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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1933

Page

2

Radio Schedule Highlights For Tuesday May 9 On NBC CBS

A detailed list of afternoon and evening programs across NBC WEAF and CBS WABC networks including orchestras, soloists, dramas, talk and dance hours with names such as Paul Sabin Orchestra Abe Lyman Orchestra Kate Smith Georges Sherman Orchestra Duke Ellington’s Band and Abbott Lyman Orchestra, reflecting a bustling 1930s radio lineup.

Cbs-Wabc Skippy George Hall Rels and Dunn Ozzie Nelson Jack Dempsey Geo, Sherban Gypsy Nina Buck Rogers Boake Carter Mary Eastman The Magic Voice Kate Smith Abe Lyman Easy Aces Tommy McLaughlin Calif. Melodies Sally and Swooney Ben Pollack Edwin C. Hill Barlow Symphony Phil Regan Joe Haymes Leon Belasco Dick Daring Lowell Thomas Amos ‘N' Andy Irene Bordonis Willard Robison Miss Lilla Oliver Smith Duke Ellington Don Pedro

Federal Aid Expected for Coal Industry Plan

Washington May 9 Speculation arises after President Roosevelt declares a government industry partnership and hints regulation of the coal sector. The administration studies wage and hour reforms and production controls as a broader plan. Possible action on industry regulation was indicated.

Washington Roosevelt

Margold Designs Separate Coal Regulation Plan

Nathan R. Margold, solicitor for the interior department, says coal regulation should be tackled by a special bill with plans possibly exceeding the Lewis bill. He notes inquiries on omnibus regulation, aims to define reasonable living wages, and plans to present the draft to Secretary Ickes before week’s end for White House review.

Margold Nathan R. Margold Interior Department Lewis Cumberland Ickes Labor Perkins White House Control Board

Supreme court refuses to review Preston rail case

The supreme court refused to rescind its action declining to review the West Virginia high court decision requiring the West Virginia Northern railroad to pay Carleton Mining and Power Company for track use. The line runs from Kingwood to Tunnelton, and the Pierces extension tracks are in question.

Washington Supreme Court West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals West Virginia Northern Railroad Carleton Mining and Power Company Kingwood Tunnelton W. Va Carleton Pierce

19000 Given Raise in Pay Cord in Lead

Chicago May 9 Several corporations nationwide responded to President Roosevelt's call to boost wages amid rising prices and purchasing power. E L Cord said it behooves American business to support the program and that increased payrolls would help the country most. All employees of firms he heads would receive a five percent raise effective May 10.

Chicago Roosevelt E. L. Cord

Surge in wages hits 10 percent at multiple firms

The list includes American Airways Aviation Corporation Auburn Automobile Lycoming Manufacturing Stinson Aircraft Dusenberg Spencer Heater L G Deviges Columbia Axle Central Manufacturing Limousine Body. About 10 000 workers affected. South Carolina mills report 9000 workers receive ten percent raises. mills expanding hiring. American Store Equipment 400 employees gain ten percent immediate. Standard Oil Company Wilmington seven percent next week. Columbia Peanut Company raises 10 to 20 percent for 26 mills in 25 states. J C Bach e and Company announces ten percent for employees before January 1.

American ‘Airways Aviation Corporation Auburn Automobile Company Lycoming Manufacturing Company American Store Equipment Corporation Standard Kid Company Wilmington Del Columbia Peanut Company J. C. Bache and Company

Roosevelt to Expand Credit as First Act

President Roosevelt seeks rapid credit expansion to boost industry with funds to enlarge output and hire workers. The inflation bill would empower the treasury to partner with the Federal Reserve to invest up to three million dollars in government securities, with banks lending to industry. The measure also contemplates issuing up to three billion dollars in new currency and free coinage of gold and silver.

Washington Roosevelt Senate House Treasury Federal Reserve System

Model of the Moment in Town Wear Styles

A wool coat and print dress ensemble draws attention for day use and travel. Featured are a navy coat with a garden print dress, with a bow trim at the neckline for a refined finish. The loose knee length coat set remains practical for late spring, while crepe dresses paired with white wool packets and silk cotton combos mark summer fashion notes.

Schiaparelli

Roosevelt Eyes Credit Expansion To Boost Prices

Administration plans to use credit expansion powers to raise commodity prices and improve economic conditions. The inflation measure has congressional approval and was added to the farm relief bill now at Capitol Hill. Federal Reserve officials say reserve banks will cooperate to carry out the provision.

Roosevelt White House Capitol Federal Reserve System

Plan to buy land for forest work in West Virginia

In Charleston on May 9 a House move began toward employing 8,000 men in West Virginia forests. The plan envisages creating a public lands corporation to oversee land acquisition and related forest work.

Charleston West Virginia Public Lands Corporation

Chase 515000 Acres of Tax Delinquent Forest Lands

The plan seeks to seize 515000 acres of tax delinquent forest lands with a grant of 125000 promised by the Reconstruction Corporation to fund the action. The proposal targets federal forest holdings and frames the grant as essential to completing the land transfers and restoring stewardship.

Chase Reconstruction Corporation

Kidnapped Trevillian Rescued Near Durand Illinois

Freeport reports two men were arrested after William Trevillian of the W T Rawleigh firm was kidnapped for 25000 dollars and freed hours later. Sheriffs say federal agents traced the plot to a farm house near Durand where two suspects were captured.

Freeport Ill E. J. Weller la Salle County William Trevillian W. T. Rawleigh Company Trevillian Rawleigh Durand

Alleged accomplice arrested in kidnapping case note ransom

An alleged accomplice was taken into custody here as reports say Mrs. Trevillian received a note demanding ransom soon after the kidnapping.

New Districts for Congress May Be Made

Washington reports after a conference with Governor Kump that West Virginia may redistrict the six congressional seats. Representative Johnson and others urge a redistricting bill at a forthcoming session, while Ramsay Kee urge fair, legislature-driven action without gerrymandering. A plan preserves the First district, reconfigures the other five. Also noted is a feature on how ancestors understood history with amusing old textbook pictures.

West Virginia House Ramsay Follawsbee Kee Bluefield

Graftonians Return From Florida Winter Sojourn

Dr Paul Warden and Mrs Warden with children and Mr and Mrs C P Met ver and Jol Manley have returned home from a winter in St Augustine Florida all except the physician who accompanied them. Dr Warden made the trip from Washington to Florida by airplane last week his first air flight.

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