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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1933
Page
4
Ad rates offered by the business office require Clasmit ind Ac wording for first insertion and a one cent word thereafter. Ads to run the same day must be submitted by 0020 mill. Removal orders must be given by 6:00 p m the previous evening.
An editorial mourning Calvin Coolidge notes his calm common sense leadership and enduring popularity. It recalls his modesty, plain speech, and pragmatic approach to governance, arguing his death deprives the nation of a steady voice in public affairs.
The state acts to sustain minimum school terms amid tax amendment fears. Officials urge consolidation and cost cuts across districts to avert further closures, arguing economies can save millions without harming instruction. Commentary skewers lobbyist and patronage myths while praising Portland's Mayor-elect for practical governance.
Pedestrian safety guidance urges motorists and walkers to follow strict rules. Maxwell Halsey, traffic engineer, outlines cautions for crossing with signals, avoiding parked cars, watching for drivers, and walking on the left to face oncoming traffic. Officials debate shifting maintenance costs to the State for roads within cities.
A Wheeling Intelligencer editorial argues that lawmakers from towns under 2500 residents consistently outvote those from larger centers, explaining the surprising success of this arrangement and its implications for state policy.
The American Student Health Association reports Western Reserve University students face health risks from heavy curricula and work. Dr. Ferguson notes many students carry dual burdens while some risk tuberculosis. He adds some play too hard, but overall portrays earnest youths sacrificing health to pursue education.
Washington reports a fresh inter party clash over the reorganization of federal agencies as the new economy act nears Senate review. Democrats in the House aim to block President Roosevelt’s consolidation and transfer recommendations affecting 58 agencies after an earlier senate rejection of a directorate proposal.
The Pennsylvania Railroad’s bid to stop a Beaver Creek dredging project tied to Pittsburg Coal’s river rail plan was postponed. A continuance of the hearing on a temporary restraining order was granted by Judge Frank E. H. Reader with both sides’ consent while the coal company seeks more survey time and the railroad agrees to provide additional information.
Prince Friedrich fourth son of the German crown prince sustained a serious broken thigh in an academic ski meet at St Moritz. He was competing for the University of Berlin team and finished the course in good time before a fall near the finish.
The Sentinel outlines advertising charges: two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent per word for each additional insertion, with consecutive insertions in regular style. Minimum charge is 45 cents and each initial and figure counts as one word. Errors reported immediately. Sentinel not liable for more than one incorrect insertion.
Central Hotel at 106 Latrobe Street in Grafton offers modern rooms for rent by the day week or month. Rates priced to suit current times and needs.
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