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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1930
Page
4
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Proceedings discuss coal mining industry recovery in West Virginia, veterans hospital site considerations, and Cuba martial law. Mentions Robert Bie, Va Mining Dept superintendent, and efforts to locate two smaller WV hospitals, plus Cuban unrest and martial law reactions.
The writer draws parallels between Cuba's sugar-driven economy and global distress, noting rising hunger, social agitation, and a looming risk of bloodshed without constructive policies. Spain's political turmoil and worldwide poverty trends echo Cuba's crisis, while local theater debates and charity needs highlight shared public strain and calls for aid.
A long defense of free assembly and religious liberty argues that Sunday labor restrictions and state action must respect constitutional rights. The piece cites State v. Harr and cites Brooks v. Crocker to affirm limits on enforcing a Sunday observance regime. It stresses that only the Sunday labor act constrains labor on Sundays and that no religious test or compulsory worship can be imposed.
Wathena Kansas December 13 two negro suspects fled with about seven thousand dollars from Farmers State Bank of Wathena. A 200 man posse scoured the lowlands near Gary Lake south of here with shots fired and one fugitive seen to stumble then escape. An airplane from St Joseph and bloodhounds aided the search as darkness halted efforts.
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