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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1931
Page
5
President Hoover argues against coercive state control, urging cooperation and confidence to combat economic disruption. He defends private enterprise, criticizes isolationist or bureaucratic paths, and pleads for faith in national strength and divine Providence to restore prosperity.
President Hoover proposes an "American Plan" to accommodate 20,000,000 population increase over twenty years. He envisions 4,000,000 new homes, expansive city buildings, factories, expanded railroads, highways, and waterways, plus parks, schools, colleges, and churches. He argues the plan would spread wealth, reduce poverty, and lower crime if the public keeps supporting reform.
John W. Gould of Martinsburg West Virginia reported a tire stolen from his automobile while it was parked in Pittsburgh last night. The incident was reported today to police.
In Washington June 16 trustees seek court approval to sell the Washington Post for 3 million dollars to David Lawrence. Bids from other bidders possible before Justice Jesse Adkins rules. Lawrence would pay 800000 cash and 2200000 via mortgage over 20 years. guardians approve sale in divorce case.
Two train crew members died and a conductor was injured when a Pennsylvania freight train with 71 cars ran into a washout at Mann's Run, about six miles east of Columbia. Engineer E B Cantwell, 50, of Wilmington, was among the dead.
Del engineer A L Hayden 36 Philadelphia fireman J R Bard conductor Wilmington Del suffered broken leg and injuries. Engine tender and two cars derailed and went into a creek. Five other cars derailed but stayed on road bed. Clearance expected in about 24 hours on the Columbia and Port Deposit branch.
Washington reports the federal deficit for the fiscal year ending June 30 may be far below the $950 million projection. Foreign war debt payments, stronger income tax receipts, and lower government expenditures narrow the gap. Thirteen governments paid $111,835,549 into the treasury yesterday as June income taxes rise toward $290 million for the month.
Representative Campbell of Pennsylvania asks Secretary Doak to back President Lewis of the United Mine Workers in convening a conference of coal miners and operators amid strikes in Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. He calls the situation dangerous and seeks a prompt meeting to restore industry and secure fair wages and profits. Doak’s decision hinges on Hoover’s review of the proposal.
A battered body was found on a quiet road in Flushing, Long Island. A card in the dead man’s clothes bore the name Abe Rosenberg, recently moved from Detroit to the Bronx, and a car was found abandoned nearby.
A body was found at a home with investigators arriving to determine the circumstances. Police have not released the identity of the deceased or any motive as the case is under inquiry. Further details are expected as authorities review evidence and speak with residents.
Three hundred delegates from every city and town in West Virginia will register for the thirteenth annual West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association convention in Wheeling. The three day meet includes tours of Panhandle counties, meals at Oglebay Park, and official welcomes by Manager Mayor T Y Beckett. Wives will attend luncheons dinners dances and bridge parties at country clubs and hotels. Speakers include Dr BE L Newcomb of New York secretary of the National Wholesale Druggists and Dr Samuel Henry of Chicago secretary of the National Association of Druggists.
Flames swept a store and office building at Fifth Avenue and Wood Street in Pittsburgh on June 16, forcing hours of street closures. One firefighter was injured and another suffered unidentified harm as crews battled the blaze.
Firefighters said the blaze started on the second floor of the Paris Inn restaurant, trapping workers and forcing ten men to flee the smoke. Damage was estimated at $30,000 as crews battled the flames and led employees to safety.
In Guadalajara last night the audience and theatre cast battled after actors protested spectator remarks. Boils and missiles flew, police intervened as the disturbance escalated during the show. In San Francisco a separate note reports Margaret Ledson, 32, becoming a Buddhist nun and planning to study in Japan before returning to aid Buddhism.
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