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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1934
Page
4
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The passage notes concern that women’s bathing suits may cause cancer at some beaches. It mentions some doubt about the issue, and cites a French doctor claiming that people could live to 200 if they breathe properly. The tone reflects cautious speculation about health and longevity.
Wheeling dispatch reports a freak accident after a man stepped in front of a state trooper motorcycle. He rose, was struck by a car, and died from his injuries. The incident unfolds amid pre fight coverage for Max Baer and Primo Carnera in New York.
Dispatches report Octotepeye wiped out by floods with over 500 dead including government officials, while San Salvador area fears reach 2 000 deaths after air survey. Tampico winds, high seas, river blockages inland to Mexico City. Bridges collapse in Sonsonate San Miguel Santa Ana and San Vicente. American Red Cross offered aid.
New York June 12 financial markets showed a cheerier tone with prices firmer and trading volume restricted. Grains advanced after early hesitation while bonds and other shares rose modestly. Notable gainers included American Telephone, U S Steel, Johns Manville, Chrysler, Westinghouse, Penn Central, Southern Pacific and Spiegel-May Stern, with several reaches of six to seven points.
A West Virginia editorial warns that gangsterism has moved beyond cities to small communities. It cites Tommy Carroll’s Waterloo death and argues for readiness, citing highway patrols and federal crime laws, while contrasting with rail government ownership debates and the efficiency of private rail service.
A San Francisco Chronicle column argues the press is essential to democracy and condemns dictatorship. It notes labor unrest with strikes, mocks debt diplomacy, and cites a Pennsylvania banker urging reforms. The piece criticizes postwar financial policy and a university professor’s controversial remarks.
Pittsburgh report says Pasako died from a head wound after a drunken brawl. An axe with blood and hair was found at the scene. Hricik, sought for questioning, was later arrested in Pittsburgh and to be returned to Taylor County. Both men had worked in the Flemington coal field about twenty years.
A vehicle rollover on the highway trapped Wicker and Ellis as it careened into the bank. Charles Swarts, leader of the rescue group, promptly organized aid and ensured assistance reached the victims.
Mayor Charles King ordered police to warn junk dealers not to buy items from minors. He cited numerous complaints from property owners about vacant houses being stripped of plumbing and other salable junk by youths, with material found in city junk shops. The mayor aims to curb the practice as it has gained momentum in recent months.
County administrator Simon J. Predman announces the start of two large community garden projects in Taylor County. Each three acre plot sits on A A Holt farm near Pruntytown and on Joseph Rinker farm Knottsville road. Fertilizer seeds and plants have been ordered and are expected to arrive today. An appropriation exceeding 2008 dollars covers labor teams and material.
President Roosevelt signed into law the administration bill regulating airmail transport. The action formalizes government oversight and sets the framework for future aerial mail service.
A bill to end practices denounced by Postmaster General Farley and to curb handling of airmail under previous administrations. It authorizes the postmaster general to award one year contracts through competitive bidding, following controversy over cancelled private airline mail contracts last January.
Two bombs exploded in Fayette county coal fields early today, injuring none and marking the first violence in two months. A dynamite blast at Edenstourn near a dance hall sent about 200 attendees fleeing, while another bomb damaged Cliff Rhores’s home at Juniata, throwing him, his wife, and child from bed.
Legal notice outlines a court ordered public sale of multiple parcels in Taylor County near Fetterm an and Gaston. Proceeds follow a decree from February 1934 with terms requiring half cash up front and the remainder per decree. Auction begins 10:00 AM at the court house front door.
A detective warns of premeditation in the Dufresne matter after a reporter reveals a potential witness hidden near the crime scene. The team notes a burned garage fire, a damp fur coat, wet slippers, and a side-door exit as clues. Breathing space is given to suspects while investigators plan sharper questioning.
June 12 Chinese and Japanese authorities debate responsibility after the disappearance of Eimei Kuramoto, Japanese vice consul at Nanking. Tokyo asserts China is to blame and reserves action, while both sides report no trace found despite a search. Chinese officials offer $10,000 for information leading to his whereabouts.
Washington June 12 The Senate agriculture committee approved a bill to regulate tobacco production through taxation, sending the measure toward House consideration.
Howard H Hoyt submits his name for the Republican nomination to represent the 11th Senatorial District comprising Marion Monongalia and Tay counties. He asks Republican voters for consideration and support in the May 31 1934 political announcement.
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