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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1934
Page
4
A long editorial discusses choosing between continued large spending and balanced budget policies. It criticizes government subsidies in cotton and relief programs, urges private employment and market expansion, and notes opposition from Senator Glass to recent federal edicts. It mentions Roosevelt’s shift toward work aid and states’ roles in relief.
The article critiques a six to eight year cotton subsidy era led by prior Republican administrations pressured by southern Democrats and midwestern agrarian representatives. It argues government aimed to prop up prices via treasury support, revealing fundamental flaws in such subsidy schemes and their impact on cotton production.
Washington and New York dispatches examine public ownership of utilities and shipping subsidies. Fiorello La Guardia backs federal aid for a municipally owned Manhattan power system, while British plans to subsidize cargo fleets spark concern over U S losses. A New York builder laments reduced public works funding, stressing value of city projects that boost employment and urban improvement.
State officials say new evidence will be used to prove Bruno Hauptmann acted alone in the Lindbergh kidnapping and ransom. Defense claims a gang was involved and Hauptmann misdirected investigators. A state source notes witnesses support that Hauptmann disposed of some ransom money long before his account. Attorney General Wirentz may announce whether John Hughes Curtis will testify for the state. Curtis is a Norfolk shipbuilder previously convicted of obstructing justice in the case.
Reports detail a river accident near Petroleum involving Dennis Cunningham 16 son of Rev and Mrs J F Cunningham. The teen and others reportedly struck a partially submerged log and overturned while rowing on the river near the Mason family area.
Jake creeps toward the deserted Bascom house after spotting a car on the hill. Inside, two people talk softly, a woman among them, while Greenleaf and Sarah discuss Joel and a missing Countess note. Joel vanished after a conflicting tale of a vacation. The caper widens as Joel’s movements spark theories of elopement or wartime marriage.
A capsized boat in a swollen river swelled to twelve feet. Cunningham pulled Mrs. Mason from swift current aided by Frank Lewis of Rusk. Dexter Mason, 33, was away on a relief project. Funeral plans for the children await mother’s condition, feared to worsen from exposure. Sheriff Ota Bier will hold an inquest.
The record shows appeals alleging court errors in admitting and excluding evidence, withholding withdrawal of a $5,000 sterility item from jury consideration, denying a directed verdict, rejecting requested instructions, giving all plaintiff offered instructions, and denying a new trial or judgment adjustment after verdict. The case centers on trial-level evidentiary rulings, jury instructions, and post verdict motions.
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Grayson announce the birth of a son on Wednesday at 6 o'clock. The baby has been named Lloyd Fleming.
In pursuance of a Taylor County West Virginia circuit court decree, all persons holding liens on the real estate of Harrison Wolfe and D R Shafer are to present claims for adjudication by January 4, 1935. Claims must be filed at the commissioner's office in the Loor building Grafton. December 18 1934. S M Musgrove Commissioner.
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