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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1937

Page

4

Dressed Up And Going No Place The Public And The Law

Fairmont Times reports Dr Ralph Cooper Hutchinson president of Washington and Jefferson College warned Fairmont State College graduates that too many youths move to success in appearances without real achievement He urged focus on practical aims and civic duties to avoid social stagnation by showing the value of effort over prestige

Courts Thomas P. Hardman West Virginia Law Quarterly Dean Hardman Fairmont Times America Ralph Cooper Hutchinson W. & J. College Fairmont State College

Pennsylvania Takes Over 44 Hour Week Bill

Morgantown Post reports Governor Earle pushed through Pennsylvania's 44 hour week bill early Sunday. It restricts workers to eight hours daily for five days, bans overtime, and could hamper presses, power plants, banking, and bookkeeping if laws are strictly enforced. Experts warn it dangers business life and urge caution to avoid broader adoption.

Pennsylvania Morgantown Post Earle Pennsylvania Legislaure

Young College President Calls Graduates to Lead Change

A young college president urges America's upcoming graduates to translate their rigorous schooling into action. He warns European youth march toward the future while American youth miss the pioneering spirit, suggesting a new leadership role for those entering the workforce.

America Dr. Hutchinson Europe

Power strike escalates amid union talks and gridlock

The power strike deepens after weeks of wage deadlock with United Automobile Workers president Homer Martin denying authorization. UAW leaders, led by Thomas Gearhart, head to Washington to meet with John L. Lewis as Wyndham Mortimer and Kempton A. Williams join the delegation. Flint plants including Buick and Chevrolet sent workers home, sparking fears of a lockout and disorder that subsided as facts emerged.

Homer Martin United Automobile Workers Thomas Gearhart Washington John L. Lewis Wyndham Mortimer Lewis New Public Utilities Union Kempton A. Williams Flint Buick Motor | Car Company Chevrolet Motor Company Chevrolet

Lewis announces settlement for United Automobile Workers

Washington June 9 John L Lewis chairman of the Committee for Industrial Organization announced a settlement had been reached on behalf of United Automobile Workers.

Washington John L. Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization United Autombile Workers

Neutrality in Spain War Puts U S in Dilemma

Charles P. Stewart argues the United States cannot stay neutral as Britain France and Russia aid the loyalists while Italy and Germany back the rebels. He notes the neutrality law does not fit Spain’s civil war and questions how to curb arms without aiding one side.

Charles P. Stewart Central Press Washington,d. C Spain United States Uncle Sam Britain France Russia Italy Germany Samuel

Federal Bureau of Cats Proposed for White House Mice

Column humorously suggests a cat to run the White House as Chief Mouser with a Vice Mouser overseeing the pantry. It riffs on Tige the neighborhood cat, praising his mouse-devouring prowess while noting his age, humorously claiming he is over 70 and unsuitable for government work.

William Ritt Central Press White House FBC Federal Bureau of Cats Mouser Tige

Union plan to end Consumers Power strike announced

Lewis disclosed that Wyndham Mortimer first vice president of the U A W A and a group of union men would leave by plane for Fitt Mich to finalize arrangements for ending the strike. He said terms were not disclosed and the union group would proceed independently. The strike, in a power company plant, was led by the United Automobile Workers after weeks of talks with Consumers Power management. Earlier reports said a wage increase was agreed subject to ratification by members.

Southeastern Michigan United Automobile Workers Union Consumers Power Company Lewis Power Company

State Shows Continued From Page One Equalization Fund

The 1937 legislature approved deficiency apportionment and related funding measures affecting the state equalization fund as reported on page one, detailing how shortfalls would be addressed and allocations adjusted across departments.

Marcia and Sandy clash over careers and romance in LA

In southern California advertising circles, Marcia, a talented artist, and Sandy Knight, an ambitious advertising executive, drift from attraction to professional rivalry. Marcia lands a key account while Sandy hopes for the same win, prompting tensions as Ellen and Tony enter the scene and old flames surface at Lena von Brecht's party.

Sandy Marcia Aecident California Los Angeles Abe Zimmerman Walt Hitney Hartley Ellen Sanders Tony Eliott Lena von Brecht Paula Stoddard Sandy Knight Paula Ellen Ellen-Tony Walt

State Funds Tight as Transfers Hit Education Budget

The appropriation totals 1,278,000 with 898,000 already moved to the school department. Most state college salaries were paid, except a few for summer teaching. An estimated 400,000 is needed to run June government. The general fund shows a 700,000 plus balance as of May 31, with expected revenues raising the transfer and leaving about 500,000 in general revenue for 1936-37.

Hitler's Coup Plans in Danzig Referenced by Nazis

Continued report notes Hitler's group discussing an unusual act near Danzig, 50 miles from Marienwerder, as Nazis claim about two thirds majority in the free city's parliament after German Nationalists reconciled priorities.

Hitler Danzig Marienwerder Free City

Deserters Shift Danzig Pace toward Nazi Rule

The text notes regime changes and several Socialists deserting to the Nazis. It claims the Nazis could discard the free state constitution endorsed by the League of Nations and turn Danzig into an authoritarian Reich style state.

Free State League of Nations Danzig Reich

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