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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1932

Page

5

Canada Backs U S On 12 Mile Seizure Limit Case

Canada warned the United States that cooperation against liquor smuggling may end over 12 mile ocean seizures. The protest, delivered to Secretary Stimson by Minister Herridge, concerns the Mazel Tov off Massachusetts. The ruling upheld a 12 mile seizure under the 1930 Tariff Act.

Washington Canada United States Stimson Herridge Mazel Tov Massachusetts First Circuit Court of Appeals

Coroners jury awaits chemists verdict on Moonshine poisoning death

Burnsville December 9 A coroner s jury waited for Charleston chemists to decide the poisoning cause of Peter F P Auten 69 of Gilmar believed to have died from moonshine liquor Wednesday. The stomach contents were sent to Charleston for analysis and his body would be taken tonight to Moundsville his birthplace and former residence.

Burnsville Charleston Peter FP Auten Gilmar Moundsville

Railroad wage questions spark hearings turmoil

Nonpartisan coverage notes the heated exchanges during hearings as railroad men clash over which body has authority to study wage cuts and whether further reductions are needed. Disputes arise over truck competition, joint recommendations with highway users, and whether a formal printed record should be issued.

Cros Coolidge Highway Users Association

Truck regulation debate draws railroad leaders and politicians

The highway users association backed stricter truck controls with higher taxes to fund road use. J J Pelley urged taxing trucks, while Alfred E Smith warned new levies are unpopular. W W Aterbury urged delaying decisions until railroad talks resume, a stance met with opposition from Alterbury's colleagues.

Way Association J. J. Pelley New York New Haven Hartford Alfred 5. Smith W. W. Aterbury The Pennsylvania Coolidge

New York's Largest Building Completed at Rockefeller Center

New York reports the 14,250 ton of Indian limestone placed on the Rockefeller Center project, reaching 850 feet as the city’s tallest building. Only 55 of 70 stories are elevator served, with interior work unfinished and occupancy not expected until May. The central structure spans 2,700,000 square feet of floor space in a $65 million development.

New York Rockefeller Center New ‘York City

Deer hunt ends with two 150 pound bucks killed near Short Mountain

W S Phillips and Bob Bennett returned from a Hampshire county deer hunt near the Virginia West Virginia line. Phillips felled two 150 pound five point bucks with No 6 shot from a shotgun while Bennett bagged a deer elsewhere, tracing blood spots and leaves six miles without locating the animal. Local natives San Lee Cleve Lupton and Will Shroyer joined the hunt as season nears closing.

Phillips Bob Bennett Hampshire County Virginia-West Virginia Short Mountain Mr. Phillips Bennett San Lee Cleve Lupton Will Shroyer Feta

Radio Programs Schedule Amid Changing NBC CBS NEC Listings

Associated Press notes radio program changes across NBC WEAF CBS WARC NEC and Chesterfield networks. Evening lineups feature Sherman Orchestra Jane Froman panelists and classic acts such as Jolson, Olsen, Lipton, and Calloway with repeats and varied times across networks.

Nbc-Weaf Sherman Ochestra The

Novel Method Used For Writing Sermon

Rev B E Haines of the Christian church plans a Christmas night sermon on Why The Church. He sent fifty letters to local professionals and business leaders asking why they attend or do not attend church. Replies will shape a constructive discussion of the church’s place in the minds of the general public.

B. E. Haines Christian Church Haines

Workmen's compensation law changes eyed for January

A Charleston committee from the West Virginia Manufacturers Association discussed department affairs and the administration of the state workmen's compensation law. They did not take definite action, but signaled proposals could be submitted to the legislature in January.

Charleston West Virginia Manufacturers Association

State Social Science Group Opens Session

Fairmont hosts the second annual West Virginia Inter Collegiate Social Science Council convention from Friday to Saturday. The event also joins the East Central Region Pi Gamma Mu conference with leaders from Pitt, University of Pittsburgh, West Virginia University and others. Notable speakers include Dr. N A N Clevan, Dr. J Solon Buck, Dr. John Sly, and Pi Gamma Mu president Joseph Rosier. Open to the public at the Fairmont Hotel and Fairmont State Teachers College.

Fairmont Fairmont State Teachers College West Virginia Pi Gamma Mu Pennsylvania N. A. N. Clevan University of Pittsburgh J. Solon Buck John Sly West Virginia University I. P. Boughter Fairmont History Department Joseph Rosier Jand National Education Association Fi Gamma Mu Fairmont Hotel S. Howard Patterson University of Pennsylvania J. Linwood*Eisenberg Slippery Rock State Teachers College

Drive Begins for Payment Veterans Bonus in House

Washington dispatch reports Rep Patman of Texas opened debate in the House on immediate cash payment of the soldiers bonus, arguing the outlay would expand currency. Democratic leaders doubt action this session on Hoover’s veterans benefits cut, while a federal relief push calls for $500 million to aid distressed farmers.

Washington Pat~man Dem Tex House Veterans Committee Hoover Congress House Agriculture Committee Farmers National Relief Conference

Sale of 2100 acres near Sistersville to Bradford Supply

Marietta reports the sale of 2100 acres in the Sistersville region to Bradford Supply of Bradford Pennsylvania. Officials say the tract includes 200 producing wells in Washington County Ohio. Sale price was not disclosed.

Marietta Sistersville Bradford Supply Company Bradford Vit Company Washington County Ohio

Charlie Chan Mystery Drama The Black Camel Tonight

Tonight at 5 Star Theatre audiences will see Charlie Chan in The Black Camel a mystery drama described as a bold potash event with notable intrigue and suspense in a bustling showing.

Blast Damages Havana Public School

A large bomb exploded at a Havana public school today causing damage to the building but no injuries were reported. No arrests have been made.

Havana Cuba Fas J

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