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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1932
Page
4
A local ad notes a daily Bible selection program for six children with heritage promises and rates for insertion in the newspaper. The piece also references promotional rates and deadlines for ads, plus a lengthy critique of gas rate disruption and a tribute to Florenz Ziegfeld and his artistic impact on theater and film.
The column argues Roosevelt must back a universal protective tariff for all farm products if he favors tariffs for wheat and cotton. It contends his position would reveal true farmer interests, warn against half measures, and force a clear choice between protectionist and non protectionist lines in party alignment.
Speculation centers on New Jersey New York Connecticut Massachusetts and Rhode Island and how Democratic leaders who opposed Roosevelt may show genuine support or withhold it. Roosevelt managers say party loyalty will compel support despite past antipathy. Observers note Mayor Hague and Tammany figures weigh how attacks on Roosevelt affect state-by-state backing.
New York July 25. Governor Franklin D Roosevelt argues for tariff protection for cotton and wheat farmers in an article on Restoring Purchasing Power. He urges a new policy to aid farmers, noting wheat and cotton are major money crops and that over a third of the population relies on them.
A Pine County incident reports a young boy who earned the title clown by entertaining playmates at a neighborhood event and inadvertently caused a fatal outcome. Juvenile court authorities face the case as they review the circumstances and assign responsibility.
A clown urged a boy named Louis to go home for a penny, then threw a rock hitting him in the head. Louis died yesterday from a brain blood clot. Juvenile authorities hold the clown as debates on constitutional repeal continue in Congress with party leaders seeking a swift path. Card of thanks follows for Mrs. Elizabeth M. Cole's death, signed by Cieophus Cole.
The American Federation of Labor committee urges cross party support for immediate Volstead Act change in 1932, focusing on individual Congress members rather than party lines. It notes Roosevelt supports modification while Hoover has not voiced a stance, and stresses bipartisanship to pass constitutional repeal or revision.
In the Northern District of West Virginia Edmund Frank Redinger of Grafton Taylor County was adjudged bankrupt on July 18 1932. The first creditors meeting will be held at O E Wyckoff's office in Grafton on August 1 1987 at 1 00 oclock. Creditors may prove claims appoint a trustee examine property and transact business. Dated July 22 1932. O E Wyckoff Referee Ty fton W Va Jed W pert Es Ailomey for Banirapt
The Board of Education of Fet terman District will receive bids up until August 8 for transporting children from sub-district to Blueville school. The hauling of coal per bushel to all the school houses. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. EDGANS, Secy. B., of E.
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