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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1935
Page
4
The column covers Rush Holt’s Senate seating and stance, critiques of Roosevelt policies, and the Marshall college leadership reshuffle. It notes Allen’s appointment, Henderson joining as coach, and warns against political influence in selecting college leaders, praising educational merit but condemning patronage.
The Appellate Division refused a habeas corpus writ by a Baltimore Sun reporter who declined to reveal confidential sources to a grand jury. It limited privilege to certain relationships, urging legislature to extend protections to informants in the public interest. The piece urges cross-state action to strengthen press confidentiality.
Raybell, a stocky married oil man, delivered a $250 down payment at the Jones residence where detectives, phonographs, and stenographers recorded the scene. Two DOJ agents, SEC counsel John J Burns, and local police joined in the operation. Jones later said the money was found behind a dining room door and warned of a larger racket targeting legitimate business.
In a brief public remark the speaker says all commissioners are honorable and must accept responsibility for subordinates. Attempts to reach Raybell for comment were unsuccessful.
The speaker denounces share-the-wealth ideas and asserts that prosperity must begin at the bottom. They argue against those in power amassing fortunes while others remain in hardship, warning that wealth concentration undermines the common good.
Paul Mellon and his wife arrived home in Pittsburg after a several month honeymoon voyage aboard. They headed to the Mellon mansion on Woodlawn road amid a notable moment in the long Mellon family history, marking a first in 26 years with the mansion reportedly hosting a mistress.
Classified ad offers three furnished rooms and a house for rent at Blueville. Inquiries to 608 On a Street. Includes rental terms and contact details.
Returned pianos from original purchaser are available for transfer to responsible buyers for small unpaid balance. Cash or terms accepted. Address A. D. Mack c/o Lester Piano Factory 1306 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA. Also Finnegan property for estate settlement near Route 50 Grafton Hill Fairmont West Virginia. Chevrolet Sedan 28 model cheap for quick sale X c/o Sentinel.
Carefree Lieutenant Valentine Preston rushes to bid farewell to his childhood sweetheart Janice Edding in Shanghai. A rival, Kent Townley, snags the final sampan, sparking tension as Val grapples with jealousy and pride. He vows reform while miscommunications and romance swirl aboard the liner bound for the United States.
Road Commissioner Eyl Bailey F Wit cher McCullough state works progress director Health Commissioner A E McClue Agricultural Commissioner J B Mc Laughlin and Conservation Director H W Shawhan lead a continued rempage outlining a valley development plan The West Virginia planning board will assist in selecting and carrying out projects with W P Wilson Trammell Hollis L T Putnam W W Trent and Dr C R Orton among attending members Jarrett Bailey Shawhan and McChie also sit on the board
Richard Lee Waddell and William Taylor George Jr both of Philippi were admitted to the practice of law in Taylor county this morning in the forenoon session of the circuit court special term presided by Judge H W Dent They received their bachelor of laws degrees from West Virginia University at the graduation exercises this June Attorney John Burdett filed a petition accepted by Judge Dent for Ed Iwood.
The article recounts a contract bridge episode by E. W. Shepard, detailing a 7 No Trump bid misinterpretation and the ensuing play sequence. It describes the misread quick tricks rule, the diamond lead, finessing decisions, and complex discard outcomes for West and dummy.
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