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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1936
Page
4
We note tasks to clear weeds along the park and repaint several buildings. The park offers picnic facilities but could use new tables benches and trash burners. Citizens are urged to be hospitable to thousands of visiting veterans both in the park and in town. The local veterans group aims to make their visit memorable and townspeople will assist in every way.
The piece argues for a thorough cleanup of beer sale and control in the state driven by public outcry over the Fizer tragedy in Charleston. It warns that progress hinges on sustained public vigilance, aiming to restore honorable merchandising of a product that harms only when greed corrupts it.
Grafton park will host the Baltimore and Ohio Veterans organization annual picnic this summer attracting thousands with a community event at the venue. Families and friends join the gathering for camaraderie and celebration of service amid the local summer program.
Sioux City reports John Hamilton new Republican National Committee chair fires back at James Farley over the party platform and monetary plank. Farley is accused of misrepresenting honesty while Hamilton claims Farley is frightened and disappointed. Portland Oregonian notes broad support for Landon as the GOP nominee, praising his plain sincerity and practical leadership amid concerns about fiscal policy and party unity.
The speaker argues that Gover or Landon should be praised as presidential nominees for endorsing pay-as-you-go policy. They stress they do not claim miraculous powers but emphasize that they achieve real results.
Morgantown Post notes West Virginia interest shifts to state platforms. It urges Republicans to back a three man state road commission with minority representation, eliminate the liquor control board from politics, bar employees from political activity, remove social security administration officials from politics, and favor decentralization of insolvent banks with fewer receiverships. It contrasts these with Democratic arbitration records and their gubernatorial nominee.
Hartford Courant reports a Democratic party fundraising tactic described as a levy on federal employees. The letter asks workers to sell $1 presidential nominator tickets, pressuring them to meet quotas regardless of ticket sales, invoking civil service loyalties and signaling party pressure rather than policy.
Detective Keyes and Gary Maughan probe the killing of actress Marvalo Younger at Dow Van Every’s home as a rare ruby known as the Camden ruby surfaces. Mrs Peoples recalls heavy jewelry, cash withdrawals, and a mysterious safekept hoard while suspects include Roy Barrimore and Van Every as investigators chase a possible motive involving jewelry and loans.
The excerpt notes Mr Lan don’s telegram to the Republican National Convention calling for the complete elimination of politics from public service. It is seen as a strong opening for a vigorous critique of spoilsmanship within the New Deal era.
The note hints at the subject's plan to return later and mentions that he wore no fur. The fragment indicates ongoing discussion about plans and appearance but lacks concrete details or names.
The article analyzes a bridge hand where bad defense cost declarer a win. North doubles after a spade and club sequence, dummy ruffs, and declarer misplays lead to three unlikely trump tricks. It suggests the ordinary defense should follow when opponents bid different suits and notes a political aside about Farley resigning to focus on duties, with Washington dispatches.
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