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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1933
Page
4
An editorial discusses factory wage dynamics and NRA impact, arguing real improvements came from other stimulants. It condemns leniency for murderers, praising life sentences and death penalties as a deterrent. References to Jackson County trials and a push toward electric chair reflect a hardline stance on crime.
A column analyzes NRA impact versus broader economic shifts under the Roosevelt administration. It argues NRA has not directly spurred prosperity, credits bank stabilization and late-1930s policy for recovery, and critiques wage cuts and tariff measures shaping American industry especially pottery and broader manufacturing. It notes professor resignations and Republican-New Deal tensions shaping Washington policy debates.
The piece discusses Moley’s resignation and Hull’s influence at the State Department, noting their impact on U S foreign relations. It cites Charleston Daily Mail and Beckley Post-Herald assessments of Moley’s role, including his influence on the London conference and calls to curb organized crime. It also covers Texas’ vote to repeal Prohibition, marking Texas as the twenty third state to join repeal supporters.
Professor Raymond Moley, assistant secretary of state, has resigned after a period out of the spotlight since his London trip. The Morgantown Post assesses that Roosevelt erred in elevating a subordinate over Secretary Hull, underestimating Hull’s capacity to handle rebuffs, and notes Moley’s record in public life.
Bayreuth Sept 1 Intimates say the rumored liaison between Adolf Hitler and Winifred Wagner ended with only friendship remaining as Hitler concentrates on the chancellorship and the Nazi party Frau Wagner defied a Nazi radio ban insisting on keeping star Jewish singers Emanuel List and Alexander Kipnis amid continued cordial relations with Hitler.
The Charleston Gazette notes a growing belief that repeal hinges on 36 states voting the issue, with none likely to defend the 118th Amendment. It says Texas supports repeal, driven not by wet or dry rhetoric but by enforcement disgust and Volstead Act misuse.
Legal notice describes foreclosure by Trustee D. D. Stemple on a 1933 sale of Frank M. Price and Bertie L. Price property in Grafton West Virginia to secure a note owned by J. A. Harrell Receiver for First National Bank Belington. The sale is set for September 18 1933 with terms one third cash and two equal installments, the legal title retained until payment. Also lists purchasers of delinquent tax land and redemption amounts.
A fragment notes discussion of liquor traffic and opponents in West Virginia, signaling a vote toward repeal. The brief item highlights pro and anti positions within the state as the issue nears a formal decision.
The State Sentinel narrates a tale of a sickle with a green handle hidden in grass and the futility of misplacing tools. It argues a red handle boosts visibility and advertising, likening poor branding to a tool forgotten. The piece uses a parable to urge proactive promotion and awareness.
In a New York underworld hideout, Colin Hevitt joins Buck O Mara and crew. The group plans a job using a coded entry and a “Wing Press” owner Keppelstein as a cover. Buck hints at stakes tied to a recent St Lawrence crackdown and Lazarre’s survival, as Colin absorbs the plan and threatens.
A surreal note features a bluish eagle perched over a desk and door inscribed Nevermore. The bird scorns delaying cures and prophesies doom for a store tied to the Johnson Boomers, urging action and urging the reader to help with a roar. An Italian sunflower seed from Antonio Domanico in Omaha contrasts with the tale, noting the plant's surprising height.
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