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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1933
Page
4
A broad editorial voices cautious optimism about Roosevelts new presidency while urging calm and national cooperation. It urges drastic government cutbacks, currency stability, and a balanced budget as the path through the Depression with citizens acting as good neighbors amid hardship. It warns against panic and highlights the need for prudent public policy and shared sacrifice.
Governor Kump moves to purge appointive officials and announces major new sub department heads. Locally, Fred B. Watkins named state Fire Marshal, promising a high class public official with broad support. Chicago faces civic reform after Mayor Cermak dies from Miami shooting, with ongoing implications for state legislative prospects as the forty five day constitutional period nears its end.
The discussion centers on governor Kump's push for a general sales tax to fund state revenue, with calls for a broad special session. Critics urge exploring all other taxes first, arguing a sales tax would burden daily life and provoke resentment, proposing a moderated rate after exhausting alternative taxes like bill board, chain store, and production taxes.
West Virginia legislators face pressure to bypass slow study and hold a special election next summer to let residents elect delegates to a convention on repealing national prohibition. A bill repealing the state enforcement act is also moved, promising quicker relief while preserving driving while intoxicated and illicit distilling provisions. The public seeks prompt decision despite forecasts that national repeal may take years.
The Times argues for a quick settlement of the eighteenth amendment issue to aid state and national welfare. Stanley High warns against blocking repeal while urging an educational plan for youth to temper temperance efforts. The piece urges conversions over pressure and notes a future temperance victory if education leads. Fire prevention wins praise for Parkersburg and Bluefield as campaigns cut city fire losses by 46 percent during Fire Prevention Week.
Curios and beautiful old quilts with historical backgrounds will be shown in the community room at Jolliffe's store. On Saturday March 11 the public is invited to view the collection and enjoy the display.
Public auction at the Taylor County courthouse in Grafton WV on March 15 1933 at 10 30 AM to sell property described as 41 foot frontage on Main Street and 41 foot width along Ethel Street extending 81 feet to Latrobe Street part of lots 21 and 22 Fetterman plat. The sale follows a deed of trust securing New York Life Insurance Company with installments and interest in default. Terms require cash or deed of sale with two deferred payments at six and twelve months with interest. vendor's lien retained. Trustee Ernest R Bell.
Puzzle text lists many garbled clues and answers from a prior day cross word. It notes across entries such as largest continent Ada marker 1A and Noahs Boat 49, with many distorted phrases, indicating a partial solution or corrupted OCR from yesterday.
Notice of sale or distribution related to the personal estate of Ar den Lynch, deceased, covering dates from September 4, 1931 to September 10, with the Commissioner of Accounts dated March 8, 13. Legal clerkship and timing indicate formal administration actions proceeding in that period.
Washington March 6 The senate in a special session today confirmed six Roosevelt appointments including William Phillips Massachusetts undersecretary of state and Ray Mond Moley. Nominations approved included Wilbur J Carr of era and Raphaelthau Jr of York for the former Federal Home Loan Bank Board. The senate adjourned after acting on the nominations.
In Washington the body of Senator Thomas J Walsh of Montana lay in state as President Roosevelt and cabinet members led dignitaries in tribute. The silver casket rested in the senate chamber while Walsh’s widow mourned, with interment planned at Helena, Montana, on Thursday.
Washington leaders disclose that President Roosevelt will ask Congress on Thursday to affirm the steps taken in the financial crisis. The announcement sets the stage for congressional approval of the administration's bank actions amid the crisis.
Furnished one bedroom flat with rooms and garden in West Write area near Piggly Wiggly store. Contact P.O. Box 416 Gratton via phone 23148 or visit the stated address for details.
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