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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1933
Page
4
The nation faces a gradual reopening of banks this week with a progressive plan to resume normal business. Analysts link the California quake to broader economic stress, urging unity to rebuild on sound foundations while Congress faces budget cuts to stabilize the national finances.
The article discusses the regular session achievements including an economy measure granting the governor authority to restructure state government, cut costs, and reduce personnel and salaries. It compares this to presidential powers and notes reforms depend on how effectively exercised, with skepticism about other promises from the Democratic legislature.
Berlin dispatch reports a plan to name Karl Edward Duke of Saxe-Coburg Gotha as regent during Germany's transition to a monarchy. The British-born nobleman would then yield to Prince Wilhelm Frederick, aiming to prevent a throne scramble while ex-crown prince Wilhelm II is said to be less favored as ruler.
A Democratic legislator argues that the governor must include public service rate regulation in a special session. He contends the Senate, dominated by corporate interests, blocks reforms and criticizes the current Public Service Commission as ineffective.
The Intelligencer reprints a Wall Street Journal editorial arguing against cash only policy and urging local Clearing House certificates to settle interbank balances. It calls for a standard certificate form to extend to other cities and strict currency withdrawal limits to resume normal check circulation.
A Houston Texas grand jury report on juvenile delinquency emphasizes that 60 to 79 percent of young offenders lack knowledge of their children's whereabouts. It calls for stronger paternal authority and responsibility, arguing father and mother must recognize their part in upbringing and provide a secure home environment.
Governor Sholtz signed a death warrant for Giuseppe Zangara to be executed at the state prison in Basford during the week of March 20. Zangara, who killed Mayor Anton J. Cermak and attempted to shoot President Roosevelt, has been moved from jail to Raiford prison amid tightened guards.
Three men robbed the Bank of Foster in Butler Missouri today escaping with 2300 dollars. The bank was opened for change only as the trio dressed in overalls and fled in a car bearing Kansas license plates.
Washington March 13 reports bituminous coal production in West Virginia totaled 1,605,000 tons for the week ended February 25. This compares with 1,846,000 tons the prior week and 1,630,000 tons for the same week in 1933 according to the Bureau of Mines.
Fiduciary accounts of Walter G Menear administrator of Arjden Lynch estate before the Commissioner of Accounts for settlement dated September 4 1931 and February 10 1933 Dated March 6 1933.
State police arrested Steve Ross, 32, and Willie Ross, 27, both of Clarks Pure, on Route 60 four miles west of Pruntytown for transporting liquor. They drove a Buick coupe and did not resist. A search found 50 gallons of moonshine. They were jailed and await a hearing before Magistrate Ona C. Jefferys, possibly tonight.
Washington March 13 A bank balance on February 28 of 57256 and sheer obligations of 751290 reported to the house today by the Democratic national committee. The statement filed by Ambrose OConnell assistant treasurer covered January and February. Cash contributions were reported at 152125 receipts from sale of mb balllion at 2123 and loans at 60000 bringing aggregate receipts to 286263. Disbursements were given 98122006 j.
St. Petersburg Fla March 18 Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees remain at odds after Ruth rejected Col Ruppert's 50,000 offer. He would not consider less than 60,000, lowering his demand from 62,500 by 2,500 and saying a 10,000 gap was acceptable to him. A separate note reports twenty five tons of grey mullet found in a railway dry dock at Piay mouth England.
Classified information outlines two cents per word for first insertion and one cent per word for each additional insertion. Inquiries must follow the regular style and consecutive insertions are required. The notice mentions a 45 cent charge and emphasizes accuracy and responsibility limits. Modern Rooms priced by the day at Central Hotel, 106 Batrobe Grafton.
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