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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1933
Page
1
Lansing Kansas April 1 Four men in a motor car kidnapped C Landis clerk of the Kansas State prison between Lansing and Leavenworth. Mrs Landis and two young women were in the car but not molested. Officials think the criminals believed the clerk had gone to Leavenworth for the payroll.
President Roosevelt ordered large reductions in veterans allowances totaling about 450 million dollars. The plan, drafted by Louis A. Douglas and Frank T. Hines, lowers benefits effective July 1, with assurances vets are not singled out for sacrifice.
Washington reports the Senate Banking Committee approved the Fletcher resolution to empower a Vestigating Sub-Committee to inquire into private banks and investment houses. The measure will be called up next week after Pecoras indicated limited information from J. P. Morgan & Co. operators.
Washington April 1 Rep Randolph D of Elkins West Virginia follows President Roosevelt lead in giving women greater patronage recognition and will push for more women postmasters in the second district Ada Steiner is named acting postmaster at Berkeley Springs with a plan to seek full-term nomination later Daugherty is recommended as postmaster at Ridgeley Mineral County today and other appointments may follow
Howard Donnell of Flint, a former Memphis Southern Association pitcher, died in a foggy crash after his car side swiped a truck and hit another. Three others, including Glenn Bennett, were critically injured with possible skull fractures in the hospital. A separate DC bill on 3.2 beer regulation passed the Senate with an amendment banning sales in government buildings, provoking debate over nationwide applicability.
Washington reports 265 national banks with deposits of 35 million restored to full 100 percent ranking after reorganizations in the 10 day period ending March 25. Secretary Woodin notes progress since March 15 showing active restoration work across banks.
From Texas to Alabama a spring storm leaves eighty injured and 68 dead across four states. Texas records 20 deaths, Mississippi 38, Louisiana nine, Arkansas one, with four Mississippi children drowned when their homes were lifted by winds. Homes, trees, power lines and livestock fall as the tornado path snakes through Lindale, Tyler, Zachary, and surrounding communities.
The Richmond Federal Reserve reports a remarkable revival of confidence after the banking holiday. Deposits in 48 member banks fell by nearly 38 million before the holiday, but once banks resumed operations deposits exceeded withdrawals and notes in circulation began to decline. In February, Fifth District business was steady early, then cooled due to banking fears. Deposits were heavily withdrawn, hoarding rose, and fear affected institutions. Continued on page six.
A chaotic Berlin scene shows Brown Shirts vandalizing Jewish storefronts with paint identifying locations. The incident is part of a broader March unrest as photographers captured sensational moments, including sports and other sections noted with playful captions.
Cambridge defeated Oxford at Putney on the Thames to claim its 10th straight victory and set a new record in the century-old rivalry during the 85th annual boat race on April 1.
A Chamber of Commerce committee urged unifying all commercial banking under the Federal Reserve System. It also proposed rechecking support for affiliate banks and investment securities, extending branch banking under careful federal and state regulation, and improving bank operation standards and public supervision.
Three men were killed and a fourth wounded in a Mecklenberg County robbery at a private home five miles south of Lacrosse Virginia. Victims include Ben L. Cannon 71 and nephews Thomas W. Cannon 56 and Bill Cannon 28. Brother Willis A. Cannon 81 was wounded and hospitalized. The crime was found after daybreak by workmen who arrived for instructions. Police suspect an ambush at the smokehouse and at the front door.
Secretary Frances Perkins and more than twenty labor representatives reached accord on a broad program to improve labor and unemployment conditions. They supported shorter working hours, higher wages, a public works program, mortgage relief, unemployment insurance, and various reforms.
Washington April 1 four government departments move to implement Roosevelts forest employment program. A centralized coordinator will oversee the effort with 250000 men to be on duty by midsummer. Labor will start city registration next week with regulations on enrollment and work details. Up to $30 monthly with subsistence, the War Department to handle medical and transport readiness.
Berlin witnesses a 10 am one day boycott targeting Jewish businesses with paint slashes on storefronts. Government action halts the ban at day’s end unless foreign anti-Jewish propaganda stops. Goebbels signals possible resume next Wednesday amid policies barring Jews from legal practice and public roles.
Early today at 7 20 a blaze broke out in the Joseph J Remlinger home and barber shop at the corner of St John and Boyd streets. Fifteen firemen fought flames that issued from a hot water heater pipe into a wall and flue, scorching outer walls and first floor paper. Damage is estimated at about 50 dollars covered by pee work by the from spreading.
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