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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1933

Page

6

State colleges cut salaries and admin changes approved

The state board of control last night approved salary reductions for state university presidents and other officials, effective next school year, aligning with prior cost-cutting orders. New appointments include Dr J Thomas of New Mexico Teachers College as head of political science at Marshall. three Marshall faculty reappointed. athletic coach Thomas Stark named for Sept November with pay from athletic fees.

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Nation Breeds Crime Leaders Debate Police Unite Plan

Grand Rapids report on August convention coverage notes Clarence E. Martin of Martinsburg warns crime is spiraling while urging federal support via a national police force under guard backing. Attorney General Pat Malloy dismisses extreme proposals as impractical amid recovery program discussions.

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Malloy Urges Federalize Police Forces Across Nation

Malloy proposes federalizing U S police power to combat racketeers and crime. He asserts a national framework with U S attorneys marshals and state officials acting under a single federal directing head to pursue and swiftly capture criminals. Cummings approves his plan, while Malloy notes it is his own idea with Attorney General Homer’s endorsement.

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Glass plant not to open this year

A Wheeling Board of Trade committee met Hazel Atlas Glass Company officials led by J H McNash and concluded the Grafton plant will not reopen this year. McNash cited reconditioning at the Washington plant allowing supply from Washington and one other factory to meet demand.

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Business relocation notice and gratitude message

Sam informs customers that the business has moved across the street to the Bonsfede building and thanks patrons for their splendid past patronage. The note promises to keep customer satisfaction as the primary aim by handling merchandise regarded as investments rather than mere goods.

Sam Bonsfede Tam

Grafton plant fate tied to demand and whiskey bottle business

The article reports on the Grafton plant reopening hopes tied to a revived glass bottle trade, with company officials led by Mr. McNash stating the operation hinges on healthy business conditions and whiskey bottle demand after the Eighteenth Amendment. It notes workers and citizens favor reopening and a broader Empire city revival, but uncertainty remains due to idle equipment and market factors.

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Judge sentences Scheck to death for police murder

In Chicago Judge Harry B.wal e set October 13 as the execution date for John Scheck who killed Police officer Levick. The week saw three death penalties for killers of officers, with accomplices Eleanor Jarman and Lea Minucci jailed for long terms and others slated for future executions.

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Arraignment in Smuggling Case Involving Sevick Son

Date fixed as arraignment day Mrs Rose Sevick the killer's mother faced charges for smuggling pistons to her son used in the Sevick rape case. The proceedings focus on alleged aiding capabilities and criminal involvement.

Rose Sevick Sevick

Taxpayers push for tax relief in West Virginia county meetings

Taxpayer association held a week of meetings across Tucker County to explain constitutional amendments limiting levies and urge reduction in school and road taxes. Assessor Ed N Locke and Attorney G H Sommerville spoke on levy constraints, audit needs, and avoiding overtaxation while urging continued public participation.

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Louis Black Resumes Voice Culture Teaching in Fairmont

Prof Louis Black renowned West Virginia music figure and former rector of Morgantown University School for Music will resume voice culture instruction in Irene Graffius studio at 15 Oakwood Road Fairmont on Saturday September 2. He has taught there previously and has led a class at the Graffius studio for two years.

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Forest planting plan targets 500000 trees in panhandle region

The state forester announces a meeting to organize a program for planting numerous trees across four counties in the panhandle. Oglebay Institute and park officials will join efforts, aiming to restore forests with extensive tree planting. A Corinth firm received orders related to garment production.

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