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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1930

Page

7

Robinson Bill Seeks 60 Million for Drought Aid and farm loans

Senate opens session with a Robinson bill proposing 60 million dollars in loans to drought afflicted farmers for seed and feed. The measure also authorizes 5 million dollars to states for highway construction, allows the president to distribute wheat to drought areas, and earmarks 3.5 million for agricultural extension work.

Washington Congress Robinson House Federal Farm Board Secretary of Agriculture

Puff seeks ocean escape from traffic to rent a submarine

Puff expresses fatigue with congested cars and planes and vows to seek a clean ocean retreat by renting a submarine vessel.

Puff

Precaution Taken Against Red Outbreaks

Capitol police increased readiness to prevent disturbances during a Communist demonstration opening Congress. Reinforcements stood by, with David Lynn coordinating building protection alongside sergeants at arms. Reports said American Legion members planned a counter protest, while officials discussed preventing gallery disruption and banners.

Washington Capitol Congress David Lynn American Legion Lynn Capitol Police House Senate Capital

West Virginia hearing set for hydro projects start date

Public Service Commission fixes December 10 as the start date for further hearings on Southern West Virginia's 23 million dollar hydro electric projects on the New River. Governor Conley calls a Wednesday budget committee meeting to begin preparation of the biennial budget for the upcoming legislative session. Official tabulation shows U S Senator M M Neely Democrat leading with 193010 votes.

Associated Press Charleston Conley

Fragmented clipped notices mix political results and local events

Irregular OCR text covers election results for J Elwood Jones and Neely with figures, a Charleston federal court sentence docket, Huntington charity depots debate, Point Pleasant river riverman Captain Homer Smith death, Clarksburg athletic association planning winter sports, and Wheeling social note about Mrs Martha B Ay.

Salem woman sues Royal Baking for 50000 injury damages

Tes of Salem N J files $50,000 damage suit against Royal Baking Company of Wheelink alleging injuries from a collision between her auto and a bakery truck. Fairmont-sylvanus L. Watson, 82, retired coal operator, then at his home here.

Tes Salem N. J Royal Baking Company of Wheelink Fairmont Sylvanus L. Watson

Auditor Continued from Page Ln December

The note explains the aim to help recipients cash their checks early for Christmas shopping and to observe the holiday in a more fitting manner than if they were fully reliant on their own funds.

Billings Plea Highlights Pardon Request Details

The supreme court justices, with one exception, held Billings failed to offer new light since earlier refusals to recommend a pardon. Billings based part of his petition on a retraction by John MacDonald, the star witness for the state, in the original trial. New York was described as its largest Jewish population in the world.

Supreme Court Billings John MacDonald

December payrolls urged to lift economy and Christmas spirit

A historical note argues employers across districts boards of education municipalities counties and industries should pay rolls early in December to stimulate business and raise morale during the Christmas season. It contends higher wages prompt more purchases and a stronger festive mood.

Tistrict Boards of Education

Don’t Give Up Hope for Sleep and Energy Boost

A dated ad promotes Works faat as a fast-acting remedy for insomnia and daytime fatigue. It claims relief in 16 minutes, with a money back guarantee, and markets to “get up nights” and restless evenings.

Grafton Drug & Chenalcal Co

Mrs Keith-Miller Plane Search Involving Nassau Andros Island

Mrs Keith-Miller, flying from Havana to Miami, landed off course and a search was organized. A navy plane was furnished by Washington to aid, with Lancaster chartering a plane from Nassau to Andros Island to inspect the craft and fuel. He planned to return via Andros to Nassau before resuming to Miami.

Havana Miami Lancaster Navy Départment Washton Filer Andros Tsland Keith-Miller Nassau Ae Andros Island Plana

Gloria and the Golden Buckle Nightclub Scandal

Gloria meets the man who sent her costly jewelry, oil magnate Wick, a powerful Broadway figure. Wick opens a new club, Gals Golden Buckle, as Teddy Rich escorts Gloria to Offening. A photo deal propels him to leave Hollywood. the show at the Golden Buckle struggles and Wick bows.

Gloria Earl Wick Teddy Rich Ofening Mer Tor Hollywood Teddy Wer

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