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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1935

Page

8

Battle over measure on compulsory abolition of holding companies

Washington Aug 16 Congress sidetracked again as Howe and senate conferees failed to agree on a provision forcing the abolition of unnecessary holding companies. Wheeler presses for full dissolution while Huddleston scorns a weak compromise. Monday meeting planned after two hour session.

Washington Howe Senate Wheeler Mont Huddleston Ala House Continous

Sixty Men Killed In Rebellion in Albania

Athens reports sixty killed today in a clash between Albanian government forces and rebels marching toward Tirana from the Fieri district. The battle occurred 40 to 50 miles south of the capital. two government leaders, Djelal Aracitas and Colonel Giardi, were killed, with confusion over the name Gi ardi resembling Brigadier General Leon Gagliardi, assassinated yesterday.

Athens Tirana Fieri Djelal Aracitas Giardi Giiardi Leon. Gagliardi

Will Rogers family in North Woods in turmoil from Alaska crash

Skowhegan Maine August 16 19 year old Mary Rogers daughter of comedian Will Rogers was killed in an Alaska plane crash. She was rehearsing with Lakewood Summer Theatre when news of her fathers death arrived. Mrs Rogers widow of the humorist was en route from California with her sister Theda Blake Rogers' son James planned to come next week. Ray Strawn and Arley Ingram both tied to the family faced bond and publicity tensions as a gas line right of way issue surfaced after a fight over publicity.

Skowhegan Mary Rogers Will Rogers Alaska Lakewood Summer Theatre Players Rogers California Theda Blake Cameron W. van Aug James Ray Strawn Pilal Arley Ingram Fred Stone New York Fred Betty Blake South America Australia Will, Jr Mary Andimmy Will Mary Clem Rogers Oklaoma Claremore Buckingham Palace Gen. Grant Jesse James

Will Rogers Biography A Cowboy Hero Of Oklahoma Fame

Will Rogers born November 4 1879 at Oolagah Indian Territory became a famed cowboy humorist writer and actor. He built a multi facet career from vaudeville to talkies and lecturing while amassing millions and charitable giving.

Associated Press Will Rogers William Penn Adair Rogers Will Oolagah Indian Territory Claremore Okla Oklahoma Beverly Hills Santa Monica California

Police Nab Drunk Driver Near Dam Construction Site

William Hershman, a drtiplaye at the Tygart Valley river flood control dam project, was arrested last night at Baniccalup Street and Route 119 on a charge of driving while intoxicated. He is lodged in the county jail pending magistrate hearing to be held this afternoon or tomorrow. home stated as Meridian, Arbor County.

William Hershman Tygart's Valley River

Cincinnati Enquirer Special Train Passes Through Grafton

A special train leased by the Cincinnati newspaper carried employees on an educational tour of Baltimore Maryland and Washington DC. It passed through Grafton at 11 55 o clock last night as an advance section of the National Limited.

Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati Baltimore Washington, D.c Grafton National Limited

Movie Capital Reacts To Alaska Air Crash Tragedy

Hollywood was stunned by the sudden death of aviators Will Rogers and Wiley Post in Alaska. Darryl F Zanuck of Twentieth Century Fox expressed deep emotion upon first learning of the disaster.

Holywood Calif Alaska Will Rogers Wiley Post Darryl F. Zanuck Twentieth Century Fox Films Omment

Orchardists Secure Help From Relief Roll Workers

Charleston reports J B McLaughlin commissioner of agriculture states eastern Panhandle orchardists solved labor needs by hiring relief roll workers for piece work. Workers paid by crate can earn 8 to 10 dollars daily and remain on relief lists. McLaughlin had warned growers of possible shortages as people might not leave dole rolls for short jobs.

Charleston J. B. McLaughlin Eastern Panhandle McLaughlin

Rogers' Home Town Grieves Rogers Death

Claremore Oklahoma Aug 16 The resort town suspended business after news of the death of humorist Will Rogers spread officials and residents called it the biggest loss to the country. A By Robinson whose wife was Rogers cousin said everyone feels he lost a best friend.

Claremore Ohis Oklahoma Wile Rogers Busin Husmorist Robinson Rogers Remore

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