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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1936
Page
4
A regional newspaper lists editorial voices with voluntary letters to the editor and signatures. It also quotes Judge Gorman on reducing drunk driving and saving lives, noting fewer accidents and a focus on public safety across West Virginia cities.
A Wheeling Intelligencer column critiques Washington politics as Rep Zioncheck faces mental observation. It cites Neely and Holt from West Virginia, notes shifts in allegiances, and questions labor support and campaign ethics. The piece warns against judging other states for sending clowns to Congress.
Judge Gorman of Chicago safety court ends bench activity on Memorial Day praising his jail the reckless driver policy. He notes 111 defendants were confined, framing penalties as necessary for highway safety amid criticism of severity and impact on victims.
The Wheeling register reports the touring board of the American Automobile Association works in Washington to plan for a record travel surge. Route 40 and the old National Trail attract traffic from all states as transcontinental trips rise. The 1936 season anticipates many southerners visiting New England shores, Ozarks, Pacific Northwest, and even Canada's Gaspe Peninsula, with the Southwest and Pan-American highway to Mexico City planning a major boom. National parks see heightened visitation due to advertising campaigns.
The Wheeling Intelligencer denounces the Irish Sweepstakes as the world’s largest gambling scheme. It claims $250 million collected, $10.3 million from America, with $6.3 million paid as prizes and $4.85 million withheld for taxes and promoters. It notes a six to ten payout ratio and questions legality and press dissemination. The piece urges federal legislators to consider action.
The piece argues that the dominant payout system fuels gambling and customer participation in a large scam. It proposes a postal rule banning mailing information about sweepstakes, winners, and prizes and stopping ticket mailings to curb the scheme.
Philip Murray, age 50, named to direct a $500000 effort to organize America's 450000 steel workers. A longtime UMW leader and ally of John L. Lewis, he emphasizes worker control of machinery and winning rights through collective action rather than legislation. Murray, from Scotland, rose from coal yard to Pittsburgh district UMW president and aided Roosevelt in the 1932 coal crisis solution.
Charles P. Stewart and Leslie Eichel recount Cleveland as a postwar convention hub where prohibition repeal debates and moonshine in nearby speakeasies colored the 1924 and 1928 political scene. Prices for drinks rise sharply, while youth and age clash over the Republican realignments and Governor Landon’s evolving New Deal stance.
The discussion portrays how the Wagner labor relations bill appealed to Roosevelt, with questions on its feasibility in other sectors. Murray is said to oversee the campaign, reporting to Lewis, while the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers with AFL backing agrees to cooperate.
Moivato Younger, actress, is found dead after Don Van Every, jewel collector, recounts the Camden ruby tale. Detective Keyes questions Van Every and Gary Maughan as Joyce, Van Every’s niece, and Laura Randall are pulled into the case. A newspaper clipping hidden in Margalo Younger’s fur hints at a deeper plot as the investigation unfolds.
Three Ludlow men Frank Halgas 50 Frank Kroll and Jacob Znos Chicopee died within months. Autopsies found the same poison in each body prompting a police inquiry. State detective Punzo said investigators review insurance records and suspect outsiders carried heavy policies.
Geneva Illinois sheriff says Di Pietro, a Geneva resident, had been ordered by the slain girl’s family to cease paying attention to her. The girl told relatives that Di Pietro wanted to talk before leaving for New York City. She left the tea room about 8 30 and was believed to have met him in her car afterward. Riziero Paul, a Chicago hardware dealer and half‑brother to the girl, said Di Pietro had asked to borrow a revolver to frighten a man who had annoyed him.
The statement cites sheriff Kantmeyer noting signs of a struggle, with the discussion focusing on the confrontation observed or alleged during the incident.
Jesse Jones recalls praise for the pilots after a plane crashed and skidded to a stop. The pilots kept calm and kept the passengers safe as the motor tore loose and flames touched the forward section. Jones credits crew members at their posts for saving lives.
The event urged attendance with a singe ring of patriotic songs and the Oath of Allegiance at the close. If weather prevents an outdoor program, exercises will be moved to the Elks Home third floor lodge room, per Chairman Holt.
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