20 Mar 1933
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1933
Page
1
Basford Florida reports flood evacuations as a flood surge forces hundreds of families from residences. The article details emergency actions, road closures, and sheltering plans as authorities respond to rising waters. Local officials urge residents to avoid affected zones and follow safety instructions.
President Roosevelt signs a broad economy bill to slash veterans compensation and government salaries. He aims to save about 500 million dollars, with a new payroll and veterans allowances schedule to take effect by April 1. A $500 million emergency relief fund is expected, plus a $40 million reforestation appropriation from unexpended treasury funds.
New York March 20 The American brewing industry dormant for 15 years is springing back to life with extended efforts. Industry estimates production after legalization may reach between 25 000 000 and 230 000 000 barrels in the first year, taxes could total 125 000 000 to 150 000 000 dollars at five dollars per barrel. About 1 000 breweries in 1918, now around 250 fit to operate. New York remains a major beer center followed by New Jersey Milwaukee Cincinnati Philadelphia and St Louis. Rehabilitation costs run about 370 000 000 dollars for next year with about 175 000 000 for plant rehabilitation and millions more for new facilities.
The county court began work on Riverside drive from Yates Avenue to Fetterman bridge using welfare labor aided by the local Chamber of Commerce. Monongahela railroad seeks to block the project, checking records and questioning plans while declining comment. The dispute recalls 1905 county actions on the same stretch. Continued on page B. Brownsville revival blends with circus parade as Evangelist Floyd N. Bradley draws crowds. circus attendance lags.
Ted Dalton of the South Hill section has a long crime record dating back to 1928 when he escaped from a deputy sheriff on a breaking and entering charge. Late Saturday officials heard rumors of his presence and state police officers Duckworth Debendarfer and Constable Satterfield joined to arrest him. The seizure occurred early Sunday morning by Constable E K sages aura.
Munich reported an abortive plot against Chancellor Adolf Hitler staged by one German and two Russian communists. Three men were seen at the Wagner monument near Hitler's former home placing three hand grenades and ammunition before fleeing in a car.
A new aftershock rattled the Los Angeles area at 1 24 p m yesterday following the March 10 quake that caused heavy property damage and 116 deaths in Southern California. The tremor was not strong enough to trigger major consequences.
Cincinnati police found a woman's body cut into fourteen pieces in an automobile. The husband Charles D. Evans, 50, then killed himself after officers uncovered the grisly load, claiming his wife Ellen J. Evans, 42, was in Indianapolis. Police noted a 1932 license plate sparked the inquiry, and Evans admitted to killing the hog with a razor.
Washington reports the Vernal Equinox occurs at 8 43 p m Eastern Standard Time signaling the start of spring. Weather prophets expect warmer days ahead with temperatures above the long term average following an unusually warm winter.
Rome reports Mussolini plans a world peace pact wider than the four powers France Britain Germany and Italy aiming to involve the continent and possibly the United States. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and Sir John Simon discussed disarmament in Rome after Geneva talks as the plan draws on Kellogg era ideals.
James W. Stevens, 82, founder of the Illinois Life Insurance Company, who faces indictment on embezzlement charges, was reported near death at his Chicago home after an attack of unspecified severity.
Warren Ohio March 20 three kidnappers armed with machine guns forced entry to the home of Peter Myers a wealthy gasoline station proprietor and seized his 15 year old son Peter Myers Jr Michael Stevens 37 said the assailants posing as federal officers warned Myers to keep quiet and promised to contact him later The men fled in a small coach 4929 model with an Ohio license whose first three digits are 50
The Hope Natural Gas Company, holding many western county oil and gas leases, surrendered ten farms last week in Boothscreek district, totaling 829 cores. No details given on future surrender plans. Leases had been active since 1929. Cumberland & Allegheny Gas Company also surrendered several leases in Court House district since year’s start. Georgia leads in turpentine and rosin production with Florida second.
The 1913 scale flood raged through the Ohio river valley threatening Cincinnati and Portsmouth as waters rose over levees and blocked highways. Four deaths and widespread inundation were reported with rescuers in boats evacuating residents amid breakneck rises. Crooked walls and damaged districts faced looming disaster.
Charleston March 20 Governor Kump will discuss with Dr John F Sly director of the bureau government al research at West Virginia University a proposed legislation for a special session. Sly has prepared a study on the state tax problem to guide the new administration revenue raising plan while the governor aims to convene legislative economy and efficiency talks to draft bills before the special session within two weeks.
Cornelius Murphy, pioneer Bradford oil producer, died yesterday in Bradford. The longtime local figure was associated with early industry efforts and helped shape regional oil development. Burial plans were not listed in the brief notice.
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