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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1933
Page
4
The article reviews the recent federal economy bill passage by both houses and expected signing, predicting budget relief and lower deficits. It notes concerns over bank reorganization effectiveness, governor Kump’s salary cuts, and warns of ongoing reforms to stabilize banking and public finances amid a troubled crime case involving four youths.
The article discusses legal and societal enforcement of laws and the consequence of defiance. It notes the bank moratorium prompting hoarded gold to be returned to banks and the national treasury. The district Federal Reserve reports forty five million dollars in gold returned so far. The piece calls for a national tally of gold repatriated by citizens and institutions.
The Missouri Legislature weighs a proposal to extend authority to incorporate the bar association statewide to regulate all lawyers. The measure aims to strip or deny practice to malpracticing or underworld linked lawyers, aligning with actions in ten other states and promising progress against shysters and fixers in major cities. If it fails, supporters warn, more drastic steps may follow.
A crossword puzzle text mixes Across and Down clues with scattered garbled phrases. The item then shifts to a news note reporting Governor Kump proposing a general sales tax to raise about 15 million annually, funded by consumers, with calls for budget cuts and economy in state government. The Parkersburg News reflection questions the plan.
A remark on public figures delivering sparkling, logical speech reveals that many hearers say they did not know the speaker possessed such ability, yet often such moments occur. The text emphasizes hidden talent in mediocrity and the surprise of audiences.
J R Brackete argues gold’s status has shifted from practical currency to a measuring stick for money. Hoarding prompts releases to Fed banks, enabling more Federal Reserve notes with less gold backing and expanding cash in circulation through bank collateral.
The piece discusses ghost writing's role in business and politics, noting rising ghost writer services in firms and bureaus. It also covers a legislative reapportionment bill deemed fair, alongside Jig-Saw puzzles entering prison life as a pastime, showing shifts in public discourse and inmate activities.
New York March 17 receivers for Consolidation Coal say Carter Coal Company resumes operation of Carter Coal Company mines at Coalwood West Virginia. Consolidation retains substantial common stock in Carter but no longer appears in its official organization. Carter Company takes over management of Coalwood properties following judge Coleman’s order.
Judge Cox in New York cites ap Carter and James Walter Carter in relation to mines in the Pocahontas area and Beckley and Swell Seams. The statement centers on involvement in mineral claims and seam operations.
Governor Kump signed three administration bills to put the levy amendment into operation. The measures create a tax base under the amendment and revise the assessors law to conform to its terms. The third measure abolishes county boards of equalization and assigns their duties to assessors.
Marion county deputy sheriffs and two or three others engaged in a gun fight today near Smithtown. A woman reportedly wounded in the car from which occupants fired on officers. Police suspected the vehicle carried liquor.
Reports from Coffman note anglers found a string of catfish after the winter lull as the Tygart River rose on Monday evening. Tuesday saw water levels fall and fishermen report fewer bites for the remainder of the period.
The Sentinel outlines advertising costs at two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent per word for each additional insertion, with minimum 45 cents. Consecutive insertions follow the standard column style and each initial and figure counts as one word. Errors must be reported immediately. the paper bears no responsibility for more than errors in incorrect insertions.
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