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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1930

Page

4

Grafton Daily Sentinel publication details and ads policy

The Grafton Daily Sentinel lists publication info including address in Grafton West Virginia, Howard H. Holt as publisher, and office numbers. It notes subscription prices for daily and weekly periods, Associated Press affiliation, letter guidelines, and advertising rates and deadlines for composition and removal notices.

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Sentinel fights for all for Christ and Schmeling era

The Sentinel reports on the Schmeling Sharkey heavyweight bout and the street sale of a special fight extra. It notes the fight's impact on American boxing, praises fighters across eras, and critiques Senate actions involving Bishop Cannon. It also urges community fund drives for the Salvation Army and requests taxpayer unity ahead of July budget sessions.

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Water power rights for Cheat river debated in Telegram

A Clarksburg Telegram editorial advocates public consideration of granting water power rights on the Cheat river to West Penn Power. It urges cautious state action, fair returns on the privilege, and delaying decisions until the legislature reviews the franchise. The piece stresses the potential economic benefit of expanding water power in West Virginia.

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Missing the woods for looking at a single tree

The Dominion News rebukes the Telegram and argues a broader view of the Montana and West Virginia power franchise comparisons. It asserts that a full assessment of costs, taxes, lands, and rights around the Flathead site reveals a larger, balanced picture beyond the disputed license returns and emphasizes the overall project scope in relation to Indian lands and public lands taxes.

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Deserted Lake Power Deal Described for Flathead Site

The article outlines a large scale hydroelectric project with a lake of about 200 square miles. It details license terms granting regulation of lake level over a ten foot range, minimum storage capacity of 1 100 000 acre feet, and an initial 50 000 horsepower unit rising to 150 000 horsepower within four years. Compensation to the United States and Indians, and cost allocations under the federal water power act are described, with West Virginia applicants facing land acquisition and full tax burdens.

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Havana Visit Reveals Forts And Life In Old City

The narrator describes an early morning start with Murray guiding a Cuban tour group through Havana. They breakfast at La Union, visit the Cabana Fortress and Morro, tour colonial landmarks, observe daily Cuban life, and reflect on the brutal history and vast military grounds around Camp Columbia and La Cabana.

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Haunting Havana forts El Morro and Cabanzas Prison Tour

The article recalls a sea channel defense near El Morro and Cabana forts, describing damp underground cells and brutal punishments used by Spaniards. It notes the fortresses as wartime prisons and popular Havana sights, with a four hour visit including abundant photographs, ending with plans to continue tomorrow.

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Candidacies for Taylor County offices announced

Walter A. Wood of Grafton announces candidacy for Republican nomination for Superintendent of Schools. Eugene Sommerville announces candidacy for the House of Delegates from Taylor County, subject to Democratic primary voters on June 5, 1930.

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Registration Rules Echoed For Voters In County

County Clerk Bennett clarified registration requirements noting poll tax receipts are not needed. Eligibility centers on being 21, able to speak English, and residence in the county for a prescribed period. The article discusses continued registration and expected heavy turnout in the primary.

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