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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1933
Page
4
A damaged editorial notice outlines guidelines for letters to the editor and advertisements. It mentions word limits, anonymous communications, advertising rates, and deadlines for same day notices, with various timings and charges for placement and composition.
West Virginia farmers at Jackson Mills conference urged Congress to ease debt burdens, favoring amortization with lower interest and demands to reduce government expenses. They warn that only cutting production to meet demand and debt relief can stabilize prices and avert economic collapse.
The Parkersburg News notes little merit in a proposed state legislature bill for film censorship in West Virginia. The paper suggests the only real censorship is that existing standards already regulate motion pictures.
As the old year closes the article declares 1932 marks a turning-point from despondency to courage. It asserts that mass cowardice failed to destroy hope and that the world refuses to go down. The nations are indomitable and hundreds of millions strive forward.
Herbert W. Smith of Union Carbide argues before the American Mining Congress in Washington that tariffs did not curb trade, citing 1919 imports at 1.89 billion and 1925 imports at 4.18 billion, with exports rising from 2.22 billion to 6.08 billion, claiming protection builds domestic prosperity and expands foreign trade.
Two damage suits for 100000 each were filed against Warner Brothers Pictures Inc and Vita phone Corp producers of I Am a Fugitive From the Chain Gang based on Robert Elliott Burns book. Wardens J Harold Hardy of Troup County chain gang and Paul Phillips of Campbell County chain gang allege the incidents in Burns book and film are untrue defamatory libels.
Magistrate J Howard Reynolds designated successor to retiring M D Allender in Feterman district and given the books. County court formalizes the designation leaving Made Ford’s books to newly elected Squire C P Lucas. Allender docket includes actions from former magistrates DeMoss Jenkins and Mabel Powell Smith, Grafton’s first and only female magistrate.
Multiple cases in Taylor County Chancery Court involve Arden Lynch estate heirs and numerous corporations and individuals. Commissioner William P. Samples schedules accounts and claims, with hearings set January 1938, urging creditors to file claims.
Notice to all creditors of Ardén Lti deceased including those holding liens by judgment or otherwise on his real estate or any part thereof. In pursuance of authority this notice informs creditors to present claims to the estate by a specified deadline and to govern their rights accordingly.
Notice to lienholders regarding a decree of the elect court of Taylor County. Mary Saltis Mike Gozik and Saltis and Mike Saltis must file all claims against their real estate by January 25 1933 at the county bar building in West Virginia. Commissioner William P. 8. D2 notes the filing deadline and formal surrender of claims.
Caller seeks to invest seven thousand eight hundred dollars in a secure daily earning scheme offering six percent. Personal interview requested at P O Box 197 61 West Virginia.
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