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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1932

Page

4

Thousandsbacked Derby Crowd Expected in Louisville Race

The piece contrasts the Kentucky Derby and a four mile obstacle race, predicting a large Louisville crowd for healthful recreation amid worries. It notes United States Steel announces a 15 percent wage cut to be effective mid month, totaling 25 percent from peak rates, with Bethlehem Steel following suit. It questions how governments will meet payrolls amid low steel capacity and widespread industry layoffs, framing a political choice between public interests and utilities.

Louisville United States Steel Corporation New York The Steel Corporation Bethlehem Steel Corporation Washington

West Virginia voters urged to curb taxes and repair utilities

A verbose 1932 political appeals page urges Taylor County West Virginia voters to back reforms. Candidates announce for county clerk, sheriff, assessor, house of delegates, and other offices with pledges of economy, fair administration, and opposition to privilege in state government amid utility regulation debates.

Taylor County Circuit Court Tam Public Service Commission Public Utilities West Virginia Chas H. Payne Frank Thomas W. Brchard Harvey A, PO

Mothers Day Observance and Public Affairs Revisions

A historic observance honors mothers worldwide with roots in Miss Anna arvis local efforts. The piece also surveys the Paris assassination of Paul Doumer, Massie case prosecutions, and a call for congressional pardon. It notes the Kentucky Derby as a long standing American sporting tradition and contrasts it with the English Epsom Derby.

Anna @arvis Philadelphia Congress

Vital Primary urged by Ohio County Independent Voters

Ralph H. Smith of Pittsburgh addresses the Ohio County Independent Voters Association urging participation in the May 10 primary. He calls for voting for capable men and warns against selling votes, stressing the duty to choose leaders for four years and support for honest governance.

Taylor County Percy E. Lucas Cecil Radclife Ohio County Independent Voters’ Association Market Auditorium Ralph H. Smith Pittsburgh Mr. Smith Independent Voters’ Association West Virginia Adv

Trevey Nutter Seeks West Virginia Senate Seat

Trevey Nutter addresses Republican voters of the Eleventh Senatorial District outlining his West Virginia birth and West Virginia life, legal and business background, tax classification support, call for urgent taxation policy, government economy, resource protection, and law enforcement. He pledges to safeguard human and property rights and solicits votes and influence.

West Virginia Senate Trevey Nutter

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