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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1932
Page
4
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A Fairmont Times front page op ed denounces Mont White forces in the state Senate as potentially undermining Townsend relief legislation. The piece argues Democrats supported Townsend measures and warns against petty politics, urging bipartisan support for the governor’s special session and swift enactment of tax relief and economy measures.
Editorial blasts political opportunism over relief legislation while opposing German loan cancellations. It critiques France's hard line on reparations, notes U S resistance, and warns European policymakers against risky postwar maneuvers. Also discusses the Mattern Griffin transatlantic flight as a bold, lucky start toward a globe circling record.
In a heated exchange Speaker Garner challenges President Hoover on relief funding. Garner pushes for direct small loans, while Hoover argues the Reconstruction Finance Corporation should lend to banks who then finance individuals and private enterprises. The debate centers on proper government lending scope and avoiding direct small loans.
The toll bridges across West Virginia show high earnings, prompting calls to amend the Bridge Commission law. Public bodies and good roads drive profits. the Hinton bridge case highlights the need for power to condemn toll bridges and base prices on intrinsic value rather than inflated earnings.
Actress Helen Hayes, famed stage and screen star, says Hollywood roles will probably keep her away from Broadway next season. Photo shows Hayes in Pasadena, California.
Census data reveal a shift toward later marriages with fewer individuals in the younger age brackets marrying. In 1920 more people aged 25 to 64 were married than in 1915, and overall unmarried totals and rising divorce rates highlight changing partner selection as economic independence grows for women, altering traditional home making.
Fragmentary note claims percentages of more marriages will be increased and references Cumberland Noes. The readable text is sparse but implies a discussion or forecast about rising marriage figures linked to Cumberland Noes.
City Hospital reported a June surplus of 191.05 after expenses, with 102.85 collected above operating costs. The municipal facility noted two deaths in June and 11 patients remaining. accounts receivable stood at 8841.10.
Los Angeles police state Erwin Liner, 41, a film projectionist, confessed after about 24 hours of questioning to the murders of Edrwin H. Clarke, 53, and his wife Kendall Clark, 55, who were shot to death in their home where Liner had been staying.
A meeting of House Republicans aimed to petition Speaker Garner and Republican leader for immediate action on beer revenue legislation. The session sought swift action as a bloc to push the measure forward.
Small female beagle doll black and tan with a little white under the breast has a collar. Reward offered. Call 979-M to Hotham. Also available are cash with cofx scratch pads and handy white and colored paper from The Gratton Printing Co in the Sentinel Building at 102 Latrobe St, phone 185-R.
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