Hospital Drama on the Galveston Pier
In the John Sealy hospital corridor the dying Thornton Holgate lies after a rescue attempt. Sara Sue Davis Bob Towne and Peaches Pomeroy confront tangled loyalties while nurses and Dr McGill manage the bedside drama in the wake of a perilous sea rescue and a whispered heartbreak.
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Gelveston Sea Wall
Crystal Palace
Galvez
John Sealy Hospital
Texas University Medical School
Sara Sue
Sara S
Bob
Peaches
Miss Pomeroy
Dr. McGill
Rice
Geraldine Pomeroy
Bob Towne
Davis
Geraldine
Thornton Holgate
Houston
Thornton
Sart Sue
Mr Towne
Peaches Pomeroy
Jsbou
Our Greatest Need for Grafton Growth and Taxes
A local editorial urges citizens to support needed public improvements while warning tax burdens may hinder progress. It argues city retrenchment is essential, warns against creeping fiscal policies, and stresses careful use of language and meaning to avoid political manipulation.
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Grafton
Meaning of words sparks debate over stay in Washington
Morgantown Post reports Ambassador Hugh Wilson says reporters used an inaccurate term describing his time in the United States as indefinite. He declines a definite duration, noting he has tasks to do in Washington but length unknown, and hints at semantics shaping how meaning is defined.
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Wilson
Morgantown Post
Hugh Wilson
Germany
Ambassadr Wilson
Washington
Rearmament debate warned against hysteria and tax fears
Clarkesburg Telegram cautions that rearmament talk could raise taxes and be misused for social programs. It links hysteria to Munich pact fears and notes dangers of mobilizing funds for nondefense aims while tracking Hitler's alleged European moves. The letter references social security funds and potential global expansion plans.
Isolationism and arms debate in US foreign policy
A historical column argues against rushing to armament and global commitments, criticizing League of Nations rhetoric and fear-based propaganda. It cautions against sacrificing American troops for distant interests, while urging Congress to provide balanced, sensible approach to defense and foreign affairs.
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Hitler
Mussolini
England
France
United States
League of Nations
World Court
Uncle Sam
Sir Galahad
China
Argentina
Cordell Hull
Congress
WPA Relief Rolls In Question After Funding Cut
The Minneapolis Tribune questions how thousands could be dropped from WPA rolls by March 1 without harming truly needy workers. It asks whether many listed as relief cases lack genuine need and whether funds could be saved by trimming deadwood while safeguarding qualifying individuals.
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Minneapolis Tribune
WPA
Council considers expanding pension coverage to broad worker groups
The council aims to draw monthly checks with a proposal to extend wage credits beyond 65 and increase pension payments. It already plans blanket coverage for about 2,000,000 nonprofit workers as well as 300,000 seamen and 300,000 bank workers, with potential inclusion of 6,000,000 farm laborers and domestic servants, likely taking effect in 1940 or 1941 due to administrative hurdles.
Arrests Strain Italian French Relations In Tunis
Protests flare as French authorities silence over arrests of prominent Italians triggers tension. Notable figures Vestri Licinio of the Italian consulate staff and Ubaldo Rey, head of Italian war veterans, are among those detained. Reports say 12 Italians beat a Frenchman at an anti Italian demonstration. Italian businesses and the consulate endure heavy guard to prevent further clashes.
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Page Vad
Vestri Licinio
Ubaldo Rey
Tunis
Dopolavoro Society
Umder
Farm Compulsion Threat In U S Agriculture Policy
Eliot Jones of Stanford critiques U S farming policy highlighting three core flaws subsidies loans and regimentation. He notes rising subsidies costs, loan programs creating government stockpiles, and moves toward compulsory controls that threaten farmer independence and may force future quotas and licensing.
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Eliot Jones
Transportation and Public Utilities
Stanford University
Congress
Federal Farm Board
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Treasury
Wallace
Italian and Arab Press Split Over Tunisian Tensions
In Rome demonstrators pressed France over Tunisia with an Italian protest looming. Italian Consul General Silimbani reported police ordered to restore order as Arab presses sided with French papers opposing Italy. About 1200 Rome students marched demanding Mussolini appear, while 4000 students gathered near the Nasples consulate. many were arrested then released.
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M. Silimbani
Tunis
Italy
Tunisia
Zohra
Rome
France
Mussolini
Piazza Venezia
Nasples
Water firm sold in Logan as independent ownership takes over
The Pure Water company, formerly owned by Delaware Utilities of Oxford, Pa, is now sold to Logan businessman Patsy Ferracci. President John H. Ware Jr announced the change with no price disclosed. The notice invites readers to call 680-R for hospital insurance, dated December 7 to 10.
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LOGAN
Pure Water
John H. Ware, Jr
Patsy Ferracci
Proberty
Delaware Utilities Corporation
Oxford
West Virginia Chancery Suit Involving Estate Debts
In Taylor County clerks office on the first Monday of December 1938 Herbert Evans administrator of Julia Mitch deceased sues William Mitch et al in chancery to subject real estate of the deceased to payment of debts and to settle accounts. First affidavit appearance filed.
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West Virginia
Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Va
Herbert Evans
Julia Mitch
William Mitch
Defendant in suit requires appearance in Grafton Sentinel notice
Mrs Norbert Mitch also known as Edith Mitch is not resident of this state and must appear within one month after first publication to protect her interest. The notice orders publication in the Grafton Sentinel in this county with copies Teste Frank M Hollis Jr Clerk and James C Holt attorney for plaintiff dated December 9 16 23.
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Norbert Mitch
Edith Mitch
Grafton Sentinel
Frank M. Hollis, Jr
James C. Holt
Order of Publication in Riggs Divorce Case
In Taylor County West Virginia December 1938 the Circuit Court Clerk's office records an order of publication in the divorce suit of Frank R. Riggs and Mary Riggs. The object is to obtain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony. affidavit indicates service attempt.
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West Virginia
Circuit Court
Taylor
County
West Va
R. Riggs
Mary Riggs
Notice to Mary Riggs in Grafton Sentinel suit
Defendant Mary Riggs is not a resident of this state and must appear within one month after first publication to protect her interest. The foregoing order requires publication in the Grafton Sentinel. Clerk Frank M. Hollis Jr and Deputy Nellie Tucker sign the notice with dates December 2, 9, 16.
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Mary Riggs
Grafton Sentinel
Frank M. Hollis, Jr
Nellie Tucker
Francis L. Warder
Notice to Creditors in Estate of John J Casell
All persons having claims against the estate of John J Casell deceased must present vouchers verified before May 26 1939 at the office in Grafton Taylor County West Virginia or be barred from benefits. Beneficiaries must be present November 29 1938 to protect their interests. J Guy Allender Commissioner of Accounts.
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John J. Casell
Grafton
Taylor County
West Virginia
J. Guy Allender
Creditors and Beneficiaries of Wolfe Estate Notice
The creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of Maria Yates Wolfe are notified to exhibit claims with vouchers verified before J Guy Allender Commissioner of Accounts at his Gratton West Virginia office by May 26 1939 or be barred from benefits. All beneficiaries must appear to protect their interests. Dated November 23 1938.
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Maria Zy Wolfe
Gratton
West Virginia
J. Guy Allender
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