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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1930
Page
2
In a playful exchange, Peggy and Geology discuss gravity as the unseen force that keeps objects tied to Earth. The Little Black Clock asks questions while Geology defines gravitation as the attraction between bodies, likening it to an electric magnet. Geology invites Peggy to meet his children the next day.
General Talking Pictures Inc and DeForest Phonofilms Inc filed two federal patent suits against R. C. A. Photophone Inc and Radio District Pictures Inc in Wilmington Delaware alleging infringement of DeForest and Reis patents on reproduction of talking moving pictures. The suits rely on a prior favorable ruling in a similar case against the Stanley Company of America involving the same patents.
Washington on July 31 reports leave granted to 700 of 1060 Marines and 800 Reservists at Quantico Virginia due to water supply shortage. Artesian wells serving the post are affected by the long drought and nonpotable conditions persist.
Page shows radio schedules by station with programs such as Uncle Abe and David, Sunshine Hour, Melody Moments, and Olympics of music across WEAF WJZ KDKA WIZ and others. The narrative segment mentions the Palos patrol ship engaging near Chungshi. casualties not yet named.
C. Jay Fleming Harry Murray and William Beavers saw a young doe yesterday along Country Club road on the way back from the club. The Gisby Creek area also has several does reported nearby.
In Columbus on July 31 Democrats in Ohio name repeal of national prohibition as a dominant issue in the senatorial primary closing August 12. Cox's stance sparked campaigns by Buckley and Myers. others focus on farm relief and economic concerns while opposing repeal. In the gubernatorial race repeal also divides Democrats with George White opposing and Stephen Young supporting alternative paths, while Republicans back Cooper with no opposition.
Fire crews battled multiple blazes in Hampshire and Mohongohela regions. A major fire near Cacapon mountain scorched about 300 acres including part of an apple orchard. Smoke masks, used for the first time in state history, aided 300 plus fighters guarding a thousand acre blaze in Mohongahela National Forest aided by gasoline pumps, trucks, and pack horses as authorities consider requesting federal aid.
Captain and Mrs C T Morehead depart tomorrow for a two week trip to Cincinnati Kentucky and other points in the Monongah division. Mr Morehead is captain of the Baltimore and Ohio Police of the Monongah division.
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