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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1932

Page

6

Mayors Back Public Works Bond Issuance

Detroit June 2 A program seeking federal aid in three forms wins endorsement from about thirty mayors of large cities. They plan to press Congress and President Hoover, form a permanent association of municipal leaders, and urge amending the Reconstruction Finance Corporation act to aid municipalities. The group favors direct federal unemployment relief and a 5 billion dollar federal bond issue for public works. Seven mayors will carry the plan to Washington led by Mayor Murphy and Mayor James M. Curley of Boston.

Detroit Congress Hoover Frank Murphy Washington Murphy James M. Curley Boston T. S. Wamsley New Orleans James J. Walker New York

Feeds and prices in cotton bags and staples

A feed listing shows Badau Scratch Feed in cotton bags of 100 pounds at $1.15 per 100 pounds and Crack Corn at $1.15 per hundred. Also listed are Tuxedo 16 protein dairy 100 pounds at $115, Hillsdale Pure Midds per 100 at $1.00, Stocks Bran per 100, Comet Red Dog per 10, and Table Rolled Oats 10 pounds.

Badau Hillsdale

Conference Fallout Reported Despite Planned Talks

A further conference was planned but failed as a formal statement announced. Authorities say the breakdown lacked an explained reason, with reports indicating the American Europest group would not guarantee enough Russian exports or grant a 10-year guarantee requested by Russians. It is believed smaller divisions formed.

Anr

Two Men Die in Explosion at Arkansas Crossing

In Lowell Arkansas two men were killed when Frisco passenger train 709 collided with a gasoline-filled truck at a crossing early today. Train fireman J W Thomas of Fort Smith and Cecil Allen age 22 driver of the truck died instantly. Engineer Moore of Monett Missouri was burned seriously.

Lowell Ark Frisco Here J. W. Thomas Fort Smith Cecil Allen Moore Monett

Strike costs reach $100000 in Ohio fields

Columbus reports maintenance of National Guards in Ohio bituminous fields paralyzed by strikes since April 1 cost the state $100,000. The state emergency board released $15,000 to cover troop expenses in Athens county last week, fulfilling orders. Also notes Mrs W M Housanern of Northwestern Turnpike visiting Moritz and Bonenberger families of Wheeling.

Columbus Ohio State Emergency Board Athens County W. M. Housanern Northwestern Turnpike Moritz and Bonenberger Wheeling

Alumni Group Welcomes 1932 City High Graduates

The annual alumni meeting featured a welcome to 113 new graduates. Mrs Wilkinson urged graduates to uphold high standards, duty, and integrity as they enter business and social life, stressing truth, belief in life after death, and delivering the right message with enthusiasm.

City High Wilkinson

Alumni Toasts Open City High School Banquet Program

The event featured remarks by Strauss and Kuhn on student responsibilities, a series of toasts including “Our School” and “The Alumni,” vocal solos, a miniature play, and a roll call of deceased members. Decorations were blue and gold, with a large banquet and stage arrangement.

Strauss William Strauss Kuhn William Friedman Robert Heflin Mildred Hefner Davenport Lewis Haymond Janice Beagle Attorney Friedman Kenneth Daugherty Velma Cather Gertrude Suddarth Frances Hugill Miss Suddarth Arthur G. Yates Association Ray Withers Dorothy Nye Conan Doyle Clay Oobinson Louise ‘Church Thespians Grace Loar John Evans Elizabeth Stuck Rhea Fish Wilkinson Genevieve Jackson Ruth Turner Lucille McKeen Carolyn Rendle LaDonna Rosier Betty Ford Elizabeth Knnsely Board of Education City High Oesion Oc

Lindbergh kidnapping notes match. symbol identical

Jersey Police confirm the cryptic signature on the Lindbergh ransom notes and the nursery note is identical across material. They note the circles are uniform and precisely drawn, with the original ransom note not released publicly due to disguising handwriting, fueling ongoing speculation about the kidnap gang.

Houpewell Jersey Gang That Kid

Murder charge looms as baby linked to 50,000 collection

A fragment notes a murder case involving a baby tied to a failed 50,000 ransom attempt collected from Dr. John Condon. The terse detail suggests a past crime where legitimacy of the payment was in question and identities are implied but not fully stated.

John Condon

Probers Run Out Of Leads In Lindbergh Kidnapping Case

New York June 2 The Bronx county grand jury investigating the Lindbergh ransom payment apparently ran out of leads and reconvened to probe the handling of the ransom money by Dr John F Condon the Jaffie of the crime The grand jurors and several witnesses planned adjournment subject to call Three men appointed by Col Lindbergh to negotiate with underworld figures were on the witness list Morris Rosner Salvatore Spitalea and Irving Bits

New York Bronx County Grand John F. Condon Jaffie Col Lindbergh Underworld Morris Rosner Salvatore Are Spitalea Irving Bits

Weston Woman Fires Self Over Husband Departure

Mrs. Nathan Harris, 19, attempted suicide in Clarksburg by firing a pistol into her chest after her husband left for Charleston and refused to take her along. She sought work and faced abandonment in a distressing domestic dispute reported at Weston on June 2.

Weston

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