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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1937
Page
4
A reflective critique argues that the newspaper industry faces a recession and misreads public fear. It contends Roosevelt’s policy flaws harm production, while publishers fear press criticism and attack the New Deal, questioning how such rhetoric aids recovery and jobs.
A defense of continued road building contrasts with calls to cut federal aid and tax levels. The piece argues wider, smoother highways may invite faster driving and greater danger, noting accidents rise despite improvements and urging safer funding decisions.
A Morgantown Post column accuses newspapers of fearmongering and suppressing bad business news, claiming President Roosevelt blamed the press for the recession. The piece mocks overoptimism and asserts papers manipulated coverage to shape blame for the slump.
The piece weighs processing taxes on wheat and cotton against family budgets and consumer prices, arguing the tax would raise costs on bread flour shirts and towels. It warns the political threat merits citizen action. It ends with a modern Christmas meditation on where true reverence lies versus wealth.
The Wheeling Intelligencer notes final action on the crop control bill cannot occur this session and calls attention to a proposed processing tax on wheat, cotton, and rice. Secretary Wallace supporters expect large consumer tax impacts totaling over 200 000 dollars yearly, despite promised safeguards.
Central Press columnist outlines neutrality debates and two key paths toward avoiding foreign wars. Nye Act exemptions, Italy Ethiopia Spain China Japan wars noted. Indiana Representative Ludlow pushes constitutional referendum requiring public approval before U S enters foreign wars, demanding two-thirds congressional support and three-quarters state ratifications.
A reflection on peace and goodwill contrasts with looming legislative battles. The speaker warns that nations may clash and social classes contend, urging kindness and justice over hate and war as Christmas meaning deepens beyond mere compromise. Demonstrates tight party divides in a special session ahead of future votes.
Central Press writer William Ritt shares a sample of reader letters and jokes about Christmas gifts and current events. The mixed bag includes quips about British advances in glass trains, Chinese queues, soft soap politics, boxer connections, Professor Piccard, and marriage trends.
Roosevelt planned to press his legislative record after a White House meeting with Liberal senators held Monday night. The conference, described as secret, signaled the president’s resolve to push through key reforms.
Jerry Chandler recalls a revel night dancing with Mimi while rivals Andy and Gregor look on. Olga proposes Mimi marry Jerry to obtain his grandfather’s fortune, triggering Mimi’s shock and her ultimatum. After a tense confrontation, Mimi rejects a money-backed union, leaving Jerry to face Christmas home and a bleak future as he reflects on lost dreams.
A brief session review notes three key votes. The administration won two by narrow margins and lost one closely. Farm bill recommittal failed by about six votes, a Senate move to substitute a different measure failed by five, and the wage hour bill recommitment passed. Southern Democrats opposed the labor standards bill. Senators from the South staged a weeklong filibuster on the anti lynching bill but promised not to block a vote when Congress reconvenes. Crop control bill eyed for White House by January 15.
Four senators stay for the Christmas recess to study coal and general issues, including differences between the house and tributors, and contemplated coal measures amid Union miners.
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