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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1932

Page

6

Hindenburg Declared German Dictator Amid Crisis

Berlin reports President Hindenburg acted with apparent Nazi support to dissolve the Reichstag and force a general election within 60 days. Hitler signaled willingness to coalite under a unified state, arguing nationalism and Nazism must merge for Germany’s unity. The move escalates the Nazi rise amid bitter campaigns and upheaval.

Berlin Paul von Hindenburg Germany Adolf Hitler Nais Reichstag Franz von Papen Hitler Prussia

Continted List of Party State Members by District

The article lists party state members by district from Sixth through Fifteenth with names and hometowns. Districts Six to Fifteen name representatives such as L. L. Belcher Welch and Fred M. Jamison Fairmont, noting spouses and locations like Huntington Kenova Beckley and Martinsburg.

Charleston Edith Mohler Sweet St. Albans W. R. Thurmond Logan Russell C. Newman Lundale W. N. Jasper Lewisburg Edith W. Breckenridge Summersville Buron Stephenson Sutton Fen L. Fox Minnie Camden Lambe W. T. Talbott Webster Springs Fred M. Jamison Fairmont Eugene M. Watkins F. Guy Rash Morgantown Gene W. Ford Grafton W. Guy Merrick B. M. Hoover Elkins Oliie W. Hooker Buckhannon A. R. Parrish Belington

No Time to Act Says Legislative Committee Stopped Talking

A fragment notes the legislative committee and their counsel halted discussion, urging action rather than more talk. The brief hints at pressure for concrete steps and resolution on the matter brought to their attention.

Legislative Committee

Political Sniping Over Charges Delay Inquiry

Roosevelt denies time for sniping as Seabury hints at delaying charges to pressure the governor. Hofstadter and GOP members stay silent while Steingut accuses Seabury of turning the issue political. Roosevelt asserts he won’t be the dupe before the national convention. Walker faces no removal grounds per Tammany leaders.

Roosevelt Seabury Samuel Hofstadter Irwin Steingut Judge Seabury Walker Tammany

Shoot Man Five Times Leads to Arrest in Akron Case

The local negro, with no steady job, is charged with the September 27 murder of Wade Griffin. McDonald, once a fugitive, was found in Grafton and taken into custody after being located in Clarksburg and Fairmont. He is a life-long Grafton resident with a wife and several children. Pittsburgh locks to be painted white and black squares. district engineer orders the scheme after trials at Dashields Dam.

Akron Wade Griffin McDonald Grafton Clarksburg Fairmont Pittsburgh Pittsburgh District Dashields Dam L. D. Clay

Character themes mark rural school graduation address

Senator Watkins urged graduates to develop personal character and independent thinking. He warned against stubbornness and urged broadening personality to avoid single-track mindsets, calling for diverse channels in public and private life.

Watkins

Raskob Denies In Senate Hearing On Short Selling

The Senate hearing features debate over short selling with Gray denying plans to call Republicans and David Lion testifying he earned over 500000 from stock made freely available for publicity in stock pools. Senator Glass probes political links as Gray denies inquiries into witnesses.

Glass Gray David Lion New York Hoover

Raskob testifies on GM stock trades amid tax debate

Raskob admits selling 58 GM shares and describes the action as a pure tax transaction while preserving long stock in his purchasing account. He explains two accounts and holding companies used for the trades and testifies before a Senate committee about personal funds and possible campaign money uses. The hearing includes questions from Senators Glass and Walcott and praise for his frankness from Chairman Norbeck.

Raskob General Motors Glass Gray Walcott R. Conn Norbeck Bat

Further Substantial Restoration Quoted Values Shown Today

New York June 4 A fur ther substantial restoration of quoted values closed the week in the securities market. Stocks rose to near their best levels with gains of more than four points for many leaders and bonds posted impressive advances for the second straight day. Turnover in the short session ran about 800000 shares.

New York

Buddy Lambert Returns From Columbus Ford Training

R Buddy Lambert a Bryents garage Beech Street mechanic is back from Columbus Ohio after completing a course in working parts of the new Ford automobile system.

Lester Buddy" Lambert

Anniversary of Philippi Land Battle observed in West Virginia

Recollections mark the first Civil War land battle at Philippi Barbour County near Grafton as residents recall cannons and grape shot from Broaddus College hilltop. Union forces routed Confederate troops in the peaceful valley where Hangar the limb inventor lost a leg amid memories of the fatal skirmish.

Philippi Barbour County Grafton West, Virginia Broaddus College Hangar West Virginia

Transients Won’t Eat in City Relief Centers

Salvation Army Captain W H Araeza and Army advisory board member G T Bartlett denied feeding out of town and county transients if local relief headquarters close. They said no meals would be served transients passing through the city, while stressing local needy would also be affected.

W.H. Araeza Salvation Army G. T. Bartlett Army Advisory Board Army Corps Arnold Bartlett

Hold Youth for Robbery

Delmar Haddix was arrested by city and state police on a Marion county robbery complaint. He faced breaking jail after two months, irregular license plates, and loot valued at 250 dollars found in the car. The charges include breaking and entering and a felony carrying a state penitentiary sentence.

Delmar Haddix Marion County Wilford Street H. K. Debendarfer Wallace Henderson Haddix

Prowlers Reported At Blueville Home

Four unidentified men attempted intrusion at Merle and Mrs Stilwell in Blueville last night prompting Merle Stilwell to fire into the air. Police and state trooper responded but found no suspects. This marks a second complaint at the Stilwell residence.

Merle Stilwell Blueville

Signatures Secured to Force House Vote on Payment Plan

Washington June 4 Cash bonus supporters secured 145 signatures to compel a house vote on June 13 on the 2 billion full payment issue.

Washington

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