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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1934

Page

4

Grafton Newspaper Rates and Editorial Office Notice

Public notice details the Daily Grafton rates, including 1 month by carrier and yearly mail prices, plus address and department contacts at 102 Latrobe Street. It notes Associated Press rights, letters to editor limits, and classified ad pricing with deadlines and composition charges.

Latrobe Street Grafton W. Va Grafton Printing Co Postoffice Associated Press

War on bandits and tax fights shape era of limits

A column argues depressions sharpen law enforcement against bandits while criticizing misguided anti crime sentiment. It notes a county tax levy cut of 16 400 and praises tax limitation, then discusses Mussolini and European danger, plus FERA, unemployment protests, and a large illegal liquor operation near Barbour county highlighting ongoing prohibition era pressures.

West Virginia Democrats clash over Holt leadership

The state Democratic Party in Clarksburg saw a rare split as 53 of 55 counties opposed U S Senator hopeful Rush Holt, with Chairman Kelly resisting Holt s demand for a new chair. Holt and supporters blasted Kelly while Senator Neely defended Holt in a heated exchange marking a standout off year race. Capt and Mrs Arnold bid farewell to Salvation Army service in the county after six years of devoted work.

Clarksburg Democratic State Committee U. S Young Rush Holt Weston Kelly Holt Committee Democratic Executive Committee Democratic Party of West Virginia United States W. H. Arnold Wheeling Salvation Army Arnold

Novel method advances record security claims

The photostatic recorder is said to be installed in 22 states and 150 counties along with numerous commercial organizations across the United States. The paper used for records is strong enough to support a single sheet weighing 200 pounds, according to proponents.

United States

Schall Calls

Schall accuses the administration of throttling the press and free speech, citing a series of incidents and a push for information to appear as a censorship effort. He denounces the chief organizer’s bureaucracy and warns of propaganda hidden from public gaze while defending a free press.

United States Chicago

Battle Over Barbour Welfare Board Dominion Rages On

In Barbour county a bitter struggle over welfare administration continues as the Ameri can Legion Post 44 protests political manipulation and endorses non partisan relief. Key figures include J E Keyser demanding new leadership with Dudley and Wolverton clashing over duties. The Legion asserts relief must stay non partisan.

Welfare Board Barbour County American Legion Legion Neely Beehler Barbour County Relief Administration Georgia Charleston Barbour Paul Dudley Dudley Philippi Keyser-Neely Board Taylor County Barpour County Poe J.beyser Belington Jie Reyser Ae Ae Eee Philipp Alva Wolverton Beryl Compton Mr. Wolverton Mr. Dudley The Karl J. Myers Barbour County Welfare Board Auxiliary Red Cross Relief Administration Relief Board Legionaire J. E. Keyser Bary Pour Hef America Case Committee Karl J, Myers

Convicts Escaped Fire Alarm At New Penitentiary Site

The report notes 200 convicts fled after an alarm sounded as fires were set in three woolen structures at the penitentiary under construction. The buildings served as mess halls and quarters for the first inmates from Philadelphia.

Thi Place Philadelphia

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