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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1936
Page
4
The column argues the silent bloc of voters will decide elections, citing Roosevelt’s 1932 win and GOP hopes this year. It questions accuracy in Roosevelt’s deficit claims and warns of political repercussions for administration honesty and public trust.
The piece laments President Roosevelt without Col Louis Howe, calling Howe a stabilizing adviser who saved the president politically. It argues taxes burden the middle and lower classes, credits Byrd’s expose for exposing the tax bill issues, and predicts Howe’s absence will worsen the muddle as Roosevelt faces implementing new taxes.
Minneapolis dispatch reports a federal deficit near 5.996 billion dollars for the current fiscal year, sparking calm pallor in Congress. Senator Harrison notes only the need to raise a little more cash as Roosevelt’s policy pace draws comparisons to Hoover and prompts questions about the nation’s fiscal balance and messaging.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Secretary Morgenthau foresees a current year deficit of 5.966 billion dollars, the highest since 1933, arguing the Roosevelt administration wasteful spending and urging passage of a revenue bill. He warns debt will rise to nearly 34.79 billion by June 30.
The Washington House of Representatives, dominated by Democrats, reported a complex and revolutionary tax bill. Only 39 members attended at first, later 30, with 74 of 430 present for the proceedings as debates stretched over five days. The article portrays a sense of impotence among Republicans and a lack of opposition to administration measures.
The Huntington Advertiser discusses public access to government and the role of journalists as liaisons between citizens and officials. It cites Gov. Frank D. Fitzgerald opposing a prison commission plan to bar newspapers, advocating that all public business be conducted openly to prevent concealment and preserve good governance.
Coroner J.B. Roberts ruled the Charleston death of Julia Pielsag 20 a heart attack. Family members searched for Mrs. Julia and found her dead in the garden. An earlier report noted a 2-year-old child as part of the scene.
Charles P. Stewart and Leslie Eichel report observers warn Republicans risk a political backlash as they confront social security and inflation measures. The piece notes mixed signals in New York, predictions of vetoes and narrow House outcomes, and the broader mood of public support for social security amid wary budget concerns and defense spending trends.
A fragment notes political rhetoric around the Frazier Lemke plan from a 1936 campaign. The text suggests the plan’s status as stationary and discusses views on inflation, contrasting inflationary concerns with the policy's perceived effect.
Across Georgia, the Carolinas, Alabama, and Eastern Tennessee drought menaces crops with early truck losses in Georgia and poor stands in Alabama. Experts warn needed rains within days could avert disaster while predicting scattered showers may signal relief. Farmers seek rain for cotton tobacco potatoes and corn to recover from delayed growth and stand losses.
Forty five members of the CCC camp at Cadell will move into the new Cheat Lake state park to construct fire trails and clear underbrush as part of park improvement efforts.
In Bluefield on May 20 a 23 year old beautician Kathleen Boyles died of injuries from a car wreck that also left seven others with minor hurts.
Los Angeles May 20 Two detectives long haunted by the William Desmond Taylor murder watched a trial about actress Mary Miles Minter as her mother Charlotte Shelby sues a brokerage firm for 200 000 The Shelby camp accuses Leslie B Henry ex agent of Blyth and Company of using the Taylor case as leverage while Henry serves a prison term for embezzling Shelby investments
A fragment notes the importance of duty to a bridge partner in contract B Bridge. The text references a hand with cards O54 KQ10 87654 illustrating the consequences of neglecting partner cooperation.
A bridge problem discusses West passing the double of 4 Spades, leading to a failed defense and declarer's success. It explores alternate lines with diamonds and clubs, entries, and risk of overtricks, noting potential profit in a 6 Clubs contract and how opening spade or diamond leads affect the outcome.
A freak lightning event in Clarksburg on May 20 shattered a telephone pole and hurled a four foot long piece through the roof of a parked car. No injuries reported. Local authorities investigated the unusual strike and advised residents on storm safety.
Charles Lucas aged 26 of Lumberport died in an automobile wreck near Clarksburg. Police held driver Herschel Thomas, 25, for questioning.
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