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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1938
Page
4
Editorial condemns Japan’s militarism and warns Americans to study the rise of military dictatorship. Discusses Japan’s war mobilization, economic strain, and China conflicts as a cautionary tale of dictatorial power leading to ruin, urging readers to recognize the dangers of jingoism.
The Wheeling Intelligencer critiques a June Road Commission bulletin calculating that automobile owners saved 5.97 million dollars in 1937 by paved roads. It argues the analysis ignores taxes and fees motorists paid, totaling over 15 million to the state plus 1.8 million to the federal government, labeling the savings claim as misleading.
Charleston advices indicate the Morgantown Dominion News that within months West Virginia will inaugurate a state wide short wave radio network for the Department of Public Safety. Col. Charles Tallman says the system will link all posts and patrol cars to headquarters in Charleston improving efficiency and aiding in apprehending criminals.
Eliot Jones analyzes the first five year plan from 1933 to 1937, noting vast public works, unemployment support, loans, regulation, and higher wages that aimed to boost demand. He argues confidence and favorable conditions vanished by 1937, turning recovery into recession and predicting another pump priming effort with uncertain outcomes.
The Morgantown Post reports Senator Radcliffe of Maryland will manage the campaign of Senator Tydings, a target of the New Deal purgers for voting against the court packing plan. Radcliffe backed Roosevelt's 1936 Maryland drive and has supported most of the president's measures.
A Williamson News editorial slams the stigma of street cleaning as a low job and argues New York City will act to restore dignity for the broom pushers along its thoroughfares. The piece condemns snobbery and calls for reforms to honor the workers.
Bill and Ellen transform a house into a grand living space with rustic Mexican and New Mexican decor. Furniture, beamed ceilings, copper tones, and artwork create a warm setting. Ellen agrees to name the home Casa Hermosa as Bill proposes a cattle venture starting Thursday with Ellen as owner of the stock and a paid role for Ellen.
A discussion in the city about renaming street cleaners to sanitation workers and granting pay raises accompanies a broader note on postmaster tenure for life under civil service. Critics fear political entrenchment and reduced merit, while supporters cite modernization and efficiency potential.
Citizens from over 20 communities in Monroe Summers Mercer and Raleigh counties announce plans for a picnic at Red Sulphur Springs on July 20. Governor Holt and Road Commissioner Burt H. Simpson are to be invited.
The Sentinel lists rates for first insertion at two cents per word with one cent for each additional word. Nine words per ad insertion, minimum charge 45 cents, and every initial or figure counted as five words. The paper limits liability to one insertion error.
A personal candidacy statement from ED C. 87. CLAM announcing a county clerk bid. He pledges competent court service to every citizen, expresses intent to campaign before the November general election, and notes supportive voters in the southern district.
Two notices announce candidacies for Taylor County clerk. Robert W. Reese seeks Democratic support promising honest, impartial administration and familiarity from service under county officials. A second notice proclaims a bid by a deputy sheriff with six years’ experience, pledging courteous service to all Taylor County voters.
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