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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1939
Page
4
A biblical flourish opens with praise for mastery of creation as a preface to a political analysis. The writer warns Republicans face internal splits and defections, urging careful leadership to avoid factional hazards while noting the New Deal juggernaut may threaten itself, presenting potential gains for the GOP if guided wisely.
The town begins new year with major construction including a high school, St Marys street bridge, and a WPA hospital project approved by the President. Officials emphasize revival, employment, and renewed community confidence as the town moves ahead with these federal aided initiatives.
Republican members of the state House pledge themselves to party harmony regarding the choice of floor leader and to support the party line for the next two years. They argue harmony is crucial for a GOP comeback in 1940 and consistency in the legislative agenda.
The Boston Transcript notes fall 1937 projections show a $1 billion deficit for the 1938 year, but current figures reveal a $4 billion deficit and near $40 million debt. It cites rearmament and recession, urging income growth and tax gains to balance the budget while questioning ongoing government spending. It compares past Hoover-era costs with present deficits.
The Cumberland Times reflects on shorter days and reduced sunshine as winter deepens. It warns of lurking flu and pneumonia germs and urges resilience through outdoor activity and warmth, noting global tensions and prejudice contributing to a metaphorical darkness alongside the season.
The passage compares spiritual darkness to the return of the sun, saying both will end. It asserts that forces preparing to end the darkness mirror the sun’s forthcoming return, predicting kindness and justice will brighten human life as summer returns.
A Clarksville Telegram item reports France plans a defense budget exceeding 800 million dollars, despite near bankruptcy. The piece notes France owes the United States wartime debts, questions paying them, and argues Paris hopes to trigger U.S. entry into future conflicts through propaganda and emotional appeals.
The General Motors Corporation announced a 1939 wage security plan for hourly employees with five or more years of service. It guarantees 60 percent of standard weekly earnings, based on a 40 hour week, with provisions for earlier advances repaid by earnings above 60 percent. The scheme also covers two to five year employees at 40 percent up to seventy two hours, and includes conditions, debts, and potential costs as an experiment tied to business prosperity.
The New York Sun notes Senator Holt will push an anti third term resolution next month using the 1928 La Follette formula. It argues Washington's precedent requires presidents retire after a second term and warns departing from this custom endangers republican institutions. The piece questions how Wagner Democrats will vote, recalling 1928 support and Coolidge’s renomination decision.
The Democratic event features the president’s address broadcast by three nationwide radio chains at 9 30 p m est. James A Farley heads the national committee and expects strong receipts to reduce a 200 000 deficit. Cabinet members governors and congressmen will speak around the Detroit banquet where Attorney General Murphy will address guests.
Minneapolis and Little Rock will feature Governor Rivers of Georgia and Gov. 4, B. Chandler of Kentucky heading to Raleigh N.C. Governor Lehman will be guest of honor in New York. Other scheduled speakers include Senator Barkley, Harrisburg Solicitor General Robert H. Jackson, Joseph B. Keenan, Brien McMahon, Janes W. Mary, and Sam E. Whitaker in various cities.
Government forces claim rapid gains in northeast Spain as militiamen break Insurgent lines at Cabeza Del Buey and Ber mez and rout Franco’s forces from at least six villages. Recaptured territory 96 square miles, 26,000 prisoners, and control of the Cordoba railway line after heavy attacks on Lerida Tarragona highway at Vinaixa.
Joe Arridy, condemned in a wife slaying case, spoke of playing the harp and asked to “raise chickens in heaven” as prison chaplain Rev. Albert Schaller and warden Best watched. Best gave Arridy toys and a Christmas gift for Angela Agnes, a Denver woman, before the death sentence was carried out.
President Roosevelt outlined a plan to spend 8.095 billion dollars in the year ending June 30, 1940 and asked for 875 million to finance WPA through June this year. He urged Congress to enact drastic reductions if necessary while offering only general ideas on other issues.
The advisory board of the state road commission will hold a statutory meeting in Charleston on January 16 to address official business and set agendas for upcoming projects and funding considerations.
Elsie, a beautician in Lawnville, accepts a week at the Manor to fill in for her friend Kitty Wilson. Kitty, planning Emma’s baby arrival in Columbus, asks Elsie to step into high society while Tim the chauffeur handles logistics. The Witherspoon estate, long a symbol of Lawnville prestige, stems from wartime profiteering through rope and leather sales to the U.S. government.
A narrator recalls the aristocratic Witherspoon clan at the Manor. Celebrities visit sparingly while Daphne Witherspoon attracts gossip for her wild lifestyle. Mrs. Witherspoon, a controlling patron, funds a private salon staffed by Kitty, a longtime attendant whose rise exposes a stifling atmosphere behind affluence. The tale hints at undercurrents ready to erupt as events unfold.
Classified ad rates apply. This notice lists FOR RENT two furnished rooms at 15 Walters Street with an error disclaimer and rate details. The ad counts words per insertion and includes a 45 cent minimum charge.
Openings for a salesman in Grafton and vicinity by a large manufacturer with a line of safety devices. Prefer man over 30 with experience handling orders from 50 to 100 and upward. Ads note incomes like 144.00 last week and 136.00 in four days for proven performers, with opportunities in schools hotels churches stores garages service stations and fleets. Apply to Ada Manager, Factory P.O. Box Dayton Ohio or write to 6227 Broadway Chicago.
Charleston report notes testimony by the firm M J Bell and Sons supporting an application to operate an irregular route line from West Virginia to the District of Columbia. The proceedings were held before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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