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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1933

Page

5

Seven Changes in Football Proposals Divides Coaches

At the 1933-34 annual convention seven rule proposals were urged by the American Football Coaches Association to modernize play including passing from behind the line, moving goal posts, ending dead balls and fumbles, widening sideline out of bounds, and wind day adjustments. No coach backed all seven. most favored keeping existing rules, while some recommended selective changes for further study.

American Football Coaches’ Association National Rules Committee Harry Kippe Michigan Coaches’ Rules Committee Kipke Gil Dobie Cornell Doc" Spears Wisconsin John L. Griffith Big Ten National Collegiate Athletic Association

Peace conference praises arms reduced in Gran Chaco push

Stanford and Columbia stars join Latin American leaders in praising no war aim as they vow to sustain a congress of peace. Alberto Mane asserts Pan Americanism while Cordell Hull recalls Bolivian and Paraguayan diplomacy and urges extension of the 11 day armistice amid hope for settlement in the Leticia dispute and Peru border tensions.

Bolivia Paraguay Colombia Peru Leticia Gran Chaco Conference

Baraca Bible Class Elects New Officers

The Baraca Bible Class elected officers for the next semi annual period Sunday morning. Charles O King is president John Bell vice president S A Waller secretary Frank Bennet treasurer Walter V Lucas librarian Carl L Curry teacher H E Proudfoot assistant teacher The Baraca class, organized in 1903, is one of the citys oldest and once the largest men s Bible class with a bright future in building Gods kingdom.

Baraca Charles O. King Presi O. G. Augi

Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answers Patchwork

A scrambled listing of crossword clues and sample answers across and down. Includes several mis-spelled entries and partial phrases such as Former president s nickname and Roman god of festive joy and mirth. The fragmentary clues reference various themes and word lengths with several illegible parts.

Organ of Allan Son of Noah Scotia River

Society Girl Elopes to Har rigan and Marries

Charlotte Milburn of the New York social register elopes with Hugh Parker Pickering of Chicago. They are shown in New York preparings to start for Florida on their honeymoon.

Charlotte Milburn New York Social Register Harrigan N.Y Hugh Parker Pickering Chicago New York Florida Associated Press

Seven Codes Approved by Roosevelt

Washington reports the recovery administration approved seven new codes covering electrotyping photo-engraving jewelry and related industries. Signed December 23 they take effect around January 1 and exclude major codes from the 50 sent to the president before Christmas. Other approved codes include watch case manufacturing silverware and the commercial refrigerator industry.

Congress Nye Borah Johnson Administration Elizabeth Christmas Labor Advisory Board Robert T. Stevens New York Andy Albert R. Palmer United Wall Paper Factories, Inc York Wall Paper Washington The Recovery Administration Roosevelt Hugh S. Johnson Recovery Agency Farm Administration

Pan American Conference Ends Amid Cheers in Montevideo

Montevideo reports the seventh Pan American conference closed after a 22 day session. Final speakers lauded progress toward peace and unity, with cheers from delegates marking the historic conclusion. The event showcased nations aligning on cooperative measures and regional diplomacy.

Montevideo

Signs of Economic Unfreezing in 1933 Across Nations

1933 showed progress in world recovery with League of Nations data citing gains in production and employment despite war scares and currency flight. The United States led with gold standard abandonment and the New Deal recovery programs. Britain, Germany, France, and other nations posted varying improvements as trade rebounded and currencies stabilized.

Claude A. Jagger Associated Press New York League of Nations America United States National Recovery Agriscen d Great Britain Europe France Holland Italy Switzerland Austria Canada Mexico South America Argentina

Government aid eyed for railroads in coming year

Washington December 27 1921 Reconstruction Finance Corporation chairman Jesse H Jones says government support will be needed to refinance upcoming bond maturities and other railroad costs totaling about 42 3 billion. Several lines including New York Central face large due dates with talks of advancing half the maturities. Congress may debate which agency will assist while administration seeks minimal government involvement.

Washington Jesse H. Jones Reconstruction Corporation Jones New York Congress

Christmas Day Cheer Sparks Quiet Joyful Nonsense

A quirky holiday message unfolds with playful exclamations about socks, oats, and a mysterious figure who brings endless joy to a familiar home on Christmas Day.

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