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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1937
Page
4
The passage repeats AP attribution and letters to the editor guidance, then quotes a Bible blessing and discusses unemployment compensation basics. It notes signatures required for letters and outlines the need for informed readers as unemployment law takes effect.
Morgantown Post explains unemployment compensation is not relief or public assistance and requires earned benefits via an employer’s payroll tax. Eligible workers receive up to 12 weeks with a payment range of five to fifteen dollars weekly, typically 50 percent of the wage, and a two week waiting period before benefits begin.
A Hinton Daily News assessment weighs the 1937 decline against past slumps, noting the swift downturn may herald a quicker rebound as inventories are lighter than in 1929. Caution is urged for Americans despite optimism from financial writers, with warned risks from rising national debt and ongoing farm relief bills. Government and business cooperation could shorten the downturn, but reliance on federal support is cautioned.
The Wheeling Intelligencer notes widespread recession as relief rolls rise and mills lay off workers. Stocks run ahead of demand, Congress meets soon, and the president and secretary Ickes prepare aggressive stances against business, signaling a clash over taxes and regulation.
The piece notes President Roosevelts plan to press a wage and hour bill and attack business as Congress reconvenes. It highlights Congress independence in the recent session and suggests lawmakers now gauge public sentiment before deciding whether to stand firm or buckle under presidential pressure.
President Roosevelt plans a tempered annual message to Congress as business declines press on his administration. Ickes cites the so called 60 families who allegedly control vast wealth and threaten to strike if regulations are loosened. Ford faces criticism from Ickes over alleged legal noncompliance while the economy remains unsettled.
Central Press Columnist Charles P Stewart argues that Chinese diplomacy anticipated Japan’s costly mainland invasion. He notes heavy taxation in Japan, waning resources, and guerrilla warfare draining money as Tokyo struggles to maintain its war effort. He cites Japanese arrests of prominent figures as signs of internal pressure.
A speech analysis notes calls for big business to drop lobbyists and media support while urging government to balance attacks on big business with scrutiny of labor practices. Senator Login criticizes administration for targeting business, and Rep. Fish accuses Tckes and Jackson of leftward bias.
A humorous column mocks rumors about Northwestern University owning racehorses and mentions Japan, Prussia, and Hitler in a satirical tone. It questions terms like Manchukuo and Mongokuo while commenting on Christmas traditions and a large English house with 365 rooms, noting the absurdity of the claims.
A ventriloquist's mouthpiece in the White House is accused of masking Franklin D. Roosevelt's somber mood and attempting to obscure the administration's tentative outlook. The item frames a political spin aimed at preserving confidence amid uncertainty.
Police tighten controls on drunken motorists as officials in Peoria Newark Cleveland and Paterson urge troopers to patrol road houses and clubs to prevent drunk driving. Chiefs urge motorists to abandon driving after drinking and use taxis.
A turbulent club night leads to a fleeing romance between Mimi and Jerry. Amid misunderstandings with Mimi’s mother and Andy, they marry in Mrs. Merrick’s house and begin a hopeful life on a distant ranch frontier, facing uncertain finances and future vows.
Cleveland police chief urged cabs or unemployed drivers for New Year revelers while officers to patrol clubs in Providence and Peoria to prevent drunken driving. New York Commissioner Hartnett urged not drinking if driving. Governor Warle appealed by radio for cautious driving and threatened license suspensions for speeding. A separate domestic incident involved a man reaching for a pistol as tensions rose between Meadows and Coffey.
NBZ Kentucky December 31 John Meadows survived a pistol duel in darkness that killed Clarke Coffey. Meadows, a 42 year old prominent Martin County man, is free on bond while awaiting grand jury action.
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