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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1933

Page

4

West Virginia aims to spur state wide employment drive

Governor Kump launches immediate push to relieve unemployment by creating jobs in public and private sectors. Call to pressure Hazel-Atlas Glass Co. to reopen plant and boost local economy. Notes NRA surplus sales abroad and broader budget balancing efforts amid national recovery programs. Clarksburg Exponent.

Kump Washinton Washington Charleston West Virginia Toombine Hazel-Atlas Glass Co National Recovery Organization Wheeling Grafton

Democracy versus tariffs sparks tax fears in Kentucky editorial

The piece rails at Democratic tariff policy while contrasting old attacks on protective tariffs with a current era of lower agricultural exports subsidized by domestic sales taxes. It notes Gov Ruby Laffoon clashing with lawmakers over unemployment funding and argues that tax levies burden citizens beyond constitutional limits, highlighting Assessor Ed Lock and school board figures.

NRA Brookhart Iowa New Deal Russia Portland Ore Agricultural Department Izzard East London William Jennings Bryan Ruby Laffoon Kentucky Taxpayers League the Sentinel Court House Ed. N. Lock Lock

Taxpayers gain under new tax limitation plan impact

The first levies under the tax limitation amendment show relief for homeowners and farm owners. County education costs drop about 718000, while county commissioners’ budget falls roughly 170000. Road program funding shifted to the state, with 39000 reserved for damages and claims from the National highway rebuilding near Triadelphia.

County Board of Education Ohio Triadelphia

Farmers resist crop reduction plan amid price hopes

Farmers react skeptically to government crop cuts and processing taxes as voices from The Intelligencer and The Pennsylvania Farmer reflect worry over bread shortages and the aim to reduce wheat and cotton acres. The debate contrasts city views with rural resistance and calls for stored surpluses over destruction.

Texas Weekly Pennsylvania

Results of Hitlerism hit Hamburg American Line board resignations

Seventeen members of the Hamburg American Line board resigned after a meeting detailing the grim outcomes of the company’s alignment with the Nazi regime. The line’s business has declined as Dr. Max von Schinkel, chairman of the executive board, cited disaffection from the outside world toward Germany.

von Schinkel Albert Einstein House of Commons England British Empire Germany Clarksburg Max von Schinkel Ger

Cuba Quieting, Warships Unneeded for Government Support

The article notes Cuba’s conditions easing and Havana harbor warships no longer needed for moral support. It also recounts a violent incident as eight-year-old Ann McClusky narrowly escaped abduction when a large black automobile blocked her driveway and a man attempted to carry her away before her dog intervened.

Cated Cuba Havana Ann.McClusky McClusky

Pet Dog Foils Kidnapping Attempt in Milton

Milton Mass August 18 local water commissioner and Boston high school military science instructor William J McClusky reported to police an attempted kidnapping thwarted by a brave dog. The incident prompted authorities to warn residents to be vigilant as the investigation continues.

Milton, Mass William J. McClusky Boston

Old Dobbin and the Brindle Cow

By W W McDaniel a nostalgic reminiscence of childhood friends old horse Dobbin and the brindle cow. The poem recalls their faithful service milk and butter from Brindle and Dobbin drawing the shay, their kind Temperaments, and the sad passing as age and change end their days.

W. W. McDaniel Dobbin Brindle

Daily Cross-Word Puzzle Across and Down Clues

The reader is presented with a scrambled cross word list and scattered clues for across and down entries. The page shows numbered hints such as Weaken, Ship's small boat, Mark of a wound, Genus of the olive tree, King of Judah, Pronoun, Copper coin, Goddess of dawn, Quiet, Foreman, Piece of money, One of the ruling few, Regret, Accept, Find the sum, and many more. It includes scattered partial phrases and garbled OCR results, typical of a damaged puzzle page from a daily newspaper. The jumble includes names and terms like Solomon, Saucy Doren, Mecca, and other scattered references, requiring standard crossword solving to restore the completed grid.

Teves J

Notice of tax sale redemption for L M Ford land

Frank Bennett, Clerk of the County Court of Taylor County West Virginia, gives notice that E H Davis purchaser of 91 12 acres in Fetterman District sold for delinquent 1929 taxes will receive a deed after November 15 1933 unless redeemed by August 17 1933. Redemption costs total 74.43 including sheriff fees taxes and surveyor charges. Aug 19-26 Sept 8-15.

L. M. Ford Bettie Ford G. W. Ford J. §. Burdett B. H. Wolfe T. Wolfe Wolfe ‘Bros C. E. Lawhead M. & M. Bank E. B. Jenkins D. Hays LC. Burrows Mountain State Engineering Co Wva. Memorial Company Corporation E. H.davis Fetterman Taylor County E. H. Davis Frank Bennett West Virginia

U S Warships to Leave Cuba

Washington Aug 19 The United States destroyer Taylor was ordered to leave Havana harbor. Acting Secretary Phillips said messages from Ambassador Welles in Havana indicated the move and the U S Navy will withdraw the ship from Cuban waters amid growing tensions and a shift in policy following reports from the post.

Washington Taylor Havana Harbor Phillips Welles Havana

Smidden Door Ley Frank L Packard Action

Colin Hewitt must deliver a letter to Jon Lazare at a St. Lawrence club hangout to secure Lacarre's aid against the Mask. He borrows Germaine Tremblay's motor boat for a voyage to stop Dollaire's hijackers. Marmcine seizes the boat then escapes but is captured before reaching the club.

Bynopsts Colin Hewitt Jon Lazare Crooks St. Lawrence Colin Lerter Lacarre Mask New York River Dollaire Germaine Tremblay Marmcine

Battle Begins as Dollaire’s Gang Attacks Power House

Colin witnesses a planned assault at a riverfront club as Dollaire’s men tighten the noose. Looming chaos erupts when Dollaire’s crew rushes the power house, Kenniston is slain on the veranda, Lazarre’s fate unsettles Colin, and the night turns deadly.

Paul Baptiste Dollaire Christophe

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