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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
4
The fragmentary text shows a Grafton West Virginia issue with publisher and office details, postal rates, and a long editorial mix. It covers government dam policy debate, hunger relief in coal towns, influenza updates, prohibition discussion, a child’s medical case, and Interior Department roles. It preserves local community concerns and appeals for Kiwanis and public support.
L E Nance of Waco Texas survived removal of the left half of his brain after a severe skull blow and an abscess. The operation, only the third of its kind in the nation, left him with loss of movement and speech but showed rapid adaptation as he learned to use the remaining brain. The case astonished physicians by suggesting significant brain plasticity.
Former diplomat Fletcher, long trusted by Hoover, could become a chief adviser on Latin American affairs and a leading figure in shaping U S relations with Central and South America. His career includes ambassador roles in Belgium Italy Chile and Mexico and involvement in major Pan American conferences.
The Ohio welfare division plans intensive outreach to aid dependent and delinquent children. Divorces link to needing 10,000 youths moved to care, with conferences to rally public support. Also notes wives increasingly work to boost family income amid rising costs and average family expenses.
The Mountaineer quint faces West Virginia University at Buckhannon on January 9 after a two week layoff. Coach Ross must rally the team, battering the Bobcats into regular form. The season opener pits Methodist hopes against Morgantown foes in a heated, time honored rivalry.
Fragmentary text references a ceremony and a possible naval assignment. It mentions remaining aboard ship and boarding at a special talon in Old, but the garbled OCR obscures names places dates or clear facts.
The report outlines an $80,000,000 probable cost for a flood control, power and navigation project on the Ohio River tributaries above Pittsburgh. Major Jadwin questions benefit estimates while the survey proceeds, noting the study aims to assess reservoir type works on the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers in cooperation with state officials.
Miss Robbie Trout piloted a tiny plane for 12 hours above Los Angeles, setting a record for women aviators. The effort drew attention as observers noted the unusual endurance and the pilot’s steadiness.
Officers faced armed suspects who ordered them to stand and be disarmed. The front officer finally entered the house and was also disarmed as the gunmen seized police gear and escorted to a patrol car. The scene described includes tense commands and exchanges during the standoff.
The surviving crew of a tri motored Army mono plane nears a refueling endurance goal between Los Angeles and San Diego. At 4 40 p m they had completed 44 hours in the air with 17 hours to beat the 60 hour and 7 minute mark. Robbie, 18, set a new women's endurance record with 12 hours 11 minutes landing in Los Angeles. Blaisie M. Tuxhorn and Leonard Bringy were disqualified after 10 hours 64 minutes aloft at Marshall Missouri while claiming a ground refueling record.
The tale centers on a child Frankie who swallowed a toy and could not eat solid foods during a long hospital ordeal. Mrs Brooks fainted in the operating room but recovered quickly and sent a telegram. Widespread telegrams and messages poured in from across the country offering aid and concern.
Preliminary report to the Interstate Commission today on railroad rites supplying to traffic in petroleum and petroleum products across the United States east of the Rockies. Commission advocates a new series of mileage scales though findings are tentative. shippers seek lower rates while railroads push for increases.
The article reports Flemington voting today with three local tickets Citizens Independent and People’s. Polls opened early under good weather as county officers prepare to post results by mid evening while other towns in Taylor County hold elections and statewide municipalities set varying local election dates.
Agricultural leaders and John W. Smith discussed expanding West Virginia agriculture. Topics included economic production of better products, marketing at optimum prices, and increasing demand within the state and beyond. Attendees included Earl McGlothin Ravenswood J DeBaugh Martinsburg BE Humphrey Belleville H Buckwitler Lewing Growers Association Nov 7 Frame Morgantown and WVU Extension Director with Department of Agriculture reps.
The obituary notices report the deaths of Charles Ly man Knapp former congressman and consul general at Montreal Henry C Fry Sr president of H C Bry Glass Company Joe Speed veteran riverman and author relation to Samuel Clemens George W Harrison bank president in Shinnston and Frank Wyckoff 19 American sprint champion hospitalized after a tonsil operation in Glendale California details include ages and roles of the deceased and notable affiliations
Pittsburgh markets report June deliveries with apples and potatoes listed by grade and price. Baldwins Kings and Staymans apples trade around 1.40 to 3.26 per bushel. potatoes in sacks No 1 Michigan Rural at 1.75 to 1.85. cattle and calves limited but strong demand for 25 calves. sheep 650 head, lambs showing gains, fat stock up to 6.00 to 6.08 per hundredweight.
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