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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1933
Page
4
A WV editorial laments the 5 percent withdrawal rule on bank deposits, detailing how it harms business and individuals. It argues banks are not at fault and compares state responses, while questioning the New Deal’s promised relief and the fiscal path ahead.
The piece weighs the New Deal's potential to ease current gloom and describes a long road back to prosperity. It criticizes blind optimism, notes Congress's stance on the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and highlights the need to reform the executive structure under presidential authority. It also mentions Japan's advance and the impact of the recent earthquake and tsunami.
The passage notes that despite Japan suffering a major setback, global sympathy is tempered by Japan's ruthless military policy in China and widespread Chinese villages destroyed over two years, making expressions of regret seem perfunctory rather than genuine.
A Wheeling Register report praises Hazel Atlas Glass Company for declaring regular and extra dividends, signaling life in the local industry despite widespread hardship. The article credits exceptional management with adapting to conditions and calls for congratulations to the Hazel Atlas officials for their steady progress.
The West Virginia House approves a chain store tax bill imposing annual license fees by store count ranging from two dollars for one store to two hundred fifty dollars for over seventy five shops. Proponents argue chains profit from the state without local contribution, a privilege to tax as precedent in several states.
American leaders study Australia’s economy for a broad approach. The plan cites five steps: cut reusable expenses by 20 percent, refinance domestic debt with a 22.5 percent interest cut, diffuse revenue measures at federal and state levels to balance the budget, lower bank interest, and provide mortgage relief. The core idea is broad readjustment through fixed-charge reductions.
Shifting fall prices spark consumer action as Charleston subscribers unite to oppose rate schedules. They argue the downward trend affects utilities and urge the public service commission or municipal governments to initiate rate reduction actions, criticizing slow official channels.
Governor Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania opens a letter marked To be opened after Davis' trial and sealed with his seal, adding a new twist to the feud with Senator Davis of the same state. Senator Reed says the instruction will be followed.
Springfield Massachusetts March 4 Russell N Boardman trans Atlantic flier had an accident at the city airport while landing a plane he was testing snow on the field caused it to nose over. He walked away unharmed and no one else was reported injured.
A long list of radio programs across NBC CBS NBC WJZ networks detailing p.m. through midnight time blocks with orchestras hosts and talks. Amid the listings a note mentions the superintendent of Carnegie Steel plant discussing a 1899 incident and item brightening via boiling soda water.
Lakehurst New Jersey March 4 The dirigible Alfron of the American Naval Air Forces made its final flight with 19 officers and 63 enlisted men aboard to participate in the Washington inauguration ceremonies. Flight crew commander P C McCord led the party as weather concerns delayed sailing from 9 p m to 7 45 p m A slight breeze greeted the field at departure time.
William P. Samples as Commissioner of Accounts in Taylor County West Virginia directs all creditors and beneficiaries of the Bettie Chenoweth estate to file verified claims with vouchers at his office in the Taylor County Bank Building Grafton WV by September 8 1933. All beneficiaries must be present that day to protect their interests. Given March 4 1933.
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