23 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
1
Tokyo reports drastic new trenchment under a Nazi-model mobilization law. An eight-point order restricts metals, chemicals, oil, rubber, and similar products to conserve resources for arms and ammunition. Government aims to save about 2.323 billion dollars in 1938 as production shifts to essential war needs.
London June 29 King George and the royal family mourn the death of the Countess of Strathmore and Kingborne Elizabeth's mother aged 76 at heart trouble. Born Nina Cavendish Bentinck she was a granddaughter of the Portland line and shunned court life preferring Glamis Castle and St Pauls Walden. Her hobbies included gardening and silk embroidery restoring herself the faded craft. The royal visit to Paris next Tuesday hangs in balance as funeral plans are discussed.
The Grafton Sentinel invites Frank Stilwell of Walnut Street to tonight's show featuring The Kid Comes Back and Law of the Plains at the Dix Peay We Live with Bennett and Brian Aherne at the Strand. Identification may be required.
Leon G. Turrou, the New York federal agent who exposed the espionage scandal, quits amid a sensational climax following a federal grand jury indictment of 18 persons connected to the case.
Japanese army officials forecast a renewed large scale campaign in Shensi province to eliminate an estimated 26 Chinese divisions massing for a counter offensive. A spokesman cited Chinese preparations for a sweeping attack on Japanese garrisons before reinforcements arrive as 80,000 Chinese reportedly surrendered. They warned the enemy may strike their last blow in the next month or two amid guerrilla activity along North China supply routes.
Seven army airmen including five officers of the air general staff a radio operator and a mechanic were killed when a twin motor military plane crashed during a night training flight over central France near Tours. The wreckage exploded at low altitude and burned. The accident marked the fifth French military aviation disaster in two months, raising total deaths to 17.
Mayor P F Gillispie announced on Thursday that the State Road Commission has signed a WPA project application. The city will sponsor beautification of highway approaches and triangles in and near Grafton as part of the entrance beautification program.
London reports say Barbara Hutton secured a court order to seek restraining steps against her husband Count Curt Haugwitz Reventlow. Danish nobleman rumored in Paris may face service by Scotland Yard at Croydon airport if he returns. She plans to petition to ward the boy in chancery ensuring his jurisdiction stays within the court. Physician Baron Hordér was summoned to the Regent’s Park home.
West Virginia bankers nearly 500 strong opened their annual three day convention at White Sulphur Springs. President Bowie of Wheeling welcomed attendees as H L Greer of Cincinnati spoke on investment timeliness and Miles W Townsend of the Cleveland Federal Reserve discussed corporate fiduciaries. Dale Carnegie of New York was slated to speak Friday along with President Bowie and Secretary Homer Gebhardt of Huntington.
Governor Holt named a new Wayne county welfare council to replace the suspended body. Director A W Garnett said the old council was removed after political activity by members, with the state public assistance department handling county welfare duties. Appointees include Euphrates Davis of Lavelette, P P Chapman of Kenova, Ernest Thompson of Prichard, and J R Heslop of Huntington. President C E B Romans of the county court will be an ex officio member.
In Augusta Georgia a potential customer attempted to mail a letter by placing it on a three cent stamp. Postal clerks noted the address and message were legible on the stamp but refused it due to the stamp being too small and likely to be lost.
Associated Press reports wild celebrations across American cities after Joe Louis defeated Max Schmeling. In Cleveland a 15 year old Negro boy was wounded as crowds rioted, while in Gary Indiana a white woman was shot during celebrations. Police and fire crews faced mobs, with tear gas, overturned cars, and attempts to seize Black youths as crowds surged through streets. Chicago also reported parades and continued coverage on page two.
Max Schmeling remains in Polyclinic Hospital in New York after the heavyweight title bout with Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium. He suffered a severe back injury from a punch in the opening minute of the first round and is under observation following a two minute four second KO loss. Doctors confirm a hemorrhage and muscle injury in the lower back area.
