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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1934
Page
3
The column discusses party politics during the primary season, noting Ira Smith’s withdrawal in the Republican race and a proposed conference among Democratic candidates to select two finalists. It covers regional road projects in Monongalia and Taylor counties, and praises road work toward Valley Falls and the Falls’ scenic potential.
Government spokesmen say intervention not imminent as Vienna eyes the post assassination crisis. In Styria and Carinthia fighting flares with German Nazis attempting a comeback near the Yugoslav border. Government forces push Nazis from Eibelwald but the mountain pass remains contested.
Reports describe Nazis retreating, about 200 crossing into Yugoslavia and surrendering. In Graz and Vienna fighting persists as Heimwehr and Catholic Storm Troops celebrate, while Carinthia and Tyrol endure heavy clashes near borders with Italy and Switzerland. Dollfuss obituary sparks renewed nationalist tensions as civil war intensifies.
New York July 28 Rudolph Reimer commissioner of immigration ruled that art in Ellis Island buildings must be accurate. He rejected murals showing a Negro in a heavy sweater picking cotton with a cart drawn by a percheron stallion. He said Negroes picking cotton did not wear heavy sweaters and they never heard of a percheron, adding light clothing and a mule.
Acting Chancellor Ernest von Starhemberg prayed for Austria's independence as thousands gathered at Vienna city hall to honor Chancellor Dollfuss. The body was carried through crowded streets while millions worldwide listened to the funeral broadcast. The speaker pledged not to say farewell.
Political advertisement by W. X. Cleavenger announces candidacy for the Taylor County County Court short term in the Democratic Primary on August 7 1934. He pledges a square deal for citizens, county integrity, fair pay for workers, and scrutiny of expenditures to avoid needless cost. He argues against excessive conservatism that could waste funds and stresses doing things well.
The mayor faced questions about appointing a new street commissioner after the death of W. Peers. Nine applicants have been filed. Fred W. Kunst remains a candidate, while Withers is a leading contender, though King has not yet decided. The Junior Order of Mechanics condemned the delay and a copy of their resolution was sent to the mayor and the Sentinel.
A freight train derailment on the timore and Ohio railroad near W ruff tied up traffic yesterday. The Wheeling to ton passenger train arrived about an hour and ten minutes late due to the accident. No injuries were reported.
Classified ad rates shown with two cents per word for first insertion and one cent for subsequent insertions. Minimum 45 cents. Items listed include a Fairbanks scale with large tray and a baby enamel tub in two conditions. Contact Mrs Frank Tufy at 108-2.
A candidacy notice from Howard H. Zatton of West Virginia dated May 31, 1934, announces his bid for the Republican nomination to represent the 11th senatorial district comprising Marion and Monongalia counties and asks for votes and moral support.
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