Editorial Seethes Over Youthful Democratic Machinations
The editorial accuses young Democratic operatives in Taylor County of crooked campus style political plotting aimed at aiding Charley Hodges in the Eleventh district senatorial race. It claims efforts include pressuring Ex-Mayor Cather to enter the Republican primary against Holt, characterizing the act as a staged ploy by the party's "young Napoleon" and linking it to broader county crookedness. The piece notes continued discussion is continued on page four.
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Barbour County
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Stoelt
Holt
Napoleon
Taylor County
Ford
Ten seniors pass Red Cross life saving tests at Grafton Park
Ten seniors successfully passed American Red Cross life saving tests at Grafton Park yesterday. Examiner roles were earned by C. B. Murphy of Chelyan with assistance from Ralph Kunst Jr Charles Marshall and John Monroe. New Red Cross examiners also qualified at Mannington.
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Red Cross Life Savings
Grafton Park
Convict Shot During Prison Escape Attempt
Jefferson City Missouri today Manuel Rinker a 32 year old convict serving a 50 year bank robbery sentence was shot to death during an attempted prison escape with fellow inmate John O’Brien who was wounded and taken to the prison hospital
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Jefferson City
Manuel Rinker
Missouri State
John O’brien
Patrolman Helms Survives Major Route 50 Crash
City patrolman J C Farmer Helms was seriously injured in a near wreck on U S Route 50 near the Black and White filling station. He was conscious at the hospital with a badly cut face a broken nose and head cuts. Doctors say his chances for recovery are favorable though the exact cause of the crash remains under investigation. A passing motorist stopped to help and Helms directed him to hospital. He had been on night patrol and was considering booster pump duties at the city reservoir when the incident occurred.
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U.S. Route 50
Helms
City Reservoir
Grafton Hill
Blueville
Mann
Paul. P. Warden
Dorsey C. Peck
Aladh
Wallace Henderson
Ten Men Entombed in Virginia Mine Tragedy
A gas explosion at Derby No 3 mine of Stonega Coal & Coke in Big Stone Gap Va left ten men unaccounted for with two rescued and hospitalized. Authorities reported several more bodies believed trapped as 75 workers were in a different section when the blast occurred about 7 this morning.
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Stonega Coal & Coke Company
New Attempt Begins to Rescue Admiral Byrd
In Little America Antarctica a second tractor party has started to reach Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd at his ice bound observation post 123 miles south. The party, led by Dr. Thomas Paukter, follows a prior mission that turned back at halfway due to ferocious Antarctic storms.
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Morgan talk to conclude vote battle
A mass meeting at the court house will conclude a largely listless Republican campaign in Taylor County. M Earl Morgan of Fairmont will be principal speaker with ex Judge W Merle Watkins presiding. The Thornton Jubilee Singers will perform as Morgan travels the district. Carl Bachmann declined to attend due to a Cameron engagement. The senator race draws little interest. Morgan and Bachmann expect a strong but close vote. Howard H Holt appears nearly certain for state senate. Langelo is a little known challenger.
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M. Earl Morgan
Fairmont
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W. Merle Watkins
Morgan
Thornton Jubilee Singers
Carl G. Bachmann
Cameron
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H. D. Hatfield
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Howard H. Holt
Senate
Mike Langelo
Pursgrove
Democratic Senate Hope Narrows to Shaver Holt in Taylor County
In Grafton a late push to win Taylor county for Clem Shaver of Fairmont continued with intensive Democratic voter canvassing. Holt supporters predicted he would carry the county by a substantial margin, while Shaver faced mixed reception in mining towns as Holt’s backers claimed strong support for the Weston legislator. Ramsay and Haymond urged confidence, pledging Taylor county for Ramsay in the congressional race alongside Roosevelt.
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Fairmont
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Sentinel
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Holt
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Weston
Taylor
Robert L. Ramsay
Roosevelt
Ramsay
Cniy
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Holt Appeals Voters For State Senate Nominations
Howard H Holt, a Grafton journalist and candidate for state senate, appeals Republican voters in Taylor Marion and Monongalia counties for support in the August 7 primary. He cites the impracticability of personal canvassing and pledges to serve the district’s interests if elected, noting his public service since age nineteen and his livelihood through newspaper work.
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Marion
Monongalia
Ramsay Stands by Record in Opposing New Deal Measures
Representative Robert L. Ramsay defended his two year House tenure and his opposition to the administration’s economy bill. He argued he kept faith with World War I soldiers by voting against the measure, saying it denied hospital care and benefits. He urged party support ahead of the Tuesday primary. continued on page six.
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Robert L. Ramsay
Congress
Ramsay
House of Representatives
Hitler pays last tribute to President Hindenburg
Berlin reports Hitler at the Reichstag podium on August 6 delivering a solemn tribute to Paul von Hindenburg. He described the field marshal as living beyond death, praising his role in Germany’s revival and urging continued fidelity to the regime amid an emotional, non political address.
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von Hindenburg
Hitler
Primary Voting Time and Eligibility Rules Updated
Primary voting runs from 6 30 a m to 4 30 p m. Eligible voters must be registered by precinct registrars or county court. Republicans request Republican ballots and Democrats request Democratic ballots. Nominees include US senator congressman state senator and other county and local posts. Returns posted at courthouse or by telephone after hours at No 680.
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United States
House of Delegates
Notice to Republican Voters Car Assistance Available
Republican voters needing transportation to the primary polls may call The Grafton Sentinel office at 1851 or 580. If cars are available, one will be sent to accommodate all possible voters. Howard H. Holt.
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Battle for Senate nomination ends in heated West Virginia race
Charleston Aug 6 Voters face final pleas as Democrats and Republicans select nominees for US Senate six House seats and state offices. Nine Democrats seek the Senate nomination with tours across counties pledging support to the national administration. Candidates include Chilton Holt Koontz Sale and Shaver.
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Senate
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House of Delegates
William E. Chilton
Rush D. Holt
Weston
Arthur B. Koontz
Graham Sale
Welch
Clem Shaver
Fairmont
Woodsmen of State Launch Major Strike Walkout
In Rainelle West Virginia August 6 woodmen left Meadow River Lumber Company as 356 workers quit their jobs amid a call by the West Virginia sawmill and timber workers union. National labor board conciliator John L Conner seeks a conference to avert a statewide lumber strike. Union leader John Ault directs actions hoping for wage increases across the industry.
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John B. Easton
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John Ault
Sawmill and Timber Workers Union
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Pocahontas
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