Grafton News Notes Local Roads and Political Jokes
The piece urges county control over roads and schools, discusses tax on car repair labor versus parts, and invites Pittsburgh visitors to Grafton. It laments credit politicking between Ramsay and Randolph, mentions Arthurdale and Mrs Roosevelt projects, and urges road improvements to link Grafton to Pittsburgh.
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Archaic Letters on Bible, Science Clash Faith and Evolution
Fragmented letters to the editor from Long, Maryland, and Grafton showing Christian opponents of modern science arguing the Bible proves creation, denying economics, and challenging Darwinian aging. They rail at fossil giants, Earth’s age, and nature’s laws, urging readers to trust scripture over science.
Enthusiastic gardeners in Taylor county plan spring work
The article highlights neighbors and early birds tending plots along the river, with one elderly gardener tilting toward sweet corn and beans and others digging out large riverbank stones. It also discusses state road funding, county road maintenance, and calls for keeping county control over local roads.
Contenders urged to push hard for big prize votes
The Sentinel promotes a weighty contest where participants vie for a world trip or $700 prize. It urges rapid, persistent effort, noting close races, low turnout, and that supporters can earn votes via premiums from cooperating merchants. The piece stresses action, merit, and public backing for the hardest workers.
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Oil and gas firms deem assets as junk for operation
On page one a panel described the items as nothing but junk that can be operated in the present condition. They asked an assessment of $10,000 on each versus $45,000 for the Cheat and $35,000 for the Rowlesburg and Southern last year.
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Washington Headlines: The Senate's Tax Crusader Couzens
Franklin I Weller profiles US Senator-Counselor William B Couzens a former Detroit mayor and Ford executive. The piece traces his rise from school expulsion to a pivotal tax reform advocate and founder of a permanent tax legislation committee, noting his gruff demeanor and sharp focus on taxation as public service. He argues for taxing the wealthy and recounts clashes with Mellon over tax policy. His career includes banking committee leadership and a life split between probing hearings and a disciplined office routine.
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