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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1933
Page
4
The Wheeling Intelligencer quotes a veteran leader urging restoration of public confidence in the Legion. He says the American people support generous compensation for those damaged by service and dependents of the fallen, while opposing benefits to those deemed undeserving, and notes the Legion now shares this stance to gain broader support.
The piece contrasts dangers of the numbers racket with a roundup of civic issues in Preston County. It notes federal flood control dam projects on the Monongahela valley, a Clarksburg meeting on dam siting near Grafton, and a planned $100,000 county courthouse to be built on the existing site, with relocation of rail lines and square redevelopment amid local pride.
West Virginia state police swept team honors in the eastern regional pistol meet at Coudersport. Sergeants B E Stout and Clark and Troopers W M Becett P F Thomas and Crit Hall, all firsttimers, earned silver medals as the WV police team posted 171 of 250. New York City police won gold in the individual field event. Sackett edged Schuber for the silver with a 42 to 42 tie-breaker. Others earning bronze include Beckett and Stout of WV and Poska of Baltimore.
Colin Howitt the mystery writer goes undercover in New York to uncover a Mask underworld plot. He visits Salvatore Spinelli’s club and learns Dollaire and a rum baron are plotting, while Butch Coniglia’s mob eyes Colin and Dollaire’s dealings. Colin spots Dollaire with danger close and the scene shifts to a tense bar encounter revealing risky alliances.
Citizens warn against panic over school board funding estimates. Taxpayers cite cash on hand and delinquent payments to finance a nine month term, bond money, and debts while urging restraint on extra levies. Sheriff reports rising delinquent collections and improving conditions boost expected revenue.
The piece advocates a broad crusade against slot machines, urging strong action to remove them from the entire county. It then warns that the crusade must be pursued with greater seriousness toward even more insidious evils.
In the wake of rising industry after a downturn, disputes between labor and capital flared with bloodshed. President Roosevelt imposes a general truce to back the National Recovery Act, urging cooperation and compromise to stabilize industry, end ongoing debates, and set charters, hours of work, and minimum wages across sectors. Fairmont Times reports.
The American Legion, under Commander Louis A Johnson, urged softened enforcement of the economy act at a special session. The drive spared truly disabled veterans from harsher penalties, earning broad public support for measured action rather than confrontation.
Cumberland News argues against overemphasizing foreign trade as the sole remedy for economic distress. It urges recalling Addison’s maxim that the shoemaker should stick to his last, advocating focus on domestic trade and home production given America’s vast resources, manufacturing base, and large population of nearly 130 million.
A Bennington Banner quip contrasts how professions handle mistakes, noting editors face the public gaze when errors occur. It highlights that doctors receive flowers for errors while editors face censure, concluding with a closing Good Night remark.
Charleston August 26 P Orders to all public utility companies to file copies of contracts with holding or affiliated companies and statements of fees paid. The commission seeks a complete bookkeeping picture of every utility except municipally owned firms. Filings must include sworn details of charges for management supervision or engineering and the accounts used for payments. Also notes pistol instructor Reverend Luther A Arthur of Huntington Beach California Police Department.
Chicago reports a night Lake Michigan accident near the downtown area. A cruiser named Visitor with seven aboard sank near the Chicago River mouth after a speed boat The Miss Chicago carried eleven. Three persons drowned, including a woman, while fifteen were rescued. The event occurred August 26 with both vessels involved.
Legal notice to L M Ford, Bottle Ford, W Ford, J Burdett, Wolfe partners, Lawhead receiver, E Davis purchaser of 91 1 2 acres in Fetterman District sold for 1929 taxes. Sheriff sale Dec 14 1931. Redemption possible on or after November 16 1933 with specified costs and interest. Clerk of the County signs.
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