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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1935

Page

4

Will Washington recognize its blunders editorial

National column argues recovery requires shifting from reform theatrics to practical policy. It warns against NRA and AAA excesses, calls for balanced budget, stable currency, and market reforms to restore confidence and reduce unemployment. It urges business leaders to join a coalition for pragmatic governance.

Washington Paul Block Pittsburgh Post-Gazette NRA Federal Reserve Banks Japan

West Virginia Mining Policy Split Over Roosevelt Plans

Clarksburg Telegram notes Republican critics of the Roosevelt Tennessee Valley Authority project, arguing it would devastate West Virginia coal jobs. It claims Van Bittner reversed his earlier stance, warning editors that the same policy could ruin the state’s mining industry. The piece portrays GOP foresight into potential economic harm from federal power schemes.

Clarksburg West Virginia van Bittner Tennessee Valley Hatfeld-Holt Republican Yar

Miners oppose TVA as West Virginia would be guinea pig

The passage notes miners in West Virginia voting against TVA as an experimental station to eliminate independent power firms. They warn the operation would push most miners into bread lines and harm the state's electrical industry.

West Virginia

Letter urges new hospital for Grafton West Virginia

Joseph Jones Sr writes from Grafton on May 11 1935 praising the nurses doctors and hospital staff while noting overcrowding and a need for a larger facility. He appeals to business people and doctors to unite and push for a new hospital to serve the public and coming generations. He urges timely operations and community action to build a modern hospital.

Grafton W. Va Graham Joseph. Jones, SR

Transfer Of DRA Men To Filtration Work

The article notes that DRA men at the State Industrial School for Boys in Prun township would likely be transferred to the new filtration plant site to focus on that phase of work. About 28 relief workers are currently laboring on the athletic field project.

Aoting Fera W.D. ‘Prey Pruntytown

Dr Armstrong to Address State Clergy at Conference

Dr Robert A Armstrong acting president of West Virginia University will address the ninth state rs conference at its opening tonight in Jacksons Mill He will discuss The Place of Education in Modern Life Dr Leonard Riggleman president of Morris Harvey college will also speak at the event in Barboursville West Virginia May 15

Jackson’s Mill Robert A. Armstrong West Virginia University Leonard Riggleman Bar,boursvillé Morris Harvey College

Bank Robbers Miss Big Sum In Riverdale Hold Up

Riverdale Md May 15 Two neatly dressed bank robbers held up Citizens Bank of Riverdale just before closing taking between 3500 and 4000. They bound Cashier G F James and Assistant Cashier Joseph B Waters Jr then fled in a large sedan with out of state plates. Police alert says the day deposits would have swollen to about 25000 if robbers waited until today.

Riverdale Citizens Bank of Caldwell The Fen G. F. James Joseph B. Waters, Jr Takoma Park Washington

Lawrence's Condition Is Still Very Grave

Lawrence's condition remained extremely critical today at Camp Bovington hospital, 44 hours after a motorcycle crash that fractured his skull. A bulletin at 8 a.m. said his strength was being kept up, though he was taking only a small quantity of nourishment and could not yet undergo an operation.

Dorsetshire England T. E. Lawrence Camp Bovington Military Hospital Great Britain Petra

Horton Acquitted Of Drunk Driving Charge

Classified notice notes Horton acquitted on drunk driving. Includes old style insertion rules and pricing. Mentions FOR RENT items for garage central location, Valley Falls lodging, and Blueville rental inquiry. Addresses and names indicate local listings in the era.

Horton

For Sale Piano Offers Promptly From Grafton

Public notice lists a near new piano for sale with small balance owed at four dollars monthly. Respondents must act quickly and write X-7 at the Grafton Sentinel in Grafton West Virginia.

Grafton Sentinel Grafton West Virginia

Sale Ladies Wanted in Richmond Drug Court Case

Classified item notes a trial by jury involving Rawleigh Horton found guilty of drunken driving after a hearing in Richmond Virginia. Officers DeMoss and Sturms arrested Horton on Latrobe Street. Jury members listed include Margueran Ridg ehour Keane De Moss Stansbury Grayson. Also a lost dog notice offers reward and return details.

Rawleigh Howard Horton Jay Rawleigh Dept Spr Richmond Onn C. Jefferys Latrobe Street Earl DeMoss Stafford Sturms William Margueran R. B. Ridgehour Frank M. Keane O. J. DeMoss H. W. Stansbury L. C. Grayson

Gypsy star struggles with backstage rival and romance

Louise confronts suspicions about Stewart while Consuelo schemes and Doug hides feelings. Gypsy star tensions rise as backstage flirtations, wealthy gifts, and whispered secrets threaten her control over the show and her heart.

Use New License Plates First of June

Charleston dispatch reports Road Commissioner Ernest L Bailey announces 1935 36 automobile license plates can be purchased and used on June 1. The ruling lets dealers close sales that might wait until the new period begins July 1. Application blanks are being mailed and will reach motorists before June 1.

Charleston Ernest L.bailey Bailey

NRA Debate Shapes New Interstate Business Rules

Richberg, NRA board chair, drafts a definition to permit interstate business under new codes while House members push to extend applicability to stall establishments within a single state. Senate expands ten month extension, date June 16 risk, Roosevelt prefers a two year continuation. House Ways and Means committee ready to act after Senate move.

Richberg Donald R. ‘Richberg NRA House Senate Roosevelt Wold Sénate Doughton D. N

Senate debate over NRA Blue Eagle extension draws protests

The senator predicted a two year extension for the Blue Eagle but said no fight with the senate would occur. Protests against a ten month extension came from Richberg and a businessman once high in NRA circles. Richberg urged a longer term aligned with permanent industry standards, warning that NRA crumble could delay laws.

Senate Blue Eagle Richberg NRA Recovery Administration Arthur Dun and Bradstreet North Carolina

Fatal error highlights one way to defeat a contract

The article discusses a contract bridge error and the method to fulfill a difficult contract. It describes a third round of trumps, a discarded card, and the lead that followed. It contrasts two bidding methods and notes how West's bids and the opening lead affect the play, illustrating the debated technique.

Hota Hite

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