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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1932
Page
5
The California team defeated Tulane 21 to 0 in a Rose Bowl style showdown. Pinckert starred with a 28 yard run and touchdown as the Trojans set the pace, while Tulane failed to answer, with multiple turnovers and strong Trojan defense limiting scoring opportunities.
A lively game summary blends Tulane and Southern California scoring drives with Zimmerman's late-yard drama and Glover's second TD. Key plays include Dalrymple's near goal line efforts, Bak er's extra point attempts, and defensive stops by the Tulane squad as the teams trade scores through the contest.
Puzzle text lists scattered across clues and garbled terms. Across entries include portable bed and union ity while later words appear corrupted. The solution line hints at yesterday's puzzle and several misprinted entries.
Representative Burns of Tennessee argues Republicans could win with a liberal candidate on a constructive program, listing several 1931 victories and suggesting Democrats may face a confident outlook for the presidential election next November. He cites Missouri, Ohio, New York, Texas, Michigan, New Jersey, and Kentucky as examples.
New Orleans reports the AAAS heard warnings that wealth and labor demand have spurred a new racial peril threatening white rule. Prof Irving Fisher of Yale noted debt dynamics while Dr H Holmes of UC described rapid growth of yellow brown and black races due to global labor markets and machine age noises.
New York officials and athletic heads from the military and naval academies have reached a satisfactory agreement to resume their annual football game next fall after a break in 1927. Negotiations continue and the naval delegation, while not authorized to sign contracts, is expected to finalize formal accords soon. West Point officials confirm talks are underway but no definitive agreement has been signed yet.
In Chicago federal building mail rooms justice agents and postal inspectors detained suspicious packages as Express companies adopt checks. Chicago police defused a bomb claiming it could have wrecked a city building. Italian consuls and agents in Detroit Cleveland and Youngstown received similar bombs turned over to authorities. Bombs damaged Italian community sites in Trinidad Colorado and Paris and three men were arrested with eleven sticks of dynamite under Angelo Cifaldi’s house in Bellaire Ohio. A dynamite fuse under a Seattle porch burned out saving Yoshito Onori vice president of Sumitomo Bank.
An urgent request to issue a West Virginia charter by January 2 1932 was sent from Morgantown for the American Readjustment Corporation which plans to own Valley Bank and Trust and take over Bank of the Monongahela Valley. Promoters back the plan amid prior bank failures and aim to open the bank in January near Capon Springs. The article also profiles Judge Kump of Elkins a WWI veteran and former Randolph County prosecutor and mayor.
Elkins West Virginia January 2 Judge H G Kump of the twentieth judicial circuit formally entered the 1952 Democratic primary for governor announcing his candidacy from his home. A Progressive Democrat known for public affairs study he has practiced law in Elkins and led local business ventures including Cit Bank.
New York stock market drifted lower in the first session of the year as several leading stocks declined from one to four points. The report notes a cautious tone and broad selling among industrials and utilities amid light volume.
New York January 2 Bradstreet's weekly review reports holiday trade at an end and retail trade dull. Fifty five leading centers show year end inactivity across retailers wholesalers and manufacturers. Heavy industries await the new year as inventories and repairs occupy attention.
Paris reports the death of General Paul Gereld Pau a renowned French military leader and Prefich war commander. The obituary notes his prominence and service, marking a significant moment in contemporary military history.
W. E. Hana, a retired coal operator with West Virginia ties, died last night at his sister Mrs. James I. Lewis home in Lynchburg after angina pectoris. He had retired a decade ago from coal work and was known for his long service in the industry.
In a charity game at Hext Stadium under heavy rain, East defeated West 6-0. East presses the tempo, capitalizing on West miscues and a blocked punt. Russell leads East with repeat gains setting up Purvis for a one yard TD plunge. Morton misses the extra point. East outruns West 138 to 10 in yardage while West struggles to penetrate, completing only five pass attempts into a stiff defense.
Police raided Bridgeport last night arresting two residents, Wilson of Virginia and John Combs, amid reports of whiskey possession. Investigators recovered a small quantity of liquor in their homes as charges of possession of whalky are filed and hearings set.
In Washington on January 2 Walker G. Hines of New York declined to take part as a member of the League Nations commission of inquiry for Manahuria.
Boston obituary notes the death of Rear Admiral Cameron McRae Winslow, United States Navy retired. The notice places the deceased in Newport and Boston with a brief retirement life outline.
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