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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1933
Page
4
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The article critiques Roosevelt era economic plans proposing artificial job and farm price boosts through reforestation and national transport consolidation. It argues for private industry revival, bank reform, and reduced transportation costs, warning against overhyped federal programs and misleading headlines about a centralized transportation department.
The piece weighs the New Deal era contrast between Roosevelt and Hoover, noting Roosevelt’s progress relies on a cooperative Congress while Hoover faced an oppositional one. It highlights the president’s reliance on legislative support, recalls a royal romance tied to the D’Abruza family, and admires civic efforts in Clarksburg while reflecting on public reaction to capital punishment and health progress stories.
A Grafton Sentinel reader laments rising school costs and delinquent taxes while praising old time teachers. He recalls low pay for teachers, rural schooling, and a tougher era, urging self improvement among students and cautioning against rushing rural students through grades. The letter also notes Valley Falls and a correction about John Bradshaw's partner, George Whitescarver, in Grafton, with context on early Taylor County roads and Baltimore & Ohio railroad leadership.
A commentary argues that current Japanese dominance in Jehol and rising Pacific power threaten to redefine international order. Yet history shows today’s realities may be tomorrow’s phantoms, with law and institutions proving vulnerable to future shifts in power and opinion.
Byron Price notes the new Congress impressed with its restraint rather than bold moves, keeping administration goals intact while avoiding extraneous foreign issues. He observes a largely new body, cautious cooperation, and questions how long this disciplined pace will last as Roosevelt’s program advances.
Readers learn how to address the high profile sociology department head as Madame Secretary amid a Washington buzz. The note mentions her husband Paul Wilson and the formal title chosen reflects her prominence and potential to shape policy. Letters from valley locals recount regional memories and historical anecdotes linked to Valley Falls and notable figures.
Washington March 20 The Steagall bill to let state banks and trust companies participate with federal reserve members in the banking emergency act benefits was taken up by the House with expectation to pass by nightfall. Sponsors say the measure corrects an oversight in the emergency act and it has White House and treasury backing. The Egyptian government is assuming about two thirds of the mortgages of Egyptian farmers.
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