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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1933
Page
4
A Graf ton newspaper notes frustration with city patrolmen and state police conducting a Saturday arrest outside city limits at 3 25 am across the river from Park View in Courthouse District. The report cites officers refusing calm responses and argues such actions burden taxpayers while raising propriety concerns about jurisdiction and authority.
The Sentinel condemns a police incident as a senseless variation in cooperation with public authorities. It notes prior mutual aid and expresses disappointment that basic facts of a simple case were known before the editor arrived, urging proper procedure and accountability.
A local editorial disputes police overreach and warrantless detentions, urging adherence to due process while calling for reduced police costs. The piece cites Randolph County school unit savings and critiques county boards, then notes Missouri’s move toward repealing the 18th Amendment with expected nationwide ratification soon.
The discussion questions whether local assessing bodies should ignore the 1932 constitutional amendment on valuations for debts contracted before its adoption. It argues the public has a right to amend the constitution and suggests waiting to see how challenges arise, noting courts will intervene only if an injury is shown. It contends no state official can prevent such debate.
A poem lauds the newspaper man for gathering facts and printing truth amid errors and haste. It praises the press as a dependable friend who delivers news, urging support for reporters. A brief Charleston Gazette note follows, urging fair treatment for an amendment and skepticism toward attacking state officials.
The Wheeling Daily News mocks coal operators amid Washington conference on the bituminous coal code. The piece notes a curious scene as Eastern Ohio and West Virginia debate standards and control within the code making efforts.
The article outlines coal operators allied with the United Mine Workers to push a code favorable to operators but not to Southern West Virginia, Kentucky, or Tennessee. It argues the merits of the controversy won’t be settled by newspapers, noting clear personal interests on both sides. It also reports Morgantown’s new interest in horseshoe pitching as a sport, praising its accessibility and potential growth. It highlights Grafton’s push to reopen the Monongah glass plant, urging local pressure on Hazel Atlas to restart operations for community benefit, warning that without pressure management will act for its own interests.
The Elkins Inter-Mountain cites county Superintendent Hamilton confirming that Randolph County will save 8220 dollars a month in school costs this year without cutting efficiency. The paper notes the county unit system is already delivering promised gains even as it just starts operating.
The Charleston Daily Mail reports taxation concerns against Tax Commissioner Fox over positions on levies beyond constitutional limits and his handling of the tax issue, highlighting opposition to proposed increases and policy actions.
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A garbled Saturday puzzle list with numerous cryptic style hints across topics like mathematics language biology and geography. The text contains mis-spellings and incomplete phrases including references to units colors and classical terms, making a coherent solution difficult.
The tax commissioner advocates spreading payment of just debts over multiple years to alleviate burdens. He notes that some high excess levies, reaching up to $1, have been reduced, reflecting a consistent, sound approach from start to finish.
Washington Aug. 21 The first report on the national banking system since the March panic shows renewed strength with total resources of 20,860,491,000 as of June 30. Comptroller J P T O'Connor announced the figures from 4,902 licensed banks, versus 6,016 in December, with 985 unlicensed banks adding 1,441,436,000. Total licensed and unlicensed resources stood at 22,301,927,000, down 999,047,000 from year end. Deposits for licensed banks totaled 16,774,115,000, while unlicensed banks held 1,028,347,000. Capital stock for licensed banks was 1,515,647,000 with a total capital structure of 1,340,907,000 in surplus and profits, reflecting declines over six and twelve months.
Under a deed of trust by Virginius and Lydia Smith the trustee will sell Saturday Sept 16 1933 at 2 PM at the front door of the Taylor County Court House Lot 19 with a six room dwelling in Glengarry Addition on U.S. Route 50 near the Harrison Taylor county line Booths Creek District. Sale subject to exceptions and covenants. terms: one third cash, balance in six and twelve months with two notes secured by the trustee. Dated Aug 1 1933 D C Mitchell Trustee. Aug 7-14-21-28
A dramatic chapter recounts Colin awakening beneath torture, gagged and dazed as Dollaire’s men flood the powerhouse and clubhouse. Explosions shake the scene and lights vanish while gunfire echoes from the woods and a brutal confrontation advances toward an elusive escape.
Colin amid ruins of a hidden power house siege battles relenting foes. Lazarre stirs, gag untied, while Dollaire’s men flood in with fire and chaos. The club house blackout deepens as the perilous escape plan nears its end.
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