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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1933
Page
4
The piece comprises letters to the editor praising abstention from state wealth depletion and questioning long term fiscal plans. It cites oil and coal wealth concerns, school funding, hospitals, roads, and cultural life, arguing against deposit insurance schemes as government overreach. It references the Glass Steagall debate and warns against paternalism, with editorial stance from The Intelligencer and Martinsburg Journal.
In the Northern District of West Virginia, contracts for 135000 tons of Sewickley coal at 66 cents per ton were approved by Judge Baker. The receiver Howard W. Showalter reported Rutland Railroad offered the best price, highlighting the coal industry’s dire state and calls for compensation to the state to preserve natural resources and workers.
Huntington Advertiser defends County School Unit as bipartisan since 1927, noting Burt Tax Commission under a Republican governor and legislature first recommended the plan. It argues current Democratic leadership is implementing a Republican idea, while Republicans failed to act earlier. Wheeling Intelligencer echoed the critique.
Bethany College announces that Bethany has been placed on the approved list of the Association of University Women. The notice, dated June 5, was issued by Dean W. K. Woolery of Bethany College.
Bethany College women gain full standing in the American Association of University Women after membership committee approval. Dean Woolery lauds Bethany for top academic standing and honor. Bethany already linked with the Association of American Universities and North Central Association. Clarksburg event notes Webster church luncheon and Taylor county union president Arthur Wolfe leading the meeting.
Mrs Williams testified that she leaped onto a running board, was dragged by her husband into a car, and driven to a Knottsville area home where they were kept until Saturday. The boy and Elmer disappeared after a search by state troopers and police, with a warrant outstanding for Elmer Williams who remains at large.
Bowling Green Virginia reports pilot Larry Jamieson of Eastern Rail Transport, in service since 1930, died from burns after his mail plane crashed into a 76 foot ravine in a wooded area near Bowling Green.
Fall River reports more than 10,000 mill workers received wage increases within 24 hours. Most raises amount to 12 12 percent and partly restore prior reductions.
Mayor Charles King announced the city plans to borrow about 100000 from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to fund a new modern three story municipal hospital. City attorney drafts loan papers for Washington, with a delegation to follow to arrange terms if approved. The project is a self liquidating proposal not needing a public vote.
Charleston June 5 Members of the 55 county courts will not receive compensation for inspecting highways because they have no highways to inspect. They will be paid for inspecting jails detention homes and other county property under a new bill. The S2a day provision sets monthly amounts by county population from 15 to 200 dollars.
The Baileyton Chan endeavor Society of Rosemont won the Taylor county pennant at Webster Baptist Church night for a one act play Courage. Six societies competed including Flemington ME Church United Brethren and Webster Union Christian Endeavor. Each group performed three numbers. Mrs. Mary Jackson and Miss Rutie Duncan invited all to the state convention in Clarksburg West Virginia.
Strong late trading push lifted rails and other industrial shares as utilities edged higher. Transfers reached about 5.5 million shares with Allied Chemical and Homestake Mining up roughly six points. Several others rose about one point, including Santa Fe, Case, AT&T, Western Union, Dome, National Distillers, United Industrial Alcohol, Celanese, Union Pacific, Alaska Juneau, U.S. Steel, and New York Central.
Michigan Attorney General Patrick H. OBrien announces a grand jury probe into Detroit bank closures prompted by the governor's proclamation. A petition will be filed Monday, as two large banks placed in receivership face criticism from former Governor Alex J. Grosbeck, receiver for the holding company.
Senate finance committee backed an amendment to the public works bill granting the President power to halt interstate and foreign shipments of illegally produced oil. Senator Connally of Texas proposed the measure, authorizing prohibitions under state laws or regulatory orders.
The Derrick reports oil well completions west of the Alleghenies for May reached 753. Stock market gains followed a period of early uncertainty as trading closed today in New York. Production totaled 205,836 barrels. Oil City, Pa. June 5.
A garbled newspaper crossword puzzle page presents a long list of across clues and scattered letters with numerous typos and misprints. The fragment includes references to various words and partial definitions, a mysterious solution note, and stray capitalized terms and numbers, all in a disjointed order. The result is a damaged puzzle segment with unclear grid structure.
Four Major details new state appointments and resignations. A. Spates Brady and Dr Elkins gain unexpired terms on the board of control. McCue named health commissioner. Gain joins state board of education with Henson’s term. Roberts appointed to education board. Four advisory road commission members named. White, Coffman, and other officials’ resignations noted amid restructuring. Major party balance shifts to Democrats in key boards.
Morgan aid by his brother J P Morgan stood near the chair as the senate banking committee pressed its inquiry into the Morgan firms personal stock dealings and partners income tax returns. John W Davis opposed expanding the probe and a protest over examining personal stock moves was considered while Ferdinand Pecora prepared to question three partners including LaMont Ewing and Stank.
Classified rates explain two cent per word first insertion and one cent per word for subsequent insertions. Ads must be in regular style with a minimum 45 cent charge. Examples include FOR RENT and FOR SALE notices with addresses and contact details. The text also covers editing clarifications and the end of the week recess.
Ferdinand Pecora and staff prepared in Washington to wind up the Morgan inquiry with new evidence. If blocked from the income tax question, Pecora will pivot to the firm’s financing of the Van Sweringen railroad empire and Morgan holdings in power and gas fields. The committee weighs legislative limits on financial concentration as it eyes Kuhn Loeb, Dillon Read, and investment trusts.
Fiduciary accounts before Commissioner of Accounts for settlement include Odbert E. Corder guardian for infant Paul Linn for final settlement from November 1 1932. Orma J. Losh administrator of WW Roach estate from May 31 1932 to May 31 1933 as partial settlement. Edward M. Taylor administrator of Nancy Taylor estate from February 8 1932 to February 8 1933 as partial settlement. Grace Clark executrix of R L Clark will from January 28 1931 to May 16 1933 as final settlement. George P. Sims executor of Anna Sims will from January 11 1932 to May 17 1938 as final settlement. Signed June 5 1933 by William P. Samples Commissioner of Accounts.
A 21st amendment proposal would repeal the 18th Amendment and restore state liquor law control. Voters are instructed to cast votes for ratification or against, with a single cross in the head circle if choosing all in favor or all against, and to avoid extra marks.
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