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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1939

Page

4

McLeod Syndicate offers Eleanor Parrish a thousand dollar start

Eleanor Parrish visits editor Mr Henderson and lands a one thousand dollar outright deal for a serialized story. She plans a down payment on a house with the money, while discussing Jessica and her publishing ambitions with friend Kate Douglas as they tease Garbo and the movie boom ahead.

Phil Pariah New York Sue Jessica Biester Phil Eer Ivan Phil Cella Eleanor Pinavife Tix Chapler Mrs. Parrish McLeod Features Syndicate Mr. Henderson Mrs Parrish Coney Island Kate Douglas Kate McLeod Syndicate Visteanor Garbo Nell Eleanor ‘Parrish

Exhibition on Swiss life and liberty inspires thoughts for the United States

The text praises Swiss life as shown in the exhibition, highlighting its development of arts sciences education and human happiness. Gilbert Murray is cited for saying Switzerland offers beauty, freedom from oppression and cruelty, and a friendly spirit among people. The speaker suggests a potential lesson for the United States.

Switzerland Gilbert Murray Europe United States

Roosevelt temperament fuels clashes with business leaders

Mark Sullivan argues in the New York Herald Tribune that Theodore Roosevelt’s unusual temperament drives ongoing conflicts with conservatives and radicals in his administration. Personal dislike of business heads, fear of power, and his purging of independent senators shape his opposition to conservative proposals and deters backing Morgenthau tax revisions.

Mir. Roosevelt Mark Sullivan New York Herald Tribune Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt

Switzerland's Neutrality Question Questioned By European Shifts

The Morgantown Post surveys Switzerland's neutral stance amid Europe's upheavals. It traces Swiss policy from 100 years of neutrality to a diverse, tolerant federation facing pressures from Germany and Italy. The piece highlights unity across German and Italian origins and a Zurich national exhibition marking progress since 1914.

Switzerland Morgantown Post Europe Italy Germany Zurich

Royal Visit and US Reaction to King George and Queen Elizabeth

The Huntington Herald-Dispatch reflects on the forthcoming royal visit of King George and Queen Elizabeth. It highlights American enthusiasm for the parade and entertainment while warning against political entanglements. Citing Hendrik Willem van Loon, the piece argues the United States must avoid commitments beyond its own interests and future.

Huntington Herald-Dispatch United States George Elizabeth England America Hendrik William van Loon van Loon Berchtesgaden Munich

New Deal aims to boost purchasing power for lower income

The president argued that government borrowing and investment would raise national income by placing idle capital and labor to work. He said New Deal spending targets higher purchasing power for low income groups, criticizing radical economists for pushing heavy industry and heavy capital projects without regard to current needs.

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Grafton’s early builders and the Love family legacy

The article traces Grafton’s 19th century development through successive rooming houses stores and halls. It notes Wheeler Rohrbaugh Parry Shaffer Sniveley and Gerkin Hall as early landmarks, cites the town charter era officials, and highlights births deaths and prominent figures including John T McGraw Dougherty Wheeler Henderson and Dr Ernest L Love shaping civic life.

Genus Wheeler Turner Book Love Drug Company John H. Rohrbaugh Henry Webb Samuel Armstrong Grafton Thomas Parry Latham Charles Clifford Main Luzadder Streets Ambrose Sniveley Luzadder Street John C. Shaffer Parkersburg Little Cut Webster Virginia Alexander Menefee Henry O'Leary Thomas McGraw Henry Compton John Whelan Wehn McCrory Grafton Whelan Walter W John F Delilah Greiner Grafton Junction John M Alexander Emily Bailey Yates Beech Street West Walter Greiner John Abbott Abner Jane Abner John T. McGraw Melissa Michael John Dougherty Mary Ann Cook Mary C. Britt Georgia Mackin Miles D. Wheeler Thomas B. Henderson Honora Rosier Mary E. Kuh Lacey L. Robrbaugh Mary McGraw Mary B. Sniveley Mary E. Beck Mary L. Chase Laura Morrison John T.mcgraw John T. Dougherty John Dougherty, Jr James Malarkey Michael Longstreet John F. Brazil John Lambden Theodore Riley Old Valley House August Pollock Main and St. John Street Cohen Pollock Citizens Savings Bank John S. 8 Herr George A. Jackson Graft First National James I. Love Snickersville West Virginia John Barton Love James Pruntytown Mary Latham Ernest \\L. Love Postoffice Department Dr. Love Main Street

Roosevelt Addresses Retailers on Consumer Buying Power

In a speech to retailers, President Roosevelt argues consumer purchasing power fuels business. He contrasts two schools of thought, labeling one as gamblers who fear government intervention and warn of risking private enterprise on hunches. He criticizes conditions in 1928 and stresses the need for real purchasing power.

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Roosevelt defends WPA programs and fiscal restraint

In a major domestic policy address, President Roosevelt touts five percent of WPA projects as questionable yet asserts 95 percent are beneficial and properly staffed. He rebuts charges of excess spending and vows not to let idleness replace work, stressing conservative New Deal pragmatism amid election speculation.

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Roosevelt Warns Against Debt for Future Generations

President Franklin D. Roosevelt decries national debt that will burden future generations. He contrasts the idea with the immediate plight of starving families, arguing that promising a utopian economy in 1989 does not feed hungry children today.

RULERS HONORED TOYOTO

Nine baby girls born during King George and Queen Elizabeth's visit were named in Toyoto with honors observed by Canadian press coverage. The event marks a royal greeting tied to the royal tour.

Toyoto King George Queen Elizabeth

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