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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1935
Page
4
The piece argues a high share of accidents involve very young operators and urges data gathering by the motor license bureau and state police to justify stricter driving permits. It notes optimism about a local Board of Trade campaign and discusses tennis champions, youth misconduct, and a fatal village crash involving youths.
In 1934 Brazil produced the greatest cotton crop in her history and expects a 32 percent yield increase to 3,633,900 bales, with a million bales for export. The piece notes foreign production rising as a solution to the vanishing American cotton market, criticizing AAA policy for shifting demand abroad.
The piece argues the Roosevelt administration pushes unconstitutional bills like Wagner and Guffey to drive the Supreme Court. David Lawrence flags this as the most evident unconstitutional advance since Roosevelt’s presidency. The author warns such tactics may appeal to organized labor but risks a broader voter backlash.
Cumberland News reports former Senator Hiram Bingham cites Oscar Underwood of Alabama and Calvin Coolidge. He emphasizes that government burdens fall on the people and that it is the toiling human who pays the bill, reflecting on tax philosophy.
Mr. Bingham cites Calvin Coolidge and Oscar Underwood to argue that high taxes burden the poor, hurt industry, and threaten the American constitution. He urges a taxation path based on justice, not envy, insisting the rich should not bear the lion’s share while all beneficia ries share better chances.
Morgantown July 30 The board of governors of West Virginia University adjourned after approving the 1935-36 budget but did not select a new president. No statement was given on presidential candidates. Vacancies on teaching staff and administrative readjustments will not be acted upon until the office is filled. The personal services budget for 1935-36 totals $1,082,000.
The mayor says the chemist’s job at the filtration plant is difficult but water has remained free of impurities at all times. He notes turbidity level now matches non flood periods, attributing the change to dam work, though unusually heavy spring and summer rains also played a role.
Central Press reports on how President Roosevelt divides inflationary factions led by Senators Elmer Thomas and Pittman, silver remonetization, and treasury silver purchases. New York dispatch adds industrial state gains with Ohio crop yields and potato questions on subsidies, tariffs, and cotton policy amid AAA effects.
In a tense birthday gathering Val Preston resists a tempting dinner invite from Cordray while Sue Norris flatters Lia and sows doubt about Cordray's motives. Cordray urges Val to leave the Navy and profit from his invention, pressing hard about duty, money, and family security amid shifting wartime policy.
Cleveland club president Alva Bradley announced a weekend meeting in Detroit with Walter Johnson to decide the manager’s future and the Indians direction. Bradley cautioned no definite parting has been decided, citing the heavy investment and need to “set down to brass tacks.”
State Police described a break in at a tire shop where six bags of chains were present but only the bag containing the money was disturbed. The cash register was rung for 16.40 this morning though it had been empty at closing. A man observed nearby and an eerie lookout by Crystal Ice across the street were cited by investigators.
STATE FACES continues the report on the state's assumption of responsibility for relief administration. The article outlines the change in oversight, the entities involved, and the potential implications for public aid delivery and funding.
E W Shepard offers analysis on a contract bridge deal from Central Press. West faced criticism for not opening 1 Spade and North for doubling the final 5 Diamonds. The opening lead was the King of Hearts. Explore if West can reach game against any defense.
In a detailed bridge play, Dummy's lone Ace wins the opening heart lead. West ruffs, takes three rounds of trumps, and spade through the doubler. North counters with Ace of spades, then a sequence of discards and ruffs unfolds to establish clubs and diamonds, with several hypothetical lines for the declarer.
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