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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1935
Page
4
The piece lambasts Wallace Tugwell plans to plow under crops and export limits, arguing U S corn production should meet demand. It links relief politics, unemployment, and industrial decline, citing imports from Argentina and changes in wheat planting as evidence of policy folly.
The article portrays the Chamber of Commerce denouncing the New Deal recovery program and the White House propagandists. It notes President Roosevelt retreating to old sneers about critics of the administration and accusing opponents of lacking humane sensibility amid shifting political currents.
The city administration studies opening abandoned alleys behind Main and Latrobe to create parking and a through roadway. The Sentinel endorsed the idea, noting large rear lots from Brinkman alley to St Johns street could be graded to house many cars and allow smoother ingress and egress. Success depends on cooperation with affected property owners.
In West Virginia Taylor County court notes a failed federal loan for a new city hospital. Officials in the area plan to study New Martinsville’s $100,000 hospital loan and financing model to win Washington support. Also, a chancery suit against Winters F Marshall seeks a divorce a vinculo matri within four weeks publication.
The undersigned commissioner of accounts gives notice that fiduciary accounts for N. F. Kendall for Carl A. Poling non compos mentis H. B. Daugherty for H. J. Daugherty non compos mentis Edward M. Taylor administrator of Nancy Taylor deceased O. B. Wyckoff executor of Matilda Hannon deceased are before him for settlement. Rules held May 6 1935 in Taylor county chancery suit where G. W. Ford administrator of Anna A. Breedlove deceased seeks to settle debts and appoint a commissioner to report debts and apply assets. non residents Evelyn Derda John Breedlove Edith are named among defendants.
Washington report on a renewed push to regulate lobbying led by Senator Hugo L Black of Alabama. The piece recalls Senator Thaddeus H Caraway's earlier efforts and notes calls for registration and monthly expenditure reports. It covers Senate reactions and a New York segment describing public attitudes toward influence and media figures.
Consuelo, a gypsy dancer, rises from backstage nerves to a triumphant first night in New York's Broadway theatre. Amidst critics and lavish production, she conquers fear, delivers a stunning performance, and earns the immediate praise of Goldberg and stage staff as the audience erupts.
James Lambert a rural mail carrier on Route 4 was severely bitten on the leg by a dog last Friday near Tappan He killed the dog with a rock and sought medical treatment He is reported to be recovering satisfactorily with no signs of hydrophobia found after examination by local post office officials.
The third annual convention of the West Virginia Association of Retail Grocers opens in Parkersburg with delegates from across the state. National Grocers president D A Affleck of Salt Lake City is a principal speaker on the program.
Governor H. G. Kump will deliver the commencement address at Morris Harvey College on Tuesday June 4. President Leonard Riggleman announced the governor accepted the invitation to address the graduates.
The document hints at a request for an oath to be provided at state expense if necessary. It also identifies the outstanding asset of West Virginia as its intellectual capacity, signaling a focus on educated leadership and strategic governance.
In Logan West Virginia a drum and bugle corps took unopposed honors in a drill contest. Wytheville Virginia captured first place in the junior corps division, signaling strong regional performances across the event.
A narrative of a bridge hand where North-South and East-West explored a grand slam after a post opening bid of 3 Diamonds. The writer notes the rarity of making a slam and details the bidding sequence, opening lead of the seven of diamonds, dummy ace, and subsequent play benefiting from a spade ruff and four club tricks, concluding with a cautious reflection on risk versus higher contract.
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