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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1932
Page
4
Letter submissions invited but not anonymous messages accepted. Advertising rates available from the business office. Ads set at 2 cents per insertion, 1 cent per word after agreed. 6 cent per inch for composition after 9 a.m. Removal orders must be approved by 6 p.m. the prior evening.
In a court of public opinion the state faces a pivotal primary where tax reform plans shape policy. Voters are urged to study ballots and pick legislators who will push workable relief, since governors need legislative backing for real change. President Hoover’s call for reduced spending echoes amid lobbyist pressure and widespread demand for fiscal restraint.
The Clarksburg Exponent urges citizens to contact their congressmen and senators to demand real reductions in all federal expenditures. Voters should scrutinize candidates and avoid demagogic figures, voting May 10 to support experienced, honest officials and restore living conditions, trade, and employment.
The Baltimore Sun criticizes the House Democrats for mismanaging tax and economy bills, pension and bonus measures, and tariff changes. It argues leaders are disorganized, disunited, and unable to pursue a coherent agenda, while Republicans share some blame. The piece cites rapid passage of bills and missteps as evidence of a leadership failure.
Trevey Nutter urges Republican voters in the Eleventh Senatorial District to support him. Born and educated in West Virginia, he has long resided in the district, practiced law for over twenty years, and dealt in real estate. He calls for urgent tax classification reform, government economy, resource protection, and strong law enforcement, pledging to safeguard human and property rights if elected.
Hanoi reports a hurricane from the China Sea struck Annam coast last Wednesday killing about 500 people including several Europeans. Pahuthiet near Saigon and Bangoy further along the coast endured heavy destruction as railways and roads were torn up. Cana and Dran were obliterated with shelterless Europeans. Floods followed the storm.
Lieut. J D Allen army reserve officer died from injuries after a plane crash at Wantagh Long Island last Friday during maneuvers. Allen belonged to the 99th observation squadron and was performing stunt maneuvers when his aircraft spun out of control.
To the voters of Taylor County CHAS H PAYNE announces his candidacy for the nomination for Clerk of the Circuit Court subject to Democratic voters in the May 10 1932 primary and, if nominated and elected, promises efficient administration of the office He also seeks support from Republican voters in the May 1932 primary with respectful request for votes and influence.
A series of 1932 campaign notices from Taylor County announces candidates for County Clerk and for the House of Delegates. Frank Bennett, G Commodore Henderson, Jacob N. Yates, John D. Gerard, and E. Bailey Wyckoff seek Republican nominations with pledges of service and appeals for votes on May 10.
Numerous candidates announce Republican and Democratic bids for sheriff assessor prosecuting attorney justice of the peace and county commissioner in Taylor County with pledges of economical administration, fair dealing, and vigorous campaigns ahead of the May 10 primary. Names include Ralph W Cain C E Cain Howard B Newson Clarence F Moore B C Mullen Lee E Bennett Percy E Lucas Charles H Warder Thomas W Bachard G O Sansel Flemington and nearby districts.
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