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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1938
Page
4
Judy struggles with pride as she contemplates lending money to Ronald to fund his fight against a mysterious foe. In a tense cab ride to the wharves and a courtroom, she wrestles with whether to reveal the bankbook and risk destroying Ronald's trust, hoping to protect his dignity and future.
A regional column highlights dairy industry scale with six million farms delivering millions of quarts of dairy products annually and notes scientific advances and better management. A Taylor County game warden urges hunters to respect landowners, warning that trespassing and harm will lead farmers to post their land, depriving responsible sportsmen of hunting access.
For Congress A C Schiffler of Wheeling. For State Senate Hale Posten of Morgantown. For Circuit Clerk Joseph A Jolliffe. For County Commissioner D I Bayley. For Board of Education Dr Alden Beagle Dr Paul P Warden Arthur G Yates.
A biblical excerpt from Revelation 22 14 15 highlights blessings for those who keep commandments and gain the right to the tree of life and to enter the city gates. It contrasts such adherents with dogs sorcerers fornicators murderers idolaters and liars.
The Board urges no wage reductions, arguing railroads must avoid bad faith with workers. A middle course is needed as some lines are hard hit while others suffer less, with larger systems bearing more strain. The piece cites local Grafton observations of gradual improvement and calls for compromise and cooperative reform rather than government ownership.
The text argues that cooperation among railroads is essential to overcome each road's unique obstacles and to secure new business. It states the first step is to obtain goodwill and necessary cooperation by complying with the Board's recommendation.
A Logan Banner editorial rebukes a driver who yelled at a boy riding a bicycle in the street. It argues children ride in streets despite warnings and emphasizes the parents’ sacrifices for their child. The piece asks what excuse a driver could offer for harming a child and urges respect for young lives over autos.
The Milk Industry Foundation reports West Virginia dairy cows produced nearly 10 million dollars in cash farm income in 1937. The booklet notes high U S per capita milk consumption at 153 quarts yearly, second only to Switzerland, and highlights milk as a dominant national food and income source.
A letter to the editor in the Grafton Sentinel extols A. C. Schiffler as a favored congressional candidate with a strong pro union record. It highlights his leadership in Local Union No. 2 Tobacco Workers, Local No. 103 Amalgamated Association, and his defense of coal miners during Ohio County labor troubles, asserting his fairness and reliability as a prosecuting attorney and public official.
President Frank W. Miller reversed a previous stance on state financial aid stating that if he had known then what he knows now he would not have supported the order. He signaled a possible board reconsideration as Withrow detailed a temporary injunction against the closing and warned any attempt to proceed would seek an immediate ruling.
The nation debates railroad wage reductions as costs fall since 1929 while wage levels rose in 1937. Labor opposes cuts, arguing bond interest should count as profit. The piece questions the fairness of treating bond interest as profit and warns of capital attraction consequences.
Landis faces contempt while six board members defend their actions against the injunction. City Attorney Beane may defend the board as teachers and ministers rally in support, delaying the reopening. State auditor staff will audit books for misused funds to ease the crisis. Public debate grows over guaranteed income and statewide experiments in payments. States from California to Texas report related subsidy proposals and financial strains during the campaign.
Organizers target a growing voter base as 11 715 000 residents are over 60. Advocates push lowering pension eligibility from 65 to 60 to broaden appeal, citing potential votes from relatives. The Townsend plan revival and petitions to the Ways and Means Committee are central in Congress.
Schiffler III, a long-time labor supporter, urged equitable pension financing, nonpolitical public work relief with a living wage, and adequate direct relief. He affirmed the right of American workers to organize labor unions and timely fair adjudications, pledging to uphold these principles if elected.
A county rally featured speaker Hale J. Posten and Republican nominee Posten for state senator, with Holt presiding and Schiffler also addressing. County chairman Thornton Beall proclaimed GOP gains while Democrats, led by M. M. Neely and James A. Farley, framed the race as a referendum on the Dewey presidency amidst a large turnout.
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A fragmented classified item notes 198 acre grazing farm in Tay lor county priced at 11880 dollars by John Post Buckhannon WV. Also a lost black and white fox terrier named Trix with cataract in right eye and a reward. A tenant farmer with strong stock experience sought with references and duties starting November 1. A furnished 3 or 4 room apartment needed with a contact phone.
New York politics move through conferences with Lehman and other candidates as Dewey prepares a radio address for September. Lehman seeks a fourth term after six years as governor while Dewey targets state issues and accuses the Democratic Party of bookkeeping tricks. He also criticizes both Roosevelt administrations for civil service departures and ineffective employment policies.
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