CITY CLOSES WP SHOP FOR JULY FOURTH
Taylor County observes Independence Day with town and county offices banks post office closed for 24 hours while residents plan outings to Oakland Md or Grafton Park. Many will fish picnic or camp as crowds gather, weather outlook uncertain with clouds and a chance of rain.
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Rum Runner Put On Spot Near Wood River Ill
A gun battle near Wood River Illinois left George Williams 48 dead and Hebert Culp 50 injured as machine gunners opened fire from a fleeing car Williams lost control striking a post before the attackers fled The incident followed a dog racing track outing and a separate shooting at East St Louis where Joseph Nesser 26 was grazed in the left leg by a stray bullet
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No Sentinel Edition On Fourth Of July Holiday
The Faratton Sentinel will not publish tomorrow afternoon to allow staff to celebrate Independence Day with their families. The next regular edition will be issued Saturday afternoon and will include holiday sports news and complete Fourth of July reporting.
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Captain Arnold Keeps Command At Grafton Post
Local army advisory board reports Captain W. H. Arnold will remain commandant at the Grafton post Salvation Army. A Charleston petition by civic leaders opposed withdrawal and urged continuing the campaign for funds for the next year. The drive resumes next week with Grafton Girl Reserves aiding solicitations. Morgan says the original plan will proceed and Major Boyd expresses confidence in Arnold’s leadership and community support.
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Iowans Stop Over In Grafton On Westward Trip
Twenty nine Iowa agricultural county agents halted in Grafton noon today. They travel in a Union Pacific Stage bus of the White Lake, seating 30 passengers. The group is bound for Washington for a government entertainments week, after inspecting agricultural schools at several state universities. They plan to return via Grafton, completing their third day out.
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Weather Outlook: cool tonight and Friday fair with warming
The forecast calls for continued cool conditions tonight with generally fair skies. Friday should see fair weather and a gradual rise in temperatures across the region.
French Air Ace Vieudonne Coste Vanishes On Mystery Flight
Le Bourget July 3. Seven hours into a 15 hour test flight of The Question Mark Captain Dieuronne Coste remained unaccounted for as investigators and onlookers speculated he and mechanic Mauricé Bellonte might have continued toward America, possibly aiming for Independence Day in the United States.
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Vote Assures Study of Law Enforcement Inquiry
Washington July 3 The Senate backed a larger Hoover commission funding of 250000 for the law enforcement inquiry, overturning earlier limits. The bill passed 37 to 22 as President Hoover warned he would seek private funds if Congress did not provide the extra money. Five Democrats and Shipstead supported continuation alongside 31 Republicans.
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Conferees Agree On Veteran's Relief Bill
Conferees accepted a relief bill for veterans as lawmakers reached agreement on pension rate reductions and support provisions during formal negotiations. The measure aims to adjust benefits and streamline eligibility.
Washington Vet Eras Bill Reaches Conference Accord
Responding to President Hoover, senate and house conferees reached an agreement on lower pension rates in the world war veterans measure. The pact keeps a $40 maximum for veterans with disabilities, with the Senate proposing $60. The agreement withholds pensions from those able to pay income taxes and drops a venereal disease provision. Hoover criticized Senate additions as the conference report moved toward final session consideration.
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Fishing Permits Going In Hurry
Reports show many townspeople plan to fish on Independence Day as county offices issue state fishing licenses. By two o clock this afternoon the Meenze office had issued licenses and applications continued.
America Prepares To Keep Nation's Independence Day Festivities
New York on July 3 looks to a three day holiday as railways steamship lines buses and air transport plan to move about two million people. The Tammany Society marks the traditional celebration in Union Square with a flagpole dedication by the Murphy committee. omission of former Governor Alfred E. Smith from the speaker lineup sparks comment as Independence Hall is noted in the coverage.
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Law and Outlaw Search For Jack Zuta Gunman
SOLONS READY TO REST FROM LONG SESSION AWashington July 3 Congress neared end of first Hoover era regular session with tariff law near completion This session the longest in eight years faced clashes between President Hoover and the Senate on major issues Settlement of two disputes would decide if adjournment could come tonight The two issues involved the size of funds for the law enforcement commission and the pension for World War I veterans.
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Wanted for Questioning In Lingle Slaying by Gangland
Chicago July 3 The law and the outlaw hunted gangster Jack Zuta today to ask pointed questions about Jake Lingle murder. Zuta fled after a brazen night attack in the loop, raising renewed police urgency to obtain his information on the case.
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Chrysler Cuts Salaried Employees Pay
Chrysler Corporation announced a uniform 10 percent pay cut for all salaried employees as part of a retrenchment during the current depression. The move follows observed belt-tightening by labor through reduced hours, with salaried staff also bearing part of the burden.
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Walter P. Christer
No Fireworks Will Be Countenanced Inside City Limits
City officials including Mayor King and Police Chief Selvey order a safe and sane Fourth of July. No fireworks will be permitted tomorrow in Grafton, banning crackers candles sparklers cap pistols or any explosive materials under the issued order.
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Democrats Oust Luzadder Elect Suddarth Chairman
At the Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee meeting in the county court rooms Dr F S Suddarth was unanimously elected to succeed W Luzadder as chair man. Remaining officers include Mrs Gene Ford as vice chair man C W Withers as secretary and Ona Sinsel as treasurer. Luzadder retires after a brief term with praise for his leadership and good fellowship noted by the committee.
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Ree W. Luzader
F.S. Suddarth
S. Suddarth
Gene W. Ford
C. W. Withers
License revenues total 1745 dollars for Taylor county
Taylor county reports 1745 dollars in state license receipts for the current fiscal year ending June 30. Additional licenses remain to be issued before all local businesses under the tax rule receive annual authorization. Revenues by category include hotels and restaurants 215 dollars soft drink stands 322 dollars druggists 8 dollars pool rooms 450 dollars money brokers 25 dollars agents and junk dealers 10 dollars tobacco and suf dealers 90 dollars cigarettes and cigars 605 dollars and slot machines 20 dollars. Some roadhouses paid six months due to winter closures. All other places paid for a full year ending June 30 934 dollars.
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Courtinair May Be Held For Hunter Brothers Flight
Chicago July 3 An unusual request for a hearing in a receivership suit was filed to set aside a plan to use a Curtiss Condor transport plane to extend the Hunter brothers endurance flight. Judge Feinberg considered the action and noted possible serious implications for contracts and the flight.
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Diary extracts shed light on missing collier Cyclops case
Washington July 2 Navy studied disjointed diary extracts said to name a man who claimed partial credit for the disappearance of the collier Cyclops in West Indian waters during World War I. The ship vanished after setting course for Baltimore in March 1918 with 993 aboard. Navy investigators trace clues but find no decisive lead.
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