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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1933
Page
4
The column argues that Alabama and Arkansas vote against prohibition, signaling momentum toward repeal. It predicts Tennessee and other states will follow, pushing the 18th Amendment toward removal. It critiques New Deal loan programs and notes Post's world flight delays and Morgan Town athletic finances.
A Fairmont Times piece extols Western Maryland as a premier scenic region reachable via Route 40 and surrounding valleys. It highlights overlooks from McMullen Highway through Keyser to Elk Garden and back via Cumberland, including Deep Creek Lake, Bear Creek, and Savage Mountain, praising the area’s unrivaled views and inviting readers to visit.
A fragmented editorial notes rising grain prices give hope to Maryland and the Midwest farmers while Nebraska observers call for action. The piece suggests inviting a penalty on the progressive stance amid price shifts and commentary on editorial cuts.
Washington records reveal the federal government’s thirteen year effort to enforce prohibition has yielded more than 40,000,000 days in jail sentences and fines totaling about 71,000,000 dollars. The figures reflect broad enforcement activity across the era.
The Clarksburg Exponent argues that illegal liquor traffic since 1920 flourishes under weak enforcement. It states the figures for enforcement are too low, citing Al Capone’s success and fueling revulsion against prohibition, contributing to the repeal movement.
An audit for the West Virginia University athletic fund shows a deficit of 93 220.66 with Marshall College reporting about 11 000 deficit and smaller shorts elsewhere. The board calls that all athletic expenses be covered from athletic funds and notes liabilities from guarantees for 1931 football games. The stadium corporation audit shows a separate balance, assets of 758 900.57 and liabilities 372 265.81.
Brinkman a former West Virginia Wesleyan football star was signed to coach the Wheeling high school team. He previously coached at Benwood Union high, turning out two state championship elevens. He succeeds John Smith whose bid could not be accepted.
Northern and southern bituminous coal producers failed to agree on a wage differential at their conference seeking a single code for Hugh S. Johnson. A 40 hour week proposal remained unconfirmed. Plans to transfer many miners to rehabilitation farms were still in the paper stage.
Local reports indicate a surge in employment in Preston and Kingwood area mining and quarry operations. Two mines near Preston employ over 100 workers weekly, Snyder's Crossing quarry to hire 15 to 20 more. A Morgantown contractor is to provide stone for a large dormitory at Yale Haven. A court house and an armory are contemplated, each promising dozens of jobs for extended periods.
The Missouri game and fish department will discontinue stocking streams with brown trout after unsatisfactory results. Officials say current stocking did not meet expectations and will shift focus to other species and habitat improvements.
Legal notices warn all claimants against Laura E. Cole deceased to present verified claims with vouchers by January 15, 1994 at the Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bar Building in Grafton Taylor County WV. Beneficiaries must appear to protect their interests. Dated July 1 1933 J Guy Allender Commissioner of Aggoun Taylor County Virginia July 12 1826.
Kingwood, July 19. Smokeless coal mines near here are now in operation and another nearby industry, the quarry of the Kingwood Stone Company, being put at work.
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