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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1937

Page

5

Three Point Plan Drafted in London

Britain proposed a three point plan to pull Germany and Italy back from non intervention and to curb a new Spanish Civil War incident. It calls for extending the neutral shipping zone, pledges to avoid provocations such as the bombardment of the Deutschland, and a four power consultative process if needed. The plan assumes assent from Valencia and the insurgents before final approval by the neutrality committee.

London Great Britain Germany Italy Europe Spain Tbiza Britain France Valencia Neutrality Committee

Andrews plan on court size debate delays

The article reports on Hatch proposed constitutional change to add one Supreme Court justice for each over 75 until a maximum of 15, with the number receding as older justices retire. Burke opposes enlargement, and debate strategy centers on testing votes and potential indefinite postponement.

Judiciary Committee Senate Theenate

Madrid Battle Rages as Insurgents Bombard City

Madrid reports heavy bombardment as insurgent shells hit the capital for an hour in the Carabanchel area. Generalissimo Franco's batteries drove militants from trenches while refugees in the American embassy faced a sleepless night amid shattered windows and fear. Summer-like heat contrasted by rain in the Basque region.

Madrid Carabanchel Francisco Franco Carbanchel Capital Defense Basque Country Bay of Biscay

Poverty, border life, and Franco war talk near Hendaye

The article describes border life near Hendaye with high hotel prices, currency rates, and cross border trade. It reports on Moor casualties in Franco’s war, Moorish troops fighting with insurgents, and French concerns about Morrocco fighters. It notes business activity along the border and strategic hopes tied to Bilbao and Madrid.

Francisco Franco Morrocco Franco Bilbeos Bilbao Atlantic Valencia Spain Madrid

Trent Proposes State Fund for School Construction

Charleston June 8 A belated biennial report from State Superintendent W W Trent proposes a 1 million dollar annual fund to match local dollars for new school construction, and a higher base salary for teachers. He also urges diverting debt levies once debts are paid and removing political affiliation references on school board ballots.

Charleston W. W. Trent State Department of Education Holt Trent

Fragment of bone found as search shifts for wreck victims

In Salt Lake City a four inch bone fragment among wreckage near Hardy Ridge shifts search for victims of the December airliner disaster. Shoes and fuselage parts were found nearby as 30 men probe a snowfield at a 1000 foot cliff edge, with officials noting bodies may lie deep in ice.

Salt Lake City Here Hardy Ridge Alan Barrie Western Air Express M. C. Wenger Wenger Alpine Hardy Rilge

Car Plunge Injures Two in West Virginia Incident

In Wheeling on June 8 a car driven by Frank Reed, 61, veered off near Weirton junction and plunged at least 100 feet over an embankment. Reed and his wife Anna, 59, suffered only minor injuries. Deputy Sheriff Hoyt Allen provided the update.

Wheeling Hoyt Allen Frank Reed Anna Weirton Junction

Mount Hermon School Former Dean Faces Gun Threat Charge

Thomas E. B. Elder, former dean of Mount Hermon School for Boys at Greenfield, is charged with making a gun threat. The charge stems from an accusation by S. Allen Newton, former school cashier. Elder denied the allegation, calling it fantastical as he calmly read a book in court.

Thomas EB. Elder Mount Hermon School Boyanccor Greenfield Mess S. Allen Newton Elder

SWOC BATTLES TO REOPEN NEWTON MILLS AS STRIKE EASES

SWOC says it is ready to resume manufacturing tomorrow with police protection for workers after a strike that paused Newton mill operations. A Monroe mayor cites a 70 percent straw vote in favor of returning to Newton mills as civil authorities pledge to shield workers from picket lines. F D R vows not to intervene.

Calumet strike talks falter as locals urge action

Eighty SWOC locals in Calumet Indiana press President Roosevelt to intervene to end the strike. Ohio Governor Davey seeks joint talks but provides no update. CIO's John Owens says the governor aims to convene discussions or end the strike, while Perkins and the NLRB report no formal action. Employers reportedly want to bargain but resist signing contracts.

SWOC Indiana Roosevelt Ohio Martin L. Davey John Owens CIO Calumet Perkins National Labor Relations Board Ths

Deputies seize still, arrest man near No. 9 mine

FAIRMONT June 8 Deputies seized a still and arrested Louis Kudak 62 in a raid near the No. 9 mine. Kudak was held in the Marion county jail.

Fairmont Louis Kudak No. 9 Kudak Marion County

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