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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1933
Page
1
West Virginia officials keep a wary eye as coal hearings begin amid tensions in the industry. The article notes labor and transport strikes and potential policy actions affecting miners and energy supplies. President Machado refuses to resign amid Cuban crisis as Welles mediation continues.
The article reports Arizona voters approving a prohibition repeal by about three to one in a special election, with 323 of 444 precincts reporting 34,389 for repeal and 10,147 against, while Gov Moeur casts a vote to ratify repeal and local political notes recount campaign dynamics and party positions.
Monticello New York story reports District Attorney John T. Delaney alleging Manny Strewl and several others masterminded the abduction of Jno J O Connell Jr son of Albany political elite. Strewl arranged a $40,000 ransom and was arrested amid a habeas corpus release while authorities search for other suspects. The case centers on the July 30 ransom handoff in New York City and the return of the victim to Daniel O Connell’s Helderburg camp.
Italian air armada bound for Lisbon suffers a fatal takeoff mishap as a seaplane overruns during ascent from Azores. Lieutenant Squaglia dies. four others injured, motor trouble blamed. Balbo group departed from Porto, then reached Lisbon after an 1200 mile flight at over 175 mph.
Kingwood Aug 9 Charles E Hanst veteran pilot has returned home from Guatemala where he has been employed as a pilot in Central America for the past four months.
New York August search for Henry F. Sanborn slayers focuses on three leads. Police found a pistol at his YMCA lodging and inspect its link to the case. Sanborn, linked to Frisco Lines, may have been killed and buried near Bayside, Long Island, amid conflicting evidence.
A list of track and diving events including 24 yard dash for girls, 25 yard dash open, 40 yard dash, 100 yard dash, a diving contest with five styles, and an exhibition diving contest with prize money referenced as D005.
Tax Commissioner Fox warns extra levies beyond constitutional limits threaten local government. a Cabell County case seeking to halt such levies will be heard by the West Virginia Supreme Court, August 30, after a notice reschedule from August 22. Fox emphasizes that bonded indebtedness must be paid and clarifies the department does not rule on constitutionality.
The White Eagle monoplane of Polish American fliers Benjamin and Joseph Adamowicz crashed on landing at Harbor Grace N F after a test flight from New York. Pilot Emil Birgen was unhurt. Joseph suffered a arm wound requiring stitches. The craft formerly known as The Liberty swerved on landing after a high wind gust. the crew planned a Poland crossing, with no crossing plans announced.
National Recovery Administration hearings focus on West Virginia bituminous coal, with two major code proposals from Smokeless Appalachian group and union code backed by United Mine Workers. Rates vary by district, rail issues expected, and regional operators seek district control. Public input referenced.
West Union August 9 two Salem men Earle Mele and Laco Haskins were charged with stealing gasoline from the South Penn Oil Company plant twelve miles from Salem. Mele posted $1,000 bond for trial and Haskins remains in county jail. Time ens.
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