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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
4
Roy L. Innes was elected commander of a Charleston group calling for an orderly march to the national capital to press for the World War bonus. Justus Stalnaker praised veterans as good Americans while warning against Red propaganda threats in Washington.
The notice outlines rules for letters to the editor including a 600 word limit and prohibition of anonymous communications. It then lists advertising rates and submission deadlines for classified ads with two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent for subsequent insertions. Additional charges apply for same day insertions and for composition after 9:00 a.m. Removal orders must be submitted by 6:00 p.m. the evening before.
Mayors from twenty eight cities met in Detroit to discuss federal loans and Relief Corporation amendments while warning that local government costs have surged. The Detroit High School issued diplomas to 113 graduates, highlighting a challenging job market and potential paths to recovery as the U. S. eyes a separate European trade conference for broader benefits.
The article notes there will be no car service to Grafton Park this summer beyond the regular bridge run to the pottery company. Repairs to the track and expected outlay deter the extension, a move seen as a sad setback to a once popular public recreation area boosted by the trolley line and ferry service.
Kiwanis prize program honors homeowners who improve and beautify their properties, encouraging neat lawns, flowers, and shrubs. The piece praises the effort as a civic good and notes autos now dominate park traffic over trolleys. It also discusses a federal tax provision targeting profits from unlawful trades, doubting its revenue impact and predicting it may suppress illicit gains rather than curb crime.
Senator Barkley of Kentucky labels composing the Democratic national convention keynote speech as his toughest career task. He has spent over 200 hours drafting, seeks seclusion after the tax bill, aims for a concise one hour delivery and believes his radio voice will carry well.
The Brookmire Forecaster argues reparations must be cancelled to revive Europe and Germany credit, but the Intelligencer notes the American taxpayer bears the burden. It warns European default would force continued U S payments. There is no real plan for cancellation. debts funded by Liberty Bonds must be repaid by someone.
The Wheeling Intelligencer argues against broad debt cancellations and conflating war debts with reparations. It endorses addressing Germany's obligation separately and rejects any system that saddles Americans with global or collective debt.
The article notes mountaineering as one of the world's perilous sports. It recalls two scientists who died on Mount McKinley, highlighting the dangers of extreme altitude climbing. It frames mountain adventure as a rare pursuit, pursued by a small number of dedicated climbers worldwide.
About 175 World War veterans gathered in Charleston on June 2 to adopt plans for sending reinforcements to Washington to join a Bonus Army there. The meeting discussed coordinated action and support for veterans seeking benefits.
The Sentinel lists cash with copy rates two cents a word for the first insertion and one cent for each additional insertion. A minimum charge of 45 cents applies. For rent an unfurnished house or apartment with four rooms kitchenette bath porch and garden is offered with the address 204 Pearl Street and a private garage.
Morgantown June 2 Edwin D. Baker of South leston and J Gordon Fraser of Charleston were named captains of the 1938 WVU baseball and trade teams respectively as West Virginia University announced today.
Frances Walker of Columbia Washington selected as the most beautiful co-ed in the Carolina Beauty Inam contest at the University of South Carolina.
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