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Newspaper
The Mountain Statesman
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1976
Page
4
Column analyzes the November tax increases in Grafton, noting the council faced defeat on three proposals and now leans toward the fire tax. The writer argues for fairer taxation, warns against bypassing public input, and urges more open discussion and innovative approaches to revenue.
The Mountain Statesman invites reader letters on varied topics up to 300 words. Typed or legible submissions may be printed with possible rejection or condensation. Sign name and address. names may be withheld on request. Send to Public Forum 914 W Main St Grafton WV 26354.
In Washington, charities reveal more about use of donations amid push in Congress for mandatory public statements on fund allocation. The BBB notes more groups disclose finances, while 136 charities once failed to meet standards. 14 have since been removed. Archbishop Donnellan urged openness at a Catholic fundraisers conference.
AP analysis explains Regulation Q limits on thrift and commercial banks. Debate centers on whether ending the ceiling would raise or lower consumer costs and impact mortgage lending. Proponents argue higher rates attract deposits and control inflation, while opponents fear eroding funding for home mortgages and fair competition.
On December 11 1941 Germany and Italy declared war on the United States. Indiana became the 19th state in 1816. Louis Napoleon was elected France’s president in 188. Edward VIII abdicated in 1936 and George VI became king. Mussolini announced Italy’s withdrawal from the League in 1937. WWII actions in 1944 saw German troops retreating across the Roer. Rockefeller Jr offered Manhattan real estate for a UN headquarters in 1946. Birthday: George Sauer aged 66. Thought by Edison. Bicentennial note recalls Washington crossing the Delaware.
C Lowell Mason of Grafton West Virginia disputes a Mountain Statesman quote attributed to him about retirees and tax increases. He says the remark was personal to John D Murray and requests a retraction from editor Bill Byrd. He affirms support for senior citizens and local programs.
A fragmentary reflection cites scripture from Jeremiah 8 and a meditation on peace as a virtue and state of mind. The quoted lines include a moment of healing and references to terror, paired with a benediction attributed to Benedict Spinoza, described as a Dutch Jewish philosopher.
A reader question leads to a miscellaneous essay on meteorite history noting the 1803 L Aigle fall as turning point while dismissing sensational claims. It also surveys demographics of elderly widows and married men, then contrasts robbers with sober criminals, and ends with a note on how noise affects focused work.
Grafton residents must place garbage cans in streets on their pickup day after January 1. City Manager C Lowell Mason flew to Philadelphia with final documents for a 1.7 million EDA grant. State Senate Republicans clash over minority leader. Harman of the 15th district is central. Politically active filings include a bid to expand the county commission.
The Mountain Statesman lists subscription and rate details with office contact at 14 W Main St Gratton WV 26354. It names Ralph s ce Phil A Debbie Ret David as General Manager and Glenna MCarpente ration rate. Single copy 15 cents, by carrier 73 cents weekly, mail and adj counties 75 cents per week plus tax. All other areas 3.50.
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