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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1933
Page
4
A lengthy letter page critiques the Hitler government for malicious acts against Jews in Germany and discusses the Tom Mooney case in California, noting warrants for renewed trials and potential pardons. It also covers temperance politics, dry organizations, and banking upheaval including the closure of The Grafton Banking & Trust Co amid a moratorium.
The News-Jigger notes Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald of England has lately returned from a Rome conference aimed at advancing European peace. The caption suggests a timing cue of fifteen minutes for the solution.
The article critiques weakened banks and the use of preferred stock to stabilize institutions, noting the local bank’s collapse as a cautionary example. It argues for land tax limits that classify residential property owners separately from rental and business properties, favoring a one dollar per hundred valuation for owner-occupied homes and higher rates for rented properties.
The Sentinel notes that the system classifies property by ownership and use, aiding government economy and the property framework. The Wheeling Intelligencer confirms the effectiveness of this dual purpose.
The Clarkburg Exponent notes Ernest G. Siebold’s flight from exhaustion illustrates how relentless work in modern life pushes executives beyond limits. It argues many bosses suffer similar strain, urging reform to ease pressure on leaders who aim to rest but fear disruption of work.
The governor vetoed the pari mutuel measure legalizing horse race betting in West Virginia, citing title text mismatch and public policy. The Wheeling Intelligencer endorses rejecting gambling for school funds and urges moral standards above accepting gambling.
Classified lines show two cent a word first insertion and one cent each subsequent insertion with a 45 cent minimum. Examples explain word counting including digits. Listings include a furnished house with rooms and bath on Maple and a farm for sale or rent with contact numbers 680 and 348 R.
New York notes a placid start to the week with light trading and extremely narrow price changes. The market held steady despite railroad rehabilitation and farm policy worries, with scattered selling but mostly unchanged rails tobaccos and electric power issues. Industrials slipped slightly, with Allied Chemical American Can DuPont McKeesport and National Biscuit among small declines while steel also eased marginally.
Washington reports Sitolch remarking on anti Jewish persecution in Germany. Blanton criticizes capital hostilities toward Jews. A telegram from the American Jewish Congress thanks Secretary Hull for monitoring German anti Jewish activities and warns Jews in Germany face imminent danger to life property civil rights and religious liberty.
Smith, chairman, calls annual West Virginia Associated Press meeting at Charleston on April 21. Topics include plans to tabulate the June 28 special election vote, selecting delegates to the state convention, and discussing repeal of the 18th amendment. Officers will be elected and other matters of importance to the organization will be discussed.
Lima reports that more than 120 people were killed when the village of Tanteday in Trujillo province was buried by a landslide. The disaster occurred yesterday, with authorities beginning rescue and recovery work.
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