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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1933
Page
4
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A state inquiry on public service charges continues at the Charleston capitol led by Rush Holt. The piece argues for mandatory rate investigations and regular reductions, condemns high rates and political corruption, and notes Mayor Kline of Pittsburgh resigning to avoid jail.
A Charleston report exposes that despite a governor order to cut 25 percent across most salaries, high state officials such as department heads, commissioners, judges, and secretaries remain unaffected. A March payroll at full rate sparks questions if expenses are truly reduced, while a Fairmont meeting raises alarm over the public school system amid fears of destruction to education and funding.
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The article argues a mass meeting at Fairmont marks the opening shot in a statewide campaign to fear and discredit public schools. It claims a campaign aims to justify economy by eliminating nonessentials, consolidating management, and reducing personnel to save millions, while opposing political propaganda and endorsing Governor Kump’s road simplification plan.
The Wheeling Register argues that current transportation costs are inflated by political padding, estimating about 200000 dollars yearly in savings for taxpayers if the Borah measure passes. It asserts many congress members would oppose the bill despite public interest.
The Cumberland Evening Times suggests drys fear a saloon return though mild beer sales will curb speakeasies. It also notes states denying licenses to liquor offenders. The Clarksburg Telegram urges broad legislative call for auto owner relief from steep motor taxes and fees, citing fiscal pressures and reduced car use.
The county court discussed road projects and the approach to Irontown road where it meets the Morgantown Halleck highway near George W Luzadder’s home in Fetterman district. No action taken. decision expected at the April 3 meeting. The court also reduced bonds for Prank Thayer estate and approved a lease for rooms in the Jarrett building for Circuit Judge H W Dent. W Merle Watkins named administrator for Janet Ramsay Maple estate. two Ramsey grandsons named beneficiaries. Drake D Stout appointed county health officer pending state health department confirmation.
The Taylor County Circuit Court issues a partition order for a 14.68 pole lot in Flemington tied to a deed from John W H to Caroline McCarty. Defendants Pearl and other McCartys, non-residents, must appear within one month of first publication to protect their interests as the estate may be sold to effect partition. Frank M. Hollis Jr. is the clerk. Wyckoff and Wyckoff represent the plaintiff.
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New York March 28 Ernest T. Weir chairman of the National Steel Corporation states that earnings in the first quarter of this year would exceed dividend requirements. Shareholders voted to change capital stock from no par to $25 par value, as stated.
Miss Emma Annis Thayer, gifted society editor of the Grafton Press, departed last night for Charleston to join the office of W. W. Tremby. Her many friends here anticipate her appointment in the new state administration with pride and best wishes.
The Ry Re Wildite League will meet at the Hotel Wednesday evening March 29 at 7 30 for electing officers for the year A speaker from will be present and will explain the new game Jaw A speaker if Gratton will be a feature lunch will be servedSecretary Todd Shoab Gregory I a follower of Benedict made Por in 590 was the first monk to the Papal office
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