Right of way progress on G and B rail route
Approximately ninety percent of the right of way for the G and B route has been purchased outright due to the dam project above Graf ton park. Condemnation suits will be needed to acquire remaining land as several owners refuse compensation terms. The 142 mile Webster to Berryburg Junction line awaits project approval from government officials before construction can start, with work possible at multiple points once specifications are approved.
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Grafton Park
Jed W. Robinson
Railroad
Grafton
Berryburg Junction
Webster
Baltimore and Ohio
Grafton Park Ropes Off Riverside Swim Area
Lifeguard Charles Marshall announced a safety project at Grafton Park to enclose the south river swimming area from the ferry landing to the bath house with ropes and buoys to four feet depth. The protected zone targets weak swimmers with lifeguards urging baths to stay inside. Do not hang on the ropes or you will be prosecuted.
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Grafton Park
Charles Marshall
Bath House
Marshall
Lin and Viola Brown Marry in Kentucky Ceremony
James Lin son of the Chinese ruler and Miss Viola Brown wed in Ashland Kentucky after obtaining a license at Catlettsburg. Magistrate Gordon Treson performed the ceremony. Lin, a student at Ohio State University, and Brown began their romance last April after meeting in Columbus.
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Ashland
James Lin
China
Viola Brown
Columbus
Gordon’ Treson
Catlettsburg
Lin
Ohio State University
Roosevelt Urges Quick Passage of Tax Bill
President Roosevelt urged Congress to enact the new tax bill before adjournment. Speaking at a press conference he likened efforts for quick adjournment to defense lawyers with weak cases. He warned that wealthy individuals might seek postponement to dodge inheritance taxes, noting lawyers may push for a mistrial due to hot weather.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Capitol Hill
Mrs Waley Faces Sentencing In Kidnap Case
Tacoma July 17, 1939 Mrs Margaret Waley, a penniless former Salt Lake City girl, faces possible life terms after conviction on kidnapping and conspiracy in the George Weyerhaeuser case. She will be brought before Federal Judge Edward Cushman for sentencing and motions for a trial.
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Tacoma
Wash
Maragert Waley
George “Weyerhaeuser
Salt Lake City
Edward E. Cushman
Dainard Narrowly Tracked Across State Lines in Idaho Escape
Dainard alias Mahan remains a fugitive in a kidnapping case dating from June 9. After evading police in Butte Montana, he limited travel with George to stay within Washington despite counsel's claim they never crossed the Idaho border.
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Dainard
George
Washington
Idaho
Mahan
Butte
Mont
Court Rejects Processing Taxes Under Agricultural Act
Judge William H. Kirkpatrick of the U S district court ruled unconstitutional the part of the Agricultural Adjustment Act that delegates processing tax levy powers to the Secretary of Agriculture. The decision came in a suit by F G Vogt and Sons Inc of Philadelphia meat packers seeking an injunction against the processing tax on hogs. Vogt owes 378127 in unpaid taxes. ten other meat packers joined in similar petitions.
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Philadelphia
William H. Kirkpatrick
U. S. District Court
Secretary of Agriculture
F. G. Vogt and Sons, Inc
Philadelphia Meat Packers
Vogt
Hagan Ice Cream Promotes Rich Flavor Teasers
Hagan Ice Cream grows popular in the community with rich creamy texture and inviting flavor. For your next party, order Hagan Ice Cream or Sherbet delivered to your door within the time you serve. Choices include Vai Chocolate, Fresh Strawberry, Fresh Peach, Fresh Raspberry, Banana, Maple Pecan, Caramel Pineapple Sherbet, and Orange Sherbet.
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Nate
Vai
Price Fixing By AAA Wins By Scant Margin
Washington July 17 The senate approved a farm bill provision allowing price fixing for first purchase price with 50 percent handler approval. Senator Tydings condemned the move while Chairman Smith defended the policy saying it aims to prevent scarcity and support feeding people.
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Washington
Senate
Wallace
Smith
8. C
Agriculture Committee
Tydings
Roosevelt backs new Russian Brazilian trade pacts
President Roosevelt strongly endorsed the new trade agreements with Russia and Brazil, signaling support for expanding bilateral commerce and economic ties between the nations.
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Washington
Roosevelt
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Jackson's Mill
City Park Beach
Montaine
W. E. Robinson
Latrobe Street
Glenn
Hagan
Grafton Drug & Chemical CO
PAULE
Malone Pharm
Rexall
W. Main
Tia
AAA
Sve
Frigidaire ‘35
Opera House
Hell
IRS
General Motors
Monongahela System
Otek
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