. The Alexander Hamilton Institute analyzes government spending of social security revenues, noting deflationary effects if bonds are bought back, but inflationary risks if the money funds new expenditures.
Washington debate on subsidized housing questions if large government loans and bulk purchasing can make new low cost housing cheaper than old buildings. Analysts note private construction often costs less and warn government projects run higher expenses due to lack of market discipline and political spending.
An American diplomat advocate argues that the United States must employ the most capable citizens for foreign service, criticizing low salaries and urging the government to ensure top talent in Washington and overseas posts. He laments the limits of the current system and calls for reforms to attract skilled individuals to represent the country abroad.
Letter from C. H. Lovejoy to the Grafton Sentinel recounts a December 15 theft of groceries intended for 75 year old M. L. Tucker. Lovejoy describes his brief stop, the theft of flour oats and sugar, and his scorn for the thief's actions, urging stronger penalties.
A Martinsburg Army recruiting bulletin notes four Grafton youths have enlisted. Marvin C. Manear and Paul P. DeMoss join Chemical Warfare Service. Frederick P. Nicola and William Latty go to Coast Artillery with Edgwood Arsenal and Fort Slocum assignments. Vacancies exist in Hawaii, Panama, and the United States. details available from the Martinsburg office.
The Duling brothers faced verdicts for the death of Simmons in a liquor raid chase in 1933. Defense claimed the brothers were in Summersville West Virginia in July and not in Virginia. Judge Kus ter ordered both to rise as the verdict was read while relatives wept. a post verdict conference with chief defense counsel T Warren Messick followed.
Gallagher described how Sullivan confessed after the shooting of Mrs Bacon and went quietly to the police station. En route they encountered officers summoned by frightened neighbors of the slain pair. Sullivan said he was headed to surrender.
Representative Taber of New York, ranking Republican on the appropriations committee, forecasts a huge deficit for the fiscal year starting July 1 as normal government expenses rise. The piece notes ongoing debate over future party policy and funding levels.
Taber estimated relief and emergency spending could surpass revenue by about 1 billion dollars with President Roosevelt’s budget due January 6. Ordinary expenses for the next year might total around 6.5 billion, about 900 million more than the current year. He warned WPA and PWA add ons could push outlays to 8.5 to 9 billion, with 1.1 billion needed to carry out the act. He said Republicans would likely take a clear stance on expenditures and urges finishing WPA/PWA operations promptly to avoid chronic deficits.
German Lopez leads Menoclaista faction in the Cuban house as impeachment plans surface hours before a likely vote on a tax measure. Veto threats arise as Gomez warns against educating Cubans in a Fascist mold and charges of constitutional interference are raised. A special session to air charges against Gomez is planned for Saturday afternoon.
Four people died in a top floor blaze when smoke overpowered them Elinor Duffield 32 and her eight week old son Henry Jr Nancy Green 25 a sales clerk and her sister Margaret a bookkeeper Ann Collins basement resident awakened tenants and helped save lives Fireman credited Collins with alerting others Hoffman thought he dozed off and woke to flames f leeing room and bed after smoking a cigarette
A Western Air Express 10 passenger plane carrying newlyweds and six others vanished after leaving Salt Lake City en route to Milford. Searchers found broken trees on a ridge near Alpine. Officials suspected the craft was blown off course, possibly near Eureka and Delta, as land and air hunts continued.
Parkersburg report says Judge F. P. Moats directed a verdict for George H. Stansbury in a $10,000 damage suit filed by Amanda Pyles following W. M. Pyles fatal injuries from a scaffold fall. Toys and more toys that appeal to all the kiddies at Morrison's.
The Maple Avenue repaving project by WPA labor will pause for winter due to forecasted conditions. District WPA supervisor Harold Kramer says work will stop once the current open section is finished, gas and water lines needing lowering also slow progress, but the West Main street section in front of the old brewery will resume when weather allows.
A confusing item from Southport North Carolina dated December 18 reports a threatening letter connected to a protest or inquiry about a band of Electric waffle irons and toasters offered at Morrison's at new low prices.
Postoffice Inspector E. J. Taylor in Wilmington said a letter mailed to Jarvis Inman, whose cousin reports a masked lash, will be sent to Washington for study to decide if postal agents or the federal bureau of investigations will lead the probe.
Chicago December 18 members of the Republican national committee disclosed that Chairman John Hamilton had been voted a salary of 25000 to devote his full time to the party's rehabilitation.
Central Press columnist notes cautious Washington mood over King Edward abdication and the likely improved situation with a new king. Diplomats judge Mrs. Simpson's status as sovereign, while remarks compare royal maturity and public respect, reflecting American sentiment on European royalty.
whimsical two page column notes foreign film sales raise American viewership yet Hollywood producers shy from non US audiences. random social quirks Father’s Day observances monthly mail humor about Santa Claus and a witty jab at Broadway seasons.
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