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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1939

Page

2

Roosevelt Broadcast Reaches Global Listeners In Short Wave

President Roosevelt's message to Congress is broadcast worldwide via short-wave, reaching Germany, Italy, South America and beyond with translations in German Italian French Spanish and Portuguese. NBC CBS transmitters relay the address with network programs following.

New York Roosevelt Congress Germany Italy South America Canada NBC CBS WJZ WEAF Rudy Vallee Bing Crosby Bob Burns Easy Aces Jerry Bel

German Press Attacks Roosevelt on Unemployment Policy

The German press denounces Roosevelt’s unemployment plan as a gross atrocity lie and accuses Washington of preaching blind hatred between continents. It argues the American people want peace, says the speech is by one man, and cites Roosevelt’s claim of a temporary German solution as agitation driven.

Washington Germany Roosevelt

Death Probe In Huntington For Earl Preston

Coroner F X Schuller investigated the death of Earl Preston a 37 year old Pikeville Kentucky garage worker in a downtown hotel shortly after he registered.

Huntington F. X. Schuller Earl Preston Pikeville

Radio Docket of Tonight’s Broadcast Schedule Highlights

A dense grid of radio listings across stations W27 0 WMMN WCAU WLW CBS NBC and others detailing programs from 5:30 PM through midnight. Notable acts include Harold Stokes Orchestra Jack Armstrong sketches George Sokolsky and Bing Crosby, with multiple station lineups, show titles, and time slots.

Harold Stokes WMMN WCAU Jean Shaw WLW Jack Armstrong CBS Dave Bacal WJZ Tom Mix WABC KYW WHP Dick Tracy WVMMN Bob and Ann NBC Metropolitan Opera Guild Jimmy Richard Cbs—News WGR CKLW Uncle Don Howie Wing Wwiz Patricia Gilmore Songsane Anderson WPAR Watt WGBI Bill Pierce MEDEA Armchair Quartet Wyaas Bob Trout WEM Asher Little Jimmie WSB Georgia Ambassadors Amos 'N Andy Keen Kaefer Joel Penner Egnee Pollock Ena Cozzi Mel Gasparre Hobby Horses WMAQ Pee Fore Rudy Alloc Kate Smith Abbott Kite Jack Miles Saison Orchestra Dick Groves Eastman School of Music WOR Alfred Wallenstein Sinfonietta Burns Baptist Church KDKA WIBX Kiwanis Club Maj. Bowes Wpar—Concert Hall Yar Jolly Rogers George Sokolsky Henry Weber Bing Crosby Columbia Workshop WJR MBS George Hamilton Mac Parker Leighton Noble Artie Shaw Sweet Adeline WSM the World In Review WGAR Gobblegators Club Lou Breese Wjzz Ray Noble Cab Calloway Bono Dick Stable Griff Williams Fran Eichler WBT Moon River Evening Fantasy

Court Places Bridge Limit On South Side Route

Preparatory to the closing of the West Grafton bridge the Taylor county court fixed a 15 mile per hour speed limit on the South Side bridge to handle traffic during the railroad overpass rebuild. Five ton load limits apply with $25 plus costs fines for violations, signs will warn the public this week. Keely Construction Co of Clarksburg will begin overpass work on St Marys street, removing the old trestle to widen the span as crane and machinery arrive. State Employment service and B&O signal men will be assigned to the project.

West Grafton Taylor County South Side St. Mary's Street Keely Construction Company Clarksburg State Road Commission State Employment Service Signal Department Baltimore and Ohio

Neutral Law Debate Signals Possible New Economic Powers

Neutrality discussion centers on preserving nonintervention while hinting at using economic power beyond words. Senator Pittman rejects naming aggressor nations but suggests consideration of new laws to bolster government financial and economic support for rights. Senator Nye opposes repeal of neutrality law but supports amendments to cash and carry and Spanish embargo changes, citing bipartisan support from Vandenberg, La Follette, Wheeler, Bone, and Clark.

Columea Pittman Congress Nye Vandenberst Mich LaFollete Wis Wheeler Mont Bone Wash Clark

Outdoor theater at Jacksons Mill under DAR work

The West Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution push continued progress on the outdoor theater at the state 4 H camp. Grading and landscaping proceed as landworks near completion under the Violet leadership of state Regent Mrs David E B French with plans to finish by 1940 Jubilee.

Jacksons Mill Daughters of the American Revolution of West Virginia Nazi Society Daughters of the American ‘Revolution Elizabeth Cummins Jackson Grafton David EB. French Bluefield National Society Daughters of the American Revolution H. B. Owens Elkins

Creomulsion Ad Claims Quick Relief for Coughs

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as an effective remedy for lingering chest colds and bronchial irritation. It promises relief by soothing inflamed mucous membranes and expelling germs, with a money back guarantee if satisfaction isn’t achieved.

Year in and year out electricity bargain story

Electricity remains the country's biggest year round bargain. The piece argues that even at lower rates the household benefits of electricity surpass many services, noting its value for labor saving tasks, lighting, radio, and appliances. It urges readers to view monthly bills as a measure of enduring utility.

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