02 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1933
Page
1
President elect Roosevelt unveiled a vast internal development plan aimed at creating 200,000 jobs in the Tennessee watershed. He described reforestation reclamation water power and agricultural rehab as a pioneering national effort to rebalance population and end unemployment while spreading industry.
Washington reports the government closed seven months of its 1933 fiscal year with a deficit of 1,271,721,031 while receipts totaled 1,138,505,910 and outlays reached 2,410,226,941. Public debt rose to 20,801,707,134 by January 31, up nearly 3 billion from a year earlier.
Senate leaders warn Britain cannot seek debt readjustments without compensation as Neville Chamberlain signals no debt scale down. Borah and key lawmakers press for a broader world peace link, warning of no alternative to a debt settlement. Continued on Page Six.
The piece contrasts the groundhog shadow belief with a Taylor County Democrat in the House of Delegates proposing a thirty day shift to bring spring earlier. It notes the legend’s split outcomes based on shadow sighting and comments on party affiliation.
Farmers cheer state sympathy and mortgage moratoria as foreclosure sales stall. Arkansas passes circuit court moratorium. Georgia 15 life insurers declare farm mortgage moratoria. Governors of Virginia North Carolina Georgia Alabama Kentucky and Mississippi express support. Cherokee Oklahoma sees farmer association formation with Rev Claude R Hill. Aurora Nebraska records top foreclosure bid at 10 cents. Illinois bids yield farm equipment at 4.90 with an officer halted would be removal.
Martin L. Gough, 73, died at his home on 30 Maple Avenue Wednesday evening after a long illness following a stroke 13 months ago. Born October 1, 1860, he was a B&O Railroad boiler inspector for 58 years and a veteran member of the Veterans of B&O and the International Boilermakers Union. He married Nancy Shackelford. two children Dessie and Mrs. Gordon Ridenour. a niece Mrs. Helen Davis Robb raised by the family. He was a member of Chapter 75 A F and A M and a devout Christian. Continued on Page Six.
Chicago on February 2 a jealous husband shot his estranged wife in the back while she slept. Stephen Kane, 59, died from the wound while Ruby Kane, 21, was dangerously wounded. Police say jealousy and fear she would not go to Panama triggered the attack.
Martinsburg February 2 The marriage of Representative elect Jennings Randolph of Elkins to Mary Catherine Babb of Keyser will take place February 18 at the bride elects parents home. Miss Babb recently served as a field agent for the state department of public welfare. DROWN IN LAKE Three women believed to be the mother wife and daughter of Martin Otis caretaker of an exclusive camp on Upper Saranac Lake are thought to have drowned when their sedan sank through an airhole in the ice.
Geneva February reports say Japan has received what Tokyo calls final instructions and may withdraw from the League of Nations if condemned. Chinese delegate Dr Yen urged rapid completion of the committee’s final report amid grave Manchuria tensions and possible clashes at Jehol.
Charleston February hearings in the state road commission inquiry will start tonight as a House committee opens its investigation. The panel will first probe the award of a contract for gasoline oil and grease to Standard Oil of New Jersey. Elk Refining Co. witnesses named as bidders have been summoned. A Senate committee is also appointed to investigate the gasoline contract.
An article misstated that Capt. C. T. Morehead would move the Monongah division police headquarters to Weston. In fact he is transferring J. W. Smalley of Weston to the office here as lieutenant, and will staff the Weston office with a different man.
In Philippi a frail 67 year old hymn writer Ida L Reed is highlighted for her 2000 plus songs written despite blindness and paralysis. She supported herself on a farm debt, composing hymns from sorrow and faith viewing them as blessings to others. Reed, a Virginia native, cited an organ purchase that sparked her singing career and holds a treasure box of worldwide appreciation letters. A movement to declare Ida L Reed day in West Virginia is noted, with further details continued on page five.
Reuters report notes Adolf Hitler as German chancellor announcing two four year plans to salvage farmers and workers. He vows compulsory labor service and farm colonies as main pillars of reconstruction. New elections are set for March 5 after Reichstag dissolution.
New York report says Mary Thomas a 15 year old school girl jumped from her aunt’s fourth floor apartment window after being admonished for late hours. She suffered a broken leg and possible skull fractures and internal injuries. The girl stated I won’t be home at all and jumped.
Washington February 2 A push to end chaotic delay in Congress saw the Senate strike large sums from appropriation bills with the air mail funding cut from a $19 million total and a five percent parallel cut defeated by the chair. House reductions targeted the billion dollar independent offices bill for veterans but no major changes seemed likely to pass. Leading measures such as farm relief and bankruptcy reform faced slim odds as lawmakers shifted focus to a special session. Senator La Follette urged extended hours and a program from 11 to 5 on appropriations and 5 to 10 on key bills to spur action on unemployment relief and prohibition repeal.
Irene Kunst cashier for Monongahela West Penn System lies at her home in danger after swallowing Lysol solution in what may have been an accident. Earlier she was held up Tuesday by a well dressed stranger who robbed her of $800 in cash, two diamond rings, and a wrist watch while questioned by detectives. She was later taken to Fairmont to identify a suspect and underwent hours of questioning, leaving her nerves frayed.
Speaker Hiner announced a promise of a definite program of constructive legislation to be before the legislature. It aligns with Governor elect Kump’s pledges for economy, tax relief, and efficient government, covering roads, education, and revenue with constitutional amendments possible. Routine matters dominated, with only remote chances of fireworks.
Chicago reports a decade long federal probe into prize puzzle contests ends with indictments against officials of W D Boyce Publishing and Helen Dawn Company. Prosecution says firms used contests to push magazine sales, taking millions from puzzle solvers and turning them into subscribers.
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