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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1934
Page
3
A small scientific balloon experiment is reported, detailing tests and measurements carried out by researchers. The article notes the device's compact design and goals, aiming to gather data on atmospheric conditions with a limited payload and portable setup for field evaluations.
Senator Hatfield of West Virginia helped author the Hatfield Wagner bill signed June 27 mandating 65 with 30 years service for railroad employees to retire with an annuity up to 399 dollars per month. The bill creates a railroad retirement fund held by the U.S. Treasury and aims to create about 150000 jobs. Hatfield is praised for advocating sensible labor measures and for pioneering West Virginia workmen compensation.
The Morgantown Post reports the Dominion News argues against uniform statewide property assessments in West Virginia. It contends that differing local fiscal contexts make uniform tax evaluation undesirable at this point, suggesting regional discretion in assessments.
Ickes accused Malmin and Larsen of conspiring to extort federal jobs or influence, threatening disbarment if he refused. Larsen allegedly drafted a petition to the Bar Association accusing Ickes of unethical conduct over a California estate, while public hearings were held as a first in Illinois.
Slasher reports list possible suspects in a dragnet after seven people are not seriously injured. The terror has been confined to about six square blocks as Miss Krotz burns rubbish in an alley behind her home.
The report lists numerous candidates and outcomes from Ohio to Nebraska and Arkansas primaries. It notes results for governors and senators, including Donahey's nomination and Bryan's lag in Nebraska. Elevates figures like Fess, Coxey, Pickrel, Brown, Morgan, Burke, and Glover, with party lines and NRA/AAA stances shaping contests.
In Taylor county FERA teams under Ralph Kunst focus on sanitary outbuildings and distribution of fruits and vegetables from basement canning centers. Kunst earns 25 dollars weekly with Rex Nuzum and W A Orr paid 20 dollars. George F Todd also works 20 dollars weekly. Welfare board chairman James C Holt and members serve without salary as community volunteers.
A State Church feature on the page includes a reading titled Side of the Road by three year old Helen McKinney with parents from Grafton. Refreshments followed from Andrews church. County council leaders praised visits by Dr. Ed worthy and Dr. Brinninstool. The article also notes author Zane Grey has sold over 12 million western novels and mentions Guy Pocock who once taught the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York.
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