Mil waukee road Olympian wreck leaves nine still missing as death toll nears 46. Forty bodies recovered, thirty seven identified. search of sleeper car Bi completed after 36 hours submerged. Patrolman Earl DeMoss injured in his garden by a cut hand while tending about his East End home, treated at Grafton City hospital and discharged.
In Newark on June 23, Mayor Frank Hague’s counsel said they would offer no defense to charges by the CIO and American Civil Liberties Union that Hague and Jersey City officials violated free speech and assembly. Special counsel John A. Matthews declared, “The defense rests,” after Hague testified for days, with a motion to dismiss the complaint not filed.
Mrs. Irene Wilson Reese, 93, died at her daughter’s home in Elkins. Widow of Samuel Reese, a Union soldier, she was a great great granddaughter of Eli sha Clayton and William Wilson Revolutionary leaders who settled in Monongalia county. Her father John Wilson lived near Colfax and she long resided at Valley Falls in Taylor county where her husband died in 1908.
Charleston June 23 A secondary aid requisition for 19607 50 by on Auditor Edgar B Sims desk today about a third of the two allocations the auditor refused to honor because they did not conform to figures approved by the board of public works Sims told State School Supt W W Trent he would not honor two requisitions totaling 58604 56 Trent said in a letter to the auditor If I am prevented from distributing to the counties the proportionate part of the state funds Which their sworn applications indicate belongs to them I am happy in distributing to them such part of that amount as may be Continued on page two
White Sulphur Springs June 23. Governor Homer A Holt criticized Colonel Frank Knox for a political speech to non-political newspaper men. Knox, Chicago Daily News publisher and 1936 Republican VP candidate, argued government propaganda targets business. Holt defended press freedom while noting his hosts role and urging respect for the code of open expression among editors. Merle Thorpe of Nations Business warned of a revolution in progress as despotism cloaked in benevolence.
At the Rotary International convention in San Francisco on June 2, Rotarian TPurvis of Melbourne crafted a remark about American girls being “the loftiest things in the world.” The audience’s vociferous reaction caused the rest of his soil erosion discussion to go undelivered.
In Scranton on June 23 the head of Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus urged 1600 employees to obey an unwritten rule that the show must go on. John Ringling North said the American Federation of Actors breached its contract, but management wants all willing workers to report to the grounds to keep performances going. Only a few, mainly those feeding animals, reported to work.
New York reports the Louis Schmeling heavyweight title bout grossed about 1.015 million dollars. Ticket sales reached 940,098 with a net gate of 803,113 and 72,000 in attendance. Louis earned 40 percent of net, Schmeling 20 percent, federal tax paid 89,889. Louis paid 1 per second of work and earned 321,245.20. Schmeling half that amount.
New York June 23 Leon G Turrou former chief investigator in the German espionage inquiry until his resignation today said he had signed confessions from four spy suspects in custody He claimed the four defendants pleaded innocent to espionage charges yesterday Hearing underway Turrou issued his statement in a continued report on page five.
Flooding from heavy rains hammered Montana early today damaging railroad tracks bridges and cars. A cloudburst at Pilot Rock Oregon flooded every building in the town of 300. Havre Butte and Livingston also reported torrential rain and flash floods with two feet of water washing automobiles from Havre streets. No deaths were reported.
Local residents celebrate Joe Louis victory over Max Schmeling with an orderly gathering on Latrobe Street and a Joe Louis dance at Peerless Athletic Club marking a one round knockout victory.
In Los Angeles a court scene ended in gunfire, killing attorneys R. D. McLaughlin and J. Irving Hancock while Arthur Emil Hansen, 38, a former South Dakota farmer, confessed. Hansen told Sheriff Captain Penprase he had no regrets and was glad the two men were dead. The killings followed a heated legal fight involving Hancock’s father and others.
Washington June 23 President Roosevelt will add 13 key positions to his "men wanted" list as he signs three major bills. The civil aeronautics wage act and maritime commission act promise salaries from 76 to 12 000 dollars yearly, with other roles up to 17 500. Five board members and one administrator would earn 12 000 annually as officials of the Civil Aeronautics Administration. The president can fill these posts this summer pending Senate approval.
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