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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1939

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Resigned Federal Judge Indicted By U S Jurors

Martin T. Manton former senior Judge of the U S Circuit Court of Appeals was indicted on conspiracy to defraud the government by a special grand jury. George M. Spector an insurance agent and former representative of Archie M. Andrews also charged. Indictment carries up to six years in prison and 30000 fine. Manton resigned after a Dewey accusation of accepting loans from interested parties. He is now in hospital.

New York Martin T. Manton U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals George M. Spector Archie M. Andrews Manton Thomas E.dewey Hatton W. Summers House Judiciary Committee

Hopkins May Aid Business Rewrite Act

Senate labor committee members propose Secretary Hopkins act as spokesman for business during Wagner act amendments. He has reportedly discussed revisions with businessmen and may present the business viewpoint. The labor department and labor relations board are reviewing suggested amendments at the request of Chairman Thomas. No administration stance has been announced.

Washington Hopkins Senate Labor Committee Thomas (Dutah Labor Committee Labor Department Labor Relations Board Labor Board CIO

Sentinel Book Offer Sparks Strong Reader Uptake

The Grafton Sentinel offers classic library volumes at gift prices through the American Home Library Foundation. Demand has been steady for two days as readers snap up the 42 volume set and individual titles. All titles remain in stock and can be procured promptly, with patrons urged to save coupons and reserve books for home libraries.

Grafton Sentinel American Home— Library Foundation

Minority Bloc Plans Battle Over Budget in Charleston

In Charleston on March 2 the minority bloc prepared to oppose the administration with a pared $62,400,000 budget bill advancing in the house. The taxation and finance committee trimmed only $1,000 from the measure, while the Board of Public Works submitted net increases totaling $335,405, signaling further appropriations expected to follow.

Charleston House Taxation and Finance Committee Board of Public Works

Call for Bids Issued for Grafton Hospital Project

City of Grafton and the Works Progress Administration issued a call for bids on a materials and equipment contract for a new Grafton City hospital. Bids due March 11 at City Hall, with project cost about 175000 dollars. Wallace N. Henderson announced contractors have been notified, and the city will let the contract if it deems fit. New WPA regulations may permit private firms to supply materials and equipment for this hospital originally set as a straight out WPA project.

City Hall City of Grafton Works Progress Administration Grafton City Hospital Wallace N. Henderson WPRA

Malpractice Suit Filed Against Noted Local Physician

Prominent Grafton physician and surgeon Dr. C F Shafer faces a $10 000 trespass on the case suit in Taylor County Circuit Court brought by John W Snider a former assistant postmaster coal operator and district constable The claim centers on an September 4 operation for acute appendicitis at Grafton City hospital alleging a retained bandage caused complications Snider reports improvement after removal of the bandage and says health remains poor The attorney for Snider Gene W Ford said the declaration will be filed at March rules and Shafer declined comment indicating intent to fight the case in court

C. F. Shafer Grafton Taylor County John W. Snider Gene W. Ford Snider the Sentinel Today Shafer Grafton City Hospital E. R. Bucklew J. A. Kimble Bucklew Beech Street the Sentinel

Papal Secretary Pacelli Elected Pope Pius XII

Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli was elected the 262nd pope, taking the name Pius XII on his 63rd birthday. The conclave acted swiftly on the first day, marking a historic rapid selection. He has prior experience as papal secretary of state and is noted for ties to non Italians and knowledge of the U S church. Coronation date to be announced.

Vatican City Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli Pius XII Pius XI Benedict XV United States Ping

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