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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1934
Page
3
Coast Labor Chief William J. Lewis, Pacific coast president of the International Longshoremen's Association, notes the union did not donate funds but lent them to the county. He cites prior repayment and argues the arrangement could support efforts amid the strike climate in San Francisco.
The piece reviews airport development in Bridgeport and the tri county plan, notes funding by three counties and state highway upgrades, and defends a loan dispute over Taylor County funds. It lauds Harrison County’s cooperative stance, explains labor sharing under the 7-5-2 ratio, and points to federal support potential of 125,000 for the project. It also references earlier crime and reform debates and editorial remarks on youth detention.
The report describes a gunfight as trio of inmates confront guards and climb a wall. Johnson and Walker join the scene as W T McConnell is forced to lead guards toward the wall. Frazier, Hamilton and others exchange shots with the Picket Guard H E George and Johnson is lightly wounded.
Palmer, Hamilton and Thompson fled in two waiting automobiles after pulling a rifle from the back seat and firing on Guard George, wounding him. All three were condemned to death, Hamilton for bank robbery and habitual criminal status, Palmer for killing Major Crowson, a prison guard, and Thompson for bank robbery.
Representatives from Taylor Marion and Harrison counties endorse a Bridgeport site as the most central and economical field. Roads planned to connect Grafton Clarksburg and Fairmont, promising 15 to 30 minute drives. The project spurs regional unification and prompts discussion of reinvestment of a defunct Taylor County Automobile Club fund into the airport effort.
The FEAR ADMIRAL report continues from page one describing a dangerous journey. A tractor carried twenty five gallons of gasoline in the standard tank and one hundred forty five gallons in an aviation tank beneath its casing. Supplies included sleeping bags stoves tents skins and an emergency radio.
The document outlines a political appeal by a Democratic candidate who quotes a telegram to Senator Earl Smith of Fairmont. He criticizes his opponent’s performance in Congress, pledges support for the administration, and emphasizes labor interests, hydroelectric power development, and a new hospital in Grafton. He mentions the 10 million dollar Tygart Valley flood dam and asserts site selection by engineers in 1915. He defends collective bargaining and stresses personal ties to labor.
In a 1934 Capyrtons tale, Richard Croyden confronts police after learning his wife Aline confessed to murder. The couple discuss guilt, plans, and fate as Harper guides them toward court, while Lafferty coordinates later removal. The denouement leaves them departing for the Du fresne mansion.
A two day celebration of the six tieth anniversary of West Main Street Methodist Episcopal church in Grafton will feature a historical sketch by R W Hilkey and addresses by former pastors Dr Ralph Brown and Hon Charles W Evans with a social hour and special music at both sessions. The present church stands on the site of the Civil War era Main Street church.
James W Dawkins seeks an unconditional pardon for forgery conviction. He lists a 1932 two year sentence and requests the West Virginia governor consider his petition with exhibits, to be filed in Grafton on July 26 1934. He cites pardon attorney A W Garnett and reports to H G Kump.
A 1934 public notice from M B Morgan of Fairmont seeking Republican nomination for Congress in the First West Virginia district and vowing an active campaign. Also an entry by Harvey A Poe of Thornton announcing candidacy for Republican state senator in the 11th district and for Taylor County Commissioner, pledging honesty and diligent service. The notices urge Republican and Democratic voters to support their respective campaigns in the August 7 1934 primary.
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