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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1933
Page
4
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A West Virginia column laments Louisana fraud and New Orleans martial law, cites Barbour County and a Barbour-like political coverup, criticizes the nations leadership and Prof Moley, supports the President’s crime focus, condemns boycotts, defends private liberty, and argues against coercive NRA practices. It also mentions Lawrence Cather s car accident harming a child and absolving him of fault.
The piece laments efforts to rename West Virginia and praises a West Virginia University biology exhibit on native snakes and birds nests. It urges state-wide pride and argues for better public access to scientific displays and fair rates in utilities. It references road funding, Hoover's views on public ownership, and the World Power Congress.
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Grafton West Virginia council meeting August 1 1933 proposes tax levy for current year to cover general and bond fund needs. Estimates show real estate personal property and public utility valuations totaling 8 075 870 dollars with a 23 cent levy per 100 dollars to fund sinking and bond interest plus 1903 1912 1915 and 1927 issued bonds. City Clerk Fred Kunst confirms figures under oath August 2 1933.
Colin Howitt, senator detective, traps a Mask killer in a cluttered room over a curtain pole. A pistol misfires as Colin leans into a daring leap, subduing the assailant and seizing clues, then plans pursuit through Sixth Avenue toward daylight and danger.
The text laments missing punch by Max Baer or Maxie Rosenbloom on Walter Winchell, noting the publicity for his film Clarksburg Exponent. It suggests that if such a figure had slapped Winchell, the ensuing scandal might have been more notable and worth the attention.
A city council member proposes a municipal power plant and a council committee studies the idea. The effort faces a heavy technical and financial workload. The drive stems from high electric rates and may be examined by the Public Service Commission if officials commit to cheaper lighting and power.
The Charleston Daily Mail urges West Virginia to arrest the gang involved in the Sissonville deputy murder and deputy wounded incident. It calls for ridding the state of the gang and preventing repeats, warning there is no room for such crime.
The Wheeling Register calls for swift justice and execution for killers in a brutal crime, urging a statewide war against gangs. It argues that a well-organized gang staged the murder and demands broad law enforcement cooperation to root out the evil before it spreads. A San Francisco federal courtroom ceiling is noted as a replica from the congressional library.
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