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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1936
Page
4
A statement by the paper credits the Associated Press for all news dispatches and local news published herein. It reserves all rights of publication for special dispatches and authorship for the material. The notice designates AP content as exclusive to the paper’s publication.
A Boston study is cited showing rising relief dependence despite federal aid. The piece argues unemployment remains high, with 26.9 percent on relief in 1935, while local costs fall little. It questions the New Deal's cure and cites Farley and Roosevelt pledges as preplanned.
A Sistersville Review column contends that many Democrats excuse President Roosevelt by claiming his campaign promises were sincere but repudiated due to altered circumstances and the depression, while criticizing the refusal to uphold the 1932 Democratic platform.
Wheeling and Huntington have installed police radio patrol systems amid claims of future savings. Officials acknowledge no immediate payroll reductions as veterans retire, while current costs rise from the new equipment. The devices promise long term savings though, with a clear advantage to police radio usage.
The article notes Borah assailing GOP unity on constitutional integrity and state rights, calling rival rhetoric hypocritical. It details unsettled preconvention dynamics with 860 delegates chosen, 719 unbound, and no clear frontrunner as Landon, Knox, and Borah supporters stake claims amid a tight race.
Ohio County backs Judge Frank Nesbitt with a lead over rivals in the West Virginia political scene as early returns show Nesbitt ahead by more than eight thousand votes. National figures discuss delegation strength while other contests reveal Sharp leading for governor and Revercomb trailing in the Senate race.
Senator Vandenberg seeks a list of AAA payments above 10000 and probes over concentration of land in few hands. The debate highlights partisan motives and concerns about high payments to large farming enterprises while small farmers receive modest sums. It notes amendments by Sen Bone and Sen Connally to examine urban industry subsidies and tariff effects.
Attorney General Holt leads J R Via for the gubernatorial nomination by more than 23 000 votes. With 1 960 precincts reported Holt has 96 407 to Via 73 207, Ernest L Bailey 30 909, and Charles B Hodges 30 645. Kanawha county totals remain unsettled, potentially shifting major Republican contests. Nesbitt 5 132, Shott 3 874, Smith 909 in Democratic Senate race.
Clarksburg May 14 Lieut Col E V Selby announced 120 junior enrollees will be enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corps today.
Thora Dahl finds a bold note from Sherm Gordon requesting a 30 minute ride for a serious talk. She agrees to meet at his farm, hoping to discuss a fading mystery while sharing a calm drive through the countryside. Gordon arrives with a plan to show his farm and seek Thora’s advice.
Brast 252 Davis 384 Elkins 701 Goodykoontz 259 Guinn 145 Hallonan 872 Hutton 181 Kimball 679 Lilly 864 Mason 622 Maxwell 259 McCray 439 Payne 138 Sharp 238 Sutherland 1155 Alternates Marshall 1474 Sanders 1042 Walker 1114 Brand 1149 Campbell 1004 Logan 1041 District Delegates 1st Barr 273 Bowers 947 Daugherty 304 Flynn 478 Furbee 559 Prince 148 Bachmann 1073 Alternate District Delegates 1st Wood 1126 Salade 547 Stone 1109 Westbrook 711
A gunman in a car fired on Foster and another agent during a chase near St. John. The shot shattered a windshield and struck Foster in the heart, killing him instantly. The pursuit began after a display incident and references to an Indianapolis vehicle.
An amused sipan tale from a naval officer recounts a Spanish trader calling the Mariana Islands defenders ladrones. The South hand was vulnerable but not doubled, with much feeling in the room as the story was shared by EV Shepard’s bridge column.
An incomplete bridge hand reports bidding South North and unusual ruffing actions. The opening lead was the six of clubs, a finesse with heart management, and West ruffed critical cards as East and declarer struggled. The narrative ends with unsettled hands and a description of remaining cards.
The article recalls an unusual bridge result where the declarer failed to make a contract despite potential top cards. It notes that a heart and club ace would have secured the contract, while the opponent held only one heart loser. The narrative also mentions a separate incident of Foster's body being found later in Hammond.
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