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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1936
Page
4
A long column on responsibility contrasts the habit of passing duties to higher authorities with local effort. It cites historical shifts from communal to individual toil, notes public attitudes toward government help, and discusses railroads retrenching service while stressing fairness to loyal patrons and a trial restoration of trains.
Wilma Marsh prepares for a formal dinner at Selwyn Marsh’s home. Thora Dahl helps Selwyn look his best while anxiously watching Wilma and Alec Babbas amid social polish and family tensions. Mrs Steele guides the evening as guests arrive, with Wilma’s big moment looming and rumors of an engagement to Alec Bubba swirling.
The Fairmont public awaits a fare reduction as a catalyst to revive declining rail travel. Officials note prior two cent pricing failed to restore patronage without improved service from Baltimore and Ohio and Monongahela lines. A Southern Railway official cites equipment shortages now eased by added coaches and extra sections to meet demand.
The United States News argues that ending world trade stagnation requires broader access and reciprocal treaties while warning against universal tariff removal. It notes Roosevelt’s recourse to reciprocal trade agreements and contends real gains depend on price forces and salesmanship, with the U.S. facing higher production costs and living standards.
The article argues that the United States maintains prices and wages through tariff protection, keeping living standards high by preventing reliance on cheaper foreign labor. It warns the New Deal trade program risks undermining domestic production and long term prosperity.
Secretary Wallace faces scrutiny over AAA payments to Thomas Campbell the wheat king of Montana. Campbell rented Indian bureau land for 50 cents to $1.50 per acre and received $7 per acre to refrain from planting wheat, earning net gains of five to six dollars per acre. Critics call the scheme easy money and urge government reform to prevent such arrangements.
Kump said the state would withdraw $19 600 from Petersburg Gap and $17 800 from Reese's Mill road projects for inclusion in a plan to repay contributions. The vote covered continuing allocations from page one and referenced repayment actions tied to road program funding.
Central Press writer Charles P. Stewart reports that many Republicans see merit in Hoover’s push for overtures to anti New Deal Democrats to win back voters. The piece notes fears of Democratic dilution and explains how tariff and government centralization debates reshape GOP and Democratic positions. It also covers questions on tax reform and a rumor that Senator Vandenberg could accept the vice presidential nomination if allied with Governor Landon.
The plan involves not absolute grants but state contributions offset by favorable allocations for road construction. He stated that flood damaged roads other than bridges will be funded as outright grants and explained the condition.
In Princeton on May 23 a jury awarded Bessie Alma Bradley $2,500 in her lawsuit against Mrs. Myrtle Morrissette for injuries alleged from a fall downstairs in Morrissette's home.
Justice of the Peace HomerGeek postponed until today a hearing for Buster Radcliffe a 23 year old farmer charged with slaying Edward George Bailey a 56 year old Huntington real estate man who was shot while surveying a boundary line on Radcliffe s property.
Clarksburg police arrested W C Armentrout on a charge of assault after he allegedly shoved Gwidon Surewicz down stairs at the Salvation Army transient bureau Surewicz was treated at a hospital.
Farley says Democrats push for many delegates in Philadelphia while Republicans prep Cleveland for the June national convention. Nebraska votes show Borah leading with 70,240 Republican ballots. Landon write-ins total 23,117. Nevada Dems meet to pledge six delegates to Roosevelt. Hoover says not a candidate, Lehman declines reelection, sparking draft movements. Landon wins New Jersey primary. Supreme Court strikes down the Guffey coal control act with possible constitutional challenges ahead.
The article details the Appalachian region page 1 update with renewed sales field plans, a reorganized management committee aiding R E Howe in Huntress’s absence, and new roles including W al Cunningham, John A Howe, and L E Woods from Crummies Coal Co and The Truax Taer Coal Co in Crummies Ky and Chicago.
In a dramatic contest described by EV Shepard, declarer achieves a difficult contract despite defenders' errors. The hand features complex spade and heart play, with a diamond lead and careful timing of entries. The distribution creates odds against, yet the declarer secures four hearts, four spades, and a remaining trick to fulfill the contract.
Black Coal area notes debate over county and state tickets with focus on governor favored candidates and cabinet. Taylor County voters see long ballot as practical in local races. Grafton High welcomed history and social studies address. new club directors named including Collins Cuppett Lear Warden Wyckoff.
Fragmentary OCR claims a diary of a wandering addict exposes a pattern linked to missing children. It suggests dates and places were noted and that a finding tied to the children’s es is implied.
Logan May 23 UP reports Superintendent E V. announces construction of two school buildings damaged by fire next week. He estimates the cost at 70 thousand dollars. Razing orders issued. Fairmont May 23 state fire marshal ordered razing of buildings after fire. Fire Chief Ralph Dolittle conducted state inspection.
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