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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1933
Page
6
The NRA briefing outlines actions against rackets exploiting the blue eagle symbol and confirms wage rules and hours for several industries. It notes planned inquiries into Hollywood strikes and hosiery plant conflicts, with subcommittees to probe trouble as Johnson pushes a renewed industry-wide recovery effort.
The proposed wage code for U S daily newspapers sets minimums for clerical and office staff and allows overtime during emergencies. It was prepared by major press associations and presented as a unified industry standard after weeks of discussions with publishers nationwide.
Arizona voters face today’s repeal election as prohibition leaders concede defeat and seek to void results by appealing to the state constitution. Ballots open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mountain Time with no Republican primary contenders and Democratic candidates Isabella Greenway Harlow Akers and William Coxon vying for the Douglas federal seat.
The article details Harry Remlinger confessing to a planned robbery involving Steve England against Charles Carr. A gas pipe weapon and a duck pin were among items linked to the incident near Main Street and Wilford streets. Remlinger and England were arrested and jailed. the confession outlines the route from St John Street to Henry Runge property and the ambush near Long and Luzadder.
President Gerardo Machado urged citizens to defend the republic after a day of political disorder that left 26 dead and 160 wounded. Police patrolled Havana as opposition groups demanded his resignation following reports he would step down. The turmoil followed demonstrations at the palace sparked by talk of his withdrawal.
Charleston report notes a protest urging creation of a state licensing board for barbers and beauticians. The president walked from the palace to the police building as part of the demonstration while lamenting bloodshed and praising the police board of examiners for licensure.
Governor Dave Shultz of Florida predicted an overwhelming wet outcome in the October 10 repeal referendum. He said Florida would vote two and a half to one in favor of repealing the 18th amendment. In Alabama, a statewide convention opened to cast votes for national prohibition repeal, with 116 delegates bound to the repeal majority of 29,009 from July 18.
Elkins August 8 robbers entered the Nehi Bottling company plant at 109 Second street and carried away about 25 dollars worth of goods. Owner O B Durrett reported the burglary to city police.
Two Polish American brothers Benjamin and Joseph Adamowicz began a test flight from Floyd Bennett airport at 5 06 a m eastern time aiming toward Harbor Grace Newfoundland as they prepare for a possible New York to Poland trans Atlantic journey Emil Birgen is with them but it was not announced if he will accompany the crossing flight a plane believed to be carrying them passed Parrsboro Nova Scotia at 10 a m eastern daylight time today on its way toward Halifax with indistinct markings 尊
The Salvation Army runs a month long outdoor recreation camp six miles south of the city on the Tygart Valley river. One hundred children ages six to fifteen were housed in the Rotary Club building and tents under Capt. W. H. Arnold and Mrs Arnold supervision. Daily activities directed by local teachers, with ample milk in meals. Mothers will be invited later for rest and recreation.
D H Stephenson former Kanawha county sheriff resigns from the three member Public Works advisory board for West Virginia. He sent a telegram to President Roosevelt asking to be released. Other board members are Van A Bittner of Charleston and William P Wilson of Wheeling.
Improvements include repainting interior and exterior of Rosemont school, weather boarding, ceiling replacement, and remodeling of an extra room under a contract awarded to Clint Syckoff. Six rooms will be used at Rosemont this year. Flemington and Simpson high schools will also receive extensive repairs and painting before September 5. About $1,500 is budgeted for Flemington district work, and a new furnace is being built at Blueville with extensive repairs countywide.
Detroit, Mich Aug 8 Seven passengers escaped with bruises when a transport plane of the American Airways Corp crashed in a street near the city airport moments after takeoff for Chicago. Pilot J L Huber was hospitalized with cuts and bruises. Airport supervisor Ralph Snake said one or more of the three motors stalled at about 100 feet. None of the passengers was badly hurt.
Hannah Williams Dempsey the former stage figure declares a new goal to be the mother of Jack Dempsey's children. She says she will travel for long train rides and endure one night stands to achieve the status Mrs Dempsey and focus on home life and cooking beefsteak and eggs.
Johnstown Pa Aug 8 Four trainriders were killed and two others injured in a wreck of a fast westbound Pennsylvania freight near NY tower west of Portage. The tender derailed on a switch and the first 20 cars piled up, blocking the main line. Traffic resumed after a track was cleared. The accident involved the Q7 car train carrying micrch dise as it moved over a crossover. Rail officials expected it would be some time before victims were identified.
The post office department announced three fourth class postoffice appointments in West Virginia. They are Mrs Mary Corrill of Indore Clay county Fred McCoy of Merrimac Mingo county and Mrs Violet King Romont Fayette county.
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