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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1932
Page
4
The Fairmont Times notes the continent’s growth and renewed interest in the sea after the war. Observers question whether America can regain the clippership era’s prestige as foreign ships carry most commerce and the new liner Manhattan is seen as a symbol of ambition.
A historic American shipyard triumph, the Manhattan, enters New York Harbor to salutes and debate whether this signals a new era in U S shipbuilding amid foreign competition. A look at radio’s rise, its economic impact, and the shifting landscape of broadcasting globally. The piece covers shipbuilding history, the Civil War impact, and radio industry growth and finances.
A lengthy platform from the Democratic convention pledges a “new deal” in November, praising labor and industry protections and human rights over property. It endorses M M Neely and Joe L. Smith, outlines electors, and details committee leadership as delegates gathered in Bluefield.
Cumberland News reports a possible extension of railroad electrification along the New York Central main line from New York City to Buffalo, powered by St Lawrence seaway electricity. The plan could replace steam locomotion but requires immense costs. observers will watch if the program proceeds.
Bluefield Aug 12 Jo N Kenna of Charleston was chosen as the Democratic nominee for judge of the state supreme court at the state convention on the seventh ballot. The nomination came amid a crowd of cheering delegates after a stampede of votes made Kennas win certain. The platform endorsed the National Democratic Party ticket of Roosevelt and Garner with no Prohibition mention beyond the national stance.
By virtue of authority as trustee of the Fred Shingleton bankruptcy, a trustee sale is set for Saturday August 20 1932 at 1 30 p m at the front door of Taylor County Court House Graf ton WV. Lot 2 on Patrick McElligott plat in Knottsville district about 16 10 acres, deed 1921, deed book 62 page 365. Terms require half cash with the balance in three months and a security note with retained legal title. William B. Gibson trustee aug 12 19
Berlin August 12 The next German government may be led by a coalition of Adolf Hitler's National Socialists and the centrist party of former Chancellor Heinrich Bruening, as Berlin awaits Hitler's return for talks with President von Hindenburg. Hitler is expected tomorrow.
The 201st regiment West Virginia National Guard, now encamped at Camp Dawson near Kingwood, holds a parade and review at 5 p.m. to close the governor's day observance. Governor William G. Conley and staff arrived to participate, with several thousand spectators expected from northern WV.
Franklin August 12 The Seneca Smoke Hole Association yesterday chose H I Calde a Franklin as an officer along with Wayne Pritt Parsons and H B Martin as members of the board of directors.
Trustee lists lot 41 on Woodyard Plat in South Grafton West Virginia, conveying property to Peter H. Gank via Edgard C. W.R. Neel deed of October 1 1914. Sale terms require one third cash and balance on credit for one to two years with notes secured. title held by trustee. Date given July 29 1932.
W C Logan cashier of the Farmers State Bank in Silver Creek Nebraska was released unharmed near Wichita Kansas last night by two men who robbed the bank of about 5000 dollars yesterday and forced him to accompany them in a motor car.
The Taylor County WV circuit court decreed sale of land in a 1924 1929 1932 sequence. On August 20 1932 at 1 00 PM at the courthouse front door the sale will be to the highest bidder of fourteen acres two roods and fifteen poles with specified reservations and terms of payment including one third cash and two deferred thirds secured by notes. The sale is conducted by Special Commissioner William P Samples under court authority with clerk Frank M Hollis Jr. oversight.
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