God’s Promise to Deliver Israel from Egypt
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1936
Page
4
Farley and the Negro Vote in the New Deal Debate
The article critiques Jim Farley’s methods to win black support, citing Ellison Smith’s walkout over a negro preacher’s benediction as a turning point. It argues the New Deal masks insincerity, warning blacks to question what the program truly offers and urging awareness of Democratic Party dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Smith
Jim Farley
Democratic Party
Ellison D. Smith
South Carolina
Farley
Smith
New Deal
Ican
Republican Victory Hinted by Colored Welfare Critique
A historical newspaper passage argues that the New Deal betrayed African Americans and other groups, painting the Republican Party as the only honest option. It laments perceived insincerity and urges awareness among voters, framing the forthcoming election as a decisive Republican victory.
Dust storms on Route 119 affect Brownlow Park residents
Brownlow Park residents along Route 119 complain of continuous dust storms despite appeals to the State Road Commission. Two remedies proposed by locals to engineer McInteer include piling through the section or temporarily closing the road during the drought. Residents have offered free rights of way, urging action to alleviate intolerable conditions and restore livability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blueville
Browns Park
State Road Commission
McInteer
Keely Construction Company
Brownlow Park
Kansas
Road Commission
Low attendance at. Democratic convention in Philadelphia
Morgantown Post reports small crowds fill the convention hall with police loudspeakers inviting all to attend without tickets. Roosevelt was to speak at Franklin Field in formal acceptance, but a $1 admission fee was briefly set and then cancelled as managers fear limited in-person attendance and focus on radio reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Franklin Field
Democratic Delegates Show Apathy At Philadelphia Rally
Tickets for the Saturday night exercises may be obtained in many places in Philadelphia at no charge. Observers note voters listened with indifference as Democratic delegates and alternates faced cheerleading speeches. Senator Robinson’s stammering address drew almost no applause and the press called the delegates almost apathetically indifferent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Robinson
Ethiopian Investment Costs Italy in War for Ethiopia
From Rome official data cited by Hinton Daily News estimates Italy’s conquest of Ethiopia cost about a billion dollars. The figure covers prewar spending and postwar troop movements, excludes trade losses from sanctions and tourism decline, and notes a $50 million annual interest burden on that investment. It argues geography and lack of mineral wealth reduce Ethiopia’s appeal as a colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton Daily News
Rome
Ethiopia
Italy
River transport hopes rise on Monongahela
Fairmont Times notes a Morgantown based coal company invests 90000 in river transport to move fuel from its mines to the Pittsburgh area. The piece compares river use on the Monongahela to the Kanawha and Rhine, arguing that upper Monongahela may now begin real utilization for freight and passenger service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont Times
Monongalia
Eurrope
Germany
Rhine
Pairmont
Monongahela River
Morgantown Company
Conventions Wear Down Journalists and Voters in 1940 Story
Philadelphia coverage reveals convention fatigue for press and delegates. Writers describe crowded lobbies, endless speeches, and crowded press areas. A young voter discusses disillusionment, calling for open debate and a presidential primary to restore democracy.
Roosevelt Memos Stir Talk As Leaders Weigh 1940 Plans
The piece notes F D R is urged to reconsider retirement while Democrats eye Lehman to boost Roosevelt in New York. Murphy is cited as a possible Michigan governor candidate and Morner eyed for Illinois unity talks ahead of November. White House officials offered little on yesterday’s Roosevelt Lehman meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Michigan
White House
Roosevelt
Lehman
Camden Ruby Murder Chapter Sparks New Clues
Detective Keyes and Gary Maughan probe the Camden ruby murder of Margalo Younger at Doc Van Every's home. Edith Bryce, a friend of Van Every, denies visiting the house last night but hints at hidden knowledge. Joyce, Van Every's ward, holds risky secrets while Maughan debates Joyce's fate and purse strings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyes
Gary Maughan
Wnratel
Margalo Younger
Maughan
Doc van Every
Camden
van Every
Joyce
Allan Foster
Laura Randal
Roy Barrimore
Mmaels
Nwna
Mrs. Bryce
West 45Th Street
Fats
Edith Bryce
New York
Bryce
Reyes
Mr. Maughan
Don van Every
Mr. van Every
Laura Randall
Miss Younger
Mr. Keyes
van Every’s
Mia
Van
Joyes
Muargalo
Manuel Gonzales
Mra. Peopl
Margalo
Mra. Peoples
Keyon
McIntyre Recalls Roosevelt Breakfast Convention Talk
McIntyre, a presidential secretary, said he had merely discussed events of the convention at a well-attended Roosevelt breakfast table. The remark underscored chatter about intra-party strategy during a morning gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntyre
Roosevelt
Runaway Car Injures Family Walking to Church
A runaway car struck a grouping walking toward a church injuring Mrs. Flora Francis Virginia Francis 6 and George Francis 4 months severely. Johanna Johnson 5 and Winifred Hahn 11 also sustained injuries as they were crushed against an embankment after the vehicle sped toward them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Francis
Virginia Francis
George Francis
Johanna Johnson
Winifred Hahn
Steel industry wages and unionization rumors noted
The article reports no current talk of a 10 percent wage rise amid union activity. It notes wage increases occur when justified by business conditions. It cites 500,000 workers employed in steel this spring, the largest peace-time total, and states hourly rates have risen 6 to 7 percent since 1929, with three increases since 1983.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Industry
Page One
Drought Survey Underway As West Virginia Crops Suffer
Charleston June 29 State agriculture officials expect a field survey of drought damage to finish in a few days to permit crop loss estimates. Commissioner J B McLaughlin previously put losses at 3 to 5 million dollars in central and western parts. Showers in the Kanawha valley did little to offset conditions, and rainfall dried quickly. Statistician J G Gilbert said reports will be ready in early July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
J. B. McLauglin
Kanawha
J. Gilbert
Boar Attack Injures West Virginia Farmer
In Clarksburg on June 29 a farmer was gored by a boar as prayers for rain were offered in the central and western portions of the state. Lumberport and nearby areas reported the incident with local ministers and a farmer named G. Ee. The patient was treated by physicians, with details of his condition not fully clear in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
G. Ee
Sas
Eee
J. B. Keesiner
Agricultural officials assess damage in Cabell county
Agricultural officials estimated damage in Cabell county at two hundred thousand dollars after the identified ministerial association incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association
Cabell County
Governor Landon Greets Kansan Then Heads To Topeka
Gov Landon wearing a bare head and sun tanned greeting a Kansan, then collected groceries and rode in a roadster driven by Peggy Anne. He studied Democratic platform and Belt speech, with an acceptance set for Topeka on July 23, after church at Extel Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Anne
Topeka
Extel Park
Sinn
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