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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1938

Page

2

Sen Clark To Talk Tonight On Armaments Debate

Senator Bennett Champ Clark outlines arguments against increased armaments in a year end radio forum on WIZ NBC. The program features nine speakers with three minute slots discussing banking railroads movies newspapers and other sectors as listeners tune in across WJZ NBC WETAF NBC and WABC CBS schedules include Eddie Cantor Westminster choir and Christmas programs.

New York Wjz-Nbc Sen Clark Bennett Champ Clark Wiz-Nbc Ught Armaments WETAF NBC al Pearce Richard Crooks Phil Spitaing Eddy Duchin Marek Weber WABC CBS Eddie Cantor Cavalcade of America Heck WJZ Robison Budd Westminster Pan- American Congress Pan-American Congress Barnard College Rochester Civic Orchestras Diplomat Children’s WKBW Sturgess WPAR Royal Broadnaeux Lux Theater Wiz Hulk M.c Hour of Charm KDKA WMMN WHP WWJZ Westminster Choir College Cklw—Symphony Opera Co WGEI Frank Kelly WLW Memory Lane Guy Lombardo Wj2z MBS The Rhythm Makers Little Girls In Blue WGR American Legion Ybc National Radio Forum Henry Weber KYW Civic Symphony Wsm—Fireside Singers

Radio Schedule Highlights from Eight Decades Ago

A dense listing of radio programs by time and station across networks like NBC CBS MBS and various local affiliates. It catalogs shows from 1:30 PM to midnight including dramas sketches music news and variety acts with performers such as Eddie Cantor Carson Robinson Tommy Dorsey Gail Kane and Rudy Vallee among others.

NBC Rose Marie CBS Bob Trout WJZ Adrian Rollini WGY Funny Boners Bill WMMN WSM Asher Little Jimmie Tom Mix Ruth Cahart Lowell Thomas Sophie Tucker WEAF Melba Amos 'N’ Kay KDKA Jimmy Valentine WGBI Lone Ranger WJR T. P.M Lum É& Abner WHP Robert Hood Bower WLW Four Stars Watts WOR Eddie Cantor CKLW EDKA Science Inside of Duquesne WPAR Ameri Family Robinson WYZ Carson Robinson al Pearce Cbs—Cavalcade of America MBS Ernie Fiorito Tommy Dorsey

Alcatraz Pet Project Reveals Cummings Policy Goals

Washington December 19 Attorney General Cummings called Alcatraz his pet project noting it is a key link in the federal prison system. He cited its strict classification practice and the deterrent role for inmates and other prisons while highlighting a new juvenile delinquency law expanding federal handling of young offenders.

Washington Cummings Alcatraz Roosevelt Island San Francisco Bay Leavenworth Kans Justice Department

Gas line break disrupts Logan residents

An overnight break in a gas line left Logan and nearby areas without heat as temperatures dipped. Families faced cold meals and early risings while crews worked to restore supply and investigate the disruption. Local officials urged caution as streets cleared and repairs proceeded.

Logan

Deputy dies in gun fight in Harlan Kentucky

Former Deputy Sheriff Perry G. Noe aged 34 was killed in a shotgun style shooting on a railroad track. Sheriff Caywood said John Lee, 40, a Highsplint mine foreman, is jailed on murder charges. Lee and Noe reportedly clashed after a Saturday altercation. Noe, a Highsplint Coal watchman, had testified at a London labor trial that he did not shadow union organizers.

Harlan, Ky Perry G. Noe Herbert C. Caywood John Lee Noe Highsplint Coal Company Lee Perry Calwood Nee London

Investment in Lifetime Enjoyment Ad Promotes FHA Financing

An old advertisement urges homeowners to invest in family life by improving the home with FHA financing. It promises coverage of repairs including furnaces sinks baths roofs asbestos and brick shingles. The message targets broad household benefit through modernized interiors and exteriors.

Chickens Locked Out in Mount Hope Heist Mystery

In Mount Hope on December 19, Joe Ginestra secured his chicken yard and slept. The next morning his flock was missing, prompting a police search for the thieves. Later the chickens reappeared and returned by themselves.

Mount Hope Joe Ginestra

Peter Plans Visit Elkins for West Virginia Trip

Swiss Minister Marc Peter, who helped organize the Mountain State Forest festival, enjoyed West Virginia during October and now plans a return visit to Elkins to continue cultural exchanges and discussions with U.S. officials.

Elkins Marc Peter United States Mountain State Forest West Virginia

Gift promotions from Skaggs &4 department

A brief ad copy notes that Skaggs stores are glad to show gifts for shoppers, stating the business will accept purchases regardless of decision. The exact scope and terms are not detailed in the fragment.

Skagggs &4

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