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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
4
A newspaper column reflects on the 71st anniversary of West Virginia as a state, lamenting federal power consolidation under New Deal programs, warning against centralization and loss of liberty, and criticizing the NRA celebration intertwined with state pride. The piece condemns progressive reforms influenced by European socialist ideas and calls for preserving constitutional freedoms.
A July 4th celebration plan renews faith in the nation and its founding ideals, while the tri county airport project shows progress toward a Garrett field option with improved roads and potential modern air service by year end, linking Clarksburg Fairmont and Grafton. The effort involves Harrison Marion and Taylor counties with state relief officials evaluating the site.
The County Court will meet at the Court House in Grafton Tay County West Virginia on July 2 1924 to equalize property assessments as returned by the Assessor. The board will not adjourn more than three days at a time or session beyond twenty five days until finished. If a person does not apply for relief they waive the right to correction this year. Frank Bennett Clerk of County Court.
Minneapolis June 21 CP Shriners chose Washington D C for their 1935 gathering and mobilized for the illuminated parade of visiting nobles from North America. The three day Imperial Council meetings closed with a downtown procession and motor boat races on Lake Calhoun. Dana Williams Lewiston ME became the new imperial potentate succeeding John N Sebrell Norfolk VA whose term expired this year.
Bluefield June 21 Ken Harrison survivor of a Monday night gun battle in a Worth McDowell county bedroom was acquitted by Magistrate J A Lay at North Park. Harrison faced a murder charge for killing Walter Cheek after Cheek killed Harrisons wife and mother-in-law, but evidence Cheek invaded the home and shot the women led to unconditional release.
Washington announces a flat airmail postage rate of six cents per ounce after July 1. The current rate is eight cents for the first ounce and thirteen cents for each additional ounce. Officials say the cut was authorized by the new air mail law signed by President Roosevelt last week. Belief exists that extra news business will offset revenue loss from the lower price.
Washington reports the state department received word that substantial American medical, food, and other supplies had been dispatched to the hurricane-stricken areas of El Salvador.
Reports from Panama indicate 65 tents sent to Honduras and medical supplies from Gorgas and Santo Tomas hospitals shipped to El Salvador. The canal zone dispatched 21 American planes on June 18 to France to aid relief efforts. Army medics accompany Salvadoran assistance.
The exchange highlights continued use of the term brain trust in politics with Rex Tugwell and Raymond Moley at odds over its relevance while Sen. McNary and Sen. Schall defend or mock it. Critics compare Roosevelt's plans to Soviet five year schemes, noting Ickes mentions a fifty year plan and predicting failure.
The city clerk Copp was charged with misappropriating money and falsifying entries to cover a shortage from June 1932 to July 1933 amounting to about 150 dollars. He was acquitted by a jury after denying guilt. Hardin later faced a grand jury indictment related to the case, with Copp not bonded during the audit period.
The Swedish legation flatly denied reports from Stockholm about Bertil coming to England for the International Horse Show opening today and Juliana, reputedly Europe's wealthiest princess, visiting the British royal family. The Prince is an excellent sportsman, a speed skater, and has just passed his tests as a Swedish navy cadet.
Howard H Holt of Gratton West Virginia announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent the 11th Senatorial District comprising Marion Monongalia and Taylor counties. He asks for votes and moral support in the May 31 1934 filing notice.
The narrator describes a northward caravan trip from Smethport to Dansville New York, detailing routes through Kittanning Brockway Ridgway Kane and Larabee and noting the Alleghany head streams and B R & P rail line. They pass towns with pulp mills and wood plants, lamenting timbering's impact on the Appalachian landscape. Upon arrival they reach a hillside hotel at Dansville and settle in for dinner, reflecting on natural resources and regional industry.
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