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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1933
Page
5
A proposal argues against federal control of uniform laws and urges an inter state board to draft uniform codes on labor marriage and divorce and elections. It envisions a national body funded by each state to present laws to state legislatures while preserving state sovereignty. The piece critiques federal intrusion and favors state handled reforms.
A Tennessee judge orders a full grand jury probe into a lynching of an 18 year old black youth. The mob murder, following an alleged assault charge, sparked calls for justice and condemnation of mob rule as a dangerous force. The piece contrasts similar mobs in Havana against a backdrop of political instability and the suppression of dissent.
Gov Winant of New Hampshire advocates adopting uniform laws across states to regulate labor conditions and employment. He argues a state by state approach preserves liberty and individual choice, contrasting it with federal statutes enacted by Congress.
The article explores the distinction between temperance and prohibition, noting many confuse the two. It argues prohibition harkens back to the Ten Commandments while temperance is a newer term in English, and cites Sir Thomas as part of the discussion.
Editorial discusses temperance as self government rather than mere moderation and contrasts it with Prohibition as state rule. It challenges old claims that Prohibition is biblical, notes Moses did not address dietary laws, and argues temperance stems from willpower guiding actions, not external law. It cites Solomon and Jesus on self control and cites historical figures to illustrate the point.
Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks face a somber Christmas as Pickfair shows no lights at gates and Mary travels to New York while Fairbanks remains in Europe. The divorce filing casts a pall over the film colony’s iconic mansion and its remembered hospitality. Gwen Pickford, Mary’s niece, is in New York with her.
The Beverly Hills home Pickfair, settled by Fairbanks and Mary Pickford, received a fresh makeover as they began their life together. Last Christmas was bright with guests and gifts, but this season the house will be dark and quiet, reflecting their changed romance and future.
The Rev Chambers E F Glenn 84 retired Brethren minister and father of Karl Glenn of Fairmont died at his home 109 Front Street Fairmont at 2 30 this morning after years of ministry and later work in coal and timber lands He was born in 1849 near Webster and served churches across West Virginia Surviving are his second wife Mrs Hester Thomas and ten children including Acie Walter Frey Victor Jesse Karl Glen and others Funeral rites are set for Thursday at 2 30 in Fairmont with interment there.
The meeting of stockholders of the First National Bank of Graf ton W Va will be held at the bank in Graf ton on Tuesday January 9 1934 between 1 30 and 2 30 P M for the election of a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and other business that may come before the meeting. O JAY FLEMING Cashier
Dec 5 12 19 26 notice to all liens by judgment or otherwise on Amelia Male real estate in Taylor County West Virginia. In pursuance of a circuit court decree, all claimants must file by Jan 18 1934 at the Loar Building Grafton WV. A chancery suit lists Samuel Male Miriam Male Bartlett Funeral Co Dr R D Stout as plaintiffs and Amelia Male as defendant with a January 9 1934 execution date. Commissioner S M Musgrove notes. G W Ford attorney.
Curt Tennyson Paul St. Clair and Kaen Sonya Nichols face a wave driven assault by a faction inspired by LeNoir, while a tense rescue unfolds. Tenn-Oya Xioavhe fights back as Noir orders Sonya spared, revealing a web of loyalties and danger surrounding Igor Karakhan’s influence.
Curt faces exhaustion as he travels toward Liam Klale's camp to uncover Sonya-Who and her mission. After days of travel and planning with Smash in Vancouver, Curt aims to reach the Klosphees and push forward, while weighing his own needs and alliances.
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