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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1932

Page

5

Mrs Williams asserts husband innocent in assault case

Mrs Ray Williams, wife of the suspect held after an assault on Victor Kalkanderas, restaurant proprietor, claims alibi and that they were together until after 11 PM. She disputes hat color, describes clothing, and says a key witness saw a different man. Prosecutors eye hearings. case turned to state with possible assault with intent to murder charge. Williams previously escaped a 60 day sentence and may face that matter. Kalkanderas identified the suspect. others could not. Newsmen and officials observed the scene as questions about motive and associate sightings linger.

Ray Williams Victor Kalkanderas East Main Street M. D. Layton Williams Kalkanderas Mr. Layton Mettler Kalkanderas Haseen

Revolt in Chile Draws Gunfire and Policy Debate

News notes gunfire in Chile amid a revolt while U S lawmakers discuss steep expenditures cuts and price restoration through international action. Virginia Senator Byrd and Louisiana Senator Long back repealing planks at the states. Prohibition remains largely supported among leaders though tax and tariff policy stirs resistance. Hull may cede the resolutions chair if not accepted, with Hitchcock as a potential successor.

Hull Roosevelt Resolutions Committee Lake Michigan Harry F. Byrd Virginia Senator Long Louisiana Gilbert M. Hitchcock Nebraska Senate Woodrow ‘Wilson

Hausner Will Continue From Page One

The article describes Hausner visiting the Captain's cabin for respite during questioning and being photographed. He smiles bashfully and returns after each attempt to rest, as the Coast Guard Cutter Perry carries U S public health and customs officers aboard.

Hausner Coast Guard Perry United States Public Health and Customs

State board adopts revised school books in 1932 changes

The State Board of Education readopted several primers and readers and added new civics and history titles for 1932 33, arguing price unfairness allowed more than 30 percent change. An injunction blocked February changes and prior contracts were annulled by the circuit court after the supreme court found other factors influenced civics book changes. Publishers urged action to avoid higher costs and pledged to supply cheaper substitutes if needed.

Civics D. C. Heath and Company New York Getell United States Ginn and Company Columbus Ohio T. C. Townsend Circuit Circuit Court Supreme Court

Roosevelt Speech Signals Broad Prohibition Reform Debate

McAdoo spoke on Roosevelt's remarks noting progress outside Texas and California, resisting a second choice, and backing the Texas plan to repeal the 18th amendment. He urged voters to decide on the issue in a public referendum.

McAdoo Esc

Textbook Adoptation Debated by West Virginia Publishers

Four West Virginia newspaper publishers urged the state board to adopt books for one year to allow the next legislature to consider a proposal that state schol child ren's textbooks be published. The discussion touches on adoption and use of textbooks in public schools and possible cost reductions during a five year period.

West Virginia

Costly yachts and ship yards burn in Quincy blaze

A fire swept the Victory ship building plant in Quincy destroying luxurious yachts and causing about 2,000,000 in damage. Eight firemen were seriously injured while fire raged for four hours. Boats including Amijean worth 250,000 and Sheila valued at 200,000 were destroyed. Officials reported further yachts valued at 000,000 were moved from the plant in recent weeks. The glass structure suffered extensive damage.

Quincy Mass Victory Ship Amijean Francis Whitten Palm Beach Fis Sheila George W. Loft Enouth

Statue to Indian fighter unveiled in New Rumley

A statue honoring Major General George A. Custer was unveiled at Custer State Park in New Rumley Ohio. Born December 5, 1839, Custer rose to fame as a military leader and died at the Little Bighorn battle in Montana.

Cadis Ohio George A. Custer Fittin Les Custer New Rumley the Little Big Hort Montana George Win Cust

Prisoners complain as cock fight noise disturbs jail

Prisoners protest to the sheriff over a cock fight held near the jail at dawn. The morning disturbance of cocks crowing interrupts prisoners’ slumbers and prompts official attention from law enforcement.

Gentary

Daily Crossword Puzzle Update Says Word List Mixed

Puzzle notes and scrambled clues appear in this dated crossword section with across and down hints about goods belly veal and gear. It references a river and a belt while mentioning names and terms like matlin and renate in a playful, nostalgic tone.

Murieat Sinalen Renate

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