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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1938
Page
4
A formal War Department report cites Major Cambs Hinl as saying findings may be reachable by Washington within days. The probe concerns an explosion near an air field and the crashed plane at an altitude of 6,500 feet, with Brant noting the craft was traveling about 250 to 300 miles per hour before impact.
Bill and Ellen visit a remote adobe cottage near Nogales, share a simple meal of beans and handmade bowls with a Mexican family, where Bill buys a woven doll for the children. Ellen contemplates life away from New York as they drive back to town and plan more business.
The text lists the twelve apostles from Matthew and references concern over Mr. Biddle as chief counsel for a TV A inquiry. It notes expectations of cooperation and outcomes if Biddle follows instructions. The excerpt blends biblical names with a contemporary governmental inquiry context.
The editorial urges swift action by Mayor Gillispie and city leaders to secure a modern hospital for Grafton and Taylor County after years of effort. It notes offers of free sites, aims to meet American Hospital Association standards, and promises ongoing updates from city hall or the Taylor County Board of Trade. The paper stresses unity, accountability, and credit to the Trade for championing the cause.
A Morgantown Post summary notes that a congressional TVA inquiry has a new lead counsel Franklin of Philadelphia, appointed amid a largely New Deal dominated committee. The piece hints Roosevelt’s possible reluctance for a thorough probe, suggesting White House influence could shape the inquiry.
A Wheeling Intelligencer excerpt discusses Senator Barkley leading a senate attack on the Hatch resolution amid debate on PWA and WPA relief. It cites federal-state control of highway jobs, praise for the FBI and G-men, and new charges against political finances tied to a 1930s state corruption case involving Charim J. Margiotti.
Acting for Governor Harte, McCloskey joins a petition with Earle allies including David L. Lawrence as Democratic state chairman and secretary of the commonwealth. Matthew H. McCloskey of Philadelphia, Ralph M. , and Roy Brownmiller join secretaries of property and supplies and highways. Leon Crossen chairs the liquor control panel.
The Supreme Court rules six to one that Electric Bond and Share Company must register under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1995. The decision allows SEC to regulate holding structures in thirty-two states, and preserves a later challenge to other provisions. The court notes ongoing, tempered SEC oversight and evolutionary restructuring.
Senators Ellender and Pepper won added concessions broadening exemptions as seven year limits begin. A congressional committee draft on wage hour legislation tentatively agrees to grant an administrator board in the labor department final say on interstate minimum wage standards. The independent administrator would be appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
Reports discuss 25 to 40 cent hourly bases for a new wage system. Boards would include employers employees and the public, with the administrator able to replace but not alter findings. Southern senators urge classification of industries and factors like cost of living in setting wages and hours. Heavy program ahead as negotiations continue.
Members of the relief conference committee said today they are considering trimming down or eliminating the 125,000,000 direct relief approved by the Senate. The debate centers on funding across currency lines including appropriations maritime aviation food and drug and bankruptcy bills.
State troopers will handle fingerprinting and place prints in civil identification files in Charleston and Washington, D. C. The legislature moved to pass free people but the house approved while the senate blocked it, arguing the state cannot afford free textbooks and a nine month school term.
Airmont coroner Guy W. Alterback said he will investigate after Elizabeth Powell of Ib died following injuries from a car accident. She died in a hospital a short time after the crash.
Refugees driven from holes near the base of a Mayan volcano eight days after it became active began returning as eruptions subsided. Volcanologist Rev Miguel Selga returned to Manila and officials said yesterday's outburst marked the climax with a shower of white hot rock. President Manuel L Quezon ordered a survey of damage to public works and plantation and village relief needs would be fully cared for.
George W. Wilson a year old former oil and gasman and bank director died of heart attack at Weston. He left a widow and three children. His widow survives him in the county and the death was reported today.
The National Bank announced a 10 percent dividend totaling 284,411.84. Depositors will be paid within the next two or three weeks.
A violent tornado struck a business district near a cemetery and a school, killing four people and injuring many as debris toppled cars and storefronts. Investigators found scattered remnants and electrical storm effects in the area. Rescue crews searched amid the wreckage and continued to assess further damage.
A ragged set of political notices announces candidacies for county offices in Taylor. Candidates pledge service, cite prior public service, and request voters’ support in the primary and general elections. The letters emphasize experience as county officials and a commitment to competent public service.
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