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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1934
Page
1
A damaged report describes a Dutch airliner crash near Rutba Wells Iraq. Seven aboard died including passengers and officials. British patrol planes found the charred wreckage after a thunderstorm interrupted a speed record flight from Amsterdam to Batavia.
The Ontario, bound for Baltimore and Norfolk, caught fire two miles off Sandwich Massachusetts. Firemen battled flames as water poured into the hold and crew of forty struggled to contain the blaze. The ship steered toward Boston harbor with fireboats and land engines aiding. Captain Toby was overcome during the attempt to quell the flames. The post office will be open Saturday evening until 12 o'clock noon.
Evans Jewelry Store continues to operate as before with evening hours extended through Christmas. The notice informs customers of late shopping times and ongoing service.
Ben Laska, a Denver lawyer, and James C. Mathers of Oklahoma City were indicted by a federal grand jury in Oklahoma City over the $200000 Urschel kidnapping. They are charged with illegal participation by taking fees from ransom money allocated to Albert Bates, who is serving a life sentence in the abduction.
Washington December 21 Bernard Baruch testified before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs outlining the need for the United States to buy and store thousands of tons of tin for wartime use. He recalled wartime difficulties in securing tin and urged preemptive stocking as a strategic measure. Baruch, appointed by President Roosevelt to lead a committee drafting legislation, emphasized tin as a critical reserve.
Paris December court action places Citroen Automobile under receivership due to severe financial distress. Andre Citroen, dubbed the Henry Ford of France, led the petition. creditors’ bankruptcy claim was rejected. Receivers appointed to manage the firm amid nationwide economic concerns.
George Harwood, Taylor County relief administrator, reports a local change in FERA leadership is likely within a week. He has been in Charleston conferring with state officials, saying no official Capitol notice has arrived yet.
Vatican officials disclosed that the Vatican seeks a Christmas truce between Paraguay and Bolivia as a prelude to a definite cease fire. The aim is for the truce to start before Christmas and extend beyond the new year, according to Vatican state department.
Charleston W Va Dec 21 A report by the Tone of Delegates committee investigating utilities urges boosting the Public Service Commission budget as false economy. Rush D Helt senator elect and chair says opposed to changing six year terms or cutting the 5000 dollar salary, favoring a definite legislative appropriation for rate investigation.
Baton Rouge dispatch reports Senator Huey P Long drafting a Kingfish constitution to centralize power, stripping local governments and punishing opponents. Legislators expect February reconvening to call a constitutional convention, with Long moves including ousting Alexandria officials and challenging Mayor Walmsley in New Orleans as he tightens control.
George T. Watson 53 state compensation commissioner dies from appendicitis complications. Services at 4 p m today at St John s Episcopal Charleston with burial in Fairmont. State officials including three board members will attend.
Seguin, Dec 21. Emil W Bock Sr, retired wealthy father, was found slain in his home early today. Emil W Bock Jr, 17, made a written confession and was arrested on murder charges, Sheriff A W Saegert said. The sheriff began investigating after the son told neighbors he found his father slain.
Washington December 21 a rift over leadership of the Republican National Committee emerged as business leaders pressed to shift the party away from relief toward direct aid critics led by Harry Hopkins opposed the plan. A committee canvass showed 43 of 48 states against immediate reorganization leaving Fletcher secure past 1936 with 46 to 2 in favor of sustaining him. Borah and Nye weighed in on liberalization while Couzens dismissed the effort as silly.
Washington reports the Roosevelt power program aims to cut electricity bills about 50 percent in the long term. F P C chairman McNinch says reductions won’t occur for years as cities discuss municipal plants to lower rates. Mayor La Guardia seeks a grant for a New York plant, while Columbus plans public works financing for a municipal plant as part of a yardstick system to pressure private utilities.
The Associated Press reports revenue freight loadings for the week ending December 15 at 579,935 cars, up 28,924 from the prior week and higher than 1933 and 1922 figures. In Akron, Mark H. Shank refused solid food for 30 days in an effort to avoid the electric chair for four poison murders. In Shelbyville, Floyd Lawes, 28, a fireman, died after National Guardsmen fired on a crowd during a courthouse incident aiming to free a Black prisoner. the death toll rose to four.
Editorials signal a housing shortage in Grafton post January with officials urged to prepare furnished and unfurnished flats. The Frederick Snare Corporation wins a $12 million flood control dam project, drawing hundreds of construction families to seek temporary housing as offices reopen at Hazel.
The Public Service Commission hears arguments today on a motion to cut gas rates charged by United Fuel Gas Company. Huntington and Charleston seek a reduction from 29 cents per 1,000 cubic feet while the company asks for a rate increase.
The United States Forest Service plans about 20 dams and several artificial lakes in Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia. Funding is not yet available, but the service expects money allotments. Representative Randolph of West Virginia said he would seek approval from the Natural Resources Board.
Sistersville area profile of Duard Fletcher a 24 year old crippled for 14 years who operates as part owner and assistant at a filling station on Middle Island Creek He has lost both legs at the hips and uses a novel body resting pad arrangement to get around He insists disabled people can find ways to earn a living and contribute despite phys ical and financial hardships
Carl China Pays for December Closes During Holiday Week. J S Palmer, Graf ton, reports about $200,000 in cash released this week as Christmas buying stimulus. The B&O Railroad distributed nearly $50,000 today in Graf ton, with about $50,000 of $125,000 paid on the Monongah division remaining in the city. Carr China Company payrolls released December 16 totaled $15,000 for pottery workers and china factory staff. City payrolls for December 15 and January 1 were set, with a full month’s payroll near $5,000. County payroll of $1,800 also ready. Continued on page two.
Shelbyville Tenn Dec 21 The Bedford county sheriff returned to duties under guard of 30 militiamen after Wednesday rioting that left three dead The chief peace officer Sheriff T E Gant said he would stay on duty despite threats His son Deputy John E Gant also returned The incident involved a mob and the arrest of E K Harris in Nashville
Saturday and Monday offers include layer cakes two to three layers and dark fruit cake. light fruit cake and plain pound cake. mince pie two for 25 cents. raisin bread loaves and tea rolls. fresh chocolate drops six for one dollar. assorted nuts and almonds offered. prices quoted per pound and dozen quantities.
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