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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1933
Page
2
An essay notes that a child’s behavior often improves after leaving home for camp, boarding school, college, or first job. The shift reveals parental influence, with the away environment reducing flaws and inspiring new habits, while return home offers a chance for parents to adjust attitudes to sustain progress.
Radio listings show programs across NEC WEAF and CBS WABC networks with performers such as Meyer Davis Orchestra, Jack Benny Show, Fred Berren Orchestra, Buck Rogers in 2433, and Jane Froman, indicating daily time slots from 4:45 PM to 9:00 PM EST and a mix of music, comedy, and dramatic sketches.
A detailed listing of NBC WJZ programming and performances across the day. It includes Edwin C Hill interviews, orchestras such as Abe Lyman and Duke Ellington, vocal acts, comedic spots, and health, magic, and mystery features. End times span from 9:30 morning to midnight.
Philadelphia March 31 An effort to formulate a statement of belief to which all Presbyterian and Reformed churches can agree will be made at the quadrennial meeting of the Alliance of Reformed Churches Holding the Presbyterian System to be held in Belfast Ireland in June Leaders of these denominational families in the United States and Canada will be among the delegates The extent of atheistic propaganda the effect of the low mood upon churches both in Europe and America and the relations of youth and the church are among the other subjects to be considered
Washington reports Congress passed a Compromise bill by 153 to 59 to loosen medicinal liquor limits and move toward legal beer. The measure awaits President Roosevelt’s signature after a Senate roll call, as opposition from Rep Blanton failed. Agencies outline policies to handle beer in navy and army. new rules to guide distribution and enforcement.
The department outlined a purchase plan for brewers including 4 590 trucks and 4 960 passenger cars with a total budget of $22,000, allocating 900 annually for maintenance.
Governor George White signed the Ohio beer bill approving 3.2 percent beer, with final legislative approval, and the new law to take effect April 7 across the state.
Chicago reports that Mayor Anton J. Cermak died from ulcerative colitis linked to his bullet wound. Dr. Karl Meyer said the infection and his frail condition were fatal in about half of similar cases. Autopsy showed the wound had healed but the colitis proved decisive.
Wheeling March 31 37 men had indictments for operating a number racket nolled on motion of Prosecuting Attorney McKee.
Chameston March 31. Legislation requiring manufacture of automobile license plates and road signs at the penitentiary raises questions about convict employ ment. The act directs the road commission to produce plates and units with prisoners. but such work is seasonal and limited. With the Hawes Cooper act taking effect next January, banning interstate shipment of prison goods without labeling, officials fear a halt in prison industry at the Moundsville institution.
Washington reports the Senate Banking Committee seeks authority to inspect J P Morgan and Company records amid a broad effort to curb stock and bond sale abuses. Hearings on a securities bill begin in both chambers with early action expected. Ferdinand Pecora’s inquiry lists 28 questions but Morgan answers only 16. A note mentions successful milk freezing in India.
The Columbia film Air Hostess starring Evalyn Knapp James Murray and Thelma Todd plays at the Opera House. A slice of aviation life in a modern air liner romance with a daring rescue sequence and a dramatic crash. Strong aerial footage and Al Rogell directed pace keep the story exciting as the heroine Kitty King navigates love duty and danger.
Newark New Jersey March 31 Edward L Lee of New York successfully defended his national amateur three cushion billiards championship by defeating Charles D Gill of Clarksburg West Virginia in the final block winning last nights block 50 points to 34. Lee finished with 150 points to Gill 122.
West Union March 31 Blaine Ferguson 30 was sentenced to a year in the county jail by Justice of the Peace D Cunningham. Ferguson was arrested on a non support charge at a sister's Wilbur home and pleaded guilty He has a wife and four children.
In Chicago on March 31 Ernest J. Stevens seeks federal court action against the Illinois Insurance Company alleging a broken promise to loan 5 million dollars, with family tragedy cited as motive. He demands negotiations cease and asset sale talks restart to secure the loan amid a family financially shattered by loss and death.
Charleston March 31 a review was refused by the Supreme Court in the Wayne county case of Ada J Artrip petitioner against W H Peters The case involved payment of a 400 note.
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