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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1929
Page
4
In a Methodist spirit column the Grafton Sentinel urges a community Fourth of July celebration at City Park with a simple program of band music and a speaking event. It calls for a joint effort by civic clubs to organize a free, accessible gathering and notes fundraising could be quickly arranged by popular subscription.
The article argues for documenting pollution sources and costs for each stream, pursuing continuous scientific action with mines and factories for mutual solutions. It urges the state fish and game commission to lead an intelligent pollution campaign to restore streams and protect public health. It also mourns the death of Strongheart the famous film dog.
Heat waves produce prostrations and drownings in daily reports. Officials urge temperance and simple precautions. Do not overdo activities, eat nourishing foods, and drink water to cope with simmer heat.
The Tivoli column urges readers to stay safe in heat and sun, advising use of ice in moderation, swift action if overheating, and daily sun exposure while avoiding overdoing it, noting enforcement officers resist summer excess as the season heats up.
National outrage grows over killings by law officers amid Prohibition enforcement. President Hoover vows enforcement by lawful means, not sensational violence, urging self defense or crime prevention to justify force. Public tolerance wanes as deadly errors fuel criticism of the enforcement arm.
A historical article notes rising bus accidents amid peak summer traffic. It cites drivers attempting risky passes to meet schedules and questions highway design. Proposals include broader highways with fast middle lanes and separate slow traffic, plus stricter lane enforcement by police.
A dated bid list shows numerous names with bid numbers and amounts, including civic leaders like Mayor C. O. King and groups such as DeMollay Commandery No. 11 Knights Templar and WCTU Polathia Class. The note references a six state agreement and preceding steps.
The $250000 libel suit by Rosalina Morini against banker Otto Kahn was dismissed by Supreme Court Justice Peters. The court ruled his letter protesting use of his name in a Musical Courier advertisement was not libelous on its face and could not be made so by innuendo.
In London on June 25 United States ambassadors Charles G. Dawes and Hugh S. Gibson discussed American policy and international relations with focus on European stability and naval disarmament. Gibson to stay through Thursday while Dawes visits Oxford for an honorary degree and Buckingham Palace events.
Leaders of the National Electric Light Association urge adoption of a sliding scale of residential rates with rapidly decreasing charges as consumption rises. The policy aims to persuade households to use more electric power, aligning with practices in other industries and expanding the market for electricity and electric equipment.
Mrs Jean Assolant, wife of the pilot of Plane Yellow Bird, will sail from New York on June 19 aboard Southern Cross to Paris to join her husband. The pilot and three companions were recently forced down in western Australia after a Pacific crossing, with two aviators lost in the search. he aims to fly nonstop across Australia to Derby before continuing overseas.
Sydney June 25 Capt Charles Kingsford Smith, renowned trans Pacific aviator, began a new leg today in his attempt to break the speed record for flights from the United States to England. He flew the initial leg aboard his aircraft as preparations continued for the historic crossing.
East St. Louis June 25 Captain Frank Hawks left for New York City to begin a one stop round trip flight to Los Angeles aiming to set a speed record. He spent the night after a prior leg from Los Angeles and planned to fly over Parky airport to compare weather reports for the routes.
President Hoover signed a proclamation making Boulder Dam provisions operative and set six months for negotiations toward a seven-state Colorado River compact. No agreement was reached as of last week, Arizona remaining in opposition. The proclamation enforces all provisions.
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