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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1929
Page
4
The item outlines pricing for daily and yearly mail notices, plus a brief policy on republication, editorial submissions, and classified ad rates. It notes AP rights for news dispatches, ad insertion timing, and charges for late composition and removal notices.
The article recounts the failed cross Atlantic air attempt by Polish and French pilots, one death and one injury, and notes the lingering danger of long distance flight. It analyzes growing China Russia tensions over Manchuria, massing forces, and a three day Russian ultimatum to China signaling potential war in the Far East.
The Cunnyngham report to Gov. Conley details a comprehensive survey of the state road system and urges major reforms. He recommends consolidating operations under a single headquarters, transferring bus line permits to the Public Service Commission, moving gasoline tax collection and license plate duties to the tax office, and placing road policing with the Department of Public Safety. The piece praises Cunnyngham’s businesslike approach and argues for swift adoption of the recommendations.
A 1930s article discusses the high cost of crime at 13 billion dollars yearly, alleging societal carelessness. It also proposes financing illness via installment plans for long term medical care, with physicians receiving upfront estimates and patients repaying through financing companies.
The piece cites Dr. Samuel C. Kohs of the Brooklyn Federation of Jewish Charities arguing meddlers shape modern life. It notes meddling spurs reform across standards and conditions, while sometimes spoiling what should remain, and laments the endless push for change amid social progress and legislation.
A long list details donations and donors for a community fundraising drive in Grafton. Names span individuals, businesses, and organizations, with varied amounts reaching hundreds. The piece emphasizes civic meddling and public welfare themes tied to health and infrastructure.
The Fet erman District Board of Education offers coal hauling for schoolhouses and concrete work at Thornton. See specifications via M L Devers in Blueville. Sale at Blueville school house on July 20 at 2 pm. ED Gans, Secretary. Also fiduciary notices and public court orders concerning guardianships and real estate liens in Taylor County.
A trustee sale is set for July 17 1929 at 1 00 p m at Taylor county court house front door. Property is a 4 acre 36 pole tract in Fettermans district with a 1 acre excluded. Description follows the railroad line and creek bounds. Terms require one third cash and one third in one year with interest, and the remainder in two years with interest.
W R Tabler testified at the opening of the circuit court trial of A W Bush former cashier of the Peoples Bank Buckhannon charged with misappropriation totaling 139 681 70 in notes and a cash shortage. Chief counsel M M Neely of Fairmont, injured in an auto crash, led the defense while Gov. Conley aided the prosecution.
Seven Cleveland attorneys appointed to act as prosecutors and defenders of four Cleveland Press officials in contempt of court proceedings before Common Pleas Judge Frederik P Walther. The judge recessed the case to consult and ensure fair treatment amid an injunction tied to a Thistledown race track editorial. Hearing postponed until tomorrow for further preparation by both sides.
